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Amare Global: Rich Higbee and Dr. Shawn TalbottTo learn more about Amare Global : The Mental Wellness Company visit www.gutbrainaxis123.com Dr. Shawn Talbott integrates physiology, biochemistry, andpsychology to help people improve mental and physicalperformance.He received Bachelor’s degrees in Sports Medicine andFitness Management from Marietta College, Master’sdegrees in Exercise Science from UMASS andEntrepreneurship from MIT, and his PhD in NutritionalBiochemistry from Rutgers.Recent projects include two academic textbooks, an awardwinning documentary film, and several best-selling bookstranslated into multiple languages. His work has beenfeatured on The Dr. Oz Show, the TED stage, and the WhiteHouse - and has developed numerous top-sellingnutraceRich is a graduate of Brigham Young University with abachelor’s degree in Psychology. He brings over two decadesof sales and marketing experience in the direct sales/Health &Wellness industries. Rich has worked as an executive leaderin both large, well-estab

National Alliance on Mental Illness Babu Mathew is the President on the Board of Directors at NAMIColorado. He grew up in India. Before moving to the U.S.A. in1994, he had over 2 decades of experience in Sales &Marketing in the Printing & Graphic Arts Industry in India. Hislife would change forever back in 2010, when his daughterwas diagnosed of Anxiety & Depression. He had beenintimately involved in supporting her journey and her path towellness, ever since. During 2013-14, he had collaborated withthe support groups of Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance(DBSA). Babu found “a home” in NAMI in 2015 and ever since,has been a part of the local NAMI Family Support group. Heand his wife have taken the NAMI Family-to-Family training.Babu is a certified Teacher for the NAMI Family-to-Family &Family and Friends programs and has taken the Mental HealthFirst Aid training, as well. For 2 years from 2014, he led aRefugee Mentoring Project from his Church in collaborationwith Lutheran Family Services

Vision: A purposeful lifestyle for everyone.Mission: To guide individuals and their loved ones to create a purposeful lifestyle they love by leveraging his personal experiences and knowledge.Values: Family, Freedom, Growth, Love, LoyaltyAndre is an empowering certified recovery coach, family recovery coach and interventionist who has traveled all over the world to deepen his understanding of holistic approaches. He genuinely feels that his purpose is to help people living with mental health and addictions and their families heal and navigate recovery. He is the bestselling author of, The Recovery Lifestyle and has created two online group coaching programs. These programs are designed to help people in recovery and their familiescreate a recovery lifestyle that will allow them to start loving and living life. Andre has overcome many challenges with addiction and mental health and with his acquirededucation, he is certainly more than ready to help others do the same. He joined the Addictions Academy as our kno

Welcome to R1 LearningHello, my name is Tom Karl and I founded R1 as a result of my professional experience and my own recovery journey. I am grateful to have survived the struggles and consequences from my addiction with the help and support from so many others along my path. A positive outcome following my last relapse was the inspiration to create the R1 Learning System and the Discovery Cards. I am now committed to three tenets:Keep “Recovery First” – This is true for me and those we touch through R1. Without it, nothing else is possible. And with it – anything and everything is. We can reach our dreams and aspirations if we keep recovery #1. This has certainly been true for me.Serve others – Helping others who also struggle with mental health, substance use disorder, other addictions, or life challenges, and their loved ones, supports our own recovery and personal growth.Choose to live a healthy and purposeful life – Life is precious… and our time here is short. Happiness comes from serving others, doing

JOHNNY KING is the author of his upcoming book, “Becoming Kings: The Modern Man’s Path to Being Powerful, Purpose-Driven, and Fulfilled In A World That Has Taught You Not To Be.” He is a Men’s Transformational Coach and public speaker. He hosts a podcast, The Johnny King Show, which has featured guests such as Lewis Howes (The School of Greatness Podcast), Ryam Michler (Order of Man Podcast) and Alison Armstrong (UnderstandMen.com). Johnny has facilitated leadership workshops for such companies as USBank, Scottrade, Edward Jones and Enterprise. An entrepreneur at heart, he has built several successful businesses over the course of the last decade.To learn more about Johnny, visit www.JohnnyKing.comTo learn more about Rob Lohman, visit www.LiftedFromTheRut.com

As an entrepreneur, former executive, husband, and father ofthree, Cory Carlson understands the pressures workingparents face. He is passionate about helping business leaderswin both at work and home.Twenty years in corporate America gave Cory amazingopportunities as he worked his way up to the executive level.But he also saw brokenness: work without purpose, strainedmarriages, and absentee parents. Business leaders especiallywere often not living life to the fullest. When Cory discoveredcoaching, it helped him become a better leader, husband, andfather. So he left his corporate career to help other leadersachieve a healthier work-life balance. Currently, Cory lives inCincinnati with his awesome wife and three amazing children.Cory has a Civil Engineer degree from University of Missouriand a MBA from Rockhurst University.Cory is the author of Win at Home First, an inspirational guideto work-life balance. His book was Amazon #1 New Releasein 3 Categories and listed in FORBES as ‘7 Books Everyone OnYour Team Sh

