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  • Alcohol's Impact on Brain Health with Expert Dr. Lisa Parsons (Part 1)

    Alcohol's Impact on Brain Health with Expert Dr. Lisa Parsons (Part 1)
    2024/10/21

    EP 41 - This week's guest is Dr. Lisa Parsons, a psychiatrist from Amen Clinics. We discuss the effects of alcohol and sometimes other substances on the brain and how neurological pathways get changed around, and what we can do about those things to see peak brain health. I was stunned at the amount of things that substances to to our brain and our body.

    And remember, the brain is the entire operating system for everything that functions in our life. We definitely want to know how what we put into our body is affecting this operating system. In this episode we talk about what the chemical impact is on this organ of ours and the effect on neurotransmitters. This is part one of two - part two is where we go over to the results of my own brain scan!

    Because we are interviewing a doctor, I want to share that the content of this show is for informational and educational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are those of individual guests and do not constitute any medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding your health, your medical conditions, or treatments.

    Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you've heard on this show.

    Dr. Parsons graduated medical school from Wayne State University in Michigan, then completed her residency at Banner Good Samaritan in Phoenix Arizona. From there she has practiced in varied settings including consult liaison on medical floors and in emergency departments, inpatient psychiatry, medical director for the largest community mental health center in Northern Arizona, addiction and recovery work including detox, residential and outpatient. Through much of this, she also ran a private practice with a primary focus on holistic care and understanding the biological contributions that manifested as psychiatric illness.

    She has completed training from Walsh Institute on nutrient therapies, functional medicine training with Integrative Medicine Academy, and has attended Integrative Medicine for Mental Health conferences several times. Her focus is consistently on uncovering the systemic causes of psychiatric illness, offering a holistic and foundational approach to mental wellbeing.

    Dr. Parsons is passionate about helping to end the stigma of mental illness which opens doors for people to seek help and improves the quality of life for not only the person seeking help but also their friends/family.

    https://www.amenclinics.com/team/lisa-parsons-md/

    If you are enjoying Say Goodbye and Imagine, please follow and recommend to others; we want the word to get out there and we want stigma to go away. I'm,excited to talk about these things that are part of life.
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  • Anxiety, Trauma and Healing Breathe Work with Troy Love, LCSW

