Have you ever had a moment that reminded you just how much impact one person’s healing can have on an entire family?
In this episode of The Soulful Catalyst, I’m joined by Mark Manderson, CEO of Pacific Shores Recovery and author of The Recovery Way. Mark has spent more than two decades helping people overcome addiction and mental health challenges, and the story he shares at the start of our conversation stopped me in my tracks.
A former client walked in unexpectedly, introduced him to her daughter, and both of them burst into tears. It was the first time they had seen each other in three years. That reunion happened because she was finally sober.
Mark talks about why recovery isn’t just about the individual. It influences entire generations. He works with people ranging from 18 year olds to touring musicians in their eighties, and the common thread is heartbreakingly simple. Most arrive believing they’re broken. What they need most is a safe space to be seen, supported and guided back into themselves.
We explore:
➤ What actually brings people into treatment and why it’s rarely a proactive choice
➤ Why trauma, pain and self sedation are at the core of so many addictions
➤ How Mark’s personal story shaped his life’s work
➤ The illusion of control and why surrender becomes the turning point
➤ What differentiates clients who thrive from those who struggle after treatment
➤ The five foundational freedoms behind long term emotional healing
This episode is for anyone who has carried emotional weight for too long or knows someone struggling in silence. Mark talks about recovery with a level of heart, honesty and clarity that feels rare and deeply needed.
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