Welcome! Neff Inspiration is the new name for Steps To Sobriety. I am an Anaesthetist, Bestselling Author, Speaker, Show Host and an Alcoholic in recovery. I interview guests that have gone through hell and kept going. I talk to people who have had extraordinary experiences and learn from their lessons. I talk to ordinary people whose perseverance made them superheroes. This show demystifies mental health problems with the help of transparency, authenticity, humility and self-love. My guests ...
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493 Owen Marcus: Beyond Stress - Transforming Men & Lives Through Emotional Physiology
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Owen Marcus started helping men because he realized he needed help with his relationships. His 30-year journey from leading men’s groups led to writing a book, a documentary film on his work and starting three businesses that adapt the science behind stress and trauma therapy, attachment theory, and leadership development to train men to succeed in…
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492 Theodore Henderson: Learn How Light Is Repairing The Brain
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Theodore A. Henderson MD, PhD is president and founder of Neuro-Luminance Inc, which is bringing revolutionary treatments to bear upon traumatic brain injury, depression, Alzheimer’s disease, post-COVID fatigue syndrome, and other brain disorders. He holds three patents and three patents-pending. Dr. Henderson is president of the International Soci…
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Midweek News, Whitney Museum is free, Brooklyn Rail is 24 years old, Wharton Esherick Museum exhibit, Free Library Author events, plus participatory opera at Fringe
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Episode 283 – Roberta talks about Whitney Museum is free, Brooklyn Rail is 24 years old, Wharton Esherick Museum exhibit, Free Library Author events, and she sneaks another bit a news at the very end. Ryan is also sneaking and keeps his top 3 events of the week to 5. We just couldn’t help ourselves […]…
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491 Jeremy Grater: How to embrace vulnerability as a strength
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Motivation doesn't show up. It's created. Each person is the cause of and solution to most of their own problems. Vulnerability is a strength. Life is messy but you don't have to clean it all up at once. Sometimes it starts with just clearing a path. Jeremy Grater lives in British Columbia. He’s spent the majority of the last decade experimenting w…
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490 Christopher Mack: I'm In Recovery, Now What?
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Christopher Mack has been in recovery for the past 24 years. I found that their is a dynamic to recovery and healing, and speak to groups and individuals about the evidence and process. I have worked on Skid Row in LosAngeles for the past 21 years which is the largest recovery community in the world. People are recovering from all types of trauma a…
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Midweek News, Marta Sanchez, Mickalene Thomas, Theater by Development, Arden, Frank Maya, Wilma and book reviews
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Episode 282 – Roberta talks about Marta Sanchez’s new show as well as Mickalene Thomas opening at the Barnes Foundation and the upcoming shows in concert with her show. Ryan gives his 3 events, Theater by Development’s No Breakfast, for Halloween at the black box at Vox Populi. Intimate Apparel at Arden Theater. Frank Maya […]…
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489 Martin Bodek: Zaidy's War: 4 Armies, 3 Continents. One Man's Impossible Story of Endurance
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Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Martin currently lives in NJ with his wife and three children. He is an avid marathoner, Wordler, vexillologist, and halvah aficionado. He is a technologist by day, and a writer by night. A freelance writer on Jewish interest topics for three decades, his work has been published in The Huffington Post, The Denver Po…
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Midweek News, Hidden City Podcast, electric school buses, OSGEMEOS, Basquiat, Banksy, Smithsonian, openings and more
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Episode 281 – Roberta talks about Hidden City’s new show and the greening of the School District’s school buses. Ryan mentions his 3 events, though he snuck I a fourth + a shout-out to his Dad, We Here, Cerulean Arts, the Print Center, plus World’s Best Short Films. Links for the show Hidden City’s New […]…
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Logan is a born & raised Alaskan, married to his gorgeous bride Carrie, who herself is a 4th-generation Alaskan; and together they are raising 4 amazing but crazy little monkeys. Their life is a simple one - they love their family time, their dogs, and exploring the beautiful Alaskan wilderness. Logan and his wife Carrie each lead Recovery groups, …
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Born with a cleft lip and palate, Marcy's childhood was marked by an excruciating series of surgical procedures—23 in all before the age of 18. Because she looked and talked different than other kids, she was relentlessly teased and bullied. Her journey into adulthood was marked by challenging, traumatic, and downright tragic waypoints: coming out …
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486 Pat Roos: Surviving Alex - A mother's story of Love, Loss, and Addiction
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In Pat’s words: My new book, Surviving Alex: A Mother's Story of Love, Loss, and Addiction (Rutgers University Press, May 2024). It would be useful to talk about my goals. And the two questions that drove my narrative: how to survive something trauma like this, and what might we have done differently? It's most useful to focus on what "we" more gen…
