

Entrepreneurs in Recovery
Jesse Harless
The Entrepreneurs in Recovery® podcast is for entrepreneurs and anyone interested in finding healing from addictions, trauma, and attachments that hold them back from sharing their authentic voice and message with the world. Entrepreneurs in Recovery® podcast showcases a wide variety of guests specializing in holistic health, mental health, wealth, addiction, trauma, spirituality, habit change, entrepreneurship, psychedelics, integration, and more. Jesse interviews individuals who overcame tremendous odds in order to find their innate greatness within and share their endeavors with the world. You’ll hear helpful tools, ideas, vulnerability, synchronicities, and inspiring stories that will impact your mind, body, and soul.
For more information, visit https://www.jesseharless.com
For more information, visit https://www.jesseharless.com
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Feb 23, 2024 • 1h 6min
022: The God Molecule: 5-MEO-DMT with Chad Charles
Chad Charles is a 5-MeO-DMT educator, trainer, and therapist. He calls himself an inner travel agent and offers mentorship, guidance, and education with this molecule.In this episode, Chad shares his personal transformation journey with 5 and how he became known as an inner travel agent. He talks about how 5 can be an excellent form of self-development and remembering who you are.*Hey listeners, I apologize for the quality of my microphone in this episode. Also, just a reminder that this episode is for entertainment and education purposes only and should not be used as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendation. Please research your state and federal laws, and consult your healthcare provider or medical practitioner before starting any new health program or treatment. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Chad’s reckless first experience The road to becoming a practitioner Chad’s early mentors in the space Are we prepared for an enormous change? Spiritual bypassing What is 5-MEO-DMT? The difference between bufo and the pure molecule The risks and being self-responsible The importance of integration Supporting practitioners Connect with Chad Charles: www.chadcharles.net Resources Mentioned:theconclave.infospiritpharmacist.comThe Toad and The Jaguar by Ralph Metznerfive-meo.education Photograph by April Piotrowskihttps://blackmillphoto.com/home Show Notes To get access to today's show notes and all the resources mentioned, visit https://www.jesseharless.com/podcast Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of Entrepreneurs In Recovery, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Jesse HarlessWebsite YouTube Instagram Facebook

Feb 1, 2024 • 1h 14min
021: Becoming a Professional Recovery Coach with Cheryl Brown Merriwether
021: Becoming a Professional Recovery Coach with Cheryl Brown Merriwether Cheryl Brown Merriwether brings over two decades of experience in corporate HR management at AT&T, addiction recovery awareness, and adult education to the International Center for Addiction and Recovery Education (ICARE). As VP and Executive Director, she oversees and directs the administration, operations, and student support services for ICARE’s three divisions, Strategic Sobriety Workforce Solutions™, International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC) and NET Institute. In this episode, Cheryl shares her journey of being impacted by the messiness of addiction and how it motivated her to become a global leader in the space of addiction recovery. Cheryl discusses the critical importance of professional recovery coaching for individuals and the ever-changing workplace. Together, we talk about the importance of creating a recovery-friendly workplace. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Cheryl's personal story Unhealthy relationships and behaviors paving the way to personal growth Breaking the pattern of emotional abuse What is a Certified Professional Recovery Coach? The importance of professional recovery coaching Employees suffering silently in the workplace Certified Facilitator in Addiction Awareness training Being shamed for sharing openly about addiction in the workplace Breaking the cycle of addiction with long-term sustainable recovery Recovery Friendly Workplace Connect with Cheryl Brown: Use Promo Code 325ELM for 20 percent off CFAA until January 30th, 2024 Certified Facilitator Addiction Awareness Training Program https://www.recoverycoachtraining.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylbrownmerriwether/ https://icare-aware.org/leadership-team/#cheryl Show Notes To get access to today's show notes and all the resources mentioned, visit https://www.jesseharless.com/podcast Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of Entrepreneurs In Recovery, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Jesse Harless Website YouTube Instagram Facebook

