Sick & Tired Recovery
Vernon is openly discusses his personal journey through addiction and subsequent recovery.
He holds a firm conviction that every individual grapples with their own process of recovery, and he perceives god within as a profound source of guidance both for spiritual growth and the journey towards healing.
This podcast is not centered on substance abuse, but rather focuses on the broader theme of recovery and its profound significance in one's spiritual journey.
Its overarching aim is to provide invaluable support to individuals seeking to bridge their spiritual void with the profound wisdom contained within.
The ultimate objective of this podcast is to facilitate a deeper comprehension of the complexities surrounding trauma and addiction, offering listeners a path towards profound personal insight and growth.
- Update frequency
- every 21 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 96
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
The Healing Power of Music on Addiction with Dave Combs
In this episode, Dave and I discuss how one song helped thousands of people suffering from addiction and:
- How Rachel's song changed his life
- How he got his music played on radio stations …
How To Completely Heal From Addiction With Josie Warren
In this episode we discuss how to recover from suppressed feelings, living our lives as victims and...
- The importance of parenting yourself
- How the brain can heal itself
- The inability to h…
We Love You Until You Learn To Love Yourself
Recovery is learning to love and accept yourself.
What happens in a 12-Step meeting are recovering addicts loving on each other until an addict knows how to love themselves.
Addicts bec…
Pastor Michael J Scholtes Shares His Battle with Depression
Depression is real.
In this episode, Pastor Michael Scholtes and I discussed his book Darkwater a memoir of his depression and faith.
Michael J. Scholtes is an ordained minister in the E…
D Arlando Fortune on Making Life Happen
On this episode, I sit down with D Arlando Fortune, a self-publishing strategist, author, and recovering addict.
He shares his story on addiction and his philosophy on making life happe…
Stay In Your Lane with Healthy Boundaries
We all have responsibilities.
But if we are not careful, we can do too much and forget about ourselves.
Without healthy boundaries, we sometimes say yes to things we don't want to do.
T…
Do You Have a Friend Who Truly Knows You?
Do you have a friend who knows what goes on in your life?
He knows what you feel and what your fears are.
All men need a Main Man to become vulnerable and share their secrets.
A Main Man…
You Can't Eat Love: Leslie Davis
In this episode I sat down with author Leslie Davis, and we discussed her book You Can't Eat Love.
If you have a food addiction, you don't want to miss this one.
She teaches us that our r…
In Recovery We Grow Up Over Here
Most addicts are confused about life.
There is much growing up needed for us.
Because of our self-centeredness, dealing with everyday living is difficult.
Recovery is a process of maturi…
What To Do When You Don't Feel Good Enough
We are a product of what we tell ourselves, what we believe, and the actions we take.
We must be careful of what we tell ourselves.
Paying attention to how we respond to compliments can …
Journey to your Calling with Janice Liggins
Janice Hatcher Liggins is an author, TV show host and civic leader.
She's an entrepreneur and founder of the non-profit organization called The Clarion Call.
In this episode, Janice and…
The Blessing Of Desperation
Life is a series of decisions and consequences.
It's okay to act despite the consequences if you are willing to pay the price.
Sometimes that price can lead you to desperation.
Only thro…
Keep Your Side Of The Street Clean
If you want peace of mind, it's a good idea to focus on yourself.
Focusing on what others are doing is a setup.
Our mind gives us a destructive pattern to live in.
We must break that patte…
If The Drugs Don't Kill You, The Lifestyle Will
When we get to recovery, our thinking is still insane.
We face a tough decision once the drugs are gone.
Addicts have to deal with what took them to the drugs.
Changing our lifestyle may…
Easing The Pain With Barby Ingle
In this episode, Barby Ingle defined Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) and what it's like living with chronic pain.
She discussed her mindset of losing everything she worked hard for.
B…
What Are You Going To Do Differently?
God wants the best for you.
He's not going to deliver it to you.
You have to be willing to put in the work to get it.
If you want something different you have to be willing to do someth…
Why Healing Inner Child Can Ultimately Save Your Life
The best way to get a good understanding of ourselves is by becoming aware of our inner child.
When we aren't aware of our inner child, we look for others to heal us or complete us.
The…
Love Is The Antidote To Fear
In relationships, seek to understand rather than strive to be understood.
A mistake people often make in relationships is looking for similarities.
When they don't live up to our expect…
Brian Russell On Centering Prayer
Brian Russell is a professor of biblical studies.
He's also a Coach, Spiritual Leader, Podcaster, and the author of his new book:
Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly In God's Presence Can…
How The Solutions In Life Exist In 12 Steps
Many recovering addicts think they have a drug problem when they first get to recovery.
After they are introduced to the 12 steps they find out it's much bigger than that.
It was the dr…