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Everyone has stories of transformation. And some of them include moments, or years of intense adversity, a time when it felt like there was no hope. This podcast, "Breakfast of Choices," holds space for people to share their true, raw and unedited stories of overcoming extreme struggles, like addiction, mental illness, incarceration, domestic violence, suicide, emotional and physical abuse, toxic family structures, relationships, and more. Trauma comes in so many forms.
Every week, as a Business Development Rep for South Coast Behavioral Health, and a certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist, Certified Recovery/Life Transformation Coach/Mentor and your host, I will jump right into the lives of people who have faced these types of adversity and CHOSE to make choices to better themselves. We'll talk about everything they went through on their journey from Rock Bottom to Rock Solid.
Through hearing each guest's story of resilience, my hope is that we'll all be inspired to wake up every single day and make our own "Breakfast of Choices". More importantly, that we'll understand we have the POWER to do it.
When someone shares their story, it can be unbelievably healing. And it can be just what someone else needs to hear at that exact moment to simply keep moving forward. So I hope you can find "that one little thing that sticks," along with hope and encouragement to just keep taking it one day at a time.
And now let me be the first to welcome you to the "Breakfast of Choices" community, a non-judgemental zone where we learn from, lean on and celebrate one another. Because the opposite of addiction is "connection", and we are all in this together.
If you would like to tell your story, I sure would love to listen. Please email me at Breakfastofchoices@gmail.com.
Respects,
Jo Summers.
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Adoption Trauma, Healing And The Body’s Memory with Guest Julie Brumley
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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20 Years Sober : When Trauma, Anxiety, And Alcoholism Collide with Guest - Charles Gossett
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May 21, 2026 |
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Self-Care First...What If Loving Yourself Is The Program? With Guest Freeda Rae "Morning Starr" Armstrong
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May 07, 2026 |
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How Opioids And Meth Took Over And How Recovery Took It Back - with Guest Brittany Schoelen
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Finding Freedom and Unlocking Freedom - with Guest Rachel Dick
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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Season 3-Premier- What If One Connection Could Help Save Your Life? Stories, Resources and the Power of Connection!
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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I Got Clean For The Beats, Stayed For The Peace- With Guest Skyler Ray
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Recovery, Relapse, And The Power Of Connection, with Guest Anthony Kurtz
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Healing from Trauma, Breaking Cycles And Building A Beautiful Life-with Guest Aurora Nicholson
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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From Trauma to Transformation-Breaking Cycles: How Second Chances Change Lives with Guest Greg Van Ness
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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From Success to Streets: When Your Best Friend Becomes Your Master-with Guest Wasi Syed
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Laughter as Medicine: Adrian Doell's Journey from Addiction to Purpose; And his, "Life of Laughter."
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Part 2- Andrew "Drew" Reyes-Rebuilding Life: A Recovery Journey Through Community and Solution
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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Part 1-Andrew "Drew" Reyes shares his life journey of addiction, homelessness, redemption and unexpected grace.
