David Essel Alive! XM radio guests, Saturday, July 13

Positive Talk Radio! David Essel Alive! Every Saturday, 6-9pm est, 3-6pm pst, XM Radio CH 246, and streaming FREE at www.davidessel.com . Proud to be a part of the Premiere Radio Network, celebrating 22 years in talk radio. This weeks guests:

.......Jamie McCall: Author- Living the High Life Without Drinking Champagne......Can you be happy and free of alcohol? Can you be social and a passionate party guest, and be free of alcohol? Many of us believe, that a party without a drink is a waste of time. Let this former Navy Officer show you the path to freedom, joy and inner peace. "Find the courage to start over and follow your bliss, no matter how great the mistake, or how far you've fallen."

Website: http://www.jamiemccall.com/

Facebook Fan Page:  http://www.facebook.com/actressjamiemccall

Twitter:  http://www.Twitter.com/JamieMcCall

......Isabelle Benoit- Bullet Blues: Made in The USA Movement....Blue Jean Apparel made, produced and sold in the USA!  With so many companies  going overseas to make their clothes for the American consumer, using cheap labor and in many cases unsafe manufacturing buildings, Isabelle took a totally different stand: to make clothes and sell clothes in the USA. Her story will inspire you, in many different ways. 

Website: www.bulletbluesca.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bulletbluesjeans

.........Dr. Michael Murray- Stress, Anxiety and Insomnia- What the Drug Companies Won't Tell You and Your Doctor Doesn't Know:  The first time I had Dr. Murray on my national radio show, listeners were absolutely amazed at how his simple suggestions could so profoundly affect their lives. This week, he discusses the role of caffeine, sugar, and alcohol as it relates to stress, anxiety and sleep challenges, as well as the key supplements to take to live the vibrant life you so desire.  And the side affects of so many of the medicines we take for these challenges on the market today.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Doctor-Murray/189599547723266?sk=wall

Website: www.doctormurray.com

Ask David: What to do about cravings, for sugar or alcohol? From David Essel Alive! XM Satellite Radio Show:

Ask David: From David Essel Alive! XM Satellite Radio Show:

Q.  I need ideas to help with my sugar cravings at night, and my boyfriend craves alcohol too. Ideas?

A. Both sugar and alcohol cravings can be greatly diminished through the use of the amino acid glutamine. 

Take a 1,000 milligram capsule and empty the powder under your tongue before the onset, or at the onset of your cravings for sugar or a drink. If you find the tablet version, simply chew it into tiny pieces and let it dissolve under your tongue. The result is instant, and amazing. Then, work with a life coach, counselor or minister to find the emotional reason for your cravings. 

Blessings, David

(Email your questions for XM Radio Host David at david@davidessel.com . His show can be heard every Sat., 6-9 est, 3-6pm pst, on XM 168 or streaming live for FREE at  www.davidessel.com )

David Essel, Life Coaching, Motivational Speaker, Inspirational Speaker

www.davidessel.com

David Essel Alive! Positive Talk Radio Guests, Nov. 3rd, XM Radio

Positive Talk Radio! David Essel Alive! Every Saturday, 6-9pm est, 3-6pm pst, XM Radio CH 168, and streaming FREE at www.davidessel.com . Proud to be a part of the Premiere Radio Network, celebrating 21 years in talk radio. This weeks guests:

.......Eric Fradeyl: Peak Potentials CEO and Master Trainer: De-bunking some myths about the stock market..So how the hell does the stock market really work? Can you make money in it, in this economy? What are the rules of the game?     Eric helped create a stock market education company using his passion for helping others along with his style of educating he has helped everyday people from all walks of life and from all over the world reach financial freedom using the stock market.

 www.mastermindtraders.com  

......Madisyn Blum Author,  Learning to Live............. In this book, based on the popular Website DailyOM (www.dailyom.com), co founder Madisyn Taylor seamlessly weaves together her award winning inspirational thoughts with her achingly honest personal story, revealing the inspiration behind many of the DailyOM messages that touch millions of people every day. Learning to Live is the next best thing to a personal instruction manual: a guiding light to reassure us that we’re on the right path, and to help fix us when we feel broken.

 http://www.dailyom.com/

..........Jan Spiller-Author , 5 best selling books including ,   New Moon Astrology- Mini-Reading for Call-in listeners ...Here's your chance to talk 1 on 1 with astrologer Jan!  Get ready for an action packed hour as we delve into love, money career and  more.....Get ready to call on during the show!

 www.janspiller.com - for video lectures, current astrological updates and tips for how to use each day to their best advantage.

