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Reauthenticated with Angie Marie“Faith, Healing & the Giants We Face: How Spiritual Health Transforms Your Life”In this episode of Reauthenticated, we’re diving deep into the kind of healing that starts from the inside out—spiritual healing.Angie Marie shares what it truly means to prioritize your spiritual health, grow a relationship with God, and let go of the patterns that keep you stuck in fear, people-pleasing, and self-abandonment.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, anxious, or like you're constantly battling the same emotional cycles—this episode is for you.We’ll talk about how pain is often the teacher that leads to wisdom, how obedie...2025-06-1121 minReauthenticated with Angie Marie"Surviving Narcissistic Abuse: How I Lost Myself, Took My Power Back, and Found Real Love"In this exposing episode of Reauthenticated, I’m sharing the parts of my story that have been hard to share outloud—the ones wrapped in shame, survival, and silence. And...... coming out of it with a purpose!From love bombing to financial control, gaslighting, projection, triangulation, blame shifting, and finally hoovering… this is the journey of how I slowly lost myself in a narcissistic, emotionally abusive relationship—and how I found my way back home to me.You’ll hear the truth behind what looked like a “perfect life”—big houses, financial comfort, status—and what was really ha...2025-06-0641 min
See Her Outside: Stories From Women Who AdventureHow Urban Training and Creative Resource Sharing can Shape the Future of Outdoor Adventure: Rachel Fagiano's StoryThink you need alpine access, fancy gear, or a mountain town zip code to train for a major expedition? Think again. Rachel Fagiano is an avid hiker, mountaineer, rock climber and ice climber based in New York City.They have a career background in racial justice, and now their work focuses on creating safe and welcoming environments and improving access to the outdoors for communities that have been traditionally excluded in those spaces.We talk about:How a climbing Groupon led to a...2025-06-0538 minReauthenticated with Angie MarieLife on Purpose. Find Your Purpose In a World that wants you DistractedIn this episode of The Reauthenticated Podcast, Angie Marie gets real about how so many of us lose our way—following the life checklist society hands us instead of tuning into what we’re actually here for.She shares her own transformation from 25+ years behind the chair as a hairstylist to finding deeper purpose as a holistic lifestyle and health coach. As her healing journey unfolded, so did her passion for helping others in a body, mind, and soul kind of way.You’ll learn why purpose isn’t found in your job title, your income, o...2025-05-2610 min
See Her Outside: Stories From Women Who AdventureWhat it Takes to Paddle 2,000 Miles to the Arctic with a Friend (and Write a Book About It!): Grit Lit Featured Author Natalie Warren✨3 Adventure Opportunities:Join the June 100 Challenge! Combine outdoor movement with storytelling and giving back. We’re uniting 100 women to accept the challenge and will give prompts for accountability and storytelling tips throughout the month of June! This is free to join and a wonderful way to make an impact through spending time outside.RSVP for our free May 28th Trail Talk with registered dietitian Claire Shorenstein! Get your endurance and adventure nutrition questions answered. Sign up for free here.Looking for a fun way to k...2025-05-2227 minReauthenticated with Angie MarieWhen Stress Sets Your Body on Fire: The Truth About InflammationIn this jam-packed episode of Reauthenticated, Angie Marie unpacks the powerful connection between chronic stress and inflammation—and how this hidden duo may be the reason behind your fatigue, bloating, mood swings, skin flare-ups, and stubborn weight gain.You’ll learn how your body responds to stress (even the "invisible" kind), why your symptoms aren’t random, and how inflammation starts in the gut, brain, and even your emotions. Angie breaks down what’s happening in your hormones, immune system, and nervous system when you stay in survival mode—and how to finally break the...2025-05-1909 minReauthenticated with Angie MarieWhen Rock Bottom Becomes Your RebirthIn this powerful episode of Reauthenticated, Angie Marie opens up about her journey through adversity—and how hitting rock bottom became the catalyst for true transformation.After the collapse of her 20-year marriage, Angie was forced to confront everything she thought defined her. What followed was a raw, unfiltered season of self-discovery, where she began reclaiming her identity, rebuilding her life, and finding empowerment in the very pain that once broke her.Through honest reflection, Angie shares how personal growth often comes wrapped in gr...2025-05-1212 min
See Her Outside: Stories From Women Who AdventureHow Women’s Hiking Communities Build a More Inclusive Outdoors with Gunjan of MyTrailPals📢 RSVP for the free Trail Talk on May 28: Adventure Nutrition and Q+A | Sign up for the June 100 Challenge!🎧 Gunjan Utreja is a first-generation Indian immigrant to the United States who earned a master’s degree in engineering and built an 18-year corporate career. A journey to self-care led her to co-found the HikeQueen Buddies community, which inspired the creation of MyTrailPals—a mobile app designed to integrate outdoors into everyday existence.Angie and Gunjan talk about:Growing up in India and moving...2025-05-0837 minReauthenticated with Angie Marie“Beyond the Mirror: Healing the Body, Mind & Soul”In this episode, Angie Marie explores the concept of whole body wellness, emphasizing that true health goes beyond physical appearance. She discusses the importance of mental and emotional well-being, the impact of stress on health, and the necessity of gratitude in the healing process. Angie encourages listeners to reflect on their habits and prioritize self-care in a holistic manner.Wellness is about how you feel, not just how you look.Many people are disconnected from what truly makes them feel well.Nutrition includes both primary (mind and spirit) and secondary (food) aspects.Stress and unprocessed...2025-05-0512 minReauthenticated with Angie MarieBreaking Free: A 100-Day Alcohol ChallengeIn this episode, Angie Marie shares her personal journey of taking a 100-day break from alcohol, exploring the motivations behind her decision, the challenges she faced, and the insights she gained about herself and her relationship with alcohol. She reflects on the impact of alcohol on her life, her family's history with addiction, and the inspiration she draws from her brother's recovery journey. Ultimately, she emphasizes the importance of discipline, clarity, and making conscious choices in life.takeawaysAngie took a 100-day break from alcohol to clear her head and focus on...2025-04-2812 min
