Recovery Catalyst Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:54:03 -0400 https://www.podpage.com/recovery-catalyst/ en © 2026 Recovery Catalyst yes Support this Podcast 31230ed1-8653-5934-9d30-78a4dc95c01f callhercatpodcast@gmail.com Catherine York episodic true Recovery Catalyst Podcast hosted by Cat York, is dedicated to creating a supportive, honest space for candid discussions on mental health, addiction, recovery, healing, and breaking generational cycles. Each week, we dive into the messy, complex, and profound truth of finding a new, healthier legacy, sharing raw, authentic stories of resilience and reinvention. This is where a community connects, heals, and learns what it means to truly redefine their story, one authentic conversation at a time.


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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Addiction, recovery, mental health, grief, alcoholism, substance abuse, spiritual growth, trauma, healing Catherine York callhercatpodcast@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/72ugaqk83b4xk57t8n4k8auf0me3?.jpg Recovery Catalyst https://www.podpage.com/recovery-catalyst/ Sober Travel That Actually Works with Teresa Bergen Sober Travel That Actually Works with Teresa Bergen We talk with sober travel writer Teresa Bergen about how to protect sobriety on the road without shrinking your life. We share practical ways to handle social pressure, build sober-friendly plans, and travel with more freedom and better memories. 


• Teresa’s long-term sobriety story and why it feels liberating 
• Why alcohol is so baked into travel culture and how to stop it ruining your mood 
• Picking destinations where alcohol is not the main focus 
• Travelling with friends who drink and prioritising what you want to do 
• Handling drink offers with a simple script and a non-alcoholic drink in hand 
• Using a support system during high-pressure moments like a surprise mixology class 
• Being upfront about not drinking and how that empowers other people 
• Navigating business networking sober and giving yourself permission to leave…and more!

To learn more about Teresa Bergen, her books and sober travel please visit https://teresabergen.com/ 


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• Teresa’s long-term sobriety story and why it feels liberating 
• Why alcohol is so baked into travel culture and how to stop it ruining your mood 
• Picking destinations where alcohol is not the main focus 
• Travelling with friends who drink and prioritising what you want to do 
• Handling drink offers with a simple script and a non-alcoholic drink in hand 
• Using a support system during high-pressure moments like a surprise mixology class 
• Being upfront about not drinking and how that empowers other people 
• Navigating business networking sober and giving yourself permission to leave…and more!

To learn more about Teresa Bergen, her books and sober travel please visit https://teresabergen.com/ 


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]]> Catherine York Buzzsprout-19479894 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400 2737 full false Healing Beyond The Plate with Dr. Ellyn Hilliard-McLeod Healing Beyond The Plate with Dr. Ellyn Hilliard-McLeod We sit down with Dr. Ellyn Hilliard-McLeod to talk about why real healing takes more than a perfect diet and how symptoms can reveal what needs to change in our lives. We dig into processed food traps, core beliefs around eating, and the inner work of forgiveness, identity, and responsibility that can shape long-term health.  

  • Dr McLeod’s journey from a Crohn’s diagnosis to a holistic path  
  •  How “organic” labels can hide ultra-processed foods that still drive inflammation  
  • Why calming the nervous system through meditation and yoga supports gut health  
  • Childhood food programming and the core beliefs that sabotage change  
  • Community support groups as a tool for consistency and emotional processing.
  • Polypharmacy risks and why we push for smarter questions in short doctor visits .
  • Becoming your own advocate while using integrative medicine wisely  
  • “How is this serving me?” as a post-diagnosis reflection question  
  • Anger, resentment, and the shift from acute “hot” illness to chronic “cold” disease
  • Why It Takes More Than Carrot Juice focuses on mindset, forgiveness, and meaning  

To learn more about Dr. Ellyn McLeod or to purchase her book please visit https://sedonasolution.com/

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]]> We sit down with Dr. Ellyn Hilliard-McLeod to talk about why real healing takes more than a perfect diet and how symptoms can reveal what needs to change in our lives. We dig into processed food traps, core beliefs around eating, and the inner work of forgiveness, identity, and responsibility that can shape long-term health.  

  • Dr McLeod’s journey from a Crohn’s diagnosis to a holistic path  
  •  How “organic” labels can hide ultra-processed foods that still drive inflammation  
  • Why calming the nervous system through meditation and yoga supports gut health  
  • Childhood food programming and the core beliefs that sabotage change  
  • Community support groups as a tool for consistency and emotional processing.
  • Polypharmacy risks and why we push for smarter questions in short doctor visits .
  • Becoming your own advocate while using integrative medicine wisely  
  • “How is this serving me?” as a post-diagnosis reflection question  
  • Anger, resentment, and the shift from acute “hot” illness to chronic “cold” disease
  • Why It Takes More Than Carrot Juice focuses on mindset, forgiveness, and meaning  

To learn more about Dr. Ellyn McLeod or to purchase her book please visit https://sedonasolution.com/

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]]> Catherine York Buzzsprout-19444738 Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400 3337 full false Loved Unconditionally: Fenix Shepards Journey From Shame to Spiritual Freedom Loved Unconditionally: Fenix Shepards Journey From Shame to Spiritual Freedom Fenix Shephard recounts leaving home at 14, surviving abuse, addiction, homelessness, being part of the LGBTQ+ community along with multiple arrests before finding sobriety and a personal relationship with God beyond organized religion.

Fenix discusses the healing tools she used and now offers—havening, EMDR, TMS, CBT and DBT—alongside spiritual coaching, veteran and community work, and a message of unconditional love and practical steps to get help.

 

For more on Fenix, her coaching services or to purchase her book “Loved Unconditionally”  please visit  Fenixshepard.com

 

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]]> Fenix Shephard recounts leaving home at 14, surviving abuse, addiction, homelessness, being part of the LGBTQ+ community along with multiple arrests before finding sobriety and a personal relationship with God beyond organized religion.

Fenix discusses the healing tools she used and now offers—havening, EMDR, TMS, CBT and DBT—alongside spiritual coaching, veteran and community work, and a message of unconditional love and practical steps to get help.

 

For more on Fenix, her coaching services or to purchase her book “Loved Unconditionally”  please visit  Fenixshepard.com

 

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]]> Catherine York unityyork.podbean.com/ffe2b2d1-16ea-3be9-9083-e4b2f8b1ae10 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:17:43 -0400 3638 41 true Pause, Reflect, Transform: Kurt Bush on Leading with Self‑Awareness Pause, Reflect, Transform: Kurt Bush on Leading with Self‑Awareness Certified IFS practitioner and trauma‑informed coach Kurt Bush shares his journey from manufacturing and ministry into Brimstone Coaching Group, helping leaders overcome imposter syndrome and lead with authenticity.

 

Through the simple framework Encounter + Reflection = Transformation, Kurt shows how self‑awareness increases impact, interrupts burnout, and creates sustainable leadership. Learn about his book, podcast, and accessible coaching approach that equips people across work and life.

