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Episode 33 – Lyle and Kimberly Wick

This episode is truly a unique opportunity to hear two sides of the same journey of overcoming addiction. I sit down with Lyle and Kimberly Wick. A daughter who fell deep into addiction and a mother who had learn to deal with it. They vulnerably and courageously share from their own perspective what the disease of addiction did to their lives, how they Overcame individually and together. You will hear about the amazing connection they have today as they join forces to help others. I know you will find the pain, struggle and hope in their message very inspiring.

Lyle has extensive experience in the Addiction and Mental Health fields. Lyle’s personal journey in recovery, education and work experience gives her the rare ability to provide clients with clinical savvy and personal empathy. She is a CADC (Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor, Loyola Marymount University), has a BA in Psychology from Cal Lutheran University, and a MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology. Her work experience includes Boys and Girls Club Malibu – Wellness Center, Visions Adolescent Treatment Center, Ventura Recovery Center, Awakenings Treatment, and various supportive living homes. Additionally, Lyle has worked as a supportive companion throughout her time working in this field. Kimberly is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and holds a Masters in Clinical Psychology and a MBA in International Business. She is an adjunct faculty member at Pepperdine University in the Graduate School of Psychology.

Kimberly began her business career after graduating from her MBA program at Loyola Marymount University working in the field of international sales for film and television. In 1990, she started her own distribution company and had a great run for many years. Parallel to her business life, her time was spent in the wellness community – whether she was taking a yoga class, attending a seminar or reading self-help books. After many years of her own therapy, both individual and family, she became passionate about the field of psychology and how we create patterns in our own lives that seem to land us in a very similar place (different story line perhaps) but same process.

Lyle & Kimberly founded Bridge The Gap Services. Bridge The Gap Services offer therapeutic mentoring, parent mentoring, interventions, supportive companioning and more.

Learn more about Lyle, Kimberly and Bridge The Gap Services at https://www.bridgethegapservices.com/

Episode 32 – Evan Haines

Evan Haines is a Co-Founder of Alo House. As an active participant in the recovery world, it felt natural for Evan to transition into the sober living business, and help others obtain and maintain sobriety. In less than three years, Alo House became one of the most successful sober living residences in the area. Evan has a natural ability to connect with clients, and bring out a sense of hope in them. He has a Master’s Degree in Community Development Planning from the University of British Columbia. Evan has a strong academic background, coupled with years of hands-on experience doing community-organizing work with non-profits.

Learn more about Evan and Alo House at https://alorecovery.com/

Episode 31 – Collin Henderson

In this episode I had the opportunity to sit down with my personal mental conditioning coach and really special friend Collin Henderson. Colin succeeded as a two sport athlete at Washington State University and on the outside looked very accomplished, but his internal anxiety was high and his early issues with stuttering left his self confidence dwindling. Driven by a sincere desire to overcome these issues and help others he dug into mental performance and mindset and launchd an entire career. Collin is the founder and CEO of Master Your Mindset, LLC, an industry leader in the field of mental conditioning. He is a speaker and author of five books dealing with peak performance. Aside from creating his own peak performance consulting company he is also a frequent mental conditioning contributor with Russell Wilson’s company, Limitless Minds, where they take competitive thinking from sports, to the corporate workspace. He believes that the mind is our most powerful tool, but often under trained. With the right coaching, skills like confidence, motivation, focus, resilience, elite communication, influence, creativity, courage, and consistency all can be trained.

Learn more about his company and Master Your Mindset and his teachings at https://www.thecollinhenderson.com/ Follow on Instagram @collinhenderson

Episode 30 – Mary Lou Liucci-Smith

My name is Mary Lou Smith. I am a seventy-nine-year old survivor of domestic violence. I left my abusive marriage on August 21, 2005 at the age of sixty-five. I have worked very hard over the last fourteen years to resurrect myself from the ashes of domestic violence. I almost ended my life the day before I left, to stop the pain of my abuser. When I told my ex-husband how desperate I was, and that I had attempted suicide, he went and got a gun and said, “I’ll show you how to put a gun to your head and be successful committing suicide.”

I can still hear the cylinders spinning. I didn’t leave until the next day. If fact, we went to the movies and to 5:30 mass that afternoon.

Insanity!

My ex-husband had his doctorate and was a professor in a graduate program. He was well respected by his students, colleagues, and the community.

Neither family nor friends suspected there was abuse going on in our house. Every one was surprised and shocked that “the perfect Smith’s weren’t perfect.” My dream is to help one person, I may never meet, leave an abusive relationship.

I am the voice for those still living with abuse. I do not list what I have done for recognition but to share where my journey out of domestic violence has taken me. I have been the keynote speaker at the Family Crisis Gala (now, “Through These Doors”), have numerous editorials published in the Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram, spoken to dental students at University of New England Dental School two years in a row, as well as to church, community, and women’s groups, and having spoken and participated in a panel discussion at the Southern Maine Harm Reduction Conference at the University of New England last fall. I was chosen as one of eleven participants around the US to be interviewed and be a part of a video series by National Clearing House for Abuse in Later Life’s video project, “Lifting Up the Voices of Older Survivors,” which will be posted on the Department of Justice’s website this month.