See Her Outside: Stories From Women Who AdventureThe World Needs to Hear YOUR Story: Here’s Why and How to StartStorytelling is a key element in closing the gender gap, outdoors and in. But it’s not always easy to speak up!We’ve spoken lately with women who’ve said:“I’m not an elite athlete. Why would anyone care about my story?”“There are people doing cooler adventures than me, so mine isn’t a big deal.”“If I put myself out there and speak up, people will think I’m silly.”Angie shares a heart-to-heart for any woman who loves the outdoors but is hesi...2025-04-2419 minReauthenticated with Angie MarieWho taught you that?..The Beliefs You Never Chose... But Still Live ByIn this episode, Angie Marie reflects on her relationship with her father, the complexities of family dynamics, and the importance of healing from childhood beliefs. She emphasizes the need for self-awareness and compassion in understanding how past experiences shape our present behaviors. The conversation also highlights the significance of conscious parenting and breaking generational cycles of trauma.Angie honors her father's memory and reflects on their relationship.Healing involves understanding and addressing past traumas.Childhood beliefs can significantly impact adult behavior.It's essential to communicate openly with loved ones to heal relationships...2025-04-2117 minReauthenticated with Angie MarieThe Importance of Relationships for Your HealthIn this episode, Angie Marie discusses the often-overlooked connection between relationships and health. She reflects on her personal journey of growth and the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive individuals. The conversation delves into how relationships can impact physical well-being, the challenges of navigating healthy connections, and the necessity of intentionality in choosing who to keep in one's life. Angie emphasizes the lessons learned from past relationships and the importance of protecting one's peace and boundaries.takeawaysRelationships are a crucial aspect of overall health.Healthy relationships can regulate your nervous system...2025-04-1513 minReauthenticated with Angie MarieWhen Your're Not Feeling it...But You Know You're Called to MoreIn this episode, Angie Marie shares her personal experiences with feeling low and the emotional complexities that come with significant life events, such as launching her podcast. She discusses the importance of acknowledging one's feelings, the journey of healing, and the necessity of using one's voice to share their truth. Angie emphasizes that healing is a continuous process that requires self-compassion and the courage to confront uncomfortable emotions. She encourages listeners to embrace their journey of becoming and to show up authentically, even on tough days.takeawaysSometimes we feel low after...2025-04-0809 minReauthenticated with Angie Marie"The Mess That Made Me"What I Lost, What I Found, and Who I Am Now"keywordspodcast, healing, trauma, self-discovery, health coaching, personal growth, relationships, authenticity, mindset, empowermentsummaryIn this inaugural episode of the Reauthenticated Podcast, host Angie Marie shares her deeply personal journey from a chaotic childhood marked by poverty and dysfunction to becoming a health coach dedicated to helping others heal from within. She reflects on the impact of her upbringing, the challenges of navigating relationships, and the transformative power of self-discovery and healing. Through her story, Angie emphasizes the importance of authenticity, self-love, and the journey...2025-04-0715 min
Reauthenticated with Angie MarieA journey to Authenticitykeywordsauthenticity, self-reflection, personal growth, self-discovery, emotional well-being, life alignment, self-acceptance, empowerment, personal journey, mental healthsummaryIn this episode, Angie Marie explores the theme of authenticity and the importance of self-reflection in understanding one's true self. She shares her personal journey of realizing she had been living inauthentically and encourages listeners to reflect on their own lives, asking critical questions about their happiness and alignment with their true selves. The conversation emphasizes that it is never too late to reconnect with one's authenticity and...2025-03-1707 min
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsHow Artist and Rapper April Donovan Adapts Creativity and Accepts Limitations after A Traumatic Brain InjuryWhen an injury limits how you can perform work, art, and creativity, how do you find joy? April Donovan, also known as the performer MC AP Real, is a rapper involved in three different musical projects as well as a formally trained artist, graphic designer, advertiser, and illustrator. April suffered a serious traumatic brain injury in 2018 that landed her in a coma for 10 days and is still affecting how she’s able to live and express herself today. We talk about: April’s motorcycle crash and initial...2025-03-0546 min
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsBreaking Down Barriers to Nature for the Latino Community with Vivianette Ortiz CaraballoAccess to nature is a fundamental right, and Vivianette is advocating for it in a creative way. Vivianette Ortiz Caraballo is a proud Puerto Rican, Latina, and madre living in Western North Carolina. With a passion for community resilience and adventure, she founded Latinos Aventureros to help others enjoy the fundamental right of access to nature. Her outdoor events and programs are a form of advocacy and community to create spaces of belonging and growth for others. We talk about: The branding of the word “adventure” and how for...2025-02-1944 min
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsFinding Freedom in Stability after Sailing across the Atlantic with Tina and Rhett Jacobi⛵ Can you honor security and adventure at the same time? Tina and Rhett Jacobi are a husband and wife team living in the Columbia River Gorge. They co-founded their business, Big Water Construction, after returning from a several months long sailing trip, including an Atlantic crossing. In the middle of the ocean, they hosted their own Zoom wedding from the boat. As artists, athletes, and entrepreneurs, they infuse passion and stoke into their everyday life. We talk about: What it’s like to build a small busines...2025-02-051h 03
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsThe Journey of Addiction and Falling in Love with Recovery with Jason RussFUN NEWS! ✨ The show has led to some deep IRL conversations lately, so we want to dig into YOUR life… What are the trade-offs and pivots you’re pondering right now? Thinking about a career change? Money moves? Parenthood decisions? Send us an anonymous “letter” (via this form), and Jeni and Angie will give you our perspectives on a future mini-episode. And now… 🎙️ Jason Russ is a lifelong musician and extreme sports enthusiast. His experiences with alcoholism and drug addiction led to the destruction of his material life and most of his relationships...2025-01-221h 11
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsOur Big Life Trade-Offs of 2024: Personal Reflections on Work and Passion with Jeni and Angie“Life is a series of trade-offs.” “Never a failure, always a lesson.” “Did you see this photo of my cat?” We’re sharing our OWN honest reflections of the year, highlighting the top trade-offs we both made in 2024. You’ll hear about: Reckoning with the dark side of social media: do the costs outweigh the benefits? Where do you go online without Instagram? Jeni now has something to nurture other than 1,000 houseplants. She’s a Crazy Cat Lady now! The scariness yet magic of delegating. Outsourcing is a spectrum, not a binary. What the f...2024-12-2540 min
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsHow Ryan Devlin Embraces the Struggle of a Multipassionate LifestyleThis man has played many a serial killer on TV, but he's way more down to earth than his characters may appear. Ryan Devlin is an entrepreneur, rock climber, rad dad, and actor best known for his roles on shows like Veronica Mars and Grey's Anatomy. In his words, he’s “just trying to fit it all in.” He's also the host of The Struggle Climbing Show, one of the most popular rock climbing podcasts, where he explores the intersections of climbing and personal growth. We talk about:...2024-10-0959 min
