E92: Recovering Authenticity: Why Being Authentic Is The Foundation of Sobriety

What if we told you that authenticity is the foundation of lasting sobriety? That being vulnerable enough to allow your true self to be seen by others is where recovery starts? In this episode, we're joined by Eliza, CRO of Pretaa; Chelsey, founder of Lighthouse Recovery; and Gary, host of The Begin Again podcast; as we explore the links between authenticity, vulnerability, connection, and addiction.

In this episode:

• Authenticity is an ongoing process, and it evolves as we do
• Vulnerability - openly speaking about our flaws and mistakes - is how the shame lifts, and how we find connection
• Authenticty is tied to shame, which is tied to self worth
• The value of journaling to develp self awareness
• Fear is at the foundation of inauthenticity
• Recovering out loud
• Finding your identity and your purpose
• What do you really enjoy? How to figure it out.
• Feeling "not good enough" and how authenticity changes that
• Finding your authentic recovery path

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Eliza Foltz is in long-term recovery after struggling with opioid addiction for over a decade after a sports injury. She is the CRO at Pretaa, a behavioral analytics company that improves the continuity of care for those with SUDs or behavioral health challenges and aims to predict relapse and notify caregivers so they can provide the right intervention at the right time. She lives outside of Boston, MA with her husband (also in recovery), two children, and bulldog, Bean.

Learn more about Pretaa at their website: www.pretaa.com and follow Pretaa on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/70412213/ 

You can also follow Eliza on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliza-foltz-a97000134

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Gary Menkes is a dedicated advocate for sobriety and personal transformation. Sober for 18 years, Gary has triumphed over childhood trauma and an early tumultuous and troubled past, using these experiences to flip the script and to fuel a passion for helping others. Now, Gary hosts The Begin Again Podcast that provides inspiration, support, encouragement, and practical advice to those on their journey to sobriety. Through candid conversations and insightful interviews, Gary aims to inspire and empower individuals to overcome their past and build a brighter future.

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Name: Chelsey Kai Laterra

Age: 48

I am living in southern Rhode Island (3 year's) my husband is from here.  I was raised in Boulder  Colorado.  Born in Connecticut so I feel like I came back to my roots.

I am a Certified Recovery Advisor, I work for Aware Recovery Care for in-home addiction treatment.

My Website is: chelseykailaterra.com

I started a Facebook, Twitter and instagram pages,

5 years ago to inspire, support, and hold space for people.

I hold two private Facebook groups under Lighthouse Recovery Page, called Lighthouse Recovery Group and Yoga of the 12-steps. 

I have had continual sobriety for almost 9 years,  July 7th, 2015 is my sober date. 

I volunteered in the Eagle County Jail system back when I was in Colorado for two years and bought AA Meetings in there for the women.

My background is Yoga 200 YTT, Meditation training, Yoga of the 12-Steps training. 

I love the outdoors grew up camping and backpacking since the age of 5. 

I have climbed 16 14,000 peaks in Colorado. Six of them were on my sober anniversaries!

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