Understanding the Impact of Shame on Personality with Megan Griffith

On today’s episode of After the Crisis, Vance Johnson shares his journey from the world of being a professional athlete to the depths of addiction and the hope of recovery through faith. Listen in as Victoria and Vance discuss focusing on the bigger picture, finding your identity through Christ, rebounding to old coping habits after trauma, and starting each day with gratitude. Vance Johnson is a former professional football player with the Denver Broncos. He made three Super Bowl appearances, and is a world class athlete, and a recovering alcoholic/addict. Reclaiming my faith and redeemed, it is his purpose and passion to inspire those who like him, finding themselves powerless broken and looking for a breakthrough. His is now partnering with Oglethorpe Inc. to help those around the country in need of recovery. You can connect with Vance via his website: https://www.vancejohnsonrecoverycenter.com/staff/vance-johnson/ If you have experienced a crisis and are looking for a place to share your story and gain support, join the After the Crisis with Victoria community here. You can also subscribe to the podcast for future episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of After the Crisis, Paul Roux shares his journey through addiction and recovery and why he is passionate about helping others prepare their financial futures while in recovery. Listen in as Victoria and Paul discuss embracing your superpower, seeking connections through substance abuse, and simple things you can do to stop feeling overwhelmed when dealing with financial situations. Paul Roux is a writer, life coach, financial advisor and recovery advocate. He believes everyone has unique gifts they can use to find meaning and bring joy and freedom to their lives. In his coaching practice, Paul works with courageous individuals who are ready to embrace their superpowers, become financially empowered and learn to “play for their dreams.” You can connect with Paul in the following ways: Website: paulrouxcoaching.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paul.roux.5243 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterproux/ If you have experienced a crisis and are looking for a place to share your story and gain support, join the After the Crisis with Victoria community here. You can also subscribe to the podcast for future episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of After the Crisis, freelance writer Megan Griffith shares her experience with identifying and working through a “shame-based personality.” Listen in as Victoria and Megan discuss the difference between shame and guilt, being vulnerable about the healing process, and how to break the pattern of limiting self-beliefs. Megan Griffith is a freelance writer, blogger, and mental health advocate. She describes herself as someone who lives with depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and a shame-based personality born of little “t” childhood trauma. You can learn more about Megan’s experiences on her blog: https://meganwriteseverything.com/about/ You can read her article about Shame-Based Personalities here: https://meganwriteseverything.com/2020/03/21/i-have-a-shame-based-personality/ If you have experienced a crisis and are looking for a place to share your story and gain support, join the After the Crisis with Victoria community here. You can also subscribe to the podcast for future episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of After the Crisis, author Jocellyn Harvey shares how her journey through sobriety led to a passion to help others create space in their lives and gain radical acceptance. Listen in as Victoria and Jocellyn discuss the fallacy of alcohol managing stress and anxiety, using your energy in better ways, and what it looks like to allow yourself to feel things. Jocellyn Harvey got sober in 2016 and continues to live in recovery through many aids: spirituality and mindset, a bit of therapy, a touch of traditional recovery programming, close relationships, creativity, and simply enjoying life without the hangover! In 2019 she wrote Recovering the Home — a decluttering guide for women in recovery — which you can find at www.recoveringthehome.com.  You can also follow Jocellyn on @soul_and_mindset .   If you have experienced a crisis and are looking for a place to share your story and gain support, join the After the Crisis with Victoria community here. You can also subscribe to the podcast for future episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of After the Crisis, executive coach and writer Don Johnson shares his story of how an essay on limiting beliefs changed his life. Listen in as Victoria and Don discuss how to acknowledge what’s holding you back, why it takes vulnerability to write your beliefs down, and how writing can create a greater awareness of your spirituality. Don is an experienced executive coach, entrepreneur, and leadership development consultant.  He has over 25 years of experience in business and sales leadership, consulting, strategy deployment, executive coaching and facilitation. He helps founders and business leaders be more effective, intentional and self-aware so that they can drive sustainable business success within a culture of engagement trust and respect. ​You can connect with Don via his website: https://www.integriagroup.com/ If you have experienced a crisis and are looking for a place to share your story and gain support, join the After the Crisis with Victoria community here. You can also subscribe to the podcast for future episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of After the Crisis, wellbeing advocate and Chief of Cancer Wellness magazine Caylei Vogelzang shares why she is dedicated to provide resources and support for those living with cancer. Join Victoria and Caylei as they discuss making the recovery process relatable through stories, how to navigate the initial shock of a diagnosis, and how to support those who are immunocompromised during the pandemic. As the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Cancer Wellness magazine and Director of Business Strategy at Vogelzang Law, Caylei Vogelzang applies her leadership ability and experience to help those affected by cancer. In both her personal and professional life, Caylei strives to champion and support causes for which she feels strongly about, with overall human health and wellness topping the list.As Director of Business Strategy at Vogelzang Law, Caylei oversees the general operations of the firm, marketing and PR efforts, charitable initiatives, and community outreach. She aims to grow and expand Vogelzang Law’s community presence as well as connect to new potential clients affected by mesothelioma and provide them with a smooth and transparent legal process.In 2017, Caylei formed Cancer Wellness magazine, and the magazine’s first issue debuted in July of 2018. An enlightened lifestyle magazine, Cancer Wellness consolidates wellness resources and offers a public forum for the exchange of stories from the many faces of cancer. Cancer Wellness’ unique mix of health, wellness, beauty, and medical innovations provides all the essentials for an