Mary Kaye-  A story on sobriety..................As a successful high level health care provider, MK will share her own struggle to sobriety, her challenges once she made the decision to stop drinking, and the benefits of living....free of this addiction. 

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"David is the radiant soul of radio. He is brilliant, insightful and easy to listen to. David makes a real difference in his listeners' lives."  ~Mark Victor Hansen, Chicken Soup for the Soul

DAVID ESSEL,M.S.,

Recovery is possible...for anyone

Recovery, from drugs, alcohol, smoking, spending, co-dependency, over eating, anorexia, bulimia.....the list goes on and on, truly is possible for anyone and everyone.

How do we know this to be true, for someone like you or me?  Because millions before us have recovered after years and even decades of addictions and dependencies.

For over 20 years, I have been a Holistic Addiction Recovery Coach, helping thousands to get clean from every addiction known to man. Yet, during many of those years, and for years before I began helping others, I struggled deeply.

Here is a brief article recently posted in a Newspaper, outlining a little of this story.

http://news-press.net/blogs/drug-free-coalition-connection/2012/09/21/recovery-is-possible-a-personal-story/

Today, ask for help. Today, get honest with yourself. Today, is the day to begin.

Love, David 941 266 7676 www.davidessel.com

David Essel Alive: Guests,April 7th, Positive Radio

"Here are the amazing guests this week for "David Essel Alive! America's Positive Radio Show", heard every Saturday from 6-9pm est, 3-6pm pst, for the 12 million subscribers on XM CH 168, and streaming FREE across the USA as well as the Universe at www.davidessel.com :

....... Kathy Smith:.... Fitness icon Kathy Smith has sold more than $500 million in exercise DVDs, audios, home videos and fitness equipment. However, her life started out with family tragedy. We'll find out how she turned to exercise to deal with this stress, after trying other coping practices that could have ruined her life. How does one deal with life on life's terms? What is the role of exercise and stress?

: http://www.kathysmith.com/

........Alan Kaufman: Author, "Drunken Angel"...the story of a man stuck in the abyss of self loathing, guilt and alcoholism to become a celebrated writer, and importantly a "FATHER" TO THE DAUGHTER HE HAD ABANDONED FOR 20 YEARS.

http://www.vivaeditions.com/book_page.php?book_id=27

...... Pauline LeBel - Contributing Author : "Science, Wisdom and the Future"....The science of song...how do music and lyrics move us emotionally, intellectually and inspire us to create a new, dynamic life? How can we create the life we desire, through the use of music and song?

http://paulinelebel.com

...... Troy DeMond- Owner Fitness on the Move..For 25 years, this man's life has been dedicated to helping people get fit and heal. Listen as he shares multiple stories of people who use fitness as a way to truly live! From pro athletes, to the physically challenged, 93 year old members who exercise 4 days each week to stories of extreme weight loss and happiness. He has worked with them all!

www.fitonmove.com

"David Essel Alive! America's Positive Radio Show", heard every Saturday from 6-9pm est, 3-6pm pst, for the 12 million subscribers on XM CH 168, and streaming FREE across the USA as well as the Universe at www.davidessel.com

Addiction Recovery, 1 on 1, from anywhere in the USA

Many people, who truly desire to heal from an addiction or dependency, never get the help they need because they don't want to do it in a group setting.

Twenty years ago, we began working with people 1 on 1, offering a private, confidential option for recovery, that can be done in person in our offices in Fort Myers or Miami , Florida, or from anywhere in the USA via teleconference. And yes, even our daily or weekly phone sessions are just as successful as in person meetings.

And we are able to help one heal from any and all addictions: alcohol, smoking, food, c0-dependency, oxycodone, roxycodone, heroin, sex/masturbation, spending, negative thinking...every possible one.

I myself am in recovery for multiple addictions, and know first hand the challenges that come from not knowing where to turn for help and wondering if it is even possible!

We've worked with teens to adults in their 70's with our unique holistic based approach.

Watch this short video to get an idea of what we do, and why we are so successful.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-0S6mfQ5Sw

We want to help you, a loved one , a family member, 1 on 1, to finally be free of any and all addictions that are holding you back from living the life of peace you desire.