    Anxiety, Trauma and Healing Breathe Work with Troy Love, LCSW
    2024/10/07
    Ep 40 - This week's guest is therapist and coach, Troy Love - He who went through some breath work and how do we process anxiety and emotions and stress and trauma. There are so many things that we have to navigate in life that cause an enormous amount of stress, and especially when an addictive substance is involved that we're using some behavior or substance to solve for even suffering that we don't know how to process. Troy guides us through 3 different types of breath work that all deal with a different narrative about how to work through problems or how to get your brain focused on a challenging situation and redirect it from fight or flight to solving the problem. So I invite you to listen in to the latest podcast on say goodbye and imagine where we are talking about feeling better with breathwork. Troy L. Love, LCSW, is an experienced therapist, author, and speaker specializing in trauma recovery, attachment wounds, and personal development. He is the creator of the Finding Peace framework, designed to help individuals heal from trauma and navigate complex emotional challenges. With a deep passion for guiding people toward self-discovery and empowerment, Troy provides valuable insights through his books, workshops, and online programs. He is also the founder of Finding Peace Consulting and offers coaching, training, and therapy to help individuals find greater peace and authenticity in their lives. Website: https://findingpeaceconsulting.com/ In this podcast, we invite you to step into a world where freedom from the psychological slavery of alcohol and other substances isn't just a dream—it's a reality. Through the power of shared stories and unfolding faith, God reveals the amazing gifts and promises waiting for us all when we stop drinking or remove something toxic from our lives. Through Say Goodbye And Imagine you are invited into a Christian community where triumph over alcohol or other substances is not only possible… it's happening every day through faith and the power of God’s Word! Feel a profound connection with others who have walked the same rocky path yet found solid ground by putting biblically-based principles and God at the center of their journey to freedom. Imagine replacing the weight of guilt and isolation with the lightness of grace and companionship through a shared Chirstian community seeking alcohol freedom. Through the testimony of our podcast community, you can discover how the Holy Spirit moves powerfully in the lives of those who have surrendered their struggles and embraced a journey of true transformation with God at the helm. Witness the transformative power of Jesus Christ while you gain insight into the lies of the enemy. Through each episode, you'll be equipped with biblically based strategies that others have used to prioritize their spiritual well-being and expose the lies embedded in a toxic habit that is also trying to control your life. Ultimately, each episode guides you to a place where being alcohol-free is just the beginning of your newfound freedom--showing you the amazing world of promise and possibility through God’s grace when alcohol is successfully set aside. Say Goodbye And Imagine shares the firsthand victories of those who have broken free from the psychological slavery of alcohol or other substances. Our greatest hope is to share these stories of triumph so you can draw inspiration and courage from their stories. But our podcast doesn't just offer hope—it showcases the real, tangible outcomes of lives transformed by faith and the collective strength of a community that believes in second chances. Warning: our Say Goodbye And Imagine podcast is a little different. We don’t use words that create shame or a negative identity. So, in our podcast we don’t use vocabulary like alcoholic or alcoholism, alcohol addiction or alcohol recovery, recovery or recovering, sober or sobriety, addict or addiction, powerless or powerlessness, and other words that take away our identity in God. Since we are remade in the image of God, we seek an identity that is empowering through Him. Although we respect and honor groups like AA (Alcoholics Anonymous), Celebrate Recovery, and sober rehabilitation centers, our topics tend to be very individual, focusing on the unique journey of each participant. If you desire to quit drinking or have been searching for ways to reconnect with God, then please tune in. Hear the amazing success stories of Christians just like you who decided to choose freedom from alcohol or other substances. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) “For I know the plans I have for you”, declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Rose Ann Forte is the host of Say Goodbye and Imagine. Rose Ann had reached a point in her own life when she realized that alcohol was stealing from her and understood that God had a much better plan ...
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  • Finding Fulfillment Beyond Success – Mark Collins on Life Mastery

    Finding Fulfillment Beyond Success – Mark Collins on Life Mastery
    2024/09/23

    Ep 39 - This week's guest is Mark Collins. He's a husband, father, pastor, and coach with a passion to see Christians equipped to be the hero God created them to be. He's authored his first book, Life Mastery, which we're going to talk about today, Living by Design, Not Default.

    He has developed and launched his Life Mastery online course, and he's had the privilege of speaking at conferences throughout the Western U. S. In over 15 years of working as a Christian coach and pastor, Mark has seen hundreds of lives changed and callings unleashed.

    If you like the content that you're hearing, please give us a five star rating and start following because this is how we get the word out. Thank you for listening!

    Mark's Resources -

    Website: https://courses.freedom-for-life.net/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreedForLife/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_freedomforlife_/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw1A7tteCrpLj_d9ejzDWRg
    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mark-collins-freedom-for-life
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  • Alcohol Freedom – From Healing to Purpose

    Alcohol Freedom – From Healing to Purpose
    2024/09/09

    Ep 38 -

    I'm so excited to have Mary Blaser back on our podcast to talk about finding her own purpose and coaching. Mary used the plans he has for me, Daily Devotional, to transform her life through the Holy Spirit and now helps others through her God given gifts and her personal experience.

    Mary shares the most eye opening moments that she encounters with those she coaches and she shares her enthusiasm in describing the point of where others find their transforming moments through the concepts she delivers through the Choose Freedom program.

    In this podcast, we invite you to step into a world where freedom from the psychological slavery of alcohol and other substances isn't just a dream—it's a reality. Through the power of shared stories and unfolding faith, God reveals the amazing gifts and promises waiting for us all when we stop drinking or remove something toxic from our lives.