ever-growing community to thrive with and beyond the scope of cancer. Caylei lives in Lincoln Park with her husband Nick, son Chase, and bins of yoga mats. You can connect with Timothy via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-harrington-5106b88/ You can connect with Caylei via the Cancer Wellness magazine website: https://cancerwellness.com/ If you have experienced a crisis and are looking for a place to share your story and gain support, join the After the Crisis with Victoria community here. You can also subscribe to the podcast for future episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of After the Crisis, addiction and recovery specialist Timothy Harrington shares his thoughts on the value of understanding behavior and how that knowledge with serve us as we reopen society post-pandemic. Join Victoria and Timothy as they discuss understanding vs. controlling behavior, staying in the moment, and understanding what you value most. Tim is the founder & Chief Inspiration Officer of Family Addiction Recovery Mentorship Services, Sustainable Recovery Renovention® Services, Inc., and LaunchPad Colorado Discover Your Purpose Services® & finally Co-founder of Wide Wonder ZERO Stigma Education Services.Tim is a loud and persistent voice in the field of mental and emotional health advocacy, addiction treatment, and recovery. He is an active participant in the movement to reduce social stigma related to substance use disorder as well as emotional and mental health injury. The goal of his most important role so far, as co-founder of Wide Wonder, is to create the first ZERO Stigma city in America!His professional mission as an addiction recovery coach, Renoventionist™, and family recovery support specialist is to meet family members/parents with a struggling loved one exactly where they are and attend to their particular needs. He does this with a personalized and comprehensive, continuum of support strategy, that includes modern, relevant, and comprehensive family recovery education, training and ongoing support.Addiction is a family (societal) issue. There​ is a family (societal) solution.  You can connect with Timothy via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-harrington-5106b88/ Take Dr. Demartini’s Value Assessment here: https://drdemartini.com/values/ If you have experienced a crisis and are looking for a place to share your story and gain support, join the After the Crisis with Victoria community here. You can also subscribe to the podcast for future episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of After the Crisis, author Annie Grace shares her journey of finding the truth behind her alcohol habits and how that process impacted multiple facets of her life. Join Victoria and Annie as they discuss the naked mind methodology, ending your inner conflict, and removing the shame and blame from your choices. Annie Grace is the author of This Naked Mind: Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness & Change Your Life and The Alcohol Experiment: A 30-day, Alcohol-Free Challenge to Interrupt Your Habits and Help You Take Control. She grew up outside Aspen, Colorado, in a one-room log cabin without running water or electricity. Having discovered a passion for marketing, Annie Grace earned a Masters of Science (Marketing) and dove into corporate life. As the youngest vice president in a multinational company at the age of 26, her drinking career began in earnest. At 35, in a global C-level marketing role, she was responsible for marketing in 28 countries; she was drinking almost two bottles of wine a night. Knowing she needed a change but unwilling to submit to a life of deprivation and stigma, Annie Grace embarked on a journey to painlessly gain control of alcohol -- for her that process resulted in no longer wanting to drink. Never happier, she left her executive role to write and share This Naked Mind with the world. In her free time, she loves to ski, travel (26 countries and counting), and enjoy her beautiful family. Annie Grace lives with her husband and three children in the Colorado mountains. You can connect with Annie via her website: TNMconnection.com If you have experienced a crisis and are looking for a place to share your story and gain support, join the After the Crisis with Victoria community here. You can also subscribe to the podcast for future episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of After the Crisis, grief recovery specialist Darlene Garcia shares how she helps others heal from the fear and overwhelm of grief. Listen in as Darlene and Victoria discuss how trauma is associated with grief, how we are unified in our grief experiences, and simple ways that you can break through the myths that are keeping you stuck in the grief process. Darlene is currently an advanced specialist and delivers the Grief Recovery Method through the online program and the 2-day personal workshops, not just on Guam but around the globe.  She is a global speaker passionate about giving grief a voice and a Life Coach with a focus on Self Love which allows her to continue to help grievers move from recovery to discovery.  Walking this journey as a widow by teaching the Grief Recovery Method continues to allow Darlene to honor her husband's memory while helping other's heal and find purpose and meaning in their own lives.  You can connect with Darlene in the following ways: Website: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/grms/darlene-garcia If you have experienced a crisis and are looking for a place to share your story and gain support, join the After the Crisis with Victoria community here. You can also subscribe to the podcast for future episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of After the Crisis, author, recovery coach, and sober influencer Emily Lynn Paulson shares her story of achieving freedom and authenticity after recovery from alcohol addiction and an eating disorder. Join Victoria and Emily as they discuss “mommy wine culture,” coping with trauma, and the freedom of being vulnerable and authentic. Emily Lynn Paulson is the author of Highlight Real: Finding Honesty & Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life. Emily is an entrepreneur, certified professional recovery coach, She Recovers Designated Coach, and a member of the long-term recovery community. Formally trained as a chemist and a teacher, she rose to success in the top tiers of a skincare company, where she gained her voice and a platform for sobriety and healing.   Sober since January 2, 2017, her recovery path is focused on ruthless honesty, grace, and self love. She is passionate about connecting women with resources for recovery from trauma, eating disorders, and substance abuse, and believes that sharing our truth with each other is the best resource of all. Emily lives in Seattle with her husband and their five children. You can connect with Emily in the following ways: Website: https://www.emilylynnpaulson.com/ If you have experienced a crisis and are looking for a place to share your story and gain support, join the After the Crisis with Victoria community here. You can also subscribe to the podcast for future episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.