#006 - In this episode I chat with Dani Cino who has learnt most of what she knows from her own journey through opiate addiction, trauma and the process she's had to go through to heal from and maintain her long term recovery from this experience. 

Dani last used heroin in September 2012 and her own life has been my greatest educator and teacher. Dani's experience with the many incomplete modalities and systems in the mainstream recovery culture that tend to focus on masking symptoms rather than root-cause resolution and healing has fueled her passion for the need for trauma-informed support as well as alternatives to prescription medications for those struggling with chronic pain and opiate addiction. 

As part of her healing journey, her interest in the application in the medicinal use of cannabis for chronic pain management has allowed her to train with some of the most well established cannabis dispensaries in California, where she has held every position the cannabis industry has to offer, working 1:1 with hundreds of clients over the last 9 years mitigating their pain.

Dani is a Phytotherapy Consultant specializing in the use of CBD and Cannabis medicine as a holistic alternative to prescription medications for chronic pain management, as well as the use of these holistic plant medicines to help opioid dependent users in detox from their opiate of choice. Dani is  well versed in the use of cannabis as an alternative to opiate maintenance programs, a natural and safer substitute to Methadone or Suboxone regiments. Dani also specialize in custom microdose schedules to address the depression and anxiety that comes hand in hand with addiction.

In this episode I appear on the Natural Evolution Podcast over at Rebel Health Tribe interviewed by my friend and colleague in the US Michael Roesslein. We explore my journey with cancer and the growth that comes from suffering. It's a juicy interview! Head over and subscribe to their show. Michael along with his team have created something very special so head over and  explore their work - https://rebelhealthtribe.com

Here's the show notes from the Natural Evolution Podcast:
Eddie Enever knows all too well how the body responds to chronic stress.  At age 33 he was diagnosed with testicular cancer, which ended up coming back 3 times.  He didn’t have a real healing breakthrough until he started dealing with the stress he was avoiding.  

Eddie is a highly experienced naturopath, cancer and chronic disease coach, practitioner mentor, as well as a meditation, mindfulness and breathwork teacher, and founder of CSRT (Cold- Stress Resilience Training). To say Eddie has developed strength and resilience in his life is an understatement. Eddie is a three time cancer survivor, he’s also had his battles with anxiety and depression, he’s been through a marriage break up as well as financial demise, BUT, he got through it all, bounced back and recreated a successful business, a loving relationship with his kids, partner and him-Self and has a successful career full of meaning and purpose.

“My personal mission is to raise public awareness of the role of chronic, persistent stress on ALL levels of health. I have experienced first hand how stress can seriously impact your health and happiness. I’m passionate about providing support, skills and resources to help others to better manage stress, improve their health and increase their quality of life.” 

To connect with Eddie and learn more about his work, visit:

• https://eddieenever.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/ChronicDiseaseCoach
• https://www.instagram.com/eddie_enever/

Head over to https://rebelhealthtribe.com/kit to get a free download of our loaded quick start guide to help you along your healing journey.  If you like us, subscribe, review, and share us with your friends, and come join our Rebel Health Tribe group on Facebook.

#005 - In this episode I speak with Paul Bedson about his experience working with thousands of cancer patients, what he learnt from them about the disease, life and healing, as well as a deep dive in to the spirituality of meditation.

Paul had his own practice as an acupuncturist/Chinese herbalist and counsellor for 15 years. He worked as a therapist and group therapy facilitator at Camp Eden Health Retreat, Currumbin Valley for 15 years before moving to the Gawler Foundation as senior therapist in 2002 and worked as a health educator, group therapist , meditation teacher and counsellor for 18 years.

Anyone interested in joining his online sangha (spiritual healing community) can also contact him for details via email to paulandmaia1@gmail.com

Anyone interested in doing a meditation retreat or meditation teachers’ training can go to the Quest for Life website at questforlife.org.au for information. His meditation retreat is entitled Return to Peace.

#004 - At the age of sixteen Craig was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. This turned his family’s life upside down. Upon finishing a year of chemo, he was given the heartbreaking news that his cancer was deeper than the doctors thought.

