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

Parents with children who are addicts or alcoholics. What to do?

How can a parent who has a child of any age, who is an addict or alcoholic, help this child the most?

Maybe your child is 13, or even 60....and they struggle with alcohol or drugs, what do you do?

What is the most important step you can take, to show them you really, truly care?

What we share on this video, may be easy for some parents to do, but in my coaching work, we've found it to be an absolute challenge for many.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxp7MBXnyUk

Yes, the impact this one move can have on your child's potential for recovery, is absolutely amazing.

Remember, also, to get help for yourself through coaching, counseling or the support groups available for co-dependent habits, like Al-anon and CODA.

If we can help, just let us know.

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

"Let Go, Let God", cute saying, how do we do it?

"Let go, let God", is a very cute saying, that holds no real power in life if we don't know how to really use it in an effective way.

Many people want this miracle statement to simply take their stress away, which it will never , ever be able to do if we simply repeat it as a mantra, with no legs underneath it.

Watch this short video to see what I mean.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZvdsi3ZJHI

Slow down.

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

12 Step Support Groups: Benefits and challenges

For many of us in recovery from addictions to negative thinking, spending, sex, codependency, alcohol, smoking or drugs, 12 step support groups have offered us a way to find support and companionship when we felt all alone.

along with these benefits however, there lies challenges within these meetings that must be discussed so that on going healing can happen.

Watch this short video, to see what we are talking about.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3beSV-RHxDk

Slow down, and discover the truth to long term health, recovery and happiness.

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

Are we addicted, to chaos and drama in life?

Did you know that many of us in this world today are totally addicted to a life filled with chaos and drama? That what we have become "comfortable" with, is actually amazingly unhealthy?

We seem to shift between long periods of drama with lovers, children, friends and/or co workers, to moments or days of calmness, before we create, yes, create, more drama.

Watch this brief video to see exactly what I am referring to.

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

Is it time to slow down, and evaluate life from a different perspective? If we desire, and create a plan, anyone can let go of a life filled with drama, to one that subsists on more peace.

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

"Hoops for Homeless"...fundraiser in your city.

If you would like to make a difference in your community, with the homeless population, I would love to help you.

In 2011, I created the program "Hoops for Homeless Veterans", and it was an amazing success.

Since that time , we have been contacted by many people wanting us to come into their city, to do this fundraising event for the homeless veterans, as well as other homeless people.

And I am so excited to help.

Please watch this very short video, and then contact me at 941 266 7676, or at talkdavid@aol.com .

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

Let's all slow down, and make a difference in this world, together.

Love, David http://www.davidessel.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

Is it possible, to be liked, by everyone?

The need, desire, to be liked by "everyone", is so ingrained in many of us that it can lead to the creation of many very unhealthy relationships.

Since we were children, many have so desired acceptance, that we would do the craziest things in order to be welcome in a certain clique, religion or social group.

Watch, as we look closely at this very serious belief system.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTwFYaQy3us

"The disease to please", can rob us of joy, self esteem and more.

Slow down, decide to begin living differently, today.

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

The Biggest, silent, addiction today?

What do you think the biggest addiction facing the world today is? When we think of the word addiction, most of us go right to alcohol, or smoking, or drugs.

Yet, there is a bigger one, that is hidden amongst most of us, and unless you're around someone who is in treatment for it, you don't even consider it an addiction.

Watch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAL5l2pLHRw

This addiction, kills more relationships, and stunts the potential of most of us in our attempt to live a peaceful life. Drama surrounds us, when we refuse to get help for this problem.

Slow down, love yourself enough, to ask for help.

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

Addictions: An Absolute Pathway to God

The fact that addictions are a path to God, to experiencing the divine, comes as a shock to many. Shocking or not, it is the truth!

Watch this brief video, to get the real facts about addictions, and why so many people struggle with them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1Pg-z4vIiY

Slow down, share this blog with as many people as possible, to add reason to addiction. Then, we can follow a path to be free, in recovery, and live to our highest potential.

love, peace, david www.davidessel.com

Fear of Failure: Is it stopping you? Read on to see.

FEAR OF FAILURE

Whenever I speak with or interview successful and exciting people, I always walk away with a sense of awe regarding their lack of fear in their pursuit of a worthy goal. Yet, I wonder if the fear of failure for most of us is the biggest obstacle in our attempt to live a life that is more fulfilling and joyful.