Jan 16, 2024 • 52min
020: Writing Your Life Story with Amanda Rooker
Amanda Rooker, founding partner of Split Seed Media, is an international bestselling book collaborator, writing coach & consultant, and author advocate. Her passion is helping individuals see their unique value, discover how their greatest difficulties can be transformed into their greatest gifts, and share big ideas that bear positive fruit in the lives of others. In this episode, Amanda shares her story of the impact addiction made on her life and how she transformed her view of how people can recover from addiction. Amanda talks about how to get started writing a book and how she's helped me and many others share their life story to change lives.KEY TAKEAWAYS: My sister’s opioid addiction I didn’t believe people can recover from opioid addiction I knew I had to help you write your book We are all addicted to something Workaholism Training in ministry Showing up as my true self Being a highly sensitive person My commitment to healing my nervous system The voice of your true self Your book is writing you How to get started writing your book Fostering a sense of connection Connect with Amanda Rooker:splitseedmedia.comhttps://splitseedmedia.com/lifestory/https://splitseedmedia.com/jumpstart/Mention Entrepreneurs in Recovery podcast and receive a 50% discount on Life Story Coaching Show Notes To get access to today's show notes and all the resources mentioned, visit https://www.jesseharless.com/podcast Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of Entrepreneurs In Recovery, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Jesse HarlessWebsite YouTube Instagram Facebook

Jan 3, 2024 • 60min
019: Inspiring More Joy in Recovery with Ed Howie
019: Inspiring More Joy in Recovery with Ed Howie Ed Howie is a highly sought after branding expert. He has worked with dozens of Fortune 500 companies in the U.S. like Chick-fil-A, H-E-B Grocery, 7-Eleven, and Kroger. Ed has led teams, created, developed and launched brands leading to more than $300 million in revenue. In this episode, Ed shares his problematic relationship with alcohol and how he found inspiration for his recovery after spending 4 days in Las Vegas. Ed discusses how he uses his life and business experience to help entrepreneurs to uncover their superpowers, determine what they are exceptional at, and inspire more joy. KEY TAKEAWAYS: I will only drink again if I drink again Not replacing one addiction for another Hungry Angry Lonely Tired (HALT) Most entrepreneurs are isolated Your superpower How to start marketing your business Entrepreneurship has shifted Connect with Ed Howie: www.edhowie.com IG: @edhowie_joybeast FB: https://www.facebook.com/edhowiejoybeast Youtube: @edhowie4613 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-howie-6706721 Show Notes To get access to today's show notes and all the resources mentioned, visit https://www.jesseharless.com/podcast Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of Entrepreneurs In Recovery, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Jesse Harless Website YouTube Instagram Facebook

Dec 22, 2023 • 1h 16min
018: Betting on Yourself with Matthew Aitchison
018: Betting on Yourself with Matthew Aitchison Matt Aitchison is an esteemed hotelier, investment syndicator, and highly sought-after speaker within the real estate industry. Presently, Matt is the Founder and CEO of Imagos Hospitality Group, which specializes in the innovation and evolution of boutique hotels, guest and dining experiences. In this episode, Matty talks about his personal journey of finding his first mentor not long after being arrested and then going on to flip over 100 houses in his first year. Matty shares his steps to abundant success and how thinking outside the box elevated his life to wealth that’s beyond money. KEY TAKEAWAYS: What I want on my deathbed Getting arrested with felonies Your audio says one thing, but your video says another Buying my first hotel How to ask someone to mentor you The Likeability Equation Beyond time freedom Sunrise Six Family Bunker How psychedelics impact my success Building a social brand Pouring into my family unit Connect with Matthew Aitchison: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/officialmattya Twitter https://twitter.com/officialmattya Instagram https://instagram.com/officialmattya Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/maitchison/ Website: www.MattAitchison.com Website: www.MillionaireMindcast.com Show Notes To get access to today's show notes and all the resources mentioned, visit https://www.jesseharless.com/podcast Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of Entrepreneurs In Recovery, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Jesse Harless Website YouTube Instagram Facebook

Dec 2, 2023 • 1h 13min
017: Intimacy, Vulnerability, and Trauma Healing with Allana Pratt
017: Intimacy, Vulnerability, and Trauma Healing with Allana Pratt Intimacy Expert, Allana Pratt is a global media personality and go-to authority for those ready to heal heartbreak, live unapologetically and attract a soul-shaking relationship. Allana is an Ivy League grad is the Author of 6 books, has interviewed Whoopi Goldberg and Alanis Morissette, and Hosts the edgy Podcast Intimate Conversations: Season 11- Soul Medicine, where listeners learn how to ‘Become the One’ to 'Find the One’ which ‘Awakens the One.' In this episode, Allana shares her experience of attracting a criminal lover and how she recovered through psychedelic somatic integration. She discusses how she helps people have an intimate relationship with life and teaches them how to surrender to the body's wisdom. KEY TAKEAWAYS: What is intimacy? Intimate relationship with life Attracting abusers My first psychedelic somatic institute journey Levels of trauma Worthiness from the inside out Breath, feel, allow and trust Intimacy with money Connect with Allana Pratt: Website: www.AllanaPratt.com Social media links: Instagram: @allanapratt Twitter: @allanapratt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachallanapratt Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/allanapratt Show Notes To get access to today's show notes and all the resources mentioned, visit https://www.jesseharless.com/podcast Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of Entrepreneurs In Recovery, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Jesse Harless Website YouTube Instagram Facebook