    Through Say Goodbye And Imagine you are invited into a Christian community where triumph over alcohol or other substances is not only possible… it's happening every day through faith and the power of God’s Word! Feel a profound connection with others who have walked the same rocky path yet found solid ground by putting biblically-based principles and God at the center of their journey to freedom.

    Imagine replacing the weight of guilt and isolation with the lightness of grace and companionship through a shared Chirstian community seeking alcohol freedom. Through the testimony of our podcast community, you can discover how the Holy Spirit moves powerfully in the lives of those who have surrendered their struggles and embraced a journey of true transformation with God at the helm.

    Witness the transformative power of Jesus Christ while you gain insight into the lies of the enemy. Through each episode, you'll be equipped with biblically based strategies that others have used to prioritize their spiritual well-being and expose the lies embedded in a toxic habit that is also trying to control your life. Ultimately, each episode guides you to a place where being alcohol-free is just the beginning of your newfound freedom--showing you the amazing world of promise and possibility through God’s grace when alcohol is successfully set aside.

    Say Goodbye And Imagine shares the firsthand victories of those who have broken free from the psychological slavery of alcohol or other substances. Our greatest hope is to share these stories of triumph so you can draw inspiration and courage from their stories. But our podcast doesn't just offer hope—it showcases the real, tangible outcomes of lives transformed by faith and the collective strength of a community that believes in second chances.

    Warning: our Say Goodbye And Imagine podcast is a little different. We don’t use words that create shame or a negative identity. So, in our podcast we don’t use vocabulary like alcoholic or alcoholism, alcohol addiction or alcohol recovery, recovery or recovering, sober or sobriety, addict or addiction, powerless or powerlessness, and other words that take away our identity in God. Since we are remade in the image of God, we seek an identity that is empowering through Him. Although we respect and honor groups like AA (Alcoholics Anonymous), Celebrate Recovery, and sober rehabilitation centers, our topics tend to be very individual, focusing on the unique journey of each participant.

    If you desire to quit drinking or have been searching for ways to reconnect with God, then please tune in. Hear the amazing success stories of Christians just like you who decided to choose freedom from alcohol or other substances. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) “For I know the plans I have for you”, declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

    Rose Ann Forte is the host of Say Goodbye and Imagine. Rose Ann had reached a point in her own life when she realized that alcohol was stealing from her and understood that God had a much better plan for her. Today she is the bestselling author of The Plans He has for Me Daily Devotional. Through her podcast, blog articles, books, public speaking, Choose Freedom Program, YouTube and TikTok videos, and Choose Freedom coaching and church mentor programs, Rose Ann loves to share her experience of transformation with others and discuss the power of the Holy Spirit and God’s foundational principles behind renewing your mind.
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  • 5 Steps to Feeling Your Feelings with Cynthia Gene