 

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]]> Certified IFS practitioner and trauma‑informed coach Kurt Bush shares his journey from manufacturing and ministry into Brimstone Coaching Group, helping leaders overcome imposter syndrome and lead with authenticity.

 

Through the simple framework Encounter + Reflection = Transformation, Kurt shows how self‑awareness increases impact, interrupts burnout, and creates sustainable leadership. Learn about his book, podcast, and accessible coaching approach that equips people across work and life.

 

For more information on Kurt, Brimestone Coaching Group and to access a free guide for managing anxiety, please visitbrimstonecoachinggroup.com

 

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]]> Catherine York unityyork.podbean.com/1870948c-5558-35cc-9b21-149739476e5c Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:40:31 -0400 3402 40 true Rewiring Safety: Somatic Healing with Gazit Chaya Nkosi Rewiring Safety: Somatic Healing with Gazit Chaya Nkosi Gazit Chaya Nkosi, an autistic AFAB trans non-binary Jewish mystic and somatic coach, discusses neurodivergence and "neurocomplexity," somatic parts work, and the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) — a passive, auditory method that helps the nervous system re-establish safety and social engagement.

The conversation covers practical tools like resourcing before/during/after stressful events, setting compassionate boundaries, working with children and parents, and everyday practices (breath, movement, vocalization, mindfulness) to build a life worth living and reduce shame and reactivity.

 

To learn more about Gazit and to book a free consultation call please visit their website therootedcoop/home

 

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]]> Gazit Chaya Nkosi, an autistic AFAB trans non-binary Jewish mystic and somatic coach, discusses neurodivergence and "neurocomplexity," somatic parts work, and the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) — a passive, auditory method that helps the nervous system re-establish safety and social engagement.

The conversation covers practical tools like resourcing before/during/after stressful events, setting compassionate boundaries, working with children and parents, and everyday practices (breath, movement, vocalization, mindfulness) to build a life worth living and reduce shame and reactivity.

 

To learn more about Gazit and to book a free consultation call please visit their website therootedcoop/home

 

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]]> Catherine York unityyork.podbean.com/78c45556-633a-3444-952b-fc96e5918193 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:37:50 -0400 3651 39 true Nothing Changes Until You Show Up: Daryl Dittmer’s Journey Nothing Changes Until You Show Up: Daryl Dittmer’s Journey Cat York sits down with Daryl Dittmer, who overcame severe addiction at 19 to become an entrepreneur, author, and life coach. Daryl shares his recovery story, the role of treatment and AA, and the moment he chose to change his life.

The conversation explores how showing up, humility, and service guided his path into business, writing, and coaching, and offers practical encouragement for anyone facing addiction, burnout, or a desire to reinvent their life.

 

For additional information regarding Daryl Dittmer, his coaching services, or his podcast, Show UP! With Daryl Dittmer, kindly visit daryldittmer.com.

 

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The conversation explores how showing up, humility, and service guided his path into business, writing, and coaching, and offers practical encouragement for anyone facing addiction, burnout, or a desire to reinvent their life.

 

For additional information regarding Daryl Dittmer, his coaching services, or his podcast, Show UP! With Daryl Dittmer, kindly visit daryldittmer.com.

 

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]]> Catherine York unityyork.podbean.com/ee85c945-d39e-350e-bea1-7930938699a7 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:28:51 -0400 3316 38 true When AA Isn't Enough: Finding Your Own Path to Sobriety When AA Isn't Enough: Finding Your Own Path to Sobriety Host Cat York candidly shares her sobriety journey, describing early detox, repeated relapses, and the support and limitations she found in Alcoholics Anonymous.

She discusses challenges specific to women in recovery—difficulty finding sponsors, childcare barriers, and spiritual mismatch—and explains how she built a personalized recovery routine including meetings, church, meditation, and coaching.

This episode calls for compassion after relapse, broader conversations about alternative recovery paths, and acceptance that there is no single right way to stay sober.

 

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]]> Host Cat York candidly shares her sobriety journey, describing early detox, repeated relapses, and the support and limitations she found in Alcoholics Anonymous.

She discusses challenges specific to women in recovery—difficulty finding sponsors, childcare barriers, and spiritual mismatch—and explains how she built a personalized recovery routine including meetings, church, meditation, and coaching.

This episode calls for compassion after relapse, broader conversations about alternative recovery paths, and acceptance that there is no single right way to stay sober.

 

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]]> Catherine York unityyork.podbean.com/a87a54ae-50e4-3061-910d-2962c62afa33 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:25:00 -0400 757 37 true Breaking Codependence: Barb Nangles’ 12-Step Journey to Inner Safety Breaking Codependence: Barb Nangles’ 12-Step Journey to Inner Safety Host Cat York interviews Barb Nangle about her transformational recovery through ACA and OA, how she healed codependence, built internal safety, and developed strong boundaries that reshaped her life and relationships.

The episode covers Barb’s personal story, practical communication and boundary tools, forgiveness and self-compassion practices, and resources for anyone curious about 12-step fellowships and coaching.

 

To learn more about Barb, inquire about her coaching or to give her podcast “Fragmented to Whole - Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery”  a listen please visit her website at higherpowercc.com

 

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To learn more about co-dependence or to see if CoDA is right for you please visit https://coda.org/

 

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]]> Host Cat York interviews Barb Nangle about her transformational recovery through ACA and OA, how she healed codependence, built internal safety, and developed strong boundaries that reshaped her life and relationships.

The episode covers Barb’s personal story, practical communication and boundary tools, forgiveness and self-compassion practices, and resources for anyone curious about 12-step fellowships and coaching.

 

To learn more about Barb, inquire about her coaching or to give her podcast “Fragmented to Whole - Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery”  a listen please visit her website at higherpowercc.com

 

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]]> Catherine York unityyork.podbean.com/ef87ea62-2829-354b-83fb-117d9cba3a45 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:06:10 -0400 4151 36 true Talking with the Other Side: Gloria Battini on Mediumship, Grief & Healing Talking with the Other Side: Gloria Battini on Mediumship, Grief & Healing Host Cat York speaks with spiritual medium and consciousness mentor Gloria Battini about her path from anxiety and toxic relationships to becoming a medium and guide. They discuss how intuition and mediumship can support healing, especially in complicated grief.

Gloria explains what to expect in a session, how spirits communicate, the importance of energetic boundaries and self-care, and simple steps listeners can take to start sensing messages from loved ones.

The episode also covers Gloria’s courses on tarot and intuitive development and offers practical encouragement to reclaim inner power and live more soul-led lives.

 

To learn more about Gloria, book a session or to invest in one of her courses please visit Gloriabattini.com

Join Gloria on YouTube for the weekly tarot forecast, live mediumship connections and more at youtube.com/@gloriabattini

 

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]]> Host Cat York speaks with spiritual medium and consciousness mentor Gloria Battini about her path from anxiety and toxic relationships to becoming a medium and guide. They discuss how intuition and mediumship can support healing, especially in complicated grief.