After another successful round of chemo, radiation and a stem cell transplant, Craig pieced his life together and studied Geography, followed by a masters in geospatial mapping sciences. This led Craig to his first job offshore as a surveyor, a career that has taken him  all over the world.

In 2019 Craig left the FIFO (Fly-in, Fly-out) life and opened Clear Mind Studio, a wellness studio focused on mental and physical health for those dealing with stress and anxiety. Craig's stories help others who are struggling to see a positive future and inspire them to make positive changes in their life.

Craig's mission is to stop at least one suicide, divorce, or family crisis brought about by the challenges of working FIFO or any other challenging industry. Craig is a life coach, lived experience speaker, author, and owner of Clear Mind Studio in Perth.

Follow Craig here:
Website: https://www.craigaird.com/
Instagram: @craigaird_lifecoach
Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/craig-aird-73554a4a

Follow Clear Mind Studio here:
Website: https://www.clearmindstudio.com/
Instagram: @Clearmindstudio

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#003 - Petrea was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in 1983 and told she 'wouldn't see Christmas' just 3 months away. Her children were aged 4 and 7. Her marriage had recently collapsed just after the suicide of her brother. Petrea spent several months in a little cave outside of Assisi where St Francis use to retreat to. She spent 18 hours a day meditating - and weeping! - for several months. On her return from Italy, she was in an unexpected remission and was told that it may only last a few days or weeks. 

Petrea King is Founder and CEO of the Quest for Life Foundation. The Quest for Life Centre in Bundanoon hosts 34 five-day residential programs plus 100 community workshops each year. More than 125,000 people have utilised Quest’s services. Quest programs provide participants with a proven, holistic and evidence-based approach to creating physical, mental, emotional health and wellbeing.

Petrea is a best-selling author of 9 books and many meditation practices. She is a facilitator, naturopath, yoga and meditation teacher. For the past 21 years, Petrea has been a monthly guest on ABC’s Midweek Conference with Richard Glover where she discusses the challenges of living a meaningful life beyond illness, trauma, difficult circumstances and tragedy. 

Petrea has received the Advance Australia Award, Citizen of the Year, the Centenary Medal and has been nominated for Australian of the year each year since 2003 as well as being NSW finalist for Senior Australian of the Year.

Connect with Petrea here:

• Website - https://questforlife.org.au/
• FB - https://www.facebook.com/QuestforLifeAus
• @questforlifeaus
• Inst: questforlifefoundation
• LI: Quest for Life Foundation

#002 - To ensure Joseph Campbell's legacy would persist long after he had passed,  Bob and Joseph's wife built the Joseph Campbell Foundation to  preserve, protect, and perpetuate the work of Joseph Campbell,  further Campbell’s pioneering work in comparative mythology and religion, and help individuals enrich their lives.

Bob knew Joseph personally and professionally and there is no one better to talk to about Joseph, his work and the Hero's Journey in relation to health and healing than the board Director of the foundation, Bob Walter.

More information about the foundation:
https://www.jcf.org/

Hit subscribe, and get ready to be inspired and informed. Always remember – If one person can heal, anybody can. It only takes one person to prove that it’s possible. Subscribe now!
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“The Hero with a Thousand Faces is the title of the seminal work of Joseph Campbell and is copyrighted by the Joseph Campbell Foundation.”

#001 - Welcome to the Your Hero’s Journey Podcast! Three time cancer survivor Eddie Enever showcases inspirational personal accounts of healing and introduces you to world experts in Medicine, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, as well as Mind-Body Medicine to educate and inspire you to never give up, providing hope and belief in your healing journey.  Learn more about Eddie and his mission here:

http://www.eddieenever.com

I hope you enjoy the first episode as I have an epic conversation with my beloved Ronni about my journey surviving advanced metastatic cancer,  how the podcast came into being, and what to expect from upcoming episodes. 

Hit subscribe, and get ready to be inspired and informed. Always remember – If one person can heal, anybody can. It only takes one person to prove that it’s possible. Subscribe now!