The New Found Life Family Forum! The program was well received by family members, and was held on a beautiful day in Long Beach, California. It is always a privilege to be included the the team at New Found Life! Left to right: Ed Spatola, Rev. Leo Booth, Helene Photias of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, and me.

Jerry McDonald (left) and I recording episode one of my podcast “Crisis Intervention.”

Terrific tour and meeting with co-founders Jeff Vann and Gregg Champion at Start Up Recovery in Pacific Palisades!

With Johnny Bjorge at Serenity Lodge, giving talk “The Disease of Appetite.”

With Daniel Voorhees, CEO Serenity Lodge, giving talk “The Disease of Appetitie.”

Exceeding Customer Expecations Workshop

From workshop, “The Art of Public Speaking,” at Global Medical Detox, with Esther Montez of Hemet Valley Recovery Center.

From workshop, “The Art of Public Speaking,” at Global Medical Detox, with Steve Collier of Hemet Valley Recovery Center.

From workshop, “The Art of Public Speaking,” at Global Medical Detox, with Bill Kelly and Pat Kelly of PK Intervention.

At the New Found Life Family Forum June 2019, I presented “The Disease of Appetite.” New Found Life’s Family Forum gives families a way to participate in a loved one’s recovery. It is held the last Saturday of every month. Pictured are (left to right) Ed Storti, Jerry McDonald, Eddie Spatola and Jeremy Frank.

At the New Found Life Family Forum June 2019, I presented “The Disease of Appetite.” New Found Life’s Family Forum gives families a way to participate in a loved one’s recovery. It is held the last Saturday of every month. Pictured are (left to right) Bill Woodbury, Linda Woodbury, Ed Storti, Eddie Spatola and Jerry McDonald.

At the New Found Life Family Forum June 2019, I presented “The Disease of Appetite.” New Found Life’s Family Forum gives families a way to participate in a loved one’s recovery. It is held the last Saturday of every month. Pictured are (left to right) Michael Nicks, Ed Storti, Melissa Giles and Josh Alexander.

I was so pleased to attend the dedication of Bobbi’s House on September 14. Bobbi’s House is House of Hope Foundation, Inc. newest property donated by the McMillen Family Foundation. Pictured: Merle and Kathy Countryman, Bobbi Tschirgi, Chris Robbins, Karl and Carol McMillen, and myself. — with Bobbi Tschirgi and Chris Robbins.

Congrats to Pat Kelly – the 2019 recipient of “The Spirit of Recovery Award.” The award is in honor of Dr. Joe Galletta, that his spirit and dedication to the field of recovery live on through the work of others. Pat Kelly is the 10th recipient to receive this distinguished award and is so deserving. This year it was held In Palm Springs at the beautiful Spencer’s Restaurant, and had the largest attendance since it’s beginning 10 years ago. Pictured: from left to right is Ed Storti, Ed Spatola, Jerry McDonald, Rev. Leo Booth. — with Jerry McDonald and Leo Booth at Spencer’s Restaurant.

House of Hope’s 8th Annual Talent Show | House of Hope was a great success – thanks to everyone who attended, all the hard working volunteers, the talented performers, and our generous sponsors, advertisers and supporters. Pictured here with Colleen Ecker – my fundraising partner – and Maricela Gray – executive director of House of Hope Foundation, Inc.. — with Colleen Ecker and Maricela Gray.

“Rounding the Bases to Better Nutrition” this weekend was the 5th Health & Wellness presentation I chaired and coordinated for my South Shores residential association. Included in this picture with me are the two speakers, Dani Rodriguez-Brindicci, MS, RDN – Director of Clinical Nutrition, and Debra Nessel, RDN, CDE – Level III Clinical Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator – both with Torrance Memorial Medical Center. They presented nutritional tips with baseball metaphors and made it fun and educational!

“Exceeding Customer Expectations” seminar at House of Hope

“Exceeding Customer Expectations” seminar at House of Hope