Gloria explains what to expect in a session, how spirits communicate, the importance of energetic boundaries and self-care, and simple steps listeners can take to start sensing messages from loved ones.

The episode also covers Gloria’s courses on tarot and intuitive development and offers practical encouragement to reclaim inner power and live more soul-led lives.

 

To learn more about Gloria, book a session or to invest in one of her courses please visit Gloriabattini.com

Join Gloria on YouTube for the weekly tarot forecast, live mediumship connections and more at youtube.com/@gloriabattini

 

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]]> Catherine York unityyork.podbean.com/a5fe4403-dfa8-3a7f-986d-15907951339e Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:45 -0400 3494 35 true From Mold to Meaning: Dr. Jeffrey Bone on Pain, Grief, and Practical Coping Skills From Mold to Meaning: Dr. Jeffrey Bone on Pain, Grief, and Practical Coping Skills Cat York interviews Dr. Jeffrey Bone — chronic illness coach, author, and host of To the Bone — about his personal journey from years of misdiagnosis to a diagnosis of chronic inflammatory response syndrome and common variable immune deficiency. He describes the emotional toll of not being believed, the hidden loneliness of chronic illness, and the long road to proper treatment.

Dr. Bone shares practical mental tools for coping with pain and uncertainty, including expressive writing, asking for help, setting boundaries around online research, and using creative expression to rebuild identity and purpose. This episode offers validation, concrete strategies, and a message of community for anyone navigating long-term illness.

 

To learn more about Dr. Jeffrey Bone, his podcast or to purchase his books please visit: drbone.live

 

Dr. Bone can also be found on Threads @restless.human.studio

 

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The Center for Chronic Illness is a national nonprofit organization serving patients and their loved ones across the United States and in a number of other countries. Their mission is to promote well-being and decrease isolation for those impacted by chronic illness through support and education. CCI focuses on three main pillars in providing support and education to the chronic illness community: Emotional Well-being, Health Education, and Community.

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]]> Cat York interviews Dr. Jeffrey Bone — chronic illness coach, author, and host of To the Bone — about his personal journey from years of misdiagnosis to a diagnosis of chronic inflammatory response syndrome and common variable immune deficiency. He describes the emotional toll of not being believed, the hidden loneliness of chronic illness, and the long road to proper treatment.

Dr. Bone shares practical mental tools for coping with pain and uncertainty, including expressive writing, asking for help, setting boundaries around online research, and using creative expression to rebuild identity and purpose. This episode offers validation, concrete strategies, and a message of community for anyone navigating long-term illness.

 

To learn more about Dr. Jeffrey Bone, his podcast or to purchase his books please visit: drbone.live

 

Dr. Bone can also be found on Threads @restless.human.studio

 

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The Center for Chronic Illness is a national nonprofit organization serving patients and their loved ones across the United States and in a number of other countries. Their mission is to promote well-being and decrease isolation for those impacted by chronic illness through support and education. CCI focuses on three main pillars in providing support and education to the chronic illness community: Emotional Well-being, Health Education, and Community.

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]]> Catherine York unityyork.podbean.com/b3eb4153-0986-30d6-81b6-060be51cc77e Wed, 27 May 2026 16:22:40 -0400 3526 34 true Mixtape of Healing: Johnzelle Andersons Journey from Trauma to Triumph Mixtape of Healing: Johnzelle Andersons Journey from Trauma to Triumph On this episode of the Call Her Cat Podcast, host Cat York interviews licensed therapist and author Johnzelle Anderson about his powerful debut, Mixtape: A Memoir.

 

Told uniquely in "tracks" instead of chapters, Mixtape charts Johnzelle's personal journey from childhood trauma and feeling silenced to building a career in mental health and finding triumph. He shares his story of mixed-race identity, healing, and reclaiming his narrative.

 

In their discussion, Johnzelle and Cat delve into topics including generational pain, the transformative nature of therapy, publishing barriers, and the profound decision to bring his daughter to West Africa as part of reclaiming his family's history.

 

The conversation centers on resilience and the power of storytelling to heal and inspire, offering practical encouragement for anyone striving to reclaim their voice and break unhealthy cycles.

 

To purchase Johnzelles Memoir: Mixtape and to hear other podcasts he has been on please visit johnzelle.co

 

To learn more about Johnzelles Counseling Services, sign up for his newsletter, join his book club and more! please visit Johnzelle Anderson Linktree

 

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]]> On this episode of the Call Her Cat Podcast, host Cat York interviews licensed therapist and author Johnzelle Anderson about his powerful debut, Mixtape: A Memoir.

 

Told uniquely in "tracks" instead of chapters, Mixtape charts Johnzelle's personal journey from childhood trauma and feeling silenced to building a career in mental health and finding triumph. He shares his story of mixed-race identity, healing, and reclaiming his narrative.

 

In their discussion, Johnzelle and Cat delve into topics including generational pain, the transformative nature of therapy, publishing barriers, and the profound decision to bring his daughter to West Africa as part of reclaiming his family's history.

 

The conversation centers on resilience and the power of storytelling to heal and inspire, offering practical encouragement for anyone striving to reclaim their voice and break unhealthy cycles.

 

To purchase Johnzelles Memoir: Mixtape and to hear other podcasts he has been on please visit johnzelle.co

 

To learn more about Johnzelles Counseling Services, sign up for his newsletter, join his book club and more! please visit Johnzelle Anderson Linktree

 

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]]> Catherine York unityyork.podbean.com/6a305391-4603-39f5-860b-a7736de68cb8 Fri, 22 May 2026 12:10:05 -0400 3240 33 true Something in the Froth: Finding God in Everyday Messiness Something in the Froth: Finding God in Everyday Messiness Host Cat York interviews Paul Granger about his decades of full-time volunteer ministry, the challenges of inconsistent income, and the daily practice of loving God and loving others.

Paul shares honest stories of loss, perseverance, and small acts of faith—what he calls mustard-seed moments—and explains how to seek God in simple, practical ways amid real-life messiness.

The episode also highlights Paul’s community Bible study work, his creative book “Something in the Froth” and a call to show compassion without judgment.

 

For more information on Paul, including his Podcast “Where Did You See God”, his ministry work and to pre-order his newest book “Something in the Froth” please visit:

Where Did You See God.com

 

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]]> Host Cat York interviews Paul Granger about his decades of full-time volunteer ministry, the challenges of inconsistent income, and the daily practice of loving God and loving others.

Paul shares honest stories of loss, perseverance, and small acts of faith—what he calls mustard-seed moments—and explains how to seek God in simple, practical ways amid real-life messiness.

The episode also highlights Paul’s community Bible study work, his creative book “Something in the Froth” and a call to show compassion without judgment.