This fear of failing at any personal or professional endeavor can be so strong that we sit on the "sidelines" of life, watching other people playing their best game. The phrases "I wish I had their confidence . . . their life . . . their money . . . their relationships . . . their faith" continue to surface as we long for an existence that is full of energy and meaning. And yet, if we examine the road we've taken to get us to where we are today, I wonder if it is full of decisions that we've made to minimize the chance to fail rather than one in which we've tried to maximize the chances to be more successful. Do you see the immense difference here? People who are playing life "safe" are handcuffed, partially immobilized by the fear of how they may be judged by others if their quest doesn't turn out the way they had hoped. On the other hand, those who are trying to maximize their lives are looking for opportunities to excite them, stretch them, make them show up and take the exciting chances that life has to offer. And please don't confuse these people with blind risk takers. Quite the contrary. Many of these successful people are far from daredevils. Maybe their relationship is so strong because they chose someone based on an internal connection rather than choosing someone who others would approve of. They looked past race, color, religion, and chose someone they knew they could love at the deepest possible level.

Evaluate your life and determine today if your fear of failure is the one obstacle that you must learn to release so that the life of energy and joy you desire becomes reality.

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If you believe this article can help someone you know, please pass it on.
Search. Grow. Love.

love, peace, david www.davidessel.com

Sexual Addiction: Story of Recovery

Until actor David Duchovny publicly discussed his own sexual addiction and recovery, this form of addiction laid dormant. Guilt and shame covered the reality of the depth of this condition.

Please watch this video as we discuss one woman's sexual addiction and recovery story, and know that by releasing the guilt and asking for help, a new world can begin to open for you and or a loved one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNf_qXBf0sI

Slow down and pass this on if you know of anyone currently challenged by any form of sexual addiction.

Love, peace, Rev. David www.davidessel.com

Surrendering to Grace, with Father Ron

Several years ago I found out the true meaning of surrender, and how that act could bring about an experience of grace. And it all had to do with father Ron.

After avoiding the issue for years, I finally admitted I had a problem with alcohol. Denial and rationalization had worked wonders in helping me to avoid dealing with the one area of life that was holding me back. For many people, alcohol is a best friend, a definite escape tool that allows us to duck from dealing with reality, our own and that of the world.

I decided to check into a 30 day treatment center, The Hanley Center in West Palm Beach Florida. But don't let the location name fool you, as the center was located in the middle of "crack city". I was not going to a posh beach side resort to get clean, but rather an amazing powerful center in one of the worst areas of town.

After spending a few days in the detox wing, to prevent any chance of convulsions due to the removal of my daily alcohol fix, I was asked to briefly stop by the Spiritual Director's office where I met Father Ron. A Monsignor in the Catholic Church, Fr. Ron asked me to enter , but not to sit down as this would be short.

"Why do you think you're here?" he asked.

"Well, to get sober I guess, or to learn to drink moderately, or maybe to get on a medication to stop my desire for alcohol", I answered, still in somewhat of a denial of this disease.

"What if I were to tell you you are here for none of those answers?", he asked.

I stood there dumbfounded, not having any idea of what to say.

"Listen, I know about your work, your books, and feel I have an idea about your path in life. I want you to meditate on what I'm about to share with you tonite, and tomorrow. Then we'll meet at 2pm, and talk about this concept.

The only reason you are here is to get closer with God. To become one with God. If you take the next 30 days in this center, and devote yourself to this purpose, you will never desire alcohol or drugs again for the rest of your life. Think about this, I'll see you tomorrow. "

With that, I was gone. As I walked away, I could feel my head spinning. What was he talking about? I had been meditating for 20 years, praying daily for many more, and felt an already deep connection with God. How could deepening my relationship with God, cure addiction?

I thought about his statement all nite, and at 5am the next morning went to walk the track and meditate on his words. Within 15 minutes, a whole new world, a whole new understanding of life had opened before me! Yes, I had felt the Grace of God, right on the track! Yes I now knew what Fr. Ron had said was true! A lightness filled my being, Grace had been administered, and the opening had come through the words he shared.

For the next 30 days, I immersed myself into the work of God, through prayer circles, meditation, group therapy, one on one spiritual counseling and more. I surrendered my knowledge of addiction, and became a sponge to everything the counselors would share with me.

At the end of the 30 day stay, I had been reborn, healed at the deepest of levels, and that healing still continues to this day through my own daily rituals and the mission of my life.

Slow down, surrender , accept the Grace of the Divine, and watch your life change as well.