Please visit http://www.davidessel.com to see the different plans available, that are highly affordable as well. From the complete program, of 30 straight days to the moderate program where we meet 2 days per week, there is a plan for everyone.

It is time to be free, and we know, that we can help you get there.

Love, david

Alcohol Recovery: A success story.

In the 20+ years I have been helping people to get sober from alcohol addiction, I have seen the many different levels of addiction.

From the high school and college student, to the stay at home mom, to the executive and even the homeless person.

They all had the same issue, and they all became sober, finally.

One man I remember quite well was dependent / addicted to alcohol for 30 years. He had never been arrested, no DUI's, no loss of jobs because of it...but he knew it was running and ruining his life.

In 8 weeks, he left the world of alcohol behind. In 8 weeks his life totally changed. His friends changed, his social life changed, and he was the last one who thought this would work.

He did finally see, the toll it had taken on his love life, his peace, and his happiness. Relationships that had failed, and the large amount of money spent, that he would never see again.

Now sober for two years, the inner peace he had always wanted, is a part of his reality.

Watch this short video, and let us help you to become free today. We do sobriety, very differently than most programs available today.

We believe 1 on 1 help, is the best way for many people to get, and stay, sober.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D6DkdEkh7w

I too am in recovery, and I love it.

Love, david www.davidessel.com 941 266 7676

Addiction Recovery, 1 on 1, Private sessions.

For 24 years, we have been helping people recover from any and all addictions, 1 on 1, in the privacy of their home or in one of our several offices.

Are you ready to let go of an addiction to alcohol, smoking, drugs, negative thinking, co-dependency, sex, etc. but do not want to do this in a group setting?

Our holistic addiction recovery program is specifically designed for each individuals unique personality and needs, completed privately, in a one on one setting.

Enjoy the short video to see what we mean.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-0S6mfQ5Sw

These sessions are also available via phone and skype, so no matter where you live, we can help you to get sober, clean, for life.

Confidential, real, and you will work directly with David, who is in recovery as well.

For more information, please call 941.266.7676 or visit http://www.davidessel.com

Holistic Addiction Recovery Cert., Fort Myers, Fl.

Our next Holistic Addiction Recovery Certification workshop will be held in Fort Myers, Florida Sat/Sun august 13/14, designed to help professionals and parents/spouses obtain the latest information in the world of addiction recovery.

For the past 20 years, we have been helping people from all over the USA to become clean of addictions, and now we have created a workshop for parents, ministers, addiction counselors, doctors, nurses, teachers and more to learn these powerful techniques to use in their own lives or professions.

Watch this brief video for a rundown of the weekend's activities.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf4UHWnON90

With addiction recovery offices in Miami and Fort Myers Florida, we also offer this course via teleconference to those who cannot travel here.

Visit http://www.lifecoachuniverse.com or call 941 266 7676.

Addiction Recovery Workshop: Aug 13 &14

Our next Holistic Addiction Recovery Certification Workshop will be held Aug. 13 & 14, Saturday and Sunday in Fort Myers Florida.

Participants will range from parents trying to get a better understanding of the recovery process for their children, to doctors, therapists, ministers, life coaches as well as people with a very deep curiosity about the holistic path to healing.

And yes, anyone, with any addiction to thoughts, behaviors or substances, can be totally free from addictions and cravings for life, if they immerse themselves into a holistic program.

Watch this brief video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf4UHWnON90

If you are not able to travel to Fort Myers, you may also take this course via teleconference during this weekend event.

For more info, please visit http://www.lifecoachuniverse.com

"Hoops for Homeless Veterans"..Help us,help them!

Our fundraiser "Hoops for Homeless Veterans" needs your help, and we do hope you'll get involved, to help those who have served our country, and now need our assistance.

The statistics are sad, and shocking. According to Veteran Affairs, nearly 200,000 veterans are homeless in the USA on any given night!

And as documented in the "2009 Chaleng Report", in Florida alone, there are only 450 funded beds to treat our homeless vets, while there are over 18,000 homeless veterans in this state in need of our help!

Please, watch this short video, and help us , help our veterans with this fundraiser.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZrv_b5iQbY

If you will, share this blog and video with your Facebook friends, co-workers, families and more.

I look forward to raising as much money as we can, to help our homeless veterans.

Thank you so much!!

Love, peace, David

http://www.davidessel.com

Recovery slip up: What to do?