My story is ageless and timeless.

Lessons Learned – Part 2

Since I launched this podcast I have learned so much from the courageous women and men who have Overcome Outloud. This part two episode we review some more powerful lessons for you.

Lessons Learned – Part 1

Since I launched this podcast I have learned so much from the courageous women and men who have Overcome Outloud. In this episode we review some powerful lessons for you.

Episode 27 – Prince Daniels Jr.

On this episode I sit down with Prince Daniels Jr. who is candidly one of the most special men I have met. Faced with the devastating loss of his NFL dream job and the pressures of life stacking up he found a path to peace through meditation. Prince taught me so much in our time together and I know his story is beyond inspiring. I truly love this man’s heart and his presence is really indescribable. Join us on a journey of great healing and fulfillment.

Using meditation as the tool for recovery from his depression and loss of identity, he found his calling of helping professional athletes find their vision and purpose in the game beyond the game, life. Daniels’ new book, Mindfulness for the Ultimate Athlete: Mastering the Balance Between Power and Peace, helps athletes and high achievers reach their ultimate potential.

From an athlete who realized his dreams of playing in the NFL and going on to live a thriving and purpose-driven life, Daniels’s message is nothing short of inspirational.

Learn more at https://princedanielsjr.com/

Episode 26 – Ryan Hogan

This episode is very special and personal as I sit down with my very close friend and personal trainer, Ryan Hogan, to talk about his journey, our journey and the lessons we have learned. Ryan began as a personal trainer training people in their homes or parks to today owning one of our areas most collaborative training centers for personal trainers. His commitment to physical and emotional health make him one of the very best at what he does. Ryan shares openly about his own struggles and how they have helped him create the life he always dreamed of. Personal and vulnerable you won’t want to miss the lessons about health and wellness from one who truly loves helping people achieve their goals.

For as long as he can remember, the human body has always fascinated him. How it moves, how it adapts, how it changes and how it performs. It never ceases to amaze Ryan that when we focus on our health 100% that incredible things start to take place physically, emotionally and mentally. He wanted to create a place where individuals from all walks of life can feel comfortable to experience this. Being an ultra trail runner he’s learn a lot about what the human spirit can endure. “There is a competitor in all of us!!!”

Learn more at https://www.humanhybridathletics.com/

Episode 25 – Jude Weber

In this episode of Overcome Outloud I have the gift of sitting down with Jude Weber as she shares her journey of overcoming a very serious eating disorder that left her hospitalized and fighting for her life. In her vulnerable and powerful overcome story she shares her amazing journey of self discovery and awareness that has brought amazing purpose to her life.

Today, Jude is a Certified EFT Tapping Practitioner, a Certified Professional Life Coach as well as a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. She his putting her incredible experience to amazing use by helping others in their journey to be their best self.

You can learn more www.judeweber.com or contact her at judewebercoaching@gmail.com or call her at (310) 985-3740.

Episode 24 – Wes Geer

On this week’s episode I sit down and learn a ton from famed musician and member of the incredible bands Hed P.E. and Korn, Wes Geer. Wes has such an inspiring story of overcoming addiction and using his god given musical gifts to inspire and help others others in recovery. He cracks the code on true peace and gets real about the false narrative around creativity and getting high. I love this episode.

Wesley Geer has been a professional musician for over 20 years. He first found success as the founding member of Jive Records artist Hed P.E. as guitarist, songwriter and producer. After touring the world for eight years, Wes left the band for a lifestyle change and ultimately landed in rehab. Then in 2010, at almost three years sober, he was approached to play with the legendary band Korn. He joined Korn and worked with them as their touring guitarist for the next several years, traveling to 42 countries, headlining shows, playing to crowds of 80,000 people, and appearing on a number of recordings and cable and TV shows. His music has been featured in many feature films, video games, radio, and television shows. His new band, HU3M3N is dropping ‘ARTIFICIAL’ on all major platforms on Friday, June 4th.

Wes also has long had a passion for teaching music. Previously a music teacher at The Fusion Academy’s Huntington Beach campus, Wes taught Recording Arts, Drums, and Guitar.

Wes is also the founder of Rock to Recovery. Rock to Recovery helps people heal and transform their lives through the powerful experience of writing, playing, and performing music as a group. Part of the weekly program curriculum of more than 100 treatment centers in California, Oregon, and Tennessee. Serving veterans and their families nationally and internationally through the Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) program. Rock to Recovery has 13 full-time program administrators delivering more than 500 sessions each month. They work with more than 4,000 people each month and have written more than 10,000 songs with people in treatment.

Learn more at www.rocktorecovery.com

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