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Midweek News, Philadelphia art leadership, Zoe Ryan, Jeffrey Stockbridge, Eileen Neff, grammar, late night pizza in Rome and more
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Episode 280 – Roberta and Ryan discuss changes in the Philadelphia Art leadership as Zoe Ryan leaves as Director of the Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania to become the director of the Hammer Museum. Roberta talks about Jeffrey Stockbridge and Eileen Neff. Ryan talks about the second Thursday openings at Box […]…
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Laura Mangum Broome is a Resilience Coach and Author of "Flourishing After Adversity." In a five-year period, Laura overcame breast cancer, the loss of her oldest son, a heart transplant, and a sudden divorce after 27 years of marriage. Adversity makes you bitter or better. Laura chose better. From her experiences, she developed a 3-Step Resilience…
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As an energetic normal boy of nine, Steven W. Wilson would not have guessed that the most horrifying day of his life was lurking just months ahead. From that terrifying day when he was at the theater, to his suicidal ideations, his attempt to kill his father and his subsequent hospitalization, Teetering on a Tightrope sweeps the reader headlong int…
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Midweek News, Rob Blackson, Holland Cotter, Commonweal, Dikembe Mutombo, Art Criticism, Graver’s Lane, La Egoista, Morris Arboretum
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Episode 279 – Roberta and Ryan discuss Holland Cotter, this year’s winner of the Rabkin Prize for Art Criticism, Rob Blackson leaving Philadelphia to head the Kohl Gallery at Washington College, Commonweal opening, La Egoista showing on Broad St, Tarot at Morris Arboretum, Gravers Lane Gallery opening and a whole lot more. Thanks for listening. […]…
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483 Craig Meriwether: Overcome Fear and Anxiety In Life & Program Yourself For Confidence
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Craig Meriwether is a mindset coach and clinical hypnotherapist helping people eliminate negative emotions and trauma so they can reach their full potential. Craig is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Medical Hypnosis Specialist, Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) specialist, and Founder of Arizona Integrative Hypnotherapy helping people elimina…
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Nicole Poulton is an addiction and recovery coach, transformational speaker, entrepreneur and an inspiring survivor of sexual abuse. With over 12 years in the addiction and recovery field, Nicole has impacted over a million lives with her message. Currently, Nicole serves as a coach and mentor guiding individuals, teams and families through the tri…
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Midweek News, Grant and Fund winners, Rebecca Rutstein, Mummer Curious, Steven Lee Climer, Hacia La Luz, Potus, John Jarboe & the solicitor general.
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Episode 278 – Roberta and Ryan talk about the John Jarboe show at Fabric Workshop and Museum and The Bearded Ladies Cabaret, Rebecca Rutstein’s oceanic exploration art, Brandywine Workshop, grants for artists, and new funds for arts organizations. We also talk about Marta Sanchez, Fringe Festival performances, the Arden Theater show Potus, and a Go…
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Eva Rodriguez is a former HR executive turned trauma-informed Certified Life, Health, and Weight Loss Coach for Millennial women. She teaches women all over the world how to lose weight without dieting and how to become strong from the inside out. Eva’s life came to a complete halt in 2015 when her fiancé and the father of her only child died in a …
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Birgitta Visser is a modern-day mystic, guiding others on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. As a Soul Empowerment Coach and Divine Channel, she tunes into higher frequencies, delivering messages from the many Light Beings and Master Teachers. With her gift for Light Language Healing, she weaves light codes that activate transformation in…
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Midweek News, PAFA leadership change, UArts bankruptcy, Philly Comics, Partners and son, Free Library, Nancy Herman Gallery, and our Fringe and Cannonballs picks of the week
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Episode 277 – Roberta and Ryan talk about the news surrounding Philadelphia art school and institutions, new galleries, some talk about comics and Partners and sons. Of course we diverted into wheat pasted art, see the images that Dr. Chip Thomas (@jetsonorama) pasted onto Ryan’s travel van. Plus the Artblog ArtMkt. We hope you enjoy! […]…
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Dana Karen (“DK”) Ciccone is a certified Pilates instructor who helps people in pain improve strength, mobility, and well-being in a weight-neutral environment. She’s also trained in pain reprocessing therapy through the Pain Psychology Center. Having begun her own journey with chronic back pain as a young teen, she has been exploring ways to help …
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Helen Sernett, founder, and host of the Sleep Lists podcast, was a non-profit fundraiser at the end of her rope struggling with a long list of medical issues. Underlying all of it was the fact that she could no longer get herself to sleep. With Sleep Lists she serves up bedtime dreams every episode by reciting a lulling list of similar items. Latel…
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Midweek News Podcast, No Arena town hall, Arcadia University, Stephan Salisbury and James Earl Jones, Cherry Street Pier, Fringe and Cannonball festivals, Black Circus Week, new theater season, and more ...
