Podcast: Conversations Between Addicts - Jimmy and Shelly: Recent Episodes
Jimmy Coray
Have you ever wondered what recovering addicts talk about? Maybe the word 'addict' in any form creates some very ugly images in your mind. I felt much the same when I began going to 12 step meetings. I didn't want to be there, I didn't feel like I was "one of them" and it was so uncomfortable that I shook with fear every time I attended for a long time. Now, I understand something different. I've met some of the most amazing people in these meetings that have deep spiritual insights. They have scripture and inspired quotes readily at the tip of their tongue. They are fighters that are willing to do what ever it takes to beat the demons in their life...It just so happens their demons are more visible than some of the rest of us. This podcast is a small sampling of some of the conversations I've had with some amazing individuals that have learned some gems through life's toughest lessons. My hope is that you will listen, share, and then start conversations of your own, whether you're an 'addict' or not. Start talking with others about the things that really matter in life. Open up in honesty and truth and allow both yourself and others to be less than perfect, so we all can turn to Jesus Christ and allow His grace to be sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9)
Karen truly is a remarkable mother that has learned some valuable lessons that we can learn from and see our own failings and happily move forward to do a better job at parenting with LOVE and understanding rather than shame and contention.
Karen Broadhead is the director of a support group for mothers whose children are addicted to pornography, called "Mothers Who Know."
David is an example of one who fought against his personal addiction to pornography and won. He's sharing his story now in hopes to help others to win as well.
Jed is passionate about helping those stuck in addiction as well as their spouses or other loved ones who are struggling with betrayal trauma. For Jed, The greatest reward as a therapist is seeing people find hope and peace through recovery work and through healing the attachments with self, God, spouse and others. Jed received his Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University in Draper Utah. His undergraduate schooling was completed in 2003 at UVU where he majored in Behavioral Science and Business Management. In addition to working with people who struggle with sexual addiction, Jed has worked with children and teens in foster and adoptive care who were struggling to overcome attachment issues. Jed’s favorite things to do include golf, basketball, camping & cheering for BYU Football and the Utah Jazz. He loves being a husband to a wonderful wife and father to four great kids.
Brett Walker is an award-winning writer and author of Fathers (Bookcraft 1998). His articles and essays have appeared in numerous international publications. As a marketing executive, he helps companies achieve rapid growth and success. Brett and his wife Kristin are the parents of four children and live in Murrieta, California, where he currently serves as a group leader and church service missionary for the LDS Addiction Recovery Program in his stake.
It's like you're hanging on the edge of a cliff, and God says, "Trust me let go, let go and trust me." And you're like, "I can't let go because if I let go, this and this and this is going to happen!" And He keeps on saying, "No. [something better] is going to happen." But you think you see the ground 2,000 ft down, and you don't want to let go because you think you know the outcome of letting go. It's difficult for me to define, it just means completely trusting God. Letting go. Let Him take over and show you what He can do.
It's not just about forgiving sins of the past, it's about His amazing grace blessing us as we walk forward in the future.
Do you find yourself sliding toward an undesired result? Does it seem like you can't stop yourself? Try this tool out to help you stop you in your tracks and get going in the right direction.
Andy Proctor is an internet entrepreneur and an author of a book on finding your purpose in life called Live Your Mission. He is also a positive psychology enthusiast and is about to launch a new website called More Happy that will give research-backed advice on how to be happier.
Matt Soren is the front man for the principle based rock band The One Tonic. He performs for private events, addiction rehabs, and only the most fortunate organizations. Having suffered from the consequences of 20 years of addiction and abuse as a child, he now shares the key principles to make sure life only keeps getting better, no matter what you get hit with. He's now happily married with 6 kids though according to them, he's still a few fries short of a happy meal.
I'm happy to begin this new podcast. I know it's a very vulnerable place for many people, but I think people both with addictions or with loved ones that have addictions can greatly benefit from hearing heartfelt honest communication between recovering addicts. My great hope is that it will encourage anyone, addict or not to be vulnerable, to open up to someone they can trust and have some honest heart-to-heart conversations that will bless the both of you. Not only that but then go out and help others as well.
So, if you know of anyone that would like to be a guest on this podcast please have them fill out the form here . I love hearing the lessons people learn from weakness and the successes they have in recovery.
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Jimmy Coray is a husband and father, hiker and adventurer, author and speaker. Jimmy spends time in the mountains of Utah enjoying the freshness of high altitudes. He takes a couple cameras with him to record thoughts and experiences of his own path to recovery and peace. Speaking from the heart, Jimmy will share with you how to break down shame and enjoy being genuine...even if your genuine isn't your ideal...yet. He is the author of the forthcoming book, "26 Peaks in 26 Weeks" a series of lessons that inspire change and humility. He shares these lessons in men's retreats, youth groups, and corporations. Jimmy also has served on the Utah Coalition Against Pornography Advisory Council.
You can follow him on the mountain by subscribing to his YouTube channel: Every Mountaintop