 

For more information on Paul, including his Podcast “Where Did You See God”, his ministry work and to pre-order his newest book “Something in the Froth” please visit:

Where Did You See God.com

 

To keep up with Paul Follow along on Facebook:

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]]> Catherine York unityyork.podbean.com/ee4f3d60-946c-3b82-9458-8496ffd2e176 Fri, 15 May 2026 19:56:31 -0400 4788 32 true From Firefighter to Healer: Rewiring Trauma and Purpose From Firefighter to Healer: Rewiring Trauma and Purpose Cat York interviews Ashley Dillard, a former firefighter and paramedic turned licensed counselor, hypnotherapist and podcast host, about her journey out of emergency services and into trauma-informed care for first responders, military members, and families.

The episode covers cumulative burnout, identity shifts, integrative approaches like clinical hypnosis, neuro-somatic work, and psychedelic-assisted therapy, and offers compassionate guidance on finding help, nervous system regulation, and healing through storytelling.

 

Ashlea also hosts her own podcast “Sit Around The Fire” which is a podcast for first responders, military members, families seeking healing, growth and connection.

 

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]]> Cat York interviews Ashley Dillard, a former firefighter and paramedic turned licensed counselor, hypnotherapist and podcast host, about her journey out of emergency services and into trauma-informed care for first responders, military members, and families.

The episode covers cumulative burnout, identity shifts, integrative approaches like clinical hypnosis, neuro-somatic work, and psychedelic-assisted therapy, and offers compassionate guidance on finding help, nervous system regulation, and healing through storytelling.

 

Ashlea also hosts her own podcast “Sit Around The Fire” which is a podcast for first responders, military members, families seeking healing, growth and connection.

 

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]]> Catherine York unityyork.podbean.com/5c0dc0dc-fddb-3b77-a8ef-fd32096e08d4 Fri, 08 May 2026 12:47:16 -0400 3362 31 true From Military Service to Mental Health Advocate — A Conversation on Healing From Military Service to Mental Health Advocate — A Conversation on Healing In this episode, Host Cat York speaks with Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and addiction specialist Kevin Odom about his personal journey—from serving in the U.S. Army National Guard to clinical care—and his recent kidney donation. They discuss the philosophy of the One Moment Podcast and explore critical topics like common misconceptions in addiction and mental health, trauma-informed and person-centered care, relapse prevention, and patients’ rights. The conversation is framed by hope and the belief that one moment can change a life, and provides practical resources for seeking help.

Kevin Odom, a Certified Supervisor in North Carolina, applies his diverse, ethical expertise to behavioral health quality assurance, a background that includes 3.5 years as an Army National Guard diesel mechanic.

 

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]]> In this episode, Host Cat York speaks with Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and addiction specialist Kevin Odom about his personal journey—from serving in the U.S. Army National Guard to clinical care—and his recent kidney donation. They discuss the philosophy of the One Moment Podcast and explore critical topics like common misconceptions in addiction and mental health, trauma-informed and person-centered care, relapse prevention, and patients’ rights. The conversation is framed by hope and the belief that one moment can change a life, and provides practical resources for seeking help.

Kevin Odom, a Certified Supervisor in North Carolina, applies his diverse, ethical expertise to behavioral health quality assurance, a background that includes 3.5 years as an Army National Guard diesel mechanic.

 

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]]> Catherine York unityyork.podbean.com/efc7c94e-d00b-38b4-9b79-49221a3ab7da Sat, 02 May 2026 16:02:38 -0400 3803 30 true Good Grief: Humor, Regret, and Healing with Nikki the Death Doula Good Grief: Humor, Regret, and Healing with Nikki the Death Doula www.nikkithedeathdoula.com   If you or a loved one is seeking treatment or information for substance use or mental health disorders, here are immediate resources that can help.   SAMHSA National Helpline: A 24/7, confidential referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders (in English and Spanish) Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)   Crisis & Mental Health Support:Connect with support for mental health, substance use, and suicidal crises by texting your zip code to HELP4U (435748).   Partnership for Drug-Free Kids Helpline: 1-855-378-4373  

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]]> www.nikkithedeathdoula.com   If you or a loved one is seeking treatment or information for substance use or mental health disorders, here are immediate resources that can help.   SAMHSA National Helpline: A 24/7, confidential referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders (in English and Spanish) Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)   Crisis & Mental Health Support:Connect with support for mental health, substance use, and suicidal crises by texting your zip code to HELP4U (435748).   Partnership for Drug-Free Kids Helpline: 1-855-378-4373  

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]]> Catherine York unityyork.podbean.com/25a0c5f6-e73b-3949-9409-e138369489c6 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:48:22 -0400 2426 29 true From Triple-Zero to Podcast Profit: Adam Schaeuble’s Playbook From Triple-Zero to Podcast Profit: Adam Schaeuble’s Playbook Adam Schaeuble is an online business coach for podcasters. He teaches simple strategies to help them grow their audience and turn their content into new clients. He's been podcasting since 2015 and he's the host of the Top 100 ranked entrepreneurship podcast Podcasting Business School. With over 1,000 episodes and more than a million total downloads in his career, he knows a thing or two about what works.

Adam covers starting audio-first, the power of a consistent weekly cadence, using newsletters to convert and engage, and designing a business that fits your life instead of the other way around.

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]]> Adam Schaeuble is an online business coach for podcasters. He teaches simple strategies to help them grow their audience and turn their content into new clients. He's been podcasting since 2015 and he's the host of the Top 100 ranked entrepreneurship podcast Podcasting Business School. With over 1,000 episodes and more than a million total downloads in his career, he knows a thing or two about what works.

Adam covers starting audio-first, the power of a consistent weekly cadence, using newsletters to convert and engage, and designing a business that fits your life instead of the other way around.

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Podcasting Business School

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]]> Catherine York unityyork.podbean.com/063572a5-f7f9-332f-93b1-16b0d17c48d8 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:38:39 -0400 2127 28 true How Words Shape Reality — Metaphysical Psychology with Dr. Herman SJR How Words Shape Reality — Metaphysical Psychology with Dr. Herman SJR In this episode Dr. Herman SJR — a metaphysical psychologist and systems architect — explains his concept of holistic vision, the bridge between mind and metaphysical realities, and why "divorce" (stepping outside yourself) is the core exercise for seeing interconnectivity across any situation.

He discusses the power of language and linguistic framing, offers practical exercises to reframe identity and break procrastination, and shows how redirecting energy and changing self-talk leads to clearer problem solving.

The conversation closes on humanitarian action and daily civility as remedies for social disconnection, plus a note on accessing his free program to learn universal thinking tools.

 

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]]> In this episode Dr. Herman SJR — a metaphysical psychologist and systems architect — explains his concept of holistic vision, the bridge between mind and metaphysical realities, and why "divorce" (stepping outside yourself) is the core exercise for seeing interconnectivity across any situation.

He discusses the power of language and linguistic framing, offers practical exercises to reframe identity and break procrastination, and shows how redirecting energy and changing self-talk leads to clearer problem solving.

The conversation closes on humanitarian action and daily civility as remedies for social disconnection, plus a note on accessing his free program to learn universal thinking tools.