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passions12 Great Conversation Starters for Your Next Dinner PartyReady to be the most intriguing conversation sparker in the room? Angie and Jeni spill their previously unshared thoughts on life purpose, gratitude for pain, imposter syndrome, alcohol, and more as we surprise each other with deep questions inspired by our guests. It’s our celebration of 24 episodes with guests who’ve gotten honest on the trade-offs they’ve made to pursue their passions! Hear some of our favorite recent soundbites and the questions that came up from these podcast guests: An ice climber wh...2024-08-2859 min
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsHow a Pararescueman Found Purpose After Leaving Special Ops with Matt SchollardPicking up “The Perfect Storm” at a Blockbuster could forever change your life… Or at least it did for Matt. Matt Schollard is a former special operations Pararescue team leader and lifelong action sport athlete. As a water confidence coach, he is passionate about developing future special operations candidates, extreme athletes, and anyone curious about expanding their perceived limitations. We talk about: -Pararescuemen: The people who show up to save Navy SEALs -The Air Force Pararescueman selection course: the hardest day of your li...2024-07-311h 02
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsHow a Cancer Diagnosis Can Transform the Body, Mind, and Life Passions with Adam SpillmanBeing told he might have a week to live ended up changing Adam’s life for the better. Adam Spillman, once an athlete, transitioned into a coach, mentor, and motivational speaker following a life-altering cancer diagnosis at age 30, when he was initially given just one week to live. Now, Adam helps others unlock their full potential and enhance their health and well-being, drawing from the same strategies that fueled his own recovery and transformation post-cancer. We talk about… -At age 29, noticing health issues: mood, fatigue, and skin infections with no an...2024-07-1759 min
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsThe Florida Man Who’s Changing the Definition of Adventure: Mason GravleyThe places we don’t always think of as adventure destinations are precisely the places Mason Gravley likes to explore. Mason grew up somewhere between the swamps, orange groves, and cattle ranches of central Florida. After vagabonding throughout the western US, he’s come back to find a deep relationship with his home state. Now, Mason's Lead Adventurer for Athletic Brewing and hosts the Adventure Sports Podcast (his words). He’s also one of the raddest dads and friends out there (our words). We talk about… -Biking from Alaska to Florid...2024-07-0354 min
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsWhy Kayaker and Filmmaker Rush Sturges is Rethinking Work-Life BalanceKayaking waterfalls and creating epic films looks glamorous from the outside, but if there’s one thing the river’s taught Rush, it’s humility. Rush Sturges is one of the world’s most influential whitewater kayakers, a prominent action sports filmmaker, and a devoted musician. Rush has honed his filmmaking and paddling skills on location in some of the planet’s wildest places, from Pakistan to China to the Democratic Republic of Congo. In 2009, Rush founded River Roots, a media production house based in White Salmon, WA. We talk about… -Feeling...2024-06-1951 min
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsMel Strong on Life After Nike: Pathological Optimism and Financial EmpowermentLike it or not, we live in a capitalist society– so, what can we do to benefit ourselves and the world? Mel Strong started her career as a first grade teacher and journalist. A fateful interview with her long-time running hero Joan Benoit Samuelson led to a long-shot interview for an entry level job at Nike — a process that included running twice around Nike campus with her future manager. Mel spent 17 years at Nike, working on the Running, Soccer, Women’s, Snow and Skateboarding businesses. In 2017, she started angel investing and advising early stage founders, and in...2024-06-051h 07
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsExiting the MLB and Finding Joy Again with Mental Performance Coach Adam BerneroWe want your stories! (Yes, you.) We're collecting emails and voice memos about your own tradeoffs that you’ve made around your career. Go to fortheloveofpod.com/submit to share your written or spoken story about the pivots you've made in your career, work, gigs, or jobby jobs. This former MLB pitcher discovered that he has more meaning and impact behind the scenes of sports than when standing on the mound himself. Adam Bernero works in the field of sport psychology and is currently a mental performance coach with the Seattle Mar...2024-05-2248 min
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsFrom Corporate Career to Entrepreneur in the Wake of Sobriety with Emily HollandWe want your stories! (Yes, you.) We're collecting emails and voice memos about your own tradeoffs that you’ve made around your career. Go to fortheloveofpod.com/submit to share your written or spoken story about the pivots you've made in your career, work, gigs, or jobby jobs. Emily Holland is a podcast consultant and strategist in Boulder, CO. In a previous life, Emily was a corporate girlie, working with Fortune 500 companies as an account manager. In 2021, she left the corporate world and set out on the path of self employment, working primarily wit...2024-05-081h 03
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsHow a Traumatic Brain Injury Led Pro Athletes Brandon Scheid and Sensi Graves to Find Gratitude and New Perspectives on LifeWhat if the day you faced a life-threatening sports injury was one of the best days of your life? And what does that mean for your loved ones? Married couple Sensi Graves and Brandon Scheid are professional wind sport athletes. Sensi is a pro kiter, retreat host, founder of Sensi Graves Swim, and speaker. Brandon is a pro athlete and kite designer, as well as a survivor of a recent traumatic brain injury who’s been coming to terms with his injuries. We talk about… - Brando...2024-04-241h 10
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsTurning Life’s Challenges into Confidence through Mindful Mountain Biking with Coach Bekah RottenbergSports mirror life. So how can we use sports to live our happiest, healthiest, bravest lives? Bekah Rottenberg is the founder of Brave Endeavors, a professional mountain bike instructor, a NASM certified personal trainer, a Patagonia mountain bike Ambassador, and a former professional enduro racer. She retired from pro racing to focus on coaching and strength training through Brave Endeavors. We talk about… - Discovering confidence in all aspects of life through mountain biking - Finding self-confidence through what her body could do, even wh...2024-04-1049 min
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsHow Living Seasonally and Wild Entrepreneurship Led Tamara Jacobi to Run a Mexican Jungle Eco LodgeWhat do you get when you mix a business idea with an out-of-the-box lifestyle? Wildpreneurship. Tamara Jacobi is the author of “Wildpreneurs” and founder of the Tailwind Jungle Lodge in San Pancho, Mexico. She's lived in the jungle on the Mexican Pacific for nearly 20 years. We talk about… - Blending personal and professional dreams to build an unconventional business that involves moving internationally twice a year - Living and operating a business in a touristed area and leaving an impact on the community - Wr...2024-03-2748 min
