J Raymond shares his story of overcoming addiction and trauma. Raised in a household with alcoholics, J found solace in reading and writing, leading to a career in literature.

His father's death at 53 spurred him to quit his insurance job and pursue writing full-time. J's recovery journey involved confronting his past, finding community, and writing "The Kindred Project," a collection of stories from others in recovery.

He emphasizes the importance of solitude, self-compassion, and discovering one's passion.

About J

J. Raymond is the best-selling author of six published works: Spades (2015) Let Her Run (2016) Concrete Music (2016) Yellow #5 (2018) Lush (2021) The Kindred Project (2023) The Kindred Project: Vol. II (2024) As well as the Hardcover Special Edition of Spades/Let Her Run (2022)

Since sharing his work via social media in 2015, J. Raymond has enthralled and captivated his readers with cutting authenticity and wholehearted expression of the raw, human experience. Delving into the complexities of love, heartbreak, death, grief, addiction, wanderlust, and all of our commonalities. It's no wonder why millions of people around the world continue to connect with his guttural prose and poetry.

You can explore J Raymond's work by visiting his website, www.jraymondwriting.com or connect with him on Instagram.

About Mari Williams

Mari Williams, The Mind Architect, is a Leadership Coach/Therapist, and Mediator. She specialises in leadership and executive therapy and coaching for business leaders. She also offers business coaching and conflict resolution. Her approach blends coaching, therapy, and mediation to create fast, practical solutions for those seeking clarity, confidence, and success in all areas of life.

Alone and Rising is the title of her latest book and, she hopes to inspire you to become alone and rising.

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Website: www.mari-williams.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariwilliams/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aloneandrising

In this powerful introductory episode, Mari Williams shares her deeply personal journey of learning to be happy alone.

This isn’t about being single, you can learn to be happy alone in a loving committed relationship. This ability to be happy alone with yourself affects your everyday decisions, your leadership and the success of your life.

She explores how understanding self-worth transforms relationships and challenges societal expectations about being happy alone and what loneliness means both personally and professionally.

Through candid storytelling, Mari reveals her struggles with commitment, destructive relationships, and the transformative process of finding peace in solitude.

This episode offers hope and inspiration for anyone feeling trapped by the fear of being alone, demonstrating that self-love and independence are the foundations of healthy connections - romantic, friendly, or professional.

You can help Mari with her research by taking the Alone and Rising questionnaire here

https://aloneandrisingquestionnaire.scoreapp.com/