 

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]]> Catherine York unityyork.podbean.com/435efac9-ca8e-3837-8990-ab5200f7f6dc Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:58:48 -0400 4674 27 true Captured by Grace: A Veteran’s Story of Addiction, Faith, and Recovery Captured by Grace: A Veteran’s Story of Addiction, Faith, and Recovery On this episode of Call Her Cat, host Cat York interviews Jack Hager, a 78-year-old veteran who shares his raw journey from addiction and crime to incarceration, faith, and recovery. Jack discusses growing up in a military family, his military service in Korea and Vietnam, the choices that led to prison, and how discovering Christianity transformed his life.

He also reflects on the ongoing challenges of sobriety, the importance of personal responsibility, prison ministry, and facing a recent multiple myeloma diagnosis with hope and gratitude. This candid conversation offers practical insight and encouragement for anyone battling addiction or searching for meaning.

 

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]]> On this episode of Call Her Cat, host Cat York interviews Jack Hager, a 78-year-old veteran who shares his raw journey from addiction and crime to incarceration, faith, and recovery. Jack discusses growing up in a military family, his military service in Korea and Vietnam, the choices that led to prison, and how discovering Christianity transformed his life.

He also reflects on the ongoing challenges of sobriety, the importance of personal responsibility, prison ministry, and facing a recent multiple myeloma diagnosis with hope and gratitude. This candid conversation offers practical insight and encouragement for anyone battling addiction or searching for meaning.

 

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]]> Catherine York unityyork.podbean.com/c209c7c2-aed5-3459-8066-8d0f38916fc3 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:12:31 -0400 3390 26 true Sobriety Breakthrough: Take the 12 Steps in One Day Sobriety Breakthrough: Take the 12 Steps in One Day Host Cat York talks with recovery coach and author John Merkel about his book Sobriety Breakthrough and his day-long workshops that guide newcomers through the 12 steps to jumpstart lasting recovery. They explore common early-sobriety traps, why meetings alone aren’t enough, and how immediate, paired action brings real change.

 

The episode outlines practical steps for newcomers: partner work, focused step-taking, and using desperation as momentum to engage in recovery now. Resources and workshops are available at https://www.sobrietybreakthrough.com

Sobriety Breakthrough is also available for purchase on Amazon.

 

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]]> Host Cat York talks with recovery coach and author John Merkel about his book Sobriety Breakthrough and his day-long workshops that guide newcomers through the 12 steps to jumpstart lasting recovery. They explore common early-sobriety traps, why meetings alone aren’t enough, and how immediate, paired action brings real change.

 

The episode outlines practical steps for newcomers: partner work, focused step-taking, and using desperation as momentum to engage in recovery now. Resources and workshops are available at https://www.sobrietybreakthrough.com

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]]> Catherine York unityyork.podbean.com/b1ea4a81-4414-376f-bba2-fd8dabd4dad8 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:44:59 -0400 3394 25 true From Guilt to Growth: Tony Harte on Stoicism and Recovery From Guilt to Growth: Tony Harte on Stoicism and Recovery Host Cat York talks with Tony Harte, founder of A Stoic Sobriety, about how ancient Stoic principles compliment AA’s 12 steps. Tony shares his 36-year sobriety journey, explains stoicism’s true meaning (not emotion suppression), and shows practical tools—like the dichotomy of control and the power of the pause—to manage guilt, shame, and social media pressures in recovery.

Tony explains how stoicism supports the 12 steps, encourages actionable daily practices, and emphasizes community duty. The episode offers book recommendations, recovery advice for newcomers, and resources at AStoicSobriety.com.

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]]> Host Cat York talks with Tony Harte, founder of A Stoic Sobriety, about how ancient Stoic principles compliment AA’s 12 steps. Tony shares his 36-year sobriety journey, explains stoicism’s true meaning (not emotion suppression), and shows practical tools—like the dichotomy of control and the power of the pause—to manage guilt, shame, and social media pressures in recovery.

Tony explains how stoicism supports the 12 steps, encourages actionable daily practices, and emphasizes community duty. The episode offers book recommendations, recovery advice for newcomers, and resources at AStoicSobriety.com.

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]]> Catherine York unityyork.podbean.com/508fa6c7-ee31-3393-903f-fece37a4dff1 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:16:39 -0400 3569 24 true Pat Schultz - Sober, Seen, and Ready for Takeoff Pat Schultz - Sober, Seen, and Ready for Takeoff In this powerful episode, Cat York sits down with Pat Schultz, founder of Ready4Takeoff and contributor to The Rise of Her anthology, to discuss Pat's journey of profound reinvention after 50. Pat courageously traces her path from decades of untreated depression and self-medication with alcohol to finding stability through psychiatric care and sobriety with AA. They delve into the stigma around mental health, the challenges women over 40 face, and how stabilizing one's mental well-being is the essential first step to recovery and transformation.

Pat, a coach, and international speaker, leaves listeners with practical, actionable encouragement: take one small step, ask for help, and keep trying. Links to Pat’s work, where she empowers women to transform fear into courageous action, are available below.

https://www.imready4takeoff.com/

https://bit.ly/4s42gah (Pats Story shared in The Rise Of Her - Stories of Resilience, Reinvention and Rising Strong)

https://www.instagram.com/successcoachpat?igsh=bHdwdWQ5dmtrajNu

 

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]]> In this powerful episode, Cat York sits down with Pat Schultz, founder of Ready4Takeoff and contributor to The Rise of Her anthology, to discuss Pat's journey of profound reinvention after 50. Pat courageously traces her path from decades of untreated depression and self-medication with alcohol to finding stability through psychiatric care and sobriety with AA. They delve into the stigma around mental health, the challenges women over 40 face, and how stabilizing one's mental well-being is the essential first step to recovery and transformation.

Pat, a coach, and international speaker, leaves listeners with practical, actionable encouragement: take one small step, ask for help, and keep trying. Links to Pat’s work, where she empowers women to transform fear into courageous action, are available below.

https://www.imready4takeoff.com/

https://bit.ly/4s42gah (Pats Story shared in The Rise Of Her - Stories of Resilience, Reinvention and Rising Strong)

https://www.instagram.com/successcoachpat?igsh=bHdwdWQ5dmtrajNu

 

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]]> Catherine York unityyork.podbean.com/d6bd2336-68da-3ae2-bb7f-c874111bff72 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:17:12 -0400 3164 23 true From Cult Childhood to Clinical Insight — Peggy Sharr on Trauma & Healing From Cult Childhood to Clinical Insight — Peggy Sharr on Trauma & Healing TW: This episode discusses sensitive and potentially triggering topics. Listener discretion is advised.

In this episode Cat York speaks with Peggy Sharr, a psychotherapist and author who grew up inside a religious cult her mother founded. Peggy recounts life in the “Kingdom,” the fear-based tactics, family control, abuse, and isolation that shaped her childhood, and how she eventually escaped and rebuilt her life.