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsHow Motherhood Changed Pro Ice Climber Majka Burhardt’s Relationship to Risk, Adventure, and PhilanthropyRaising tiny humans is, for many people, the ultimate life trade-off. What happens when you’re a professional athlete, traveling the world and pushing your body, who then finds out you’re pregnant– with twins?! Majka Burhardt (she/her) is a professional climber, social entrepreneur, author, filmmaker, mother of twins and the Founder and Executive Director of Legado, an international organization that supports indigenous communities to build healthy communities and landscapes. Majka wrote the book “More: Life on the Edge of Adventure and Motherhood,” a collection of notes, letters, and messages to her twins from pregnancy th...2024-03-1342 min
The Hope Chase PodcastOvercoming overwhelm in recovery; One day at a time.Episode 52: Helloooooo! I’m back :)) Welcome back! In this week’s episode, Angie wants to know what your biggest obstacle is in life right now. What is your biggest struggle in life today? Does it have anything to do with your addiction? Angie talks about how her life has changed dramatically in the last 5 years; & how we tend to forget about the changes we make in our lives of recovery. At some point in your recovery journey, your life stops being about your addiction. Your life stops revolving around those self destructive, addictive behaviors. At some point, this journey becomes simp...2024-03-1220 min
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsBig Trade-Offs We're Still Thinking About: Reflections from Jeni + Angie after 12 conversations with athletes, activists, and adventurersHaving produced and released 12 podcast episodes into the wild feels like a reason to celebrate. Listen as Angie and Jeni revisit some of the thought nuggets that guests shared that they haven’t stopped thinking about. So far on For The Love Of, we’ve spoken with… A BFF who threw her life upside down to go to Antarctica A Mt. Everest guide who made a first ski descent on K2 A dancer who used movement to climb out of depression A kayaker...2024-02-2847 min
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsManaging Expectations in a High Pressure Academic Environment with Dr. Hannah PratherMost people see lichens as the weird stuff that grows on rock. But did you know their more glamorous role as “innovations arising from collaboration”?! Dr. Hannah Prather (she/her) is a NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology whose research has focused on the intricate relationship among lichens, bryophytes, and host trees. Her work’s taken place around the globe– even Antarctica, where she co-led a project examining warming effects on polar bryophyte communities. We talk about… - Starting grad school at 30 and taki...2024-02-1455 minThe Hope Chase PodcastSick of settling for less: Outgrowing yourself in recovery.Episode 51: This weeks episode, Angie shares her own current personal struggles with outgrowing herself, outgrowing her old life. She recalls what each stage of growth has looked like in her recovery & healing journey over the last 4 years. Angie talks about how gaining gratitude & learning how to love herself played significant roles in the first 2 years. Looking back, she details what was important & necessary during each stage of growth; and how she’s got to where she is currently, in a stage of struggle, outgrowing her old life & refusing to continue accepting less in her life. In hindsight, Angie reminisces on it...2024-02-0627 min
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsHow Getting Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Motivated Lisa Thompson to Climb the Seven SummitsBeing a woman isn’t easy, period. But being a woman who climbed the high points of all seven continents fresh after a cancer diagnosis? We’ve got a lot to learn from Lisa. Lisa Thompson ventured into mountaineering after overhearing others’ adventures in her corporate office. She was climbing globally and had eyes on some of the world’s highest mountains when breast cancer entered the scene, shifting her priorities and mindset as she continued to climb. Lisa empowers women in mountain exploration through philanthropic climbs and through her coaching at Alpine...2024-01-3157 minThe Hope Chase PodcastFrom Rock Bottom to Recovery: Why it’s necessary to hit rock bottom.Episode 50: Happy Birthday to The Hope Chase! Our first anniversary!! It’s officially been 1 year. For this weeks episode, in honor of our birthday, Angie has repurposed the very first episode that was published. Rock bottom versus consequences. Are they the same? Is it necessary to hit rock bottom in order to find recovery? Can you truly recover without experiencing any “real life” consequences from your addiction? What’s the difference? This week Angie shares her own personal rock bottom story, what her life looked like and how it took nearly 20 years of active addiction & experiencing consequences before hitting her actual b...2024-01-2326 min
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsHow a Mountaineering Accident Taught Doug Beardsley to Live Life to the FullestAfter losing a toe in a mountaineering incident, Doug vowed to never let that stop him from living the adventures and seeking the awe he craved. Doug Beardsley has a background in pediatric neuroscience and as a public school science teacher. He’s filled his life with adventure, from velodrome racing to alpine guiding and from the first known solo completion of the High Sierra Route to crossing the USA and Canada by motorbike. Many of his experiences were alone and in places where mistakes had real consequences. Doug’s taken the les...2024-01-1759 minThe Hope Chase PodcastYour addiction was your purpose: Finding perspective in recovery.Episode 49: This weeks episode is a conversation about finding purpose & setting goals in addiction recovery. Angie shares some breakthrough moments, some thoughts about her own 20 year active addiction & how the addiction became her purpose. While you may think that years of active addiction are “wasted years,” Angie discusses purpose & goal setting in recovery with a different perspective; and having different ways of seeing things leads to feeling gratitude for the time spent in active addiction. Perspective is everything. When we change our perspective on our own past, our own addiction, it becomes much easier to feel true gratitude for all of i...2024-01-1621 minThe Hope Chase PodcastContinuing the cycle: The ultimate guide to ruining your life.Episode 48: This weeks episode is all about continuing the cycle of misery; the ultimate guide on how (or continue) to successfully ruin your life. Angie considers herself to be quite an expert on this subject, as she spent 20 years in active addiction, complete chaos and self destructive behavior. She goes through a list of things to do in order to effectively ruin your life. It can be incredibly difficult to absorb and take in information about bettering yourself, about recovery and healing, when you’re drowning in a life of misery. Sometimes it’s a lot easier to relate to the...2024-01-0923 min