So, you've just messed up your recovery program, you had a slip. Maybe it was a drink, a cigarette ....a spending spree......a walk back into drug use. Maybe you ate in secrecy again, or vomited up your last meal.

The question now is, what do you do? and, what do you do with the quilt associated with a slip up?

Watch, we can begin to help you with this short video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmGo5pngRus

Taking action today is the key to getting back on track.

Slow down, to heal.

Love, peace, David. http://www.davidessel.com

Social Drinking? Is it a problem? Let's see.

So, how do you know that your social drinking has become a problem in your life? Many people can have a drink or two, and there has never been a negative ramification.

While others, seem to have a shift in their emotional state, that affects their energy and relationships in a negative way, even after just 1 or 2 drinks. Let's watch this story of one woman who found out that her social drinking was causing issues in her life.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9emxg7VgREA

Slow down, think, shift, share this blog with your friends and family.

Love, peace, david http://www.davidessel.com

My Clients Walk into Sobriety: Step 1: Surrender

I'm so very excited to share with you one of my recent client's blog writing on her walk into sobriety.

From time to time, with her permission, I will share her writings, so that anyone thinking about living without alcohol, or any other substance, can hear firsthand what it is like.

Please enjoy, then feel free to share this with as many people as you would like. love, david

www.davidessel.com

STEP 1:

I have been working to uncover the denial and the belief of what I used to tell myself all the time: "everything is ok and I can handle it". I’ve been able to admit that I am powerless over alcohol and that my life was unmanageable. I knew I was powerless over alcohol because I would quit every morning and be drinking again by nightfall.


I wanted more
I became irrational
I couldn’t help myself

My life was unmanageable:

I drove drunk
Spent too much money
Gained weight
Lost energy and work time
Life was harder
Emotions built up

All sorts of resentments built up and lived under the surface for years, covered up, escaping my conscious thought but all the while hurting me. And now I’m dealing with all that.

I find my strength in recovery by being vulnerable and honest and doing something about these emotions and by releasing them. By talking, writing and going to God. God says thank you Angela for trusting me and coming to me. I will never leave you or forsake you. I’ll always be by your side. The other day I was so ashamed and guilty for so many things. The feelings came up and were with me for about 16 hours. I had to sit down and work to identify the feelings, sit with them, surrender to them and write them down. This is what is called walking into the fire.

In the fire, what I discovered by sitting with these feelings is that my deepest pain is my unworthiness. Unworthiness is a core issue for many people and is a driver for unhealthy behavior, thoughts and feelings. It is tied to low self esteem (check), wanting to be accepted (check) and trying hard to fit in (yep, that was me too). It’s also tied to a lack of spirituality and being disconnected from a Higher Power. I sat with this, talked about it, cried, reached out and prayed. And I inched a little closer toward worthiness through gratitude, self care, connection to others and God, forgiveness and prayer. I want to emphasize the importance of reaching out to others. If you’re like me and want to recover alone it will never work. One of the keys to admitting we are powerless and having a chance at true recovery is reaching out for help.

Thank you God and thank you all my friends and family who surround me with love and support every day.

With an open heart,

Angela

For more information on our 30 day Holistic Program on Sobriety, please see www.davidessel.com

My Sobriety: One Moment with God, Life Changing.

For many people like myself, thinking about letting go of a substance like alcohol from our evening wine at meals to a few beers on a hot day, yes becoming sober, can be a frightening thought.

In one moment, after years of abusing this substance, I had an experience with God that was life changing.

You can experience the same thing, and you don't even have to be fully ready to do so!

Watch this video, share it with friends and family members, and experience the freedom from any substance that you are currently dependent upon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQxiMXEYfog

Slow down, look inside, decide to change today, and help others do the same by spreading the message of great health, sobriety, freedom...one day at a time.

Love, peace, david

www.davidessel.com

"Phone Life Coaching: Is it Effective?" 3 Reasons Why

For the past 17 years I have been asked the same question so many times, "Is Life Coaching over the phone an effective way to become more successful in life?", that I decided to offer an entire blog to the answer.

In the shortest answer possible, yes, yes, yes,....if the coach is skilled in this technique.

Telephone coaching offers a variety of benefits, with the exact same results as coaching in person. When I began my career as a coach in 1992, my first 2 clients that I worked with were in person. After that, about 80% of my clients for 12 years, were all coached over the phone.