Dr. Louise Stanger focuses on strength-based solutions and invitational changeDr. Stanger is an Ivy League Award winner (2019 Interventionist of the Year from DB Resources in London and McLean Hospital – an affiliate of Harvard), educated social worker, popular author, internationally renowned clinician, interventionist and speaker and an expert on mental health, addiction, process disorders and chronic pain. She gets to the heart of the matter in helping families because she’s passionate about bringing hope and healing to loved ones.When you call, you won’t have to go through any intermediaries. She will pick up the phone and talk directly with you.Dr. Stanger developed and refined her invitational method of mental health and substance abuse interventions using the well-established research methodology of portraiture. She has performed thousands of family interventions throughout the United States and abroad. She has received numerous awards for her years of dedication to the fields of intervention & rec

Anthony AcamporaFaith in Recovery DirectorAnthony is a published Christian Author and graduate of Vision International University where he earned a Master’s degree in Ministry. He also holds a Master’s diploma in Biblical Studies from the Int’l School of Ministry. Anthony successfully completed specialized training with the Int’l Conference of Police Chaplains. He is an ordained minister, speaker and writer with articles published in numerous national magazines.He has a heart for those who suffer with mental illness, addictions and the broken in spirit. He has ministered to thousands of individuals suffering with addiction, mental health disorders, the homeless, and inmates.Most recently, Anthony was awarded the 2019 Professional of the Year by Broward National Recovery. In 2018 Anthony was selected as a Global Goodwill Ambassador representing the USA. In 2015, the National Alliance of Mental Illness, Broward Country awarded Anthony its volunteer Recognition Award. In 2014, the National Association of Social

Nolan Neal is a singer, songwriter, and musician whose accomplishments include a four chair turn on The Voice for his cover of “Tiny Dancer”. Most important accomplishment is 10 years free from the needle since May 15th 2010 … and 14 months clean and sober from everything since May 16th 2019. He can currently be seen on America’s Got Talent.Nolanneal.comhttps://nolannealmusic.com/To learn more about Rob Lohman, please visit www.LiftedFromTheRut.com

Gabe Cohen - Author of The Pitbull BouncerArrested in NY for a shooting at 15 addicted to cocaine at the same age, came to Denver at 19, broke, homeless and addicted to crack. Prison 7 times, released the last time in 2011, broke and homeless age 41, started taking Krav Maga to fulfill boyhood dream of getting a Martial Arts black belt. Struggling with his relationship with God, I became a Christian in jail and began attending church, therapy, support groups for the first time off parole because I wanted change. Started American Krav Maga in 2015, Argentina Martial Arts Hall of Fame that year from seminar I did in Buenos Aires, black belt 2016, United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame 2019, started Kings and Priests Ministry volunteering in two county jails conducting weekly Bible studies with inmates. Recently became Peer Specialist ,Recovery Coach, and Approved Treatment Provider for Colorado Department of Corrections.Do you have something you can offer my audience, for free, that I'd list on a resource page

Aaron RubioInternational Masters Addiction Coach ( IMAC )United Community Addiction Network ( UCAN ) The mission of the UCAN project is to unite the community resources together to combat the disease of addiction.Aaron’s involvement with addiction began in 2014. He wasdealing with it in both his immediate and extended family and so hewent on a search for answers and resources. After numerous calls andonline searches, he realized the system was under duress and hispassion for change was born.Early in Aaron’s journey he was introduced to FAN (FamiliesAgainst Narcotics). It took a short period of time to realize FAN wasbringing addiction awareness to the community and he ventured in tostart the Genesee County Chapter in 2014. After creating and helpingwith many initiatives throughout the years with FAN, he noticed hugegaps in the services. Wanting to push for change on another level, hedecided to move in a different direction.His passion has grown into a full-scale non-profit called UnitedCommunity Addiction Net

Today, Robb Kelly, PhD is a world-renowned addiction expert who believes in treating the problem, not the symptoms. He has worked for many years helping addicts and alcoholics to RECOVER their lives from the disease of addiction.Based on his own experiences working with addicts and alcoholics over the last 20 years, combined with a PhD in psychology, and as a recovered alcoholic himself – he is a triple threat against the disease of addiction.Dr. Kelly’s philosophy may seem unconventional and unorthodox. But, they are based on extensive research and behavior studies that he conducted over the last 20 years. He pulls the disease out of his clients and empowers them to fight their disease head on.Some people have referred to him as "The Gordon Ramsay of the Addiction World" because of his direct, no-nonsense, and candid approach to recovery. He has discovered that in order to get his clients to change their thinking, they must confront their disease with candor and vigor. Dr. Kelly works to "make the road of re