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Part 2 - Finding Hope After Gambling Addiction: Christine Paladino's Journey From Prison to Purpose
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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Part 1- Losing Everything for a Bonus Round: A Gambling Recovery Journey-With Christine Paladino
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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You Were Never Broken: How Letting Go of Labels Changes Everything- The Infinite Recovery Project-with Guest Jason Shiers
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May 22, 2025 |
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Finding Emotional Balance: A Father's Path Through His Child's Addiction--Paul King's Journey
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May 08, 2025 |
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Don't Focus on Why Me: From Motorcycle Accident to Miracle
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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Addiction to Advocacy: Breaking the Stigma-Mike Fox's Project
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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Part 2- A Long Road Home Walking Through Fire-How a Father Reclaimed His Life and Family-David Levi's Story
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Part 1- A Long Road Home, Walking Through Fire: How a Father Reclaimed His Life and Family-David Levi's Story
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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"Dear Family"- Healing Together-Transforming Family Dynamics in Addiction Recovery. With guest-Kate Duffy
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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From the Shadows of A Gambling Addiction to a Journey of Healing and Hope-Gail Fraser's Story
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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From Chaos to Community: Craig Akey's Transformation - One Tattoo at a Time
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Healing Addictions Through Connection and Community- with guest Matt House
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Breakfast of Choices Season 1 Recap: Inspiring Stories, Lasting Impact
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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Choosing Happiness: Lessons in Living Authentically from a "Smile Creator" with Anneli Johansson
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Serving Those Who Serve: Overcoming Addiction, PTSD, and Stigma with Brian Paul
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Escaping Narcissistic Abuse and Healing Past Trauma with Diane McNaught
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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From Foster Care to Fulfillment: Reclaiming Her Voice and Her Life with Tina Curtis
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Overcoming Alcoholism: An Inspiring Path to Sobriety and Renewal with Angie Gerber
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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The Power of Resilience: Surviving and Thriving Against All Odds with Krys Marazzi
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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Homelessness, Addiction, Prostitution, and the Relentless Pursuit of Recovery: A Powerful Story of Resilience with Mariah Pettry
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Breakfast of Choices: Sharing My Own Story - Part 2 Jo Summers
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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Breakfast of Choices: Jo Summers- Sharing My Own Story - Part 1
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Overcoming Addiction and Incarceration: Finding Purpose and Redemption Behind Bars with Taylor Washburn
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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Navigating the Dark Night of the Soul and Reclaiming Your Spiritual Identity with Demetriah Annenayah
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Rebuilding Your Life Through Faith: Turning Trauma Into God’s Given Purpose with Rossie Manka
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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Battling Addiction and PTSD: Finding Purpose After 9/11 with Chad Garcia
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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Overcoming Generational Curses: The Journey from Childhood Trauma to Sobriety with Ben Martin
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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Confronting the Opioid Crisis: A Firsthand Account of the Devastation and the Path Forward with Louis Jenkins
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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A Mother's Strength: Escaping Abuse & Embracing Hope with Ashley Aldendorf (Part 2)
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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A Mother's Strength: Escaping Abuse & Embracing Hope with Ashley Aldendorf (Part 1)
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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Turning Pain into Purpose through Faith: Breaking the Cycle of Generational Trauma with Angel Gaddis
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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Chronic Pain, Depression and Addiction: Amy Singleton's Story of Recovery
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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Relearning Life: A Captivating Story of Recovery After a Traumatic Brain Injury with KJ Johnson
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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Overcoming Addiction, Mental Health Struggles, and Finding Purpose with Bryan Journeay
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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How AA Saved Her: Finding Purpose After Addiction with Ashley Pakulski
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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From Gang Life to PhD: Overcoming Street Life Through Education with Dr. Markus Smith
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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From Seeking Validation to Healing Others with Lindsi Miller
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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Overcoming Family Trauma & Finding Joy with Blythe Donovan
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May 30, 2024 |
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Overcoming Addiction by Addressing The Root Causes with James Low
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May 23, 2024 |
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Moving Forward by Healing Past Trauma with Kristin Campbell
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May 16, 2024 |
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From Meth Addiction and Arrests to Redemption and Renewal with Phillip "Flip" Kell
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May 09, 2024 |
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20 Years Sober: Lessons of Grief, Growth and Gratitude from Tammy Lyn Connors
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May 02, 2024 |
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An Open Discussion About Addiction and Suicide with Stacy Robertson
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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Overcoming Drug Addiction and Trauma: Healing Through Lifestyle Changes with Daniel Steeds
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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Overcoming Addiction: Writing As a Path to Healing with Jack Raymond
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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Reclaiming Life After 15 Years of Addiction with Chelsea Williams
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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Facing Addiction: Reflections on Breaking the Cycle and Personal Transformation with George "Boogy" Dungan
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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"That Promise" - Bobby Wetter tells his story of hardship to the climb back up...and the promise he made himself.
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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"From Prison to paying it forward" - Tony Huckel tells his story from the Streets to Spirituality
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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From Darkness to Light: Stories of Redemption and Resilience
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Feb 28, 2024 |