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80 | theTYPEAhippie Podcast | ChiCast: Stories of Sobriety (Fay Zenoff)

Talking with Fay Zenoff was so much fun and time flew by. She's grounded and very spiritual person. It's clear her recovery has settled into every cell of her body and her soul radiates this peace that is contagious. I look forward to meeting her IRL when I finally make my way to NorCal.

Fay Zenoff is the driving spirit behind the emergence of the Center for Open Recovery (COR). Since being hired as the Executive Director for The National Council on Alcoholism and other Drug Addictions-Bay Area, in 2014, she has led the evolution of the 60-year old, San Francisco-based, non-profit – from that of a local direct-service provider to become a nationally recognized recovery advocacy organization focused on ending the stigma of addiction and championing life in recovery. 

Fay’s work, views, and personal experiences have been the subject of articles and interviews in the New York Times, Bloomberg Business Week, The California Report, KQED’s Perspectives, Lauren Schiller’s Inflection Point, The Fix, Facing Addiction’s docu-series Out of the Shadows/Addiction Across America, Marin Magazine and others. She has been a speaker for private and public organizations, and an interviewed guest on radio shows and podcasts. She is the 2016 recipient of Constellation Behavioral Health’s Courage Award for her work in the addiction and mental health fields.  

Fay earned an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and a BA from Sarah Lawrence College. 

Fay lives in Marin, has two daughters, a dog named Nilla and loves to hike, bike, xc-ski and SUP. Fay has been sober and in recovery since 2007.

 

To connect with Fay:

* Website: www.openrecoverysf.org

* Facebook: Open Recovery San Francisco  

* Twitter: @openrecovery

* Instagram: @openrecoverysf

* LinkedIn: Fay Zenoff

* Email: fay@openrecoverysf.org

79 | theTYPEAhippie Podcast | ChiCast: Stories of Sobriety (Chef Bill Haley)

I have yet to meet Chef Bill Haley, a brother from another mother. He's insightful and thoughtful, generous and humble. His passion for food and recovery shines through in all that he does. His artistry touches not just food and nutrition, but his genuine connection with humanity, especially those that are struggling with a life-threatening disease of substance use disorder. He's been there so he can definitely empathize with those in early recovery. Personally, I cannot wait to taste some of his food!

Chef Bill Haley spent his twenties running high-end NYC restaurants with celebrity chefs, creating and learning with some of the leading culinary minds of the time. He also spent them doing drugs, losing himself in the "behind the scenes" party lifestyle. Now sober and an advocate for wellness-centered recovery programs, Chef Haley took note of a major issue in many treatment programs. While the priority was getting patients off drugs and alcohol, the junk food binging and frozen food dinners seemed to be the norm across the board. He quickly realized that you cannot put your recovery in a microwave and expect to be healthy, so why would you do it with your body? He knew that the power of healthy food could equate to a much quicker, longer-lasting, solid recovery built on permanent lifestyle changes. He has found a sustainable and extremely tasteful way to feed people so that it exponentially excels the recovery process while sparking excitement with the tastebuds! We are what we eat, so let's be beautiful and organic! Chef Haley started Culinary Recovery Food in 2016 and has been transforming the food offerings in recovery homes ever since. Changing the taste of recovery one dish at a time!

To connect with Chef Bill:

* IG: @culinaryrecovery

* Website: culinaryrecoveryfoods.com

* Email: culinaryrecovery@gmail.com

 

78 | theTYPEAhippie Podcast | ChiCast: Stories of Sobriety (Tahra Luther)

I love Tahra Luther and have since we first met. She helped me tremendously as I navigated my move from Las Vegas, NV to Ann Arbor, MI. She has a heart that is genuine and open to all. She loves big and has a way about her that is authentic and so real. She's an inspiration to many and proclaims my life's theme song, "This Is Me!" 

Tahra Luther was born in Methuen, Massachusetts and lived in Brazil for a few years as a baby. She grew up in Florida, and then moved to Michigan with her parents, where she has resided for the past 22 years. She received her BS in Zoology at Michigan State University, and MS in Molecular Cellular Developmental Biology at University of Michigan. She works as a Lab Manager doing Cancer Immunotherapy at University of Michigan, where she has worked for the past 11 years. She is very involved in her recovery from alcohol and drug addiction, as well as anxiety. She loves to constantly learn, snuggle her beautiful Schipperke pup Cedella, read fiction and personal growth books of all kinds, and spend time with her loved ones, including an abundance of close friends, family, and wonderful loving fiancé Dan. She is half Punjabi (Indian) and loves to learn about her culture. She is extremely grateful for her wonderful life and always appreciates being able to help others in numerous capacities.