Nov 22, 2023 • 1h 24min
016: Harnessing The Power of Music for Addiction Recovery with Tim Ringgold
Tim Ringgold is an athlete and healer. He's also an entrepreneur in recovery and brings the gifts of recovery into whatever he focuses on. As a healer, Tim is an expert on how music can positively impact stress, pain, grief, and recovery. He speaks at conferences and retreats internationally while providing music therapy at treatment centers nationwide. His book, Sonic Recovery contains the methods used in over 175 music therapy groups a month. In this episode, Tim shares how we learn automatically from what we hear and how music can impact a person’s recovery from addiction. Tim battled severe depression and found healing through ketamine-assisted therapy, which led to becoming a professional pickleball player. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Trauma is also the good stuff that didn’t happen to you Music causes cravings Mind wandering with music Ketamine-assisted therapy Becoming a professional pickleball player Numbing out with digital media Internet pornography addiction Non-ordinary states of consciousness Concussion recovery Connect with Tim Ringgold:timringgold.com@tim_ringgold on IGpickleballrecovery.comtimringgold.com/giftShow Notes To get access to today's show notes and all the resources mentioned, visit https://www.jesseharless.com/podcast Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of Entrepreneurs In Recovery, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Jesse HarlessWebsite YouTube Instagram Facebook

Nov 12, 2023 • 1h 6min
015: Andrew West The Front Lines of Addiction and Recovery
Episode 015: The Front Lines of Addiction and Recovery with Andrew West Andrew West is a father, entrepreneur in recovery, and the Vice President Of Business Development at Sobriety Centers of New Hampshire. Andrew’s been on the front lines of addiction for nearly 20 years. In this episode, Andrew shares Covid's impact on addiction recovery and the incredible need for alternative pathways to addiction treatment. He shares how the real magic of recovery happens after addiction treatment. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Growing up in a single-parent household Success tips in early recovery Not being afraid to ask questions Veterans/First responders in addiction recovery Psychedelic-assisted therapy with veterans The importance of community Jesse’s first paid opportunity as an entrepreneur in recovery Helping people find their purpose Connect with Andrew West: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-west-02b276b0/ Show Notes To get access to today's show notes and all the resources mentioned, visit https://www.jesseharless.com/podcast Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of Entrepreneurs In Recovery, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Jesse Harless Website YouTube Instagram Facebook

Nov 1, 2023 • 1h 12min
014: Redefining Recovery Through Personal Development, Coaching, and Plant Medicine Healing with Omar Pinto
Omar Pinto is a performance coach, NLP practitioner, addiction recovery, and plant medicine integration specialist. With over 15 of experience in addiction recovery, Omar has helped countless people struggling with addiction, anxiety, and frustration. In this episode, Omar reveals his transition from having a top podcast in the addiction recovery space to becoming a plant medicine integration coach. Omar also shares his action steps for integration with participants after a plant medicine ceremony. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Building a company high on cocaine Finding the 12 steps Recovery was a staple Launching The SHAIR podcast Overcoming imposter syndrome Asking the medicine for permission How integration works Connect with Omar Pinto:https://omarpinto.com/https://www.instagram.com/omarpintocoaching/Schedule a free consultation with Omar: https://calendly.com/omarpintoShow Notes To get access to today's show notes and all the resources mentioned, visit https://www.jesseharless.com/podcast Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of Entrepreneurs In Recovery, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Jesse HarlessWebsite YouTube Instagram Facebook

Oct 19, 2023 • 1h 2min
013: The Power of Community and Psychological Safety with Cynthia Whitaker
Dr. Whitaker is the President & CEO at Greater Nashua Mental Health. She is dually licensed as both a psychologist and a master licensed alcohol and drug counselor. She is a strong advocate of social justice and is passionate about increasing access to mental health services for all. In this episode, Dr. Whitaker shares her own story of resilience and overcoming overwhelming trauma. She also talks about unlocking her healer within and the importance of building psychological safety. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Working 18 years in community mental health Saying the word “healing” PTSD from a car accident Achievement addiction The Power of Community with the Xchange Approach Dropping back into the heart Psychological Safety Connect with Cynthia Whitaker: www.gnmhc.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-whitaker-psyd-2a851013/ Show Notes To get access to today's show notes and all the resources mentioned, visit https://www.jesseharless.com/podcast Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of Entrepreneurs In Recovery, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Jesse HarlessWebsite YouTube Instagram Facebook