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsWhy Erika Vikander is Fighting for Gender Equality in Freeride Snowboarding and Women’s SportsWomen have made huge strides in sports to work towards equality, but there’s still far to go. As one of the most accomplished competitive snowboarders in the world, Erika “The Viking” Vikander has spent the better part of her life chasing snow and podiums all over the globe. Over the years, she became disappointed to see the lack of gender equality and care for athletes on one of the most prestigious freeride tours. Erika took it upon herself to take a stand for women everywhere by calling ou...2024-01-0353 minThe Hope Chase PodcastStopping stagnancy in 2024: This is why you’re staying the same in life & recovery.Episode 47: Happy New Year!! Another year has come and gone. Are you in the same place, the same circumstance, the same situation as this time last year? Are you feeling stuck and stagnant in your growth, progress & recovery? Are you sick of not seeing the changes you want to see in your life? Reflecting on this past year, what worked, what didn’t work & what we can do differently in 2024…the question is this: what is staying the same doing FOR you? This week, Angie tells you why it is you are not seeing those changes. She talks about the high...2024-01-0225 min
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsWhat Kayaking and Paddleboarding Taught Anna Levesque about Fear, Confidence, and Mental AgilityAfter over 30 years of devotion to whitewater kayaking, what can one learn about life from the river? Anna Levesque is a mental agility and white water kayak coach who is passionate about empowering her clients with courage and confidence through her company, Mind Body Paddle. Anna is the author of the book Yoga for Paddling, was named one of the most inspirational paddlers alive by Canoe and Kayak magazine, and is a World Freestyle Kayak Champion medalist. We talk about… - Aging when you’ve...2023-12-2055 minThe Hope Chase PodcastFrom the Grinch to grateful: How I broke free from holiday misery (& in life)Episode 46: Do you hate the holiday season? Do you dread this time of year, every year? Holiday cheer, the lights, the music, the joy… Angie used to hate it all. For over 15 years, she wanted nothing to do with the holidays. She was a Grinch. Regardless of where you are in your addiction recovery journey, feeling miserable, irritable, annoyed, depressed & lonely during this time of year is quite common. This holiday hatred, combined with doing recovery, can be difficult to navigate. How did Angie end her own holiday misery? How did she go from the Grinch to feeling gratitude? This ep...2023-12-1924 minThe Hope Chase PodcastUnderstanding triggers: Setting up for success in recovery.Episode 45: This week, Angie discusses the topic of triggers & addiction recovery. Often times, triggers are associated with people, places & things. There’s so much talk about this topic; and it tends to be quite confusing. There aren’t any “things” that can make a person to use any substance. The decision to use comes from within. Angie explains a much easier way to identify & understand your triggers; and can be an integral part of creating long term recovery. You can regain control over your thoughts, emotions, and actions, empowering yourself to overcome triggers and embrace a life of recovery and overall...2023-12-1221 min
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsHow to be an Imperfect Advocate and Pursue Outdoor Adventures in a Changing Climate with Alpinist Graham ZimmermanWhen talking about huge, scary topics like climate, it's easy to get all doom 'n' gloom. But nothing is ever black and white. Graham Zimmerman is an award-winning professional alpinist who's climbed across Alaska, Patagonia, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, and all over the lower 48 and Canada. He holds leadership roles in a range of nonprofits and outdoor companies, including the American Alpine Club and Protect Our Winters and uses climbing as a medium for bigger conversations. In his 2023 book, "A Fine Line: Searching for Balance Among Mountains", Graham grapples with how to reconcile the love of outdoor...2023-12-0653 minThe Hope Chase PodcastFrom pain to progress: Finding strength in Grief & Recovery.Episode 44: This week, The Hope Chase explores the profound connection between grief & addiction recovery. Angie shares her own lived experiences with grieving both of her parents while trying to navigate her own recovery journey. She offers insights into the challenges and triumphs that accompany these journeys. Grief and recovery often go hand in hand. It’s important to recognize our own strengths as it can be incredibly difficult to navigate the complex emotions of grief. Discover the power of self-discovery, growth, and finding a renewed sense of purpose as we navigate the path toward healing. If you are just starting yo...2023-12-0522 min
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsHow Divorce, Death, and Motherhood Changed Jan Redford’s Relationship to Rock Climbing and RiskWhen your sport is closely linked to your relationships, how can you find your own path and feel fulfilled on your own? We chat with a rock climber, writer, and mother who’s been through decades of ups and downs, from losing a partner in an avalanche to ending an unhealthy marriage and from putting herself in death-defying outdoor situations to building a new relationship with risk. Jan Redford is the author of “End of the Rope: Mountains, Marriage & Motherhood.” She lives in Squamish, B.C. with her husband and their 95 lb. pandemic pup, Juno, not fa...2023-11-2240 minThe Hope Chase PodcastThis too shall pass: Surviving the holiday season in recovery.Episode 43: The holiday season can be a source of depression, anxiety & fear for some of us in addiction recovery. Trying to stay clean and sober, trying to survive the holidays without falling off track doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Getting through the holiday season can be difficult. It’s incredibly common to feel some discomfort & loneliness during this time of year. Angie shares some of her personal experiences throughout years of being incredibly depressed during the holidays to now, feeling gratitude for all of it. What can you do? Angie also shares some things that can help if you are...2023-11-2118 minThe Hope Chase PodcastLiving life in recovery: It’s not supposed to be hard.Episode 42: Is there something, a thought, a belief, a trait, that everyone with addiction has in common? Is there anything that connects us all?? This week, Angie discusses what she believes to be the one belief that all of us with addiction have within ourselves. We all think that we are incapable of handling life’s responsibilities. Thinking it’s impossible for us to live life like “normal people” do; living life on “life’s terms,” as they say. That alone has the connotation to it that life is “supposed to be” hard. As if life can’t ever be easy. Angie dives de...2023-11-1422 min