To connect with Tahra:

* FB: Tahra Luther

 

Additional resource:

* https://www.thetypeahippie.com/blog/how-the-war-on-drugs-has-changed-tunes

5 | theTYPEAhippie Monday Morning Meditation | RE-EMERGE & RECONNECT

77 | theTYPEAhippie Podcast | ChiCast: Stories of Sobriety (Danette Galvis)

I have known Danette Galvis for years. She's one of those people that you meet that you cannot get out of your head. Her energy is contagious and she has a zest for life that is not often seen. She loves hard and well. She's a beautiful soul and I'm grateful the Divine saw fit for our paths to cross many years ago.

Additional resource:

* https://www.thetypeahippie.com/blog/how-the-war-on-drugs-has-changed-tunes

76 | theTYPEAhippie Podcast | ChiCast: Stories of Sobriety (Ariel Britt)

I met Ariel through friends of friends and immediately felt a connection to her. She's confident, likable and friendly. I thought I would like to stay connected and maybe go to tea and then found out she lived somewhere else, but thankfully we can stay connected across state lines which is what we've done and our friendship has grown.

Ariel “Air” Britt is an exceptional speaker with a passion for advocacy and working with young people. She can quickly capture audiences with her distinctive personality while sharing her experience with substance use disorder and recovery. Ariel received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Master’s in Social Work from The University of Michigan. She has several years of experience in recovery housing supervision, strategic planning, facilitation, and program development. Ariel has been featured in several news publications such as the New York Times and had the privilege of speaking at the White House in 2015.  She continues to be sought after nationally for addiction and recovery engagements. Ariel values relationships with family and friends above all else and her passion for fun is contagious. 

 

To connect with Ariel:

 

* FB: Ariel “Air” Britt  

* Instagram: @theairproject  

* Email: ariel.britt@gmail.com

* Website: https://thephoenix.org

 

Additional resource:

* https://www.thetypeahippie.com/blog/how-the-war-on-drugs-has-changed-tunes

4 | theTYPEAhippie Monday Morning Meditation | SHIFT

{Lead From the Heart}

"I lead my team from the heart, always in alignment with who I am and with respect to who others are.

I take ownership for what I create because I'm rooted in truth and I walk with integrity."

 

"A shift happened when I discovered that my gifts of empathy and discernment were strengths I could lead with and that leading from the heart wasn't a weakness." {Jen H}

 

 

75 | theTYPEAhippie Podcast | ChiCast: Getting Spiritual and Conscious (Jason Mitchell)

I am looking forward to meeting Jason Mitchell IRL (in real life) as he has a sense of ease and comfort that is not usually common today. He has an open heart and is always willing to help because he's all about being of service to others. Shortly after the mass shooting in Las Vegas, NV (my second hometown) I asked Jason if he was willing to lead a guided meditation and he was eager to be a source of support and calm during that trying time. 

Jason Mitchell is an Agape Licensed Spiritual Practitioner and has been a part of the Agape community for more nearly 12 years. As the director of the sacred service ministry at Agape he enjoys introducing people to the powerful spiritual practice of service as well as supporting Agape’s growth and expansion. In 2016 he joined the staff at Agape where he is the manager for the prayer ministry and the practitioner core. Whether Jason is facilitating Our Daily Prayer Call, a community which has been coming together Monday – Friday for more than 5 years, engaging creative expression through in his photography or working with clients he brings a basic principle to all that he does, “In service to love, in service as love.”

With a background that ranges from working as a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School district, serving Los Angeles' homeless population for nearly 8 years, providing spiritual counseling, facilitating classes and workshops and participating in spiritual leadership within his communities Jason has a commitment to service and knows that it is key to the transforming our individual lives and creating a world that works for everyone.

Facebook: Jason D. Mitchell

Instagram: @consciouslens

Twitter @consciouslens

Email: consciouslens@gmail.com

 

10/2/17 | Las Vegas Meditation

5/7/17 // RECLAIMED // Sunday Morning Meditation