Peggy also discusses how those experiences informed her work, her memoir Surviving the Family Kingdom, and her Burning Mouth Syndrome Survival Guide which grew out of her own experience of developing BMS after the loss of her son by suicide. The conversation covers trauma, addiction’s ripple effects, therapy, and the long, hopeful process of reclaiming identity and resilience.

Peggy’s writing is honest, psychologically grounded, and deeply human. She lives in Georgia with her husband and their spoiled cat, Waylon.

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]]> TW: This episode discusses sensitive and potentially triggering topics. Listener discretion is advised.

In this episode Cat York speaks with Peggy Sharr, a psychotherapist and author who grew up inside a religious cult her mother founded. Peggy recounts life in the “Kingdom,” the fear-based tactics, family control, abuse, and isolation that shaped her childhood, and how she eventually escaped and rebuilt her life.

Peggy also discusses how those experiences informed her work, her memoir Surviving the Family Kingdom, and her Burning Mouth Syndrome Survival Guide which grew out of her own experience of developing BMS after the loss of her son by suicide. The conversation covers trauma, addiction’s ripple effects, therapy, and the long, hopeful process of reclaiming identity and resilience.

Peggy’s writing is honest, psychologically grounded, and deeply human. She lives in Georgia with her husband and their spoiled cat, Waylon.

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]]> Catherine York unityyork.podbean.com/95aa52b0-6687-30cc-b36d-994d0fe23aee Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:51:18 -0400 4050 22 true Sabrina Militello - The Day After Perfect — Rewiring Identity to Reclaim Health Sabrina Militello - The Day After Perfect — Rewiring Identity to Reclaim Health Host Cat York and guest Sabrina Militello discuss food addiction, recovery, and the identity work required to break destructive patterns. Sabrina shares her lived experience—losing over 100 pounds, recovering from bulimia and food addiction, rebuilding relationships, and becoming a coach—and practical strategies like abstinence, community support, and mindset shifts.

With over a decade of experience and 1,900+ hours of 1:1 coaching, Sabrina has worked internationally with women at every stage of success - from entrepreneurs in the fitness and wellness space to executives in the C-suite - helping them move beyond mental blocks and into bold, breakthrough results.

This episode highlights how small, consistent choices, self-forgiveness, and ownership can lead to long-term change, and encourages listeners to seek help, reframe old stories, and keep going even after setbacks.

 

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]]> Host Cat York and guest Sabrina Militello discuss food addiction, recovery, and the identity work required to break destructive patterns. Sabrina shares her lived experience—losing over 100 pounds, recovering from bulimia and food addiction, rebuilding relationships, and becoming a coach—and practical strategies like abstinence, community support, and mindset shifts.

With over a decade of experience and 1,900+ hours of 1:1 coaching, Sabrina has worked internationally with women at every stage of success - from entrepreneurs in the fitness and wellness space to executives in the C-suite - helping them move beyond mental blocks and into bold, breakthrough results.

This episode highlights how small, consistent choices, self-forgiveness, and ownership can lead to long-term change, and encourages listeners to seek help, reframe old stories, and keep going even after setbacks.

 

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]]> Catherine York unityyork.podbean.com/0a9e298a-dd6c-3945-bc11-5232a12d4182 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:35:28 -0500 3655 21 true Stuart L. Morris - The Neurodivergent Threshold: What Comes After Hello Stuart L. Morris - The Neurodivergent Threshold: What Comes After Hello Stuart L. Morris is a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and master celebrant whose work sits at the intersection of entrepreneurial thinking and sacred ceremony. He is the author of the Amazon #1 Bestseller, Choose Now: The Expert Guide to Elite Entrepreneurial Living, and has spent decades teaching at institutions like Henley Business School, helping people design lives of autonomy and purpose.

As the Founder and Chairman of the International College of Professional Celebrants (ICPC), Stuart has trained thousands of officiants to hold space for life’s biggest thresholds. His unique synthesis of human spirituality, neuroscience, and ritual is designed to help individuals and organizations cross the big thresholds of life—from birth and marriage to redundancy and death—on purpose rather than on autopilot.

His latest book, Hello. I Love You. Goodbye: Reclaiming the Ancient Rites of Passage for a Life Lived Well, is set for publication at Easter 2026.

A neurodivergent thinker, retired Magistrate, and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Stuart lives in the Yorkshire Dales, where he hosts retreats at High Trenhouse, walks his English Cream Golden Retriever, and flies his restored 1961 V-tail Bonanza

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]]> Stuart L. Morris is a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and master celebrant whose work sits at the intersection of entrepreneurial thinking and sacred ceremony. He is the author of the Amazon #1 Bestseller, Choose Now: The Expert Guide to Elite Entrepreneurial Living, and has spent decades teaching at institutions like Henley Business School, helping people design lives of autonomy and purpose.

As the Founder and Chairman of the International College of Professional Celebrants (ICPC), Stuart has trained thousands of officiants to hold space for life’s biggest thresholds. His unique synthesis of human spirituality, neuroscience, and ritual is designed to help individuals and organizations cross the big thresholds of life—from birth and marriage to redundancy and death—on purpose rather than on autopilot.

His latest book, Hello. I Love You. Goodbye: Reclaiming the Ancient Rites of Passage for a Life Lived Well, is set for publication at Easter 2026.

A neurodivergent thinker, retired Magistrate, and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Stuart lives in the Yorkshire Dales, where he hosts retreats at High Trenhouse, walks his English Cream Golden Retriever, and flies his restored 1961 V-tail Bonanza

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]]> Catherine York unityyork.podbean.com/20f2c61e-79c2-32e3-97e6-25c705ccaa0c Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:02:42 -0500 4291 20 true G. Scott Graham - Come as You Are - A conversation about Grief G. Scott Graham - Come as You Are - A conversation about Grief Today marks the 20th anniversary of the passing of my brother David and I dedicate this episode to him for the lasting impact he had on my life and so many lives. I love You. I miss You and I can think of no better way to honor you by shining a light on and exploring  grief through the books and personal journey of G. Scott Graham.

 

G. Scott Graham is an author  (of 30 books and counting), a career coach , a business coach , and a psychedelic support coach  located in Boston, Massachusetts.

When he is not coaching people to be their very best, Scott manages a non-profit farm animal rescue. Scott participates in Tough Mudders, teaches Sun 73 Tai Chi, stand-up paddleboards with his dogs Groot and Rocket, and goes camping at State Parks throughout New England as much as possible. His daily spiritual practice focuses on anāpānasati,(ah-nah-pah-nah-SAH-tee) vipassanā (vee-PAH-suh-nuh), and mettā-bhāvanā meditation (MET-tah BHAH-vah-nah) meditation . Scott believes service is vital to a life well-lived: he volunteers as an EMT Instructor, as a Firefighter, and as a Master Gardener in his community.

