How do you overcome addiction and trauma and turn your life into a force for good? That’s the question that Jesse Harless answers in this inspiring episode. Jesse reveals his personal story of how he went from being a troubled child and a hopeless addict to becoming a leader and a healer in the fields of trauma-informed facilitation and addiction recovery. He shares the key moments and the tools that helped him transform his pain into purpose and his struggle into success. This episode is a testament to the human spirit and the power of change, showing that no matter how dark your past is, you can always create a brighter future.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction: Meet Jesse Harless00:02:19 - Childhood: Overcoming Early Challenges00:05:50 - The Road to Recovery: A Personal Journey00:07:47 - Life-Changing Moments with 'The Miracle Morning'00:09:51 - Embracing Entrepreneurship: A New Chapter00:14:53 - Exploring Healing: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy00:16:58 - Self-Acceptance and Inner Understanding00:19:44 - Growth Through Relationships00:23:27 - Redefining Addiction: A Journey of Transformation00:29:37 - Seeking Knowledge and Support00:31:00 - Psychological Safety in Communication00:36:54 - Facilitation's Role in Recovery00:42:00 - Commitment to Service and Self-Transformation00:46:08 - Tattoos: Stories of Identity00:47:13 - 'Entrepreneurs in Recovery' Podcast and Continuous Growth00:52:33 - Inspiring Book Recommendations & Musical Influences00:54:17 - Embracing Eternal OptimismLinks And Resources:Jesse HarlessIf Not You, Then Who? by Jesse HarlessEntrepreneurs in Recovery Podcast2024 Certified Facilitator Addiction Awareness TrainingFacebookLinkedInInstagramYouTubeBook Recommendations:A Dose of Hope by Dr. Dan Engel and Alex Young The Myth of Normal by Gabor MatéThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Eternal Optimist? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!Mentioned in this episode:Buy Book on Amazon!!

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