From dealing with divorce, spiritual questions, addiction/alcohol recovery, to finding the perfect life partner, the issues are all the same whether we work with someone in person or over the phone. If the coach is an effective listener, and has the talent to ask the right questions, he or she can help their clients to create the life they desire regardless of where they are.

I've been blessed to work with people who live in Los Angeles, New York City, Seattle, actually everywhere you can imagine in the USA, as well as Ireland, the Cayman Islands, Bermuda and even Australia! My client in Australia as a matter of fact would set her alarm for 2am her time, get up, do our one hour session, then go back to bed. Amazing determination.

So here are a few of the top benefits for doing phone coaching as a client:

1) You can work with a powerful coach that you connect with, regardless of where they live.

2) Initially, you may feel more free to open up with your true vulnerabilities, as it feels safer for some to do this over the phone, vs sitting in front of your coach.

3) You can save time driving to someones office, and do your sessions from the comfort of your home or office.

While there are many more benefits than I have listed here, I want you to feel secure in the fact that with the right coach, you can achieve the same success over the phone as you can sitting in a professionals office.

Over the years, I have experienced so many exciting success stories through my long distance clients . One woman found the love partner she had always wanted just after our eight week session ended. Another, doubled her income with a brand new career, the last week of our coaching session. One man who had struggled with alcohol for years, found sobriety via our phone coaching, and yet another long distance client worked his way through the death of a very close family member.

While I'm not a big fan of email coaching long distance, I am a huge proponent of phone coaching for success from any distance around the world. Phone life coaching is an amazingly effective way to achieve the goals you've always wanted to.

Slow down.

Love, peace, David Essel http://www.davidessel.com

Alcohol Recovery: An Amazing Success Story

Anyone can recover from alcohol abuse, or dependency, and there are millions of people right now who are walking success stories to prove this statement. And unlike some theories you may have heard about, you do not have to be fully ready to quit to be successful in sobriety. You do not have to truly want to quit to get sober. You do not even have to be at the absolute rock bottom of your life, as many will tell you, in order to live a free, happy, sober life.

I get so tired of hearing this crap about "if you're not fully ready to quit drinking, it will never work. " Hogwash. Baloney. What a bunch of drivel. How do I know that these statements are so off base? Because in the past 24 years of helping people to create the life they've always dreamed of, of helping people to get sober, most of my clients did not fall into any category of being "fully ready to quit, or at their absolute rock bottom."

Yes, a few were at rock bottom, but not the majority. A few were finally, fully ready to quit, but again, not very many.

Most of the people I have helped to recover from alcoholism, or alcohol dependency, were just like Randy, the man you are about to read about.

The day I first met Randy in my office, he was a mess. Filled with anxiety. His wife had recommended they come together the first session, to see if I might be a good match for him, to help him get sober. To get him off the anti-anxiety drugs he had been on for 10 years, and the alcohol that had been a part of his life for 38 years.

In all honesty, Randy told me he wasn't sure he was ready to quit drinking, and was not at all ready to give up his prescription drugs. As we've talked over the past several months, he told me recently he was about 30% ready to quit drinking, at the high end, but 70% of him as he sat in my office, wanted to keep drinking.

You see, you do not have to be ready to quit, you just have to be ready to meet someone who works in this field, and begin the process. That's all. One day at a time.

His anxiety was at an all time high due to his rocky marriage, his poor investments, the economy, as well as the fact that he might not drink again. I could see the nervousness in his eyes, how unsure he was just sitting in a recovery coaches office. I know those feelings all so well, as I once was in his shoes. I at one time felt the panic surrounding the fact that I might never drink again. Which is why I told them both, we'll just take this one day at a time.

Here's what Randy has to say about his decision to get into a recovery program with me:

"When I first meet David my entire life was total unmanageable and I was spinning out of control in every aspect of my life.

I had been using drugs and alcohol for 38 yrs.

Financially - I was at my bottom.

Personally - I was losing my wife and child after over a 1 ½ yr. of going through a divorce.

Health – I had lost over 30 lbs and taking many prescriptions drugs.

Spiritually – I was a lost soul.



David got me to agree to get sober off alcohol and drugs for one day.

I knew I had a problem with drugs and alcohol, however I could not go to rehab for 30 days and miss work as I felt like I would lose my job.



David put me on his 30 day program, for me it was like checking into a rehabilitation center. As his program held me accountable every day and night for 30 days.



TODAY I am sober and thinking like I did 20 years ago. Making clear and concise decisions.

My wife and I are working on reconciling our marriage.

