Seek Purpose

In this episode, we chat with James from Break the Chain World Mission. James tells his story of recovery and how he is finding purpose by being of service to others.   Break the Chain is a not-for-profit movement born out of necessity due to the prevailing epidemic of addiction, suicide and mental and social problems we are all facing today.   Check out the Break the Chain crew and all that they do on instagram.com/breakthechainworldmisson or on their website www.breakthechain.net

We are so excited to have this incredible mama on Seek Purpose the podcast. Amanda is a single mom, career woman, entrepreneur, painter and incredibly loving and fun woman with an amazing story. In this episode, she shares her story and how she went from advanced alcoholic withdrawls and losing it all to building her fairy tale life.

Today’s guest is Tara from From The Hearth. 💖 Tara has been on an amazing journey, that lead her to pursue and teach yoga lifestyle practices. She shares about peeling back the layers that have kept her from being in touch with her true self and how she is finding purpose holding space for others in her container Seek Sanctuary and Sacred Circle Collective. Tara also shares about how she is finding true sobriety through healing and accessing tools that have transformed her recovery journey.  Check out Tara and From The Hearth here https://from-thehearth.ca https://www.instagram.com/from_thehearth/ https://www.facebook.com/fromthehearthcollective

On this episode, we chat with Flavio, founder of Sober Babes Club and celebrity makeup artist. He shares openly about his journey in recovery, including a relapse after losing a close friend to addiction. We talk about relationships in recovery and Flavio shares the importance of his partner and him working their own programs.    Flavio is living his recovery out loud and proud on social media. His brand and clothing line brings an uplifting, fun and fresh vibe to the recovery lifestyle.   He is such an inspiration! We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.    Check out more about Flavio and the Sober Babes Club here: www.instagram.com/soberbabesclub www.soberbabesclub.com

On this episode, we chat with Jessica from A Sober Girls Guide to talk about her new position with Avalon Recovery. The Avalon Recovery Society is celebrating 30 years of helping women connect and get recovery.  With Jessica's help they are reaching even more women by going digital and offering online support. Hear more about Jessica on Seek Purpose the podcast episodes 36 and 37 or check out her own podcast “A Sober Girls Guide”.  www.avalonrecoverysociety.org https://www.instagram.com/avalonrecoverysociety/

You do not want to miss this guest! Alexis is a transformational speaker, author, and boss babe that is rocking her best life in recovery. Her story is incredible and so inspirational! Alexis shares openly about life as a mother and business owner navigating recovery while co-parenting her 4 kids.   Stop Scrolling and Start Listening  Get in touch with Alexis online: https://www.facebook.com/alexis.nroot https://www.instagram.com/alexisnicoleofficial/ https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisnicoleroot

If you are looking to connect with a recovery community during a global pandemic then we highly recommend getting connected online. In this episode, Julia shares her journey of recovery and how she had used TikTok to support her recovery and build community. Julia is a TikTok comedian that uses humour to help break the stigma of recovery and share honestly about relationships in recovery. Check her out @RehabGirlfriend on TikTok and Instagram.

Frances is an addictions counsellor, author and founder of the non-profit organization Mother's Recovery Tribe. In this episode, she shares her story and we chat about recovery day, how mothers need support in their recovery and what policy changes could be made to further support those mothers that are struggling with addiction and recovery.    If you are a mother in recovery join the tribe here https://www.facebook.com/groups/MothersRecoveryTribe If you would like to support Seek Purpose the Podcast, be a guest on our show or check out what other services we have to offer you check out our website www.seekpurposenow.com

Michelle Jansen is here tonight to share her journey of losing a son to addiction and her fight to help others not have to endure the same grief. Her foundation, named after her son Brandon, helps spread awareness and get treatment beds for those seeking help for their addiction.   This is a powerful, difficult and emotional conversation. We encourage you to share this with your community to help get the conversations started and help end the stigma. If you would like more information on how to get involved or support the Brandon Jansen Foundation please visit their website: https://brandonjansenfoundation.com/

This is a powerful episode and proof that good will come from even the most heartbreaking situations. Chelsea Brent is on the podcast today sharing the story of growing up with a mother who struggled with addiction and needlessly lost her life due to the address she lived in. Chelsea has worked hard as an advocate to change policies that allow people on the DTES to get help, support and the respect they deserve as a human being. Her project Somebody's Someone helps get the message to people living on the streets of Vancouver that they are loved and wanted and that they are somebody. We hope that the Seek Purpose community can get involved and support this incredible mission. If you want to get involved with this project please get in contact with Chelsea here.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/417840022420007 https://www.instagram.com/somebodyssomeoneproject/