This is the first episode of 2023! I took some time away because I was traveling and dealing with illness and family stuff. But I am recharged and back providing more content. Before we get into the episode, I want to tell you about a course that I am offering called Beautifully Authentic:Vision to Reality. Do you want to live in alignment with who you really are? Do you have dreams, but are scared to act on them? Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone, face your fears and live your authentic life? Then this course is for you! It goes live on January 15th ( Oops! The recording says the 23rd, it will be released on the 15th). Click on the link in the show notes to learn more. Today’s episode topic is a topic I wanted to touch on for a while, but wanted to make sure I had the right person to lead the conversation. The topic is Addiction. Addiction and Authenticity cannot co-exist. Whether we are the ones who struggle with addiction or have loved ones struggling with addiction, addiction can affect our lives in major ways and rob us of the life we desire. 15.4% of adults in the US struggle with substance abuse each year, this is 39 million people. In this episode, I discuss addiction with Dr. Mei-Li Hennen and we discuss the anatomy and struggle of addiction, the affects, the roles we play in addiction, and how to overcome. Dr. Hennen holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology with over 15 years of experience in the addiction and mental health field.  She currently helps people live transformative lives with purpose and meaning.  She is the host of the Recovery Plus Podcast and founder of Red Door Coaching and Consulting. How to connect with Dr. Hennen: Email: mhennen@reddoorcc.com Website: https://reddoorcc.com/ IG: @reddrmeili Beautifully Authentic: Vision to Reality Course Info: https://www.theoyacollective.com/visiontoreality