    5 Steps to Feeling Your Feelings with Cynthia Gene
    2024/08/26
    Ep 37 - This week's guest is a friend and business associate, Cynthia Gene, a lifestyle and mindset coach who's dedicated to helping people find the person they were created to be. We met each other through positive intelligence and are both positive intelligence coaches. Her and I are working with two other people and trying to bring a Christian version of this because we feel so strongly that the science behind this is rooted in God's word. After 25 years in small business sales, marketing, and operations, she pivoted her career to bring her knowledge to coaching and consulting. Today, she's focused on a mission for supporting others through their integrative wellness journey, leveraging her expertise and certifications and unlocking the collective wisdom amongst them all. And I can tell you firsthand that I have witnessed her as an amazing, and talented coach. If you hang on with us till the end of this episode, you will get access to a free gift that Cynthia has. I'm excited because we are going to learn about the five steps to feel feelings and for this particular audience. I can't even think of a better subject matter a better topic because most of us, including myself, used a substance to stop from feeling the feelings that we were having, to stop the pain and the suffering. We didn't have mechanisms to feel our feelings. And, and if I got something consistently said to me over the years that I've been doing this and in the private Facebook group, it would be, oh my gosh, I This is so I love it. I love my new life, but I'm still struggling to feel my feelings. Learn More about Cynthia Gene: https://cynthiagene.com Schedule a Q&A- Use Code ROSEANN to receive a listener's only special offer: https://bit.ly/QAwCynthia Download a video for your phone- Feel Your Feelings Pocket Guide: https://bit.ly/FeelingsPocketGuide Join us as we dive into themes of healing, forgiveness, and the relentless pursuit of a healthier faith centered life, whether you're seeking encouragement for your own journey or looking to support someone else, Russell's story is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit. In this podcast, we invite you to step into a world where freedom from the psychological slavery of alcohol and other substances isn't just a dream—it's a reality. Through the power of shared stories and unfolding faith, God reveals the amazing gifts and promises waiting for us all when we stop drinking or remove something toxic from our lives. Through Say Goodbye And Imagine you are invited into a Christian community where triumph over alcohol or other substances is not only possible… it's happening every day through faith and the power of God’s Word! Feel a profound connection with others who have walked the same rocky path yet found solid ground by putting biblically-based principles and God at the center of their journey to freedom. Imagine replacing the weight of guilt and isolation with the lightness of grace and companionship through a shared Chirstian community seeking alcohol freedom. Through the testimony of our podcast community, you can discover how the Holy Spirit moves powerfully in the lives of those who have surrendered their struggles and embraced a journey of true transformation with God at the helm. Witness the transformative power of Jesus Christ while you gain insight into the lies of the enemy. Through each episode, you'll be equipped with biblically based strategies that others have used to prioritize their spiritual well-being and expose the lies embedded in a toxic habit that is also trying to control your life. Ultimately, each episode guides you to a place where being alcohol-free is just the beginning of your newfound freedom--showing you the amazing world of promise and possibility through God’s grace when alcohol is successfully set aside. Say Goodbye And Imagine shares the firsthand victories of those who have broken free from the psychological slavery of alcohol or other substances. Our greatest hope is to share these stories of triumph so you can draw inspiration and courage from their stories. But our podcast doesn't just offer hope—it showcases the real, tangible outcomes of lives transformed by faith and the collective strength of a community that believes in second chances. Warning: our Say Goodbye And Imagine podcast is a little different. We don’t use words that create shame or a negative identity. So, in our podcast we don’t use vocabulary like alcoholic or alcoholism, alcohol addiction or alcohol recovery, recovery or recovering, sober or sobriety, addict or addiction, powerless or powerlessness, and other words that take away our identity in God. Since we are remade in the image of God, we seek an identity that is empowering through Him. Although we respect and honor groups like AA (Alcoholics Anonymous), Celebrate Recovery, and sober rehabilitation centers, our topics tend to be very individual, ...
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  • Pornography - Common Battles and Distinct Paths