In his “free time,” he writes books.

https://gscottgraham.com

Carrying on the Vision: Willoughby Rescue - Willoughby rescue was started by Scott and his late husband, Brian. Willoughby Rescue which is a 501c3 that provides care, comfort, and compassion to abandoned, neglected, abused, and orphaned farm animals. Our volunteers work to steward, preserve and support these farm animals by providing a humane living environment and adopting these animals into homes where they can prosper and grow old. To learn more about Wiloughby Rescue, to donate, visit or volunteer please visit them at.

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]]> Today marks the 20th anniversary of the passing of my brother David and I dedicate this episode to him for the lasting impact he had on my life and so many lives. I love You. I miss You and I can think of no better way to honor you by shining a light on and exploring  grief through the books and personal journey of G. Scott Graham.

 

G. Scott Graham is an author  (of 30 books and counting), a career coach , a business coach , and a psychedelic support coach  located in Boston, Massachusetts.

When he is not coaching people to be their very best, Scott manages a non-profit farm animal rescue. Scott participates in Tough Mudders, teaches Sun 73 Tai Chi, stand-up paddleboards with his dogs Groot and Rocket, and goes camping at State Parks throughout New England as much as possible. His daily spiritual practice focuses on anāpānasati,(ah-nah-pah-nah-SAH-tee) vipassanā (vee-PAH-suh-nuh), and mettā-bhāvanā meditation (MET-tah BHAH-vah-nah) meditation . Scott believes service is vital to a life well-lived: he volunteers as an EMT Instructor, as a Firefighter, and as a Master Gardener in his community.

In his “free time,” he writes books.

https://gscottgraham.com

Carrying on the Vision: Willoughby Rescue - Willoughby rescue was started by Scott and his late husband, Brian. Willoughby Rescue which is a 501c3 that provides care, comfort, and compassion to abandoned, neglected, abused, and orphaned farm animals. Our volunteers work to steward, preserve and support these farm animals by providing a humane living environment and adopting these animals into homes where they can prosper and grow old. To learn more about Wiloughby Rescue, to donate, visit or volunteer please visit them at.

https://www.willoughbyrescue.org

 

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]]> Catherine York unityyork.podbean.com/13d4c601-82a6-3351-a0c8-fae065ad3637 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:03:42 -0500 3834 19 true David Bennett - Hooked On HeartBreak - Your brains role in addiction David Bennett - Hooked On HeartBreak - Your brains role in addiction David Bennett is a hypnotherapist, author, and speaker. He has multiple degrees from Ohio University and Emory University, and spent 6 years working in the addiction field, and continues to do consulting in the field. With his identical twin brother, he has co-written 9 books on relationships, manifestation, affirmations, and weight loss. His TikTok accounts, focusing on self-development, have over 130k followers and millions of likes. He spends his time with his girlfriend and daughter, and enjoys coffee, running outside, singing karaoke, and trivia. 

Connect with David :

TikTok one: https://tiktok.com/@dtbennett

TikTok two: https://tiktok.com/@hypnosisbraintraining

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nlphypnotherapist

 

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]]> David Bennett is a hypnotherapist, author, and speaker. He has multiple degrees from Ohio University and Emory University, and spent 6 years working in the addiction field, and continues to do consulting in the field. With his identical twin brother, he has co-written 9 books on relationships, manifestation, affirmations, and weight loss. His TikTok accounts, focusing on self-development, have over 130k followers and millions of likes. He spends his time with his girlfriend and daughter, and enjoys coffee, running outside, singing karaoke, and trivia. 

Connect with David :

TikTok one: https://tiktok.com/@dtbennett

TikTok two: https://tiktok.com/@hypnosisbraintraining

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nlphypnotherapist

 

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]]> Catherine York unityyork.podbean.com/d19d3b4b-7acf-3d2d-9ba0-6eefc53d21dd Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:24:57 -0500 3623 18 true Diana Palmisano - From Black Market Baby to Badass Momma Diana Palmisano - From Black Market Baby to Badass Momma Diana Palmisano is a storyteller, mother of three, and adoption advocate known for her raw, thought-provoking conversations about identity, generational healing, and what it means to break cycles. As an adoptee with a highly complex origin story, Diana uses her voice to challenge common narratives around adoption while creating space for nuance, truth, and emotional honesty.

Through her rapidly growing TikTok platform, she has built a deeply engaged community drawn to her fearless storytelling and grounded perspective on motherhood, resilience, and self-awareness.

Diana is currently developing a memoir centered on her extraordinary life journey and is passionate about expanding the conversation around family, belonging, and personal transformation.

Follow her on TikTok: @blackmarketbaby

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]]> Diana Palmisano is a storyteller, mother of three, and adoption advocate known for her raw, thought-provoking conversations about identity, generational healing, and what it means to break cycles. As an adoptee with a highly complex origin story, Diana uses her voice to challenge common narratives around adoption while creating space for nuance, truth, and emotional honesty.

Through her rapidly growing TikTok platform, she has built a deeply engaged community drawn to her fearless storytelling and grounded perspective on motherhood, resilience, and self-awareness.

Diana is currently developing a memoir centered on her extraordinary life journey and is passionate about expanding the conversation around family, belonging, and personal transformation.

Follow her on TikTok: @blackmarketbaby

*The information in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health condition. It should not be taken as medical or professional advice. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact a professional, such as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline*

 

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]]> Catherine York unityyork.podbean.com/a11beb02-7d7e-3942-8adb-dd795ac1c3a0 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:43:28 -0500 2698 17 true Mark Blacknell - Stare at the Damn Wall Mark Blacknell - Stare at the Damn Wall Mark Blacknell is the author of Just Stare at the Damn Wall! (Simplify Your Mind) and founder of StareattheWall.org

A former U.S. Marine and working-class kid from Philadelphia, Mark’s path has been shaped by resilience, service, and a long search for simplicity. After reaching a personal turning point, he discovered the stabilizing power of stillness and the clarity that can arise from simply sitting down and paying attention. Over more than three decades of meditation practice, he has developed a grounded, accessible approach marked by humor, honesty, and plainspoken insight.

Through donation-based talks and meditation sessions with seniors, inmates, treatment programs, and community groups, Mark shares a message rooted in direct experience: peace is not found by escaping life, but by meeting it fully, one breath and one moment at a time.

 

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]]> Mark Blacknell is the author of Just Stare at the Damn Wall! (Simplify Your Mind) and founder of StareattheWall.org

A former U.S. Marine and working-class kid from Philadelphia, Mark’s path has been shaped by resilience, service, and a long search for simplicity. After reaching a personal turning point, he discovered the stabilizing power of stillness and the clarity that can arise from simply sitting down and paying attention. Over more than three decades of meditation practice, he has developed a grounded, accessible approach marked by humor, honesty, and plainspoken insight.

Through donation-based talks and meditation sessions with seniors, inmates, treatment programs, and community groups, Mark shares a message rooted in direct experience: peace is not found by escaping life, but by meeting it fully, one breath and one moment at a time.

