MY BLUEPRINT: Struggle Towards Emotional Sobriety
358 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsAll my podcast will be short-never more than 15 minutes. I will be talking about my own personal experiences on topics such as depression, anxiety, spirituality, emotional sobriety, parenting, and marriage to name a few. I think that the only thing that is truly unique to me is my personal journey and my personal story. My vision is that as you listen to my experiences and struggles, you will find value for yourself.
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#257 Share Yourself DON'T Ask Questions
December 27, 2020 00:30 - 10 minutes - 11.7 MBI really like this commercial. It is a good start except for one thing. I think asking questions is nowhere as effective as taking the risk to be vulnerable and sharing yourself and your struggles first. The Awkward Silence | Friendship & Mental Health | Ad Council
#256 Re-Defining Mental Health In 2021
December 26, 2020 16:40 - 8 minutes - 10.6 MBPLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE!
#255 Brene Brown, Dax Shepard, & Tim Ferriss
December 25, 2020 19:56 - 8 minutes - 10.7 MBUnlocking Us Podcast Brene Brown with Tim Ferriss and Dax Shepard on Podcasting, Daily Practices, and the Long and Winding Path to Healing
#254 Thankful Thursday #2
December 24, 2020 16:47 - 8 minutes - 10.2 MBHere are 5 more people who I am thankful are part of my life Michael Counts-a)plan coaching Shari Conley-Obbligato Business Parnters, LLC Bill Carrier Susie Straus John Lazar-JBL&A
#253 The Audacity Of Faith
December 19, 2020 21:20 - 14 minutes - 16.8 MBI know Barak Obama wrote the book, The Audacity Of Hope, but this is a little different.
#252 Thankful Thursdays
December 17, 2020 16:33 - 7 minutes - 8.58 MBA good friend of mine, Matt Tiedgen started to post #thankfulthursdays on his LinkedIn page. He mentions 10 people every Thursday that he is thankful to. So, while I am not going to always mention 10 people, I will share people who I am thankful for every Thursday. Matt Tiedgen-LEAD Marketing Agency Bill Napolillo Matt Taylor-Video Hive Rachelle Koening-RocketWriters Tammy Hildebran, LCSW, PRYT-Frontier Counseling And Mediation
#251 Survivor's Pride
December 10, 2020 16:09 - 5 minutes - 6.49 MBI never heard of this term, but I like it.
#250 I Love Root Canals
December 04, 2020 19:02 - 7 minutes - 9.38 MBIf you never had a root canal, you are missing out on some fun.
#249 I Am Materialistic
November 26, 2020 16:31 - 5 minutes - 6.89 MBYou might not know this about me, but I like nice things!
#248 The Giver vs The Recipient
November 25, 2020 15:55 - 6 minutes - 7.67 MBWhich one of these is in the more vulnerable role?
#247 A Day In The Life Of A Psychotherapist
November 23, 2020 15:55 - 14 minutes - 16.7 MBHave you ever thought about being a therapist. Take a listen to this episode and you might change your mind.
#246 Heaven's Waiting Room
November 22, 2020 22:59 - 8 minutes - 9.3 MBThis is my second shot at stand up comedy-might be my last shot!
#245 Green Or Black Poop Bags?
November 22, 2020 19:32 - 6 minutes - 7.31 MBThis is my first shot at stand up comedy.
#244 Meet Two Of My Friends
November 20, 2020 14:49 - 12 minutes - 14.8 MBCheck out these websites: Malcolm Avner-malcolmavner.com Dr. Kelly Flanagan-drkellyflanagan.com
#243 Brene Brown's Bread & Butter
November 18, 2020 15:19 - 8 minutes - 9.94 MBWhile this episode is mostly about Brene Brown and her work, you have to watch this. He cracks me up! My Shower Is An Event. How Long Do You Take?
#242 The Favorite vs. The Underdog
November 18, 2020 15:10 - 6 minutes - 7.87 MBI realize I prefer being the underdog in life versus the favorite. How about you?
#241 God Of Our Understanding
November 17, 2020 23:28 - 13 minutes - 15.8 MBI mention this book God Of Our Understanding: Jewish Spirituality and Recovery from Addiction by Rabbi Shais Taub I also talk about this podcast (my friend Casey produced my new intro to my podcast) Addiction And The Family
#240 Race, Ted Lasso, Dating
October 19, 2020 20:31 - 8 minutes - 9.81 MBI talk about the Apple+ series Ted Lasso in this episode and also discuss the book Mindful Of Race: Transforming Racism for the Inside Out By, Ruth King
#239 Welcome To The S**t Show
October 12, 2020 15:09 - 9 minutes - 10.9 MBThe episode was created based on a sign my daughter made me for Father's Day last year.
#238 Integrity Is Always Going Out
October 12, 2020 15:04 - 8 minutes - 10.2 MBThe meaning of the word integrity varies depending on who you talk to. In this episode, I talk about my definition of integrity.