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In this news and gossip-filled conversation, Roberta and Ryan talk about New York and Philadelphia, meandering around topics like the Art on Paper Fair and Jenny Holzer at the Guggenheim, Mayor Cherelle Parker's Town Hall about the 76ers arena, Danish "hygge" in New York, and Germantown, and the death of Stephan Salisbury - and many other things.…
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477 Karoline Fischer: The transformative power of working with the subconsciousness via hypnotherapy
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Karoline Fischer is a trained MD who decided to train as an RTT Hypnotherapist as she found out personally how transformative this way of work can be. In her own words: I had worked my entire adult life with therapists for my own life, and when I found methods that worked with subconsciousness, transformation really started to happen in my life. I …
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Leslie Draffin is an certified psychedelic guide, Integrative Somatic Coach, meditation teacher, feminine embodiment mentor, and podcast host who is passionate about helping people embrace their bodies, cycles, sex and psychedelics. She supports conscious souls who want to heal themselves through intentional microdosing, pleasure, womb reconnection…
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Midweek News Podcast, Sonia Sanchez @ Barnes, PhotoLounge Gallery, Blah Blah Gallery art call, Walruses on the NYT, theater picks for the week and good Samaritans
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Roberta and Ryan talk about a Sonia Sanchez, PhotoLounge, Blah Blah Gallery, cuddling walruses and a whole lot more. Thanks for listening.Ryan deRoche and Roberta
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There's little that Pamela hasn't done yet at the age of 31. Just to mention a few accomplishments: She's been to 100 countries, bootstrapped and built a 6-figure agency with no entrepreneurial background, worked at Google, been featured multiple times in Forbes, got a Master's degree from Harvard Extension School, and climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. Pame…
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My name is Carolyn Sophia Skowron. I am someone who has always felt like an outsider. From a young age I struggled making friends, fitting in and being my true authentic self. I grew up feeling like I never fit in and never was good enough. I spent most of my life internalizing every situation. I always thought people didn’t like me. What I failed …
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Midweek News Podcast, Washington Post, ‘Oh, Mary!’ on Broadway, Artblog Art Market, InfoSpace Gallery, Mycology and theater picks for the week
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Roberta and Ryan talk about a New York play, "Oh, Mary!" and also about $11 tickets to Opera Philadelphia productions, the Washington Post dropping its gallery reviews (shame!) and, mycelium and mycology. Whoa, what!?Ryan deRoche and Roberta
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Lillian Easterly-Smith’s journey is one of unexpected impact. Birthed from her own recovery from alcohol use and multiple addictions, her passion for helping others find true healing has become her life’s purpose. Lillian’s journey found her at the helm of two major non-profit organizations. She has authored multiple recovery curriculums and co-aut…
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In this deeply profound episode, Richard Kraft, a devoted healthcare professional, bravely shares his harrowing journey from identity crisis, triggered by job loss during the COVID pandemic, to redemption and self-awareness. Richard talks about his roles in the healthcare industry, his inherent desire to help others, and how all these formed an int…
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Midweek News Podcast, Pepón Osorio, Refik Anadol, Folklore Society, musical events, theater in the x, and Miranda July book recommendations
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Ryan and Roberta talk about a couple upcoming exhibitions, plays and events. They're interested in the Refik Anadol AI piece, "Gaudi Dreams," and they love books! Ryan read Miranda July's latest, 'All Fours' and Roberta mentions the George Saunders 'Lincoln in the Bardo,' as having something in common.…
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Mariam Elhouli is an Australian entreprenuer , award winning author, international speaker, business mentor and film director. A mother of 5 who had her first child at 16 to many failed businesses in life to witnessing 3 wars by chance. Mariam's journey of battling depression while re building her life and finding herself is a spectacular story of …
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Having been diagnosed with bipolar in 1998, Michelle Reittinger spent the next 12 years on a roller coaster of manic and depressive episodes with therapists, doctors, psychotropic meds, hospitalizations, and suicide attempts. She was at her wit's end and felt humiliated, hopeless and lost. In particular, she was devastated by the toll it took on he…
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Midweek News Podcast, Ken Lum, Megan Bridge, No Arena Drag, Philly Womens Theater Festival and more
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Today's news is about Ken Lum's solo exhibit at Ulises, Megan Bridge's Bach Cello Suites project at the PMA, No Arena Drag Show, plus data. Ryan talks about a report on museum equity of pay, gender representation and more. Interesting numbers ahead!Ryan deRoche and Roberta
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Dr. Sauer-Zavala is Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with people struggling with anxiety and depression. She is also an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Kentucky (UK) where she develops new treatments for common mental health conditions and tests them in rigorous clinical trials. Dr. Saue…
