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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 develope...

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...

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, ...

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. Follow...

Holidays are already difficult never mind when you have to face them alone here are some tips that maybe can help you navigate them Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening to this episode of the podcast! If you enjoyed today’s conversation, please follow, or subscribe to the show so you never miss an update. Want to connect? Visit me at podpage.com/recovery-catalyst/

A poem I wrote about the passing of my father and the fragments he left behind Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening to this episode of the podcast! If you enjoyed today’s conversation, please follow, or subscribe to the show so you never miss an update. Want to connect? Visit me at podpage.com/recovery-catalyst/

Sibling relationship can be some of the most rewarding and complex relationships in our lives. Let’s talk about it. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening to this episode of the podcast! If you enjoyed today’s conversation, please follow, or subscribe to the show so you never miss an update. Want to connect? Visit me at podpage.com/recovery-catalyst/

To know where nit all went wrong lets start at the ending. Sometimes endings are just the beginning. After not seeing my father for 13 years a facebook message changed all that and me…forever Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening to this episode of the podcast! If you enjoyed today’s conversation, please follow, or subscribe to the show so you never miss an update. Want to connect? Visit me at podpage.com/recovery-catalyst/