I have a plan for my finances.

My health is improving everyday with eating right and exercise.

I am finding my soul and have surrendered my life to “My Higher Power”.



David’s program is not just a program that is pre-designed for one fits all. He customized a program that I personally needed for my life and it is working for me.

He is truly a life coach.

David has opened many doors in my life and helped show me the way to personal growth.

David is a VERY thought provoking person.



“Most important I am sober TODAY” with David’s program that was designed for me.



Randy

Randy's success is not rare, as a matter of fact it is becoming very normal for people who are at least ready to try. To try, and trust someone to help them build a program that fits their needs, lifestyle and personality.

There are many such programs available today, and we feel so excited about the future for anyone who is even the slightest ready to give life without alcohol and or drugs a shot. Over the years, I have gained so much insight myself as I see our clients free of addiction, free of the "gorilla on their back", that had prevented them from experiencing the amazing life they've always wanted.

I am so blessed personally to have found this path of sobriety, and it is now my mission to assist as many people as possible to let go of the "anchors" that are holding them back, and to become another success story themselves, as one other person who has recovered from alcohol abuse or dependency.

Slow down, reach out,and ask for the help you need today. Let go of the shame, let go of the guilt, and do what Randy and millions of others have done as their first step to sobriety from alcohol or drugs, ask for help today. Choose to get help, today.

Love, peace, David Essel http://www.davidessel.com

Surrender Part 2: Alcohol..The Accepted Addiction

Depending on what statistics you look at , up to 30% of our population at any given time are alcoholics, addicted to alcohol in one way or another.

Now, this might be the person who drinks only on New Years Eve, yet once they begin they don't want to stop.

Or it could be the one who simply celebrates weddings and birthdays with drinks, that could never stop at just one.

And, it could be the person who has just wine with dinner, every dinner, and the thought of not being able to enjoy those drinks makes them irritable.

It could be your husband or wife, who seem to handle their alcohol quite well, although you have no idea that they're actually sneaking drinks when you're not around...or making sure their wine glass is always topped off, so that it doesn't look like they're really drinking alot.

I fall into many categories when it comes to being an alcoholic, thankfully and gratefully in recovery, and got away with it for years because it is such an acceptable addiction.

We rationalize drinks when we're stressed, tired, excited, elated, bored, mad, discouraged, happy....when it's Friday, Saturday, Sunday with the game, Monday , Tuesdays, "Hump day"...just to get through the week.

I think you get the picture.

Alcohol is available everywhere, and for anyone in business, it is the acceptable way to say" hi, goodbye, great to get the contract, I can't believe we didn't get the contract, let's brainstorm about business ideas"....and about 1 million other excuses to have that drink.

I was blessed several years ago, after over 30 years of being an addict and alcoholic myself, when a woman I was dating sat me down and told me her story of addiction, alcoholism,and recovery.

She finally told me after several months of dating, not because she wanted me to change, but she felt that if I heard it from someone else, I might leave her.

Wow, and do you know that her story moved me so, so deeply, that I finally surrendered.

Two days later, I admitted I had had a problem for years and years, and called the facility she went to and checked myself in over the phone.

Thirty days later, she drove me to the Hanley Center for Addiction and Alcoholism in West Palm Beach , Florida, and began my true surrender by walking through the doors for my 30 day stay.

Without a doubt, one of the most amazing moves that I have ever done in my entire life.

Pure fear coursed through my body as she left me in the detox wing. Tears of anxiety, loss, and wanting so badly to have her stay, so as I left one of my best friends I had had since 16, alcohol, at least she would be there.

That of course was against the rules, so I had to surrender all that I knew about feeling safe too.

I know that the full surrender to a higher power is the only proven way to sobriety.

Sobriety to any addiction, money, power, spending, nicotine, sex, negative thinking, low self worth, drugs, alcohol, food...is only truly possible through the path of surrender.

I had tried so many other paths, therapies, drugs to reduce cravings...and not one brought the full relief that surrender, part of all 12 Step programs, did.

If you're one of the millions who struggle with alcohol, make today the day you let go, trust God, find help.

I will forever be grateful to the woman who opened my eyes through her story, a story that changed my life forever.

Now, in my coaching practice, I am getting the chance to help hundreds of kids and adults get clean from alcohol and drug abuse.

The accepted addictions, aren't acceptable anymore.

Slow down.

Love, peace, David Essel www.talkdavid.com