    Pornography - Common Battles and Distinct Paths
    2024/08/12
     Ep 36 - It may just be time to introduce pornography into the Say Goodbye and Imagine podcast. This next episode is with Eric Zuzack, who is a coach who helps men overcome pornography addiction. It was a fascinating conversation because I had no idea of the similarities about how people become enslaved to something like that - and how alcohol had lots of similarities, and also similarities in the methodologies to healing. This episode is a really great look at what's going on in the world. I mean, some powerful things came across to me in this interview. Like the fact that I had never really considered the fact that sex traffickers are using children for pornography, or the fact that there's such a thing as a pornography hangover, just like an alcohol hangover, or the fact that we have habit buddies, bad habit buddies, and in this episode we talk about a few good habit buddies, but for instance with alcohol it was salami and cheese for me, and for Eric it was wine and junk food. I think if you're a parent in today's world, it's important that you pay attention to this topic. Kids are getting access to this stuff at seven years old. I'm, I can gratefully say, I'm glad I'm not parenting young children today. I also share a very little known secret about my last name Forte in this episode, so listen in for that! Connect with Eric here - www.PowerfulEric.com Join us as we dive into themes of healing, forgiveness, and the relentless pursuit of a healthier faith centered life, whether you're seeking encouragement for your own journey or looking to support someone else, Russell's story is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit. In this podcast, we invite you to step into a world where freedom from the psychological slavery of alcohol and other substances isn't just a dream—it's a reality. Through the power of shared stories and unfolding faith, God reveals the amazing gifts and promises waiting for us all when we stop drinking or remove something toxic from our lives. Through Say Goodbye And Imagine you are invited into a Christian community where triumph over alcohol or other substances is not only possible… it's happening every day through faith and the power of God’s Word! Feel a profound connection with others who have walked the same rocky path yet found solid ground by putting biblically-based principles and God at the center of their journey to freedom. Imagine replacing the weight of guilt and isolation with the lightness of grace and companionship through a shared Chirstian community seeking alcohol freedom. Through the testimony of our podcast community, you can discover how the Holy Spirit moves powerfully in the lives of those who have surrendered their struggles and embraced a journey of true transformation with God at the helm. Witness the transformative power of Jesus Christ while you gain insight into the lies of the enemy. Through each episode, you'll be equipped with biblically based strategies that others have used to prioritize their spiritual well-being and expose the lies embedded in a toxic habit that is also trying to control your life. Ultimately, each episode guides you to a place where being alcohol-free is just the beginning of your newfound freedom--showing you the amazing world of promise and possibility through God’s grace when alcohol is successfully set aside. Say Goodbye And Imagine shares the firsthand victories of those who have broken free from the psychological slavery of alcohol or other substances. Our greatest hope is to share these stories of triumph so you can draw inspiration and courage from their stories. But our podcast doesn't just offer hope—it showcases the real, tangible outcomes of lives transformed by faith and the collective strength of a community that believes in second chances. Warning: our Say Goodbye And Imagine podcast is a little different. We don’t use words that create shame or a negative identity. So, in our podcast we don’t use vocabulary like alcoholic or alcoholism, alcohol addiction or alcohol recovery, recovery or recovering, sober or sobriety, addict or addiction, powerless or powerlessness, and other words that take away our identity in God. Since we are remade in the image of God, we seek an identity that is empowering through Him. Although we respect and honor groups like AA (Alcoholics Anonymous), Celebrate Recovery, and sober rehabilitation centers, our topics tend to be very individual, focusing on the unique journey of each participant. If you desire to quit drinking or have been searching for ways to reconnect with God, then please tune in. Hear the amazing success stories of Christians just like you who decided to choose freedom from alcohol or other substances. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) “For I know the plans I have for you”, declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ...
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  • Alcohol Freedom Restores Relationships