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Embark on an enlightening journey of self-discovery in this episode of 'Neff Inspiration' with our amazing guest, Kim Korte. Unlocking the mysteries of our brain and emotions, Kim guides us through an enriching discussion aimed at a better understanding of ourselves and our feelings. From her personal experiences with trauma, sorrow, and eventual g…
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Roberta shares two news updates on Commonweal Gallery's move to the Kensington Arts Corridor, and a new Executive Director at the Fabric Workshop and Museum. There's also a new opportunity. Ryan offers this week's recommendations on eventsRyan deRoche and Roberta
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Gabrielle Bovard is a storyteller, advocate for authenticity, and the author of the upcoming memoir, "Waiting Room." She’s also the founder of the nationally recognized movement, Random Note Project, which she started when she was just 14 years old. After a major diagnosis and an unexpected breakup, Gabrielle needed mental health care. Instead of b…
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In Tracey’s words: I've been on a healing journey for 25 years and it was just last year that the final puzzle piece fell into place. As someone who has been in and out of therapy for over 2 decades, I was shocked by the realization that my whole life, my whole adult self and all my relationships, had been impacted by the reality of my childhood. M…
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Midweek News Podcast, Opportunities at Peep Gallery, Bala Avenue of the Arts, First Friday openings, Black Star Film Festivals and Coho Salmon
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Episode 270 – In this week’s installment, Roberta shares two opportunies. Peep Project and Bala Art Walk. In this conversation, Roberta discusses the Bala Art Walk which had a due date of July 30th which is now passed but the organizers have clarified that anyone that applies after the deadline will be waitlisted. I give […]…
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465 Hosein Kouros-Mehr: Addiction And The Default Mode Network: New Tools For The healing Process
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Hosein Kouros-Mehr, MD, PhD is an author and physician-scientist who has spent over two decades in cancer research and drug development. Thanks to his background, Hosein recognized the extraordinary ramifications of a recent scientific discovery: the default mode network (DMN), which encodes the human ego and influences our thoughts, emotions, and …
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464 Lesley Logan: Pilates: The Movement Meditation You've Been Looking For
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Lesley Logan is the world’s leading expert on how Pilates changes your life, and is the co-founder of OnlinePilatesClasses.com. She has taught thousands of students, trained hundreds of teachers, lead workshops at global conferences, and supported companies such as the Associated Press and Balanced Body, empowering participants with movement and ha…
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Midweek News Podcast, Harlem Renaissance show, Ghost City, book reviews, Philly Fun Guide ending, Shakespeare Circus, and more.
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Ryan and Roberta talk about books, quilts -- and the big news, that GPCA is discontinuing Philly Fun Guide! And Fun Savers. Enjoy the conversation and go out and see some art!Ryan deRoche and Roberta
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463 Rachelle Davis: Conquer Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Unlock Vitality and Reclaim Your Life with the 4 Core Blueprint
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In the words of Rachelle Davis: From the earliest days of my life, I've been drawn to the healing power of nature. The rustling leaves, the scent of blooming flowers, and the gentle touch of sunlight—all whispered secrets of well-being. Little did I know that this fascination would lead me on a transformative path, shaping not only my own destiny b…
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462 Tom Spooner: Why Legal vs Illegal Substances are more Deadly for Warriors
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Tom Spooner is a Former Delta Operator and Warriors Heart Co-Founder/President whose service to our nation in the U.S. Army spanned nearly 21 years (1990-2011), primarily in Iraq and Afghanistan (including 12 deployments and 40 months in combat). His military career included time in the 82nd Airborne, as a Green Beret in the US Army’s 7th Special F…
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Episode 268 – In this installment of the Midweek Podcast, Roberta and I discuss the Velocity fund, changes at PAFA, Icebox’s latest show, Lady Hoofers, another Shakespeare in the park and AI prejudice. Thanks for listening. ~Ryan Click to expand the podcast transcript Roberta: Hi everyone, it’s Roberta. Ryan: And this is Ryan and this […]…
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461 Logan Hufford: Sexual addiction: I found the path out. I can show YOU that path
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Logan is a born & raised Alaskan, married to his gorgeous bride Carrie, who herself is a 4th-generation Alaskan; and together they are raising 4 amazing but crazy little monkeys. Their life is a simple one - they love their family time, their dogs, and exploring the beautiful Alaskan wilderness. Logan and his wife Carrie each lead Recovery groups, …
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John Daniel is an online fitness and mindset coach specializing in high-level professionals. By integrating fitness, health, and mindset optimization, John helps clients boost energy, focus, and business success simultaneously. With a focus on mindset cultivation and personalized strategies, John equips his clients with tools to achieve fitness and…
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