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

Connecting with God through our addictions

Did you know that one of the major reasons why we become addicted to anything, food, alcohol, drugs, sex, gambling, smoking, etc. is because that substance or behavior helps us to connect to God, or the feeling of God?

It is undeniably true. We search for an addiction that will give us that "hit", that "feeling" of being one with something greater than ourselves. And every addiction known to man does exactly just that.

The first or second drink for the alcoholic is literally an experience of heaven, just like the first or second drag off of a cigarette, or the first big bite of a piece of cake, or the first or second line of cocaine to the drug addict. In each of these cases, there is a direct feeling of "ahhhhhhhhhh, now we'll be OK."

As a gratefully recovering alcoholic and drug addict, I know firsthand that feeling of connecting with God through my substances of choice. I felt free, relaxed, at ease, and even confident with my wine in hand, or the lines of coke on the table. Even the thought of doing a line, would make me feel excited, ready to feel the oneness with divinity, where all is good. Pouring that glass of wine, and the feeling that came while finishing the first, and looking forward to the second, was heaven.

If I was on the beach, listening to the water, feeling the sun on my skin as it was setting, holding my wine like a sacred nectar, would signal the end of a day, time to fully let go and surrender to the "perfect " life. We all know that the perfect life is divine, divinity itself.

But there is a catch. For all addicts, that "ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh " feeling was short lived. After that first piece of cake, or cigarette, the chase to find the "ahhhh", the futile chase would begin. And, it would never be found. "Chasing the dragon", a phrase used by many drug addicts, signaled the truth....we were chasing our own demise. You see, that feeling is short lived, and is a false sense of a connection that we are searching for. The second or third drink cannot bring back the original moment that we felt finally relaxed, so we would have another, and another, but to no avail.

We now were addicted to chasing, but never catching, that divine feeling again. And the race was on. A false and frustrating sense of security was being chased, as we tried to fill a void with a substance or behavior that will never ever fill it.

The void we are trying to fill is the void of love, or God, or our higher power. The reason why all successful recovery programs, including the one I personally run, include a spiritual component of some kind, is because the only option for anyone struggling with any addiction is to surrender to a higher power, who some call God.

While we all do find this feeling of a higher power initially through our addictions believe it or not, it will never stay. However, when we find what we are looking for through a recovery program, that feeling can stay longer and longer. And, we won't be killing ourselves, and destroying relationships in the process.

Yes, while all addictions lead us to the feeling of invincibility, divinity, or God right here on earth, thank goodness there is another way to find that same connection.

If you or someone you know is struggling with any form of addiction, please contact me as soon as possible, or any other recovery program. There is so much help available, don't wait another day to find it.

Slow down.

Love, peace, David http://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

Free Addiction Recovery Workshop

July 26th, Sunday from 1pm to 3pm.

Join David for a 2-hour introductory session to his holistic addiction recovery program to find out more about how you can recover your life!

---Details---
Location: Church of Spiritual Light, located at 1939 Park Meadows Dr., Unit #1, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Cost: Free of charge
Register: Contact David@DavidEssel.com or call (239) 433-9111.

The face of addiction is ever changing, and the shame of admitting that we even have an addiction of any type keeps millions of people in the USA chained to habits, substances and behaviors that keeps them from living a joyful happy and successful life for years and years. Through the power of our life coaching program, this does not have to be the case anymore.

David helps to create a total mind, body, spirit based recovery system for each individual based on their specific needs and circumstances. Nutrition, spiritual practices, exercise, emotional support systems and even financial management are all included to ensure the ultimate success for each individual.

David's own recovery began in 1996, and continues to this very day. And in his own words, will joyously continue to be a part of his daily routine for the rest of his life. He uses the word "joyously", as he has seen the impossible happen. Where once he could not have imagined a day without alcohol or drug use,  he now enthusiastically approaches each day with passion and wonder, and helps others to do the same. Over the past 20 years, David has helped thousands of people become free of every type of addiction imaginable, including but not limited to :

+ Alcohol Addiction
+ Drugs & Substances such as cocaine, marijuana, nicotine & prescription
+ Relationships & Codependency
+ Sex/masturbation
+ Power/Career
+ Self Image & Esteem Issues
+ Food
+ Persistent or Returning Negative Thoughts & Attitude
+ Attachment, phobia and repression

David has experienced both traditional and non traditional forms of recovery, and is blessed to be able to offer his clients a unique combination of both in his uniquely crafted recovery program. The reasons behind addiction to substances, negative thinking, sex, food, greed, wealth, shopping or control may be similar or vastly different between the clients he has worked with over the years, but the path to freedom will be the same for all. Self knowledge, surrender, education, action, and application combined with an open mind.  