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsHow Pro Kitesurfer Jason Slezak Stopped Chasing Highs to Avoid His Past Trauma and Changed His Approach to Sports and Mental HealthA passion can add so much happiness to your life, but it can also be a way to run from trauma. We get to hear what that looks like from a pro athlete who’s experienced the highs in lows on the water, in relationships, and in his own mind. Jason Slezak is a professional kitesurfer and Patagonia Kitesurf Ambassador who has a 25 year (and counting) career and passion in kitesurfing. He finds his sport to be an outlet for personal discovery, a unique way to explore the world, and a tool to wor...2023-11-0858 minThe Hope Chase PodcastCelebrating milestones in recovery: it’s been 4 years.Episode 41: This week, Angie shares her own personal experiences with hitting her lowest bottom, how she got there & the beginning of her recovery journey. As she celebrates 4 years clean from her0in, Angie discusses why she never truly planned on getting clean. She talks about how her life didn’t change as she continued to create chaos in her life long after getting clean. Addiction & the act of using any substance is ultimately the symptom of something else within all of us who suffer from this disease. Once we put the substance down, it is necessary to do the work on...2023-11-0723 minThe Hope Chase PodcastMistakes were made: What NOT to do in early recovery.Episode 40: Early recovery is a crucial time in the process of overcoming addiction. When a better life is promised to us, then why is it so difficult to “just not use” & “do the right thing?” It's important to avoid certain common mistakes that can hinder your progress and undermine your efforts. In this podcast episode, Angie discusses some of the mistakes she made during early recovery. She shares her own mistakes in the hopes you can learn from them. There is no right or wrong way to “work” a recovery journey. Everyone is different. Generally speaking, however, there are certain things to NO...2023-10-3119 min
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsWhat It’s Like to Face Your Fears on the “Mt. Everest of Kayaking” Stikine River Expedition with Julian StockerHome to rapids with names like “The Hole that Ate Chicago”, the Stikine River Canyon in British Columbia is a Class V boater’s paradise. It’s packed with three days of big volume, remote whitewater, with no ways to leave until you make it through the staggering canyon. We get to dive into the mind of someone who recently paddled it all. Julian Stocker is a Swiss whitewater kayaker with 22 years of experience who calls Norway home. He’s paddled through many of the world’s most exhilarating whitewater rivers, including in Nepal, New Z...2023-10-2550 minThe Hope Chase PodcastDitching Self-Doubt: Recognizing Your Progress in RecoveryEpisode 39: In this episode, Angie dives into the topic of self-doubt and how it can affect your ability to see progress in your recovery. What do we do when we doubt our own abilities to truly change our lives for good? In recovery, doubt and uncertainty can often feel overwhelming. It's easy to feel like you're not making progress or that you're stuck in the same place. But it's important to remember that recovery is a journey, and progress isn't linear. Angie shares what works in her own recovery and healing journey; and explores the importance of celebrating small victories...2023-10-2418 min
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsHow Dancing Transformed Nika Kermani’s Mental Health After DepressionFrom booty-shaking to crying in the dish pit, we’re welcoming the breadth of human emotions with Nika Kermani of NK STUDIOS! Nika is an artist, dance and yoga instructor, and the creative visionary behind NK STUDIOS, a repurposed autobody shop turned dance studio catering to movement, dance, art & community in Bingen, WA. Nika lights up any room she walks into as she stunningly fuses music, movement and community. But you can’t have the ups without the downs, as Nika eloquently shares today. We talk about… Growing up with Persia...2023-10-1147 minThe Hope Chase PodcastThe comparison trap: Breaking free from labels in recovery.Episode 38: In addiction recovery, it's common for people to be labeled as "addicts" or "alcoholics" and compared to others who are also struggling with addiction. Are you in AA or NA? Are you completely abstinent? Are you sober or clean? These labels can be limiting and damaging to one's self-esteem and progress, feeding into the comparison trap of the recovery community.
It's important to understand that each person's journey towards recovery is unique, and comparing oneself to others can be counterproductive. Instead, embracing individuality and focusing on personal progress can lead to a more fulfilling and sustainable recovery.
This week...2023-10-1019 minThe Hope Chase PodcastThe power of balance in recovery: Stop ignoring your body.Episode 37: This week, Angie discusses how important it is in addiction recovery to listen to your body. In the process of recovery, it can be easy to get caught up in the expectations and guidelines set by others and society. Stop comparing. Start tuning in to yourself. It is important to remember that your body knows what it needs in order to heal and thrive. Listening to your body and better understanding its signals is an integral part in making informed decisions about your recovery journey. Angie shares how she still struggles with this topic, often ignoring her body’s si...2023-10-0315 min
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsHow Dave Watson Navigates Relationships and Fatherhood as an Everest Mountain GuideThere are some stellar photos of the alpine facets of Dave’s life: a handful of Everest summits, two decades of ski patrol, the first ski descent of the Bottleneck Couloir on K2… But, more than anything else, Dave is a rad dad. After growing up in Connecticut and learning to ski at age 9, Dave found himself drawn to the mysterious call of the Himalaya. Since his scrappier start, he’s built a career in the mountains and forged deep relationships that fuel him to share extraordinary places with others. Of course, a high-a...2023-09-281h 00
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsThe Trade-offs of Seasonal Work, Shifting Identities, and Kite Skiing Across Greenland with Katie CraftsAt age 29, Katie pulled a classic career move: throw your desk upside down, leave your stable 6-figure recruiting job, and go work in Antarctica. You know… as we do. 🤷♀️ What started as a bartending gig in Antarctica quickly grew into a multi-year career as a Polar Expedition Guide: lecturing aboard the National Geographic ships in Antarctica, leading 10-day wilderness trips in East Greenland, and educating guests about polar bears in the Canadian Arctic. 🐻❄️ Five years later, she rebooted back in Oregon, capping off that chapter with an epic kite skiing feat across Greenland – a swan song to an incredible...2023-09-2857 minThe Hope Chase PodcastNostalgia in Recovery: Is it dangerous to romanticize your past?Episode 36: This week, Angie explores the phenomenon of romanticizing memories in recovery. We often look back on our past experiences with a sense of nostalgia and fondness. Is it dangerous? It can be; it can lead us to minimize the negative consequences of our past behaviors and overlook the reasons why we made the decision to get clean and sober in the first place. But it doesn’t have to be dangerous. Grieving our old selves is okay and completely normal.
How can we challenge these thoughts in a healthy way? Angie shares personal stories in remembering her own past an...2023-09-2622 minThe Hope Chase PodcastCodependency & Addiction Recovery: Why it will never work together.Episode 35: In this episode, Angie delves into the topic of codependency and addiction recovery. Codependency is a pattern of behavior where a person puts the needs of others before their own, often at the expense of their own happiness and well-being. Often times, codependency is used as a tactic to avoid looking at & working on ourselves. Combining a codependent relationship with addiction recovery is toxic & can hinder any progress towards recovery & healing.
