Episode Summary:
In this episode I dive in with Michael Maassel on her journey to sobriety. We cover so many facets of what was happening for her behind the scenes, the mindset shift that started her journey, the fear of failure and worthiness around sobriety, how we tend to run away and numb from feeling our feelings, and the power of community.
About Michael:
Michael’s journey into the addiction treatment and recovery world began with her own drug and alcohol addiction and subsequent treatment in December of 2015 and has since went on to get her CPFS Certification (Colorado Peer and Family Specialist) as well as her Recovery Coach Trainer Certification through CCAR (Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery).
Michael serves as Co-President on the National Board for TPAS (Treatment Professionals for Alumni Services) and is also Co-Chair for the Colorado Chapter of TPAS. She produces a podcast titled “Monday State of Mind” that focuses on how recovery tools can benefit everyone’s state of mind. Lastly, Michael is a published author of her book she co-authored with two other people in the recovery world titled, “Drowning in Addiction: Sink or Swim.” Michael is passionate about recovery and chooses to recover out loud.
Stay connected with Michael here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_michaelmaassel/
Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=16814231
Final Takeaway:
“Fall in love with exactly who you are. You are exactly who you are supposed to be. When you accept all of your humanness, that you can have feelings, AND not be perfect – that’s when shit gets awesome!”
If you are experiencing addiction and looking for resources please contact the national substance abuse and mental health helpline:
1-800-662-4357