    Alcohol Freedom Restores Relationships
    2024/07/29
    Ep 35 - Today's guest is Russell Manzo and he purchased a devotional and was an active participant in our Facebook group while he took The 12 week challenge, Russell is going to take us through his transformative journey from his early days in Boston to his new life in Wilmington, North Carolina. Russell, who's been married for 35 years, open it opens up about his long time relationship with alcohol, a relationship that. began when he was 18. Now on day 250 of his alcohol free journey, Russell shares the challenges and the victories he faced along the way, from working in the heavy drinking environment of construction to his current role at a hospital equipment rental company, his story is one of perseverance and faith. In this episode, you'll hear about the toll addiction took on his relationships. Russell talks about the pivotal moments that prompted him to seek change. especially his desire to set a positive example for his family. He credits his faith in God and his walk with Jesus as critical elements in his healing, leaning on prayer and community support when temptation strikes. Join us as we dive into themes of healing, forgiveness, and the relentless pursuit of a healthier faith centered life, whether you're seeking encouragement for your own journey or looking to support someone else, Russell's story is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit. In this podcast, we invite you to step into a world where freedom from the psychological slavery of alcohol and other substances isn't just a dream—it's a reality. Through the power of shared stories and unfolding faith, God reveals the amazing gifts and promises waiting for us all when we stop drinking or remove something toxic from our lives. Through Say Goodbye And Imagine you are invited into a Christian community where triumph over alcohol or other substances is not only possible… it's happening every day through faith and the power of God’s Word! Feel a profound connection with others who have walked the same rocky path yet found solid ground by putting biblically-based principles and God at the center of their journey to freedom. Imagine replacing the weight of guilt and isolation with the lightness of grace and companionship through a shared Chirstian community seeking alcohol freedom. Through the testimony of our podcast community, you can discover how the Holy Spirit moves powerfully in the lives of those who have surrendered their struggles and embraced a journey of true transformation with God at the helm. Witness the transformative power of Jesus Christ while you gain insight into the lies of the enemy. Through each episode, you'll be equipped with biblically based strategies that others have used to prioritize their spiritual well-being and expose the lies embedded in a toxic habit that is also trying to control your life. Ultimately, each episode guides you to a place where being alcohol-free is just the beginning of your newfound freedom--showing you the amazing world of promise and possibility through God’s grace when alcohol is successfully set aside. Say Goodbye And Imagine shares the firsthand victories of those who have broken free from the psychological slavery of alcohol or other substances. Our greatest hope is to share these stories of triumph so you can draw inspiration and courage from their stories. But our podcast doesn't just offer hope—it showcases the real, tangible outcomes of lives transformed by faith and the collective strength of a community that believes in second chances. Warning: our Say Goodbye And Imagine podcast is a little different. We don’t use words that create shame or a negative identity. So, in our podcast we don’t use vocabulary like alcoholic or alcoholism, alcohol addiction or alcohol recovery, recovery or recovering, sober or sobriety, addict or addiction, powerless or powerlessness, and other words that take away our identity in God. Since we are remade in the image of God, we seek an identity that is empowering through Him. Although we respect and honor groups like AA (Alcoholics Anonymous), Celebrate Recovery, and sober rehabilitation centers, our topics tend to be very individual, focusing on the unique journey of each participant. If you desire to quit drinking or have been searching for ways to reconnect with God, then please tune in. Hear the amazing success stories of Christians just like you who decided to choose freedom from alcohol or other substances. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) “For I know the plans I have for you”, declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Rose Ann Forte is the host of Say Goodbye and Imagine. Rose Ann had reached a point in her own life when she realized that alcohol was stealing from her and understood that God had a much better plan for her. Today she is the bestselling author of The Plans He has for Me Daily Devotional. ...
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  • The Alcohol-Free Marriage

    The Alcohol-Free Marriage
    2024/07/15

    Ep 34 - In this empowering episode of "Say Goodbye and Imagine!" we welcome Amy and Matt Edwards, certified 2.0 marriage coaches and positive intelligence coaches. Hosted by Rose Ann Forte, they share their inspirational journey to sobriety and how quitting alcohol transformed their marriage and lives.

    Amy, an alcohol-free coach and host of the Alcohol-Free Marriage and More Podcast, talks about her decision to give up alcohol to develop a closer relationship with God and achieve better mental and physical health. Matt opens up about his struggles with alcohol and the profound changes he experienced after quitting.

    Listen as Amy and Matt discuss:

    ✅ The health benefits of quitting alcohol

    ✅ Overcoming cognitive dissonance in relationships

    ✅ New hobbies and activities post-alcohol

    ✅ Coping strategies for social situations without drinking

    ✅ Enhancing emotional connectivity and marriage through sobriety

    Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on the toxic effects of alcohol, practical tips for quitting, and the joy found on the other side of alcohol-free living!

    🌟 **Connect with Amy and Matt:**

    - Amy's Email: amy@joyontheotherside.com

    - Podcast: [afmpodcast.com](http://afmpodcast.com)

    - YouTube: [AFM Podcast Channel](#)

    Subscribe for more transformative stories and tips on living an alcohol-free life!

    #AlcoholFree #MarriageCoaching #SobrietyJourney #MentalHealth #PositiveIntelligence #Podcast
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    44 分