Rev. Ryan Canaday serves as Lead Pastor and Executive Director of FREE Spiritual Community. He is active in the recovery community and co-author of “Whiteboarding Your Why: An Interactive Approach To Living A Better Story.” Ryan experiences the most joy when helping people find God and beauty in the midst of mess and brokenness. Ryan and his wife, Tami, are the Founders of FREE, a spiritual community for addicts, loved ones of addicts, and spiritual refugees.Tami Canaday serves as the Communications and Coffee Director of FREE Spiritual Community. She has hosted numerous retreats, events, webinars, and classes on helping people discover who they are and why they are here. Tami experiences the greatest joy in journeying with people as they are waking up to who God has created them to be.Rev. Ryan and Tami Canaday have been married since 2005. They are rooted in the Jesus tradition and their WHY is to help others move towards deeper connection with God and one another through the practice of vulnerability, int

KEITH BRADLEY - SENIOR INTERVENTIONIST & FOUNDER, LOVE IN ACTIONOften referred to as 'the interventionist with a heart', Keith approaches intervention from a spiritual perspective.Since 2007, using a model based upon and expanded from the "Love First" intervention method, Keith has successfully facilitated more than 500 interventions with a success rate above 75%.Keith's passion for recovery, his personal experience recovering from a dual addiction, and his belief that if a guy like him could achieve sobriety, anybody can allows him to communicate heart to heart with those who are actively suffering from the disease of addiction.After a 30 year career in the upper management level of the automotive industry, as the result of volunteer work he was doing in a detox center to maintain his own sobriety, Keith trained under and apprenticed with two of the leading interventionists in the State of Colorado. To date he has spent more than 15,000 hours working with addicts and their families throughout the United

Katherine Winter-Sellery‘A belief is not merely an idea the mind possesses; it is an idea that possesses the mind’Growing up in a blended family has given me a unique insight into the challenges children face. I grew up with a sister Melanie and brother Chris from my mom’s previous marriage and a sister, Nancy, on my father’s side. As well as my sister Heidi from their marriage.Spending my early years growing up in New Orleans, Louisiana, in America’s Deep South, I saw first hand the racism and division that was polluting that part of the US. My father, an entrepreneur, decided to move us to Colorado. We moved several times so he could work on his businesses. Meanwhile, my mother was very independent. My lively upbringing and family dynamic enabled me to see as a child. You need to be seen and heard.It was when I was 16, I lost my brother Chris to suicide. This devastating event impacted all of our family. And looking back, it also sewed the seeds for my drive to look at how children and parents can learn to

Susan L. Dascenzi, MSW, VSTCLP, LCSW, has invested the last 27 years as a Licensed Psychotherapist, Transformation and Emotional Resilience Coach, Author, Speaker and Entrepreneur who guides her clients in uncovering and removing the root emotional wounds that hold them back from stepping into their full potential and living their infinite possibilities. Taming the inner critic, removing head trash, dismantling past conditioning, and healing traumas of all types is paramount to navigating the human experience so each person can become the spiritually expressed badass they were born to be. After learning to thrive in the face of seemingly insurmountable personal obstacles that nearly ended her life, Susan uncovered and developed her 5-step framework, “The Spiritually Expressed Badass”™ to help others do the same.She is a co-author in Pebbles in the Pond—Wave 4, alongside Neale Donald Walsch and Marci Shimoff, and her book will be released late 2020.Her naturally vulnerable and authentic speaking style endears

Surefire Tools to Effectively Integrate 12 Step Recovery Resources for Proven Successful Outcomes in Addictions Treatment .Valerie J Shinbaum, MS, LPC, MAC, NCC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Master Addictions Counselor and National Certified Counselor in private practice in the Denver Metro area. A professional counselor since 1992, Ms Shinbaum is also a national speaker, published author, college professor and former radio talk show host. A 12 step fellowship member since 1991, Ms. Shinbaum’s recovering journey has helped positively shape and define her clinical career. She continues to incorporate recovery Twelve Step tools and resources in her work with clients, resulting in successful treatment outcomes. Ms Shinbaum’s first book, “Remaining Single: Well Worth The Wait - A Three Faceted Journey Towards Lasting Love” is available at her website and at Amazon.com. For more information about Ms. Shinbaum, visit www.bodymindandbalance.com.For more information on Rob Lohman, visit www.LiftedFromTh

Sanjeev is CEO/Founder of Javia Wellness Group, a firm that has developed over 87 dietary supplements sold worldwide. He has an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management and a Bio Psychology degree from the University of Michigan. He also has 15 years of experience formulating nutrition products and has developed entire lines of supplement products—from sports performance to various disease management states. His specialty and research emphasis is on nutrition and exercise interventions in diabetes/obesity, auto-immune diseases, neurological issues, and post-chemotherapy recovery.His client list includes some of the world’s top athletes, including SuperBowl MVPs, Stanley Cup Champions, World Series Hall of Famers, and Olympic Medalists. Sanjeev is a board member and partner in various health-related organizations, such as SpeedFlex Training Systems, Like A Pro Inc, SuperFlex Fitness, DermSpectra Imaging, and Splash Beverage Group. He has launched his own brand of nature rich formulations driven by CB