This week I am pleased to introduce you to Laura McKowen. Laura had a long, successful career in public relations and the Mad Men–esque drinking culture of advertising. After getting sober, she quickly became recognized as a fresh voice in recovery, beloved for her soulful and irreverent writing online and in print. She now leads sold out retreats and course ... Show More
Nov 24
#486: The 6 Stages Of Relationships: Thais Gibson
<p><span>In this episode Mark welcomes relationship expert Thais Gibson to break down the six stages of relationships—from Dating and Honeymoon to Power Struggle, Rhythm, Devotion, and the Everlasting stage—and the exact rites of passage required to move through each. Together th ... Show More
1h 12m
Nov 17
#485: Change Yourself, Change the World
<p>(Episode Re-release)</p><p>I’ve learned so much on this journey, especially the importance of consistency and speaking my truth, even when it’s challenging. So in this solo episode, I invite you to embrace discomfort, challenge your limits, and commit to your full potential. C ... Show More
26m 20s
Dec 2023
Reimagining Recovery (Holly Whitaker): ADDICTION
<p>“For years, I was asking myself whether or not I was an alcoholic versus really asking myself whether or not alcohol was actually providing any benefit to me. And for me, it was just like, This realization when I stopped drinking that I had been asking the wrong question for m ... Show More
53m 24s
May 2020
Laura McKowen on the Magic of Being Sober
Laura McKowen is an author, award winning blogger and host of Spiritualish, a show that provides an irreverent take on self help. She has been featured on WebMD, the New York Post, Bravo, the Today Show, and more. Laura also hosts sold out retreats and courses teaching people to ... Show More
52m 22s
Dec 2022
Ep 58 Kris Lawrence | A Conversation With My Brother | The Self Development Podcast
<p>Every year around this time, I feel drawn towards talking about sobriety and what's involved in being a non-drinker. </p><br><p>In past years I have spoken with well-known specialists such as Mandy Manners, Kate Bailey and Sober Dave, all of which provide deeper insight into b ... Show More
1h 27m