#236 Chapter 2: There Is A Solution-A.A. Big Book
October 09, 2020 14:39 - 21 minutes - 25.6 MBI think this is the one of the longest episodes I have recorded. I talk about Chapter 2 of the Big Book Of Alcoholics Anonymous during this episode. Here is a link to that chapter Chapter 2: There Is A Solution-Big Book Of Alcoholics Anonymous
#235 Do You Know Kamal Ravikant?
October 04, 2020 14:03 - 9 minutes - 10.7 MBI just read this book. It was a great read! Live Your Truth By Kamal Ravikant
#234 Enabling vs. Empowring
October 03, 2020 19:31 - 8 minutes - 10 MBThese words seem very similar but they are very different.
#233 Yes, I Am Bribing You
October 02, 2020 15:53 - 5 minutes - 6.75 MBI don't ask much of you as a listener, but today I am going to bribe you for some help.
#232 Do It More
September 30, 2020 18:55 - 8 minutes - 9.88 MBThis will be my last episode I publish in the month of September.
#231 I Do Have Some Insecurities
September 30, 2020 14:39 - 6 minutes - 7.71 MBI have a few insecurities-ok, maybe more than a few.
#230 Do You Have Hope or Faith?
September 28, 2020 13:41 - 15 minutes - 17.6 MBI believe you can not have hope without faith. Curious what your thoughts are?
#228 The Styke Moller Mentality (TSMM)
September 26, 2020 16:07 - 11 minutes - 13.1 MBI bet you never heard of The Styke Moller Mentality (TSMM). Listen in. I also talk about Kobe Bryant's Mamba Mentality on this episode. Here is a great link The Mamba Mentality
#227 Relapse Prevention Plan For Depression
September 25, 2020 22:04 - 15 minutes - 18.6 MBNot much to say about this episode.
#226 Living Alone
September 25, 2020 02:21 - 2 minutes - 2.58 MBI bet you did not know I write poetry.
#225 Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous
September 24, 2020 18:50 - 8 minutes - 10.8 MBHave you ever heard of S.L.A.A.? I have done many vulnerable and revealing episodes, but this might be the must vulnerable I have ever done. Here is some information about Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (S.L.A.A.)
#222 I Have A TikTok Account
September 17, 2020 18:02 - 2 minutes - 3.08 MBNot something I thought I would ever get, but check it out tiktok.com/@michael_lola
#219 What Is Reality?
September 10, 2020 13:41 - 7 minutes - 8.3 MBIf you have never seen this movie, I highly recommend it! What The Bleep Do We Know?
#218 80 Days Sober!
September 09, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 11.6 MBToday marks 80 days of no social media (Facebook) and no watching the news.
#217 My First Guided Meditation
September 02, 2020 00:15 - 13 minutes - 24 MBPLEASE DO NOT LISTEN IF YOU ARE DRIVING!
#216 Meet My Friend David Tucker
August 27, 2020 14:10 - 13 minutes - 24.9 MBPlease read this article about my friend David Tucker Former local football standout now fighting ALS
#215 Do I Care What You Think Of Me?
August 26, 2020 13:50 - 20 minutes - 38.3 MBI don't want to brag, but I do think this was one of my better episodes. I talk about my Rabbi's blog on this episode. Check out this blog post she recently published. I think you will like it! The Spirituality Of Integrity
#214 The Meadows Part 9 of 9
August 24, 2020 14:02 - 5 minutes - 10.6 MBThis will be my final episode of my debriefing and evaluation of The Meadows.
#213 The Meadows Part 8 of ?
August 21, 2020 13:51 - 9 minutes - 18.3 MBI never heard of this author or book prior to going to The Meadows. It found it very insightful! Silently Seduced: When Parents Make Their Children Partners By Kenneth M. Adams, Ph.D.
#212 The Meadows Part 7 of ?
August 20, 2020 23:25 - 9 minutes - 18.2 MBArt Therapy is something I thought would never help me, but I was proven wrong.
#211 The Meadows Part 6 of ?
August 20, 2020 21:59 - 12 minutes - 22.4 MBHere are 3 more books that I I recommend. All by Pia Mellody: Facing Codependence: What It Is, Where It Comes From, How It Sabotages Our Lives Facing Love Addiction: Giving Yourself The Power To Change The Way You Love The Intimacy Factor: The Ground Rules For Overcoming The Obstacles To Truth, Respect, And Lasting Love
#210 The Meadows Part 5 of ?
August 19, 2020 16:22 - 6 minutes - 11.5 MBHere is another book that I read at The Meadows that I really enjoyed: Spiritual Literacy, Reading The Sacred In Everyday Life, By Fredric and Mary Ann Brussat
#209 The Meadows-Part 4 of ?
August 18, 2020 17:28 - 7 minutes - 14.1 MBI would highly recommend this book: The Ruthless Elimination Of Hurry, By John Mark Comer
#208 The Meadows Part 3 of ?
August 15, 2020 13:41 - 10 minutes - 18.7 MBA day in the life at The Meadows.