Angie shares insights on how she worked through codependent behaviors in herself and in her relationships. She shares her personal experiences from being in an incredibly codependent, dysfunctional...2023-09-1929 minThe Hope Chase PodcastRemembering the why: What started your recovery journeyEpisode 34: This week, Angie discusses the importance of remembering why you started this addiction recovery journey in the first place. Remembering the initial times you related to someone with addiction, remembering what feelings you resonated with, what behaviors you recognized as your own... remembering the times we first recognized that our feelings and behaviors were most likely symptoms of the disease of addiction reminds us of how far we have already come in our own lives and journeys. From an AA meeting back in her early 20s, her first experiences of getting clean and sober, something Angie heard that...2023-09-1226 minThe Hope Chase PodcastTo change or not to change: Breaking the cycles in addiction & recoveryEpisode 33: This weeks episode, Angie discusses how you can actually break behavioral cycles, in addiction, recovery & life in general. Throughout active addiction, the cycles tend to continue, until one day, we have to choose between changing or staying the same. And change seems to happen when the pain of staying the same becomes even more unbearable. What happens when, in recovery, we find ourselves stuck again in behavioral cycles, although not as severe or life threatening, still dysfunctional. How can we actively break those cycles ourselves before it gets to a painful place? How can we identify these behaviors, these...2023-09-0526 minThe Hope Chase PodcastMissing the old version of yourself: Navigating fear & confidence in recoveryEpisode 32: This week, Angie dives into the feelings of missing the old version of yourself when in recovery. It's not uncommon to feel a sense of nostalgia for the person you were before you started to work on yourself. This feeling can be especially strong when you're facing new challenges. In particular, when it comes to facing fears & feeling confident, sometimes it can feel as though we’re going backwards. Angie discusses how her fears continue to affect her life and how she continues to live authentically while walking through those fears. Is ignorance really bliss? Was it better before yo...2023-08-2927 minThe Hope Chase PodcastPrioritizing yourself: What’s most important in recovery & healingEpisode 31: In this episode, Angie explores the importance of choosing yourself and prioritizing your own happiness during the recovery process. Angie shares insights into a current struggle she is navigating, along with some common challenges that we face when trying to put ourselves first. In choosing ourselves, we can overcome negative self-talk, guilt and beating ourselves up, ultimately encouraging self-care. Always prioritizing yourself & your own happiness can help you cultivate a stronger sense of self-worth and inner resilience. Whether you're in recovery yourself for a few hours, days or even years, this episode is for you. If you are looking...2023-08-2230 minThe Hope Chase PodcastThe power of choice in Recovery: Friendships & Life Lessons LearnedEpisode 30: This week, Angie dives into the topic of choice in recovery. The power of choosing yourself first in every area of your life can be difficult especially in the area of friendships. Who you choose to spend time with is an integral part of your own progress & stability in recovery. It can become easy to prioritize yourself; protecting your energy and peace is important. Also, Angie shares about her own current life situation and what she is doing to cope with some uncertainties. She discusses what various life lessons are being learned & what her thought process is behind dealing...2023-08-1532 minThe Hope Chase PodcastShowing up for yourself & staying consistent: The power of self-care in recovery.Episode 29: In this episode, Angie dives into the importance of showing up for yourself and staying consistent in recovery. She shares her own current life circumstances as they relate to this topic. Angie discusses how easy it can be to fall back into old habits and how to overcome these challenges in order to prioritize self care while staying consistent & creating balance. Listen in as Angie explores the power of self-care, self-compassion, and self-discipline. Whether you are just starting on your recovery journey or have been in it for a while, The Hope Chase Podcast is for you. We Do...2023-08-0816 minThe Hope Chase PodcastLiving Life on Life's Terms: Embracing Change and Staying Humble in recovery & Life Update! :)Episode 28: This week, host Angie explores the importance of embracing change and staying humble while navigating life on life's terms in recovery. Over this past week, she’s had many changes in her own life. While sharing her own life update, Angie discusses the challenges of dealing with change and the benefits of accepting it while staying true to oneself. She also delves into the significance of humility in recovery and how it can help us stay grounded, grateful and focused on our goals. Join the Hope chase as insights and experiences are shared on this topic, along with practical ti...2023-08-0133 min
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsTrailer: For The Love Of with Jeni and Angie2023-07-2803 minThe Hope Chase PodcastThe Art of Setting Boundaries: Addiction in your inner circle.Episode 27: This week, Angie dives into the complex and challenging topic of setting boundaries with loved ones who are struggling with active addiction. She explores the emotional toll that addiction can take on the individual and the importance of establishing healthy boundaries to maintain one's own wellbeing. Angie speaks from her own personal experience with addiction and boundary-setting, while also discussing the struggles of navigating relationships with loved ones who are in the throes of addiction, and the guilt and fear that can arise when setting boundaries. The host emphasizes the importance of compassion and empathy towards those struggling, while...2023-07-2531 minThe Hope Chase PodcastOvercoming shame in addiction recovery: You are as sick as your secrets.Episode 26: “You are as sick as your secrets.” This week, host Angie explores the relationship between shame and healing in addiction recovery. She discusses how shame can be a barrier to recovery, healing and ways to overcome it. Why is it so important to your recovery and healing journey? Angie shares her own personal experiences with shame and how she was able to move past it, sharing for the first time publicly about what she describes as the “most shameful thing” she’s ever done in the history of her 20 year addiction to her0in. This episode provides valuable insights for anyone...2023-07-1828 minThe Hope Chase PodcastTracking progress in addiction recovery: How to measure success (on your own)Episode 25: Exploring the topic of measuring success in recovery, Angie shares her personal experiences and insights on how to define and measure success in addiction recovery & healing journeys. She explores how breakthrough moments can be used to measure success in your recovery. Angie also discusses strategies for identifying and working towards breakthrough moments in your recovery & healing journey. Whether you are in recovery yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode will provide valuable insights and inspiration for measuring success in a meaningful way, sharing valuable insights and practical tips for anyone navigating the journey of addiction recovery. If you...2023-07-1129 minThe Hope Chase PodcastBreaking free from the cycle. Overcome “settling for less” in recovery.Episode 24: If you're recovering from addiction, it can be tempting to settle for less than you deserve. When life seems “good” & you’re finally breaking the cycle… all of a sudden, you get a craving..? Accepting a reality that’s less