 

Follow Mark on TikTok - @stareatthewallwithmark

 

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]]> Catherine York unityyork.podbean.com/e9351d4b-20ae-31ff-8874-acf6f1c42ab7 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:37:07 -0500 3087 16 true Brian Townsend - A retired DEA Special Agent shines a light on the dark side of fentanyl. Brian Townsend - A retired DEA Special Agent shines a light on the dark side of fentanyl. Brian Townsend is a retired Supervisory Special Agent/Resident Agent in Charge with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Brian proudly served in law enforcement for 28 years; 5 years as a police officer in Joplin, Missouri, and 23 years with the DEA where he held a variety of assignments with increasing responsibility.

Within the DEA, Brian served in three different formal leadership roles, managing diverse teams, complex programs, and critical resources. In these capacities, he led large-scale enforcement operations to dismantle drug trafficking organizations and enhance community safety.

In addition to serving in enforcement operations, Brian was assigned at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia. There, Brian managed DEA’s specialized training unit and developed the leadership and development training unit. The leadership and development training unit still serves as the primary resource for leadership development throughout DEA and its extensive workforce of over 10,000 personnel.

Currently, Brian serves as a Law Enforcement Training Coordinator for the Mid-States Organized Crime Information Center (MOCIC), a Regional Information Sharing System (RISS) Center supporting law enforcement in nine states (Kansas, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin). He is also the founder and principal of Eagle 6 Training, providing speaking, training, and consulting services to organizations worldwide.

Most recently, Brian launched Only 2mg Inc. 501(c)(3), where he leverages his extensive experience and knowledge in the field of opioids. Brian is regularly invited to speak to audiences throughout the United States about fentanyl, focusing on raising awareness and fostering a deeper understanding of the opioid epidemic and illicit fentanyl crisis. His insights shed light on the evolving drug landscape and its devastating impact.

Additionally, Brian serves on the Board of Directors for the Drug Enforcement Association of Federal Narcotics Agents (DEAFNA), continuing his commitment to supporting law enforcement professionals and the mission of combating drug-related crimes.

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]]> Brian Townsend is a retired Supervisory Special Agent/Resident Agent in Charge with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Brian proudly served in law enforcement for 28 years; 5 years as a police officer in Joplin, Missouri, and 23 years with the DEA where he held a variety of assignments with increasing responsibility.

Within the DEA, Brian served in three different formal leadership roles, managing diverse teams, complex programs, and critical resources. In these capacities, he led large-scale enforcement operations to dismantle drug trafficking organizations and enhance community safety.

In addition to serving in enforcement operations, Brian was assigned at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia. There, Brian managed DEA’s specialized training unit and developed the leadership and development training unit. The leadership and development training unit still serves as the primary resource for leadership development throughout DEA and its extensive workforce of over 10,000 personnel.

Currently, Brian serves as a Law Enforcement Training Coordinator for the Mid-States Organized Crime Information Center (MOCIC), a Regional Information Sharing System (RISS) Center supporting law enforcement in nine states (Kansas, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin). He is also the founder and principal of Eagle 6 Training, providing speaking, training, and consulting services to organizations worldwide.

Most recently, Brian launched Only 2mg Inc. 501(c)(3), where he leverages his extensive experience and knowledge in the field of opioids. Brian is regularly invited to speak to audiences throughout the United States about fentanyl, focusing on raising awareness and fostering a deeper understanding of the opioid epidemic and illicit fentanyl crisis. His insights shed light on the evolving drug landscape and its devastating impact.

Additionally, Brian serves on the Board of Directors for the Drug Enforcement Association of Federal Narcotics Agents (DEAFNA), continuing his commitment to supporting law enforcement professionals and the mission of combating drug-related crimes.

https://only2mg.com

https://www.eagle6training.com

 

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]]> Catherine York unityyork.podbean.com/6372faa7-f81f-3678-8865-236ff2360d07 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:52:30 -0500 3609 15 false Unstoppable and Just Getting Started - Toni Will Shares her Story Unstoppable and Just Getting Started - Toni Will Shares her Story Toni Will is a sports executive, speaker, author, and alcohol-free performance coach who believes you can lead boldly, live fully, and build a meaningful life without alcohol. She currently serves as the General Manager and Governor of the Kalamazoo Wings, a professional hockey team in the ECHL, where she has spent more than a decade leading teams, driving innovation, and navigating high-pressure environments in a male-dominated industry.

Outside of hockey, Toni is the founder of ToniWill.com, a platform dedicated to helping high-performing women and men rethink their relationship with alcohol, redefine success, and create sustainable momentum in their personal and professional lives. She is the host of the Women In… podcast, where she facilitates candid conversations around leadership, resilience, sobriety, and personal growth, and she is the creator of empowHER, an annual women’s empowerment conference in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Toni has been alcohol-free for several years and coaches clients using a behavior-first approach that emphasizes practical tools, boundaries, and identity shifts rather than labels or perfection. She is a TEDx speaker and the author of the forthcoming book Not the Norm, which explores leadership, reinvention, and owning your story. Known for her candid storytelling, humor, and real-world insight, Toni helps people challenge norms, build confidence, and create lives they are proud of.

Keep Up with and support Toni at https://www.toniwill.com

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]]> Toni Will is a sports executive, speaker, author, and alcohol-free performance coach who believes you can lead boldly, live fully, and build a meaningful life without alcohol. She currently serves as the General Manager and Governor of the Kalamazoo Wings, a professional hockey team in the ECHL, where she has spent more than a decade leading teams, driving innovation, and navigating high-pressure environments in a male-dominated industry.

Outside of hockey, Toni is the founder of ToniWill.com, a platform dedicated to helping high-performing women and men rethink their relationship with alcohol, redefine success, and create sustainable momentum in their personal and professional lives. She is the host of the Women In… podcast, where she facilitates candid conversations around leadership, resilience, sobriety, and personal growth, and she is the creator of empowHER, an annual women’s empowerment conference in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Toni has been alcohol-free for several years and coaches clients using a behavior-first approach that emphasizes practical tools, boundaries, and identity shifts rather than labels or perfection. She is a TEDx speaker and the author of the forthcoming book Not the Norm, which explores leadership, reinvention, and owning your story. Known for her candid storytelling, humor, and real-world insight, Toni helps people challenge norms, build confidence, and create lives they are proud of.

Keep Up with and support Toni at https://www.toniwill.com

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]]> Catherine York unityyork.podbean.com/9ab39bbc-45e1-309c-aa1a-c00261aa5793 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 08:39:32 -0500 3417 14 false Breaking Free of the Alliance - Ryan Anthony Hernandez Shares His Truth Breaking Free of the Alliance - Ryan Anthony Hernandez Shares His Truth Ryan Anthony Hernandez is a survivor of the Alliance of the Holy Family International, a high-control religious group he now recognizes as a cult. After breaking free, he channeled his experiences into healing and advocacy. He hosts two podcasts: The Truth That Heals, where he explores religious/spiritual abuse, recovery and personal growth and Creativity Worth Expressing, focused on authentic self-expression and creativity. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Ryan now call San Antonio Home.

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