David can help you learn how to:
+ Build a deeper spiritual foundation
+ Deal with crisis and chaos
+ Manage stress
+ Overcome Procrastination
+ Improve Communication at home or work
+ Heal from the loss of a love relationship
+ Rebuild after divorce or loss of a love relationship

Click for more information on David Essel's Holistic Recovery Programs.

Anyone can recover from ANY Addiction!

Recovery from any addiction is possible, and we are seeing on a daily basis results that are saving lives, families and institutions from the ravages of addiction.

Everyone, right now, is addicted to something. For some it's a substance, others, it's the need to control life, or to be liked by everyone. For others, it's the addiction to the "day" when all will be great. Like when they have more money, or they have lost weight, or have a partner. You can fill in the blanks here, but this addiction is a very powerful one.

I began my work in helping people to heal from addictions 20 years ago, and everyday I get the chance to see people reclaiming their lives. It is simply beautiful, simply miraculous.

This work helps to create a total mind, body, spirit based recovery system for each individual based on their specific needs and circumstances. Nutrition, spiritual practices, exercise, emotional support systems and even financial management are all included to ensure the ultimate success for each individual.

The face of addiction is ever changing, and the shame of admitting that we even have an addiction of any type keeps millions of people in the USA chained to habits, substances and behaviors that keeps them from living a joyful happy and successful life for years and years. Through the power of our life coaching program, this does not have to be the case anymore.

My personal recovery began in 1996, and continues to this very day. And will joyously continue to be a part of my daily routine for the rest of my life. I use the word "joyously" , as I has seen the impossible happen. Where once I could not have imagined a day without alcohol or drug use, I now enthusiastically approach each day with passion and wonder, and love to help others to do the same.


Over the past 20 years, this program has helped thousands of people become free of every type of addiction imaginable, including but not limited to :

Alcohol Addiction
Drugs & Substances such as cocaine, marijuana, nicotine & prescription
Relationships & Codependency
Sex/masturbation
Power/Career/Money
Self Image & Esteem Issues
Food
Persistent or Returning Negative Thoughts & Attitude
Attachment, phobia and repression

My path has led me to experience both traditional and non traditional forms of recovery, and feel blessed to be able to offer my clients a unique combination of both in this uniquely crafted recovery program. The reasons behind addiction to substances, negative thinking, sex, food, greed, wealth, shopping or control may be similar or vastly different between each client, but the path to freedom will be the same for all. Self knowledge, surrender, education, action, and application combined with an open mind. I can help you learn how to:

Build a deeper spiritual foundation
Deal with crisis and chaos
Manage stress
Overcome Procrastination
Improve Communication at home or work
Heal from the loss of a love relationship
Rebuild after divorce or loss of a love relationship

Through the power of both talk and written coaching practices, each person discovers not just the "whys" of their addiction, but also the "how's" needed to move to a new existence.

Our compassion and confidentiality for each client is unsurpassed, as through my own daily recovery I knows firsthand the importance of having a support system in place that really cares. And yes, I really do care deeply about every person I work with.

We know that because of the fact that you are reading this right now, that today is the day to make the call, and begin your own process to finally get on the road to freedom, the road to recovery, that is available today for everyone.

I would be honored to work with you in your recovery and help you bring in the happiness, success, peace, and health that you deserve.

Your new path is simply a phone call away: 941-266-7676. Let us show you the way. Whether we do this in person or over the phone, the results will be the same:Freedom,Success. http://www.davidessel.com

"I am so grateful for the tools, wisdom, and courage that you provided to help me solve my dependency to alcohol. My 8 weeks with you provided everything that I needed to quit when nothing else had worked in my many past attempts to stop drinking. After 18 years of alcohol addiction, I am now happily sober and loving life. I still thank you every day."
— Andy

"Working with David on sexual addictions has transformed my life. I no longer dwell in guilt and self disgust from my behavior. I am able to experience the overwhelming emotion, accept it for what it is and let it go. This change did not happen overnight, it is something that I work on moment by moment. By applying the tools I received I am learning to love and accept myself and am taking a deeper look into the cause of the addiction, not the addiction itself. The investment of time and money in working with David has brought about a change in many areas of my life. I highly recommend his work, he has been a vehicle of Gods love and blessings to me."
— Wendy