than what you deserve can create an environment for settling for less, & that can hinder your progress. In this podcast episode, Angie talks about the importance of aiming for more & realizing that you are 100% capable in all areas of your life. Sharing some of her own experiences with settling, Angie discusses what “settling for less” can look like, what it can manifes...2023-07-0427 minThe Hope Chase PodcastYour thoughts are lying to you. Overcoming your own thinking in recoveryEpisode 23: Your thoughts are killing your future. In this episode, Angie explores the concept of changing negative thoughts & untrue thinking in recovery. She shares practical tips, strategies & what she has done to shift thought patterns, cultivating a more positive & productive mindset. Angie discusses the importance of self talk, self awareness & the people you surround yourself with in regards to this process. Are you looking to enhance your mental & emotional well being in your recovery? This episode is a must-listen. If you are looking for a little Hope in your journey, or want to know that you are never alone, then...2023-06-2726 minThe Hope Chase PodcastSTOP with the excuses… turn your past into purposeMany of us have found ourselves in the middle of a traumatic situation, wondering why, asking why, what’s the reason behind it?? Only some of us, though, will look for & find the meaning behind these events. We have to look for the reason. We have to choose to stop using these events as excuses to continue the dysfunctional, negative, addictive behaviors… & choose to look for the reason, using it as fuel to motivate our purpose. This week, Angie shares how losing both of her parents, in the way that it all happened & the incredibly traumatic circumstances around it … & how it ult...2023-06-2035 minThe Hope Chase Podcast3 things to STOP & START doing now to break the cycleDo you feel stuck in your recovery? Do you wonder how to break the cycle of negativity in your life? Most people can certainly relate to the feeling of being “stuck” in a cycle of negativity. It’s not specific only to addiction & recovery. Breaking the cycle of addiction involves so much more than just stopping the substance use. Even after we stop the substance use, often times we find ourselves wondering why the misery, & the negativity lingers in our lives. This week Angie shares 3 things that have helped her drastically change her own life within healing & recovery. She shares 3 things...2023-06-1340 minThe Hope Chase PodcastDope fiend turned international criminal… running away [from your addiction] never works.Have you ever thought that “moving away” would solve all of your [addiction] problems? Have you ever wished that you could “pick up & move” somewhere else to “start fresh?” Maybe if you could just move somewhere else, then you’d be able to recover. This week Angie talks about how running away didn’t work for her. Geographical cures never work. Angie shares her personal experiences with geographical cures, moving to Mexico; & how trying to run away from her [addiction] problems led to her becoming an international criminal. Angie also talks about what you can do instead of running away & what has worked...2023-06-0630 minThe Hope Chase PodcastFrom clinical therapist to her0in addicted client… Therapy is complete BS.Chances are, you or someone you know goes to therapy. Whether you are depressed, anxious, or just stubbed your toe, seeing a therapist has become so normalized. Is that a good thing? Is therapy really helpful? This week, Angie, an ex junkie & ex therapist herself, talks about how her views & opinions about therapy have changed over the years. She has a Masters degree in Social Work, was a LCSW, & worked for several years as a clinical therapist in Boston, MA. As a therapist herself, she once advocated for therapy. Today, Angie explains how her own experiences with therapy have drastically...2023-05-3030 minThe Hope Chase PodcastDo these 3 things to change your life nowYou don’t have to be a drug addict, alcoholic or ex junkie in order to want to drastically change your life. Everyone has equal opportunities for true growth, recovery & healing, regardless of the circumstances. This week, Angie talks about 3 things you can do, starting today, no matter the circumstance, to jumpstart your own healing and recovery journey towards the life that you really want. No matter what excuses you may be telling yourself, you can do these 3 things. Angie shares how these have helped her growth along the way. You are just one decision away from living the happy, jo...2023-05-2327 minThe Hope Chase PodcastAccepting the things I cannot change & actively changing the things I canIf you’re in addiction recovery, I’m sure you know the serenity prayer. “Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can & the wisdom to know the difference.” Easier said than done. This week Angie talks about how she’s able to recognize & deal with all the things outside of her control in her recovery & healing journey. In times when she’s faced with old thinking patterns or old behaviors resurfacing, how does she shake it off. How do we deal with old negativity coming back to visit? & how can we move...2023-05-1621 minThe Hope Chase Podcast6 Life Lessons learned the hard way, 24 years of addiction, recovery & healingSome people have to learn lessons of life the hard way; & Angie is one of those people. 20 years of addiction, 17 years of being a junkie plus the last 4 years of recovery & healing has been quite the journey for Angie. This week, she shares 6 life lessons that she thinks are important for everyone to learn. From having to learn to save herself, to realizing that those people weren’t her friends… Angie talks about each lesson & how it relates to her own experiences with life, addiction & recovery. If you are looking for a little dose of Hope or want to know that...2023-05-0933 minThe Hope Chase PodcastYou are exactly where you’re supposed to be, at all times.Do you get addiction recovery & healing inspiration from social media? There is a lot of toxicity within the addiction recovery & healing communities, especially online. This week Angie talks about one thing that annoys her about the toxic ideologies within these communities. Also, are you someone who enjoys spending time with yourself? Or are you someone who gets anxious when in a room alone…? Angie discusses HOW she was able to go from hating spending time at home, never being able to relax with herself … to absolutely loving alone time & choosing “aloneness” & being home over all else. What did it take for her...2023-05-0224 minThe Hope Chase PodcastLife sucks sometimes… How to stay positive in recovery when it does.In addiction recovery & healing, eventually we all learn that life just sucks sometimes & we cannot control it. So there you are, minding your own business on your side of the street in your recovery… & boom, life happens. How are you supposed to stay positive, focused, & in that recovery / healing mindset when the uncontrollable happens? It can feel impossible at times. It can feel like “life” is out to get you. This week, Angie is here to remind you that everything in life happens FOR you, not TO you. Angie shares her own experiences with financial instability & how she manages to stay p...2023-04-2523 minThe Hope Chase Podcast“Hyper Independence??” I call Bullsh!t :)Some people call it “hyper independence,” some people call it being self sufficient… or getting shit done. Google says that it’s a “trauma response.” Angie is calling bullshit. This week, Angie defines “hyper independence” & relates it to her own experiences with “doing everything herself.” Is it a trauma response? What does it look like? Is it a bad thing? Angie tells you why she thinks it’s a good thing & how she has learned “hyper independent” behavior over the years. If you are looking for a little Hope, or if you want to know that you’re never alone then this is the show for yo...2023-04-1822 min