Episode 6: An Innovative Approach to Addiction Recovery with Jesse Harless
As an entrepreneur in long-term recovery, Jesse Harless is passionate about helping people overcome obstacles and make choices that inspire them to live their best lives. Jesse is a trainer, author, professional life coach, group empowerment facilitator, and mentor for people in addiction recovery.
Jesse Harless is the founder of Entrepreneurs in Recovery. He started Entrepreneurs in Recovery in 2017 as a way to transform the lives of 5000 men and women in addiction recovery through one-on-one coaching, facilitation, writing, and speaking. He currently works with communities, addiction treatment centers, and sober living facilities in the Northeast U.S. where he helps facilitate change using Entrepreneurs in Recovery workshops.
The Why Intervention Podcast is aimed at helping family and friends feel supported and encouraged that recovery from addiction is possible, for themselves as well as their loved ones. You'll hear how to affect positive change in their life and help your loved one begin a successful recovery. Host Christopher Doyle shares his insights, talks with experts and interviews people who have gone through recovery.
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Links and Resources from this Episode
- https://whyintervention.com/
- https://twitter.com/whyintervention
- https://www.facebook.com/whyintervention/?ref=br_rs
- Connect with Jesse Harless
- https://www.jesseharless.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/jesseharless221/
- https://recoveryfacilitation.com/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesseharless/
- https://twitter.com/JesseHarless22
Show Notes
- Jesse's recovery process - 0:56
- Going to recovery homes - 2:50
- His mission: Entrepreneurs' Recovery - 5:27
- Wanting to access the recovery coaching world - 6:55
- Getting feedback - 8:40
- Marijuana, alcohol, and heroin - 14:35
- A familiar yet traumatic experience - 16:00
- Using cocaine for the first time - 16:28
- When people say that you are an addict - 19:14
- Someone that is suffering: an addict - 20:51
- Everyone’s addiction story is different - 24:40
- What happened in 2005 - 27:05
- Having to make a decision or go to a Federal Prison - 29:05
- An important point for people to know - 34:00
- The effects of not having support - 36:00
- Do not give up hope - 37:19
- There is a world after active addiction - 39:29
- Get in touch with Jesse - 40:50
If your loved one is struggling with addiction, recovery is possible. Schedule a free Clarity Call today.
