E128: Moon Over Humboldt: Recovery, Resilience, and Finding Hope with Jim Hight
12/22/24 • 44 min
In this episode, we sit down with Jim Hight, journalist-turned-author, whose debut novel Moon Over Humboldt weaves a powerful tale of addiction, recovery, and unlikely friendships. Drawing from his own 24-year journey of sobriety, Jim shares the inspiration behind his book, which explores the lives of an old-school logger and a young environmentalist in Humboldt County as they navigate the challenges of addiction through a 12-step program. You can grab his book here: https://amzn.to/3ZJhVPo
Jim discusses his move from urban life in Los Angeles and Boston to rural Humboldt County, where he found himself immersed in the lives of loggers, fishermen, and cannabis growers—subjects that informed both his award-winning journalism and his fiction. He opens up about the struggles of overcoming cannabis addiction in a cannabis-friendly community and how finding a non-religious higher power transformed his recovery.
Through personal anecdotes and insights, Jim offers hope and encouragement to those battling addiction, emphasizing the importance of asking for help, finding support, and redefining spirituality on your own terms. Tune in to hear Jim’s relatable story and learn how his writing aims to inspire and connect others on the path to healing.
Key Takeaways:
- The transformative power of 12-step programs in recovery.
- Navigating addiction in environments that challenge sobriety.
- The role of community and support systems in overcoming addiction.
- How Jim’s real-life experiences shaped the characters and themes in Moon Over Humboldt.
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about resilience, recovery, and the power of storytelling to heal!
Hey there, I’m so glad you’re tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, there’s more support waiting. I help adult children of dysfunction reclaim their voice, set boundaries, and rewrite their life story with confidence and clarity. 💛I am an international inspirational speaker, NLP practitioner, Trauma Informed ACOA Coach, and Best-selling Author. But more importantly, I am your friend who wants you to live your best life EVER!
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In this episode, we sit down with Jim Hight, journalist-turned-author, whose debut novel Moon Over Humboldt weaves a powerful tale of addiction, recovery, and unlikely friendships. Drawing from his own 24-year journey of sobriety, Jim shares the inspiration behind his book, which explores the lives of an old-school logger and a young environmentalist in Humboldt County as they navigate the challenges of addiction through a 12-step program. You can grab his book here: https://amzn.to/3ZJhVPo
Jim discusses his move from urban life in Los Angeles and Boston to rural Humboldt County, where he found himself immersed in the lives of loggers, fishermen, and cannabis growers—subjects that informed both his award-winning journalism and his fiction. He opens up about the struggles of overcoming cannabis addiction in a cannabis-friendly community and how finding a non-religious higher power transformed his recovery.
Through personal anecdotes and insights, Jim offers hope and encouragement to those battling addiction, emphasizing the importance of asking for help, finding support, and redefining spirituality on your own terms. Tune in to hear Jim’s relatable story and learn how his writing aims to inspire and connect others on the path to healing.
Key Takeaways:
- The transformative power of 12-step programs in recovery.
- Navigating addiction in environments that challenge sobriety.
- The role of community and support systems in overcoming addiction.
- How Jim’s real-life experiences shaped the characters and themes in Moon Over Humboldt.
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about resilience, recovery, and the power of storytelling to heal!
Hey there, I’m so glad you’re tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, there’s more support waiting. I help adult children of dysfunction reclaim their voice, set boundaries, and rewrite their life story with confidence and clarity. 💛I am an international inspirational speaker, NLP practitioner, Trauma Informed ACOA Coach, and Best-selling Author. But more importantly, I am your friend who wants you to live your best life EVER!
🆓 Signature Course – Trials to Triumph: An Adult Child's Emotional Freedom Blueprint
This course is designed to help you unpack the past, embrace your truth, and build emotional freedom—without overwhelm.
👉 Start here: www.tammyvincent.com/course
🎯 Work With Me – 1:1 Coaching, Group Programs, and Support
If you're ready to dig deeper into healing, boundaries, and stepping into your next chapter, I’d love to walk alongside you.
👉 Learn more: www.tammyvincent.com
📬 Send Me a Voice Message
Got a question, a comment, or something to share after listening to the episode? Leave me a voice message and you might be featured in an upcoming show!
🎙️ SpeakPipe: www.speakpipe.com/TammyVincent
📺 Check Out My YouTube Channel
For more healing tools, short trainings, and inspiration, be sure to visit my YouTube channel.👉 Adult Child of Dysfunction YouTube Channel
🌟 Book Me as a Speaker for Your Event
Are you looking for a speaker to inspire and empower your group on healing, personal growth, and setting boundaries? I'd love to collaborate with you!
👉 Book a time to chat: https://calendly.com/tammyvincent/speakers-event-chat
🫶 Let’s Connect
📩 Email: [email protected]
📱 Text: 513-280-3555
🌟 If this episode helped you, please share it with a friend, leave a review, and hit follow. Every share helps break generational cycles and bring healing into more lives.
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Ep127: Shattering the Stigmas of Mental Health Struggles
In this episode, we dive deep into the ways each of us can better understand and support those facing mental health challenges. From breaking down common myths about conditions like addiction, bipolar disorder, and anxiety, to offering practical tips for fostering empathy and reducing stigma, this conversation equips listeners with tools to create a more compassionate and informed world.
We explore the power of active listening, the importance of using thoughtful language, and how to advocate for mental health awareness in everyday life. Whether you’re looking to support a loved one, reflect on your own mental health journey, or simply expand your understanding, this episode will leave you feeling empowered to make a difference.
Let’s work together to normalize conversations around mental health and break down barriers to understanding—because mental health matters to all of us.
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Tune in, share this episode with someone who needs to hear it, and let’s start creating a stigma-free future together!
Hey there, I’m so glad you’re tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, there’s more support waiting. I help adult children of dysfunction reclaim their voice, set boundaries, and rewrite their life story with confidence and clarity. 💛I am an international inspirational speaker, NLP practitioner, Trauma Informed ACOA Coach, and Best-selling Author. But more importantly, I am your friend who wants you to live your best life EVER!
🆓 Signature Course – Trials to Triumph: An Adult Child's Emotional Freedom Blueprint
This course is designed to help you unpack the past, embrace your truth, and build emotional freedom—without overwhelm.
👉 Start here: www.tammyvincent.com/course
🎯 Work With Me – 1:1 Coaching, Group Programs, and Support
If you're ready to dig deeper into healing, boundaries, and stepping into your next chapter, I’d love to walk alongside you.
👉 Learn more: www.tammyvincent.com
📬 Send Me a Voice Message
Got a question, a comment, or something to share after listening to the episode? Leave me a voice message and you might be featured in an upcoming show!
🎙️ SpeakPipe: www.speakpipe.com/TammyVincent
📺 Check Out My YouTube Channel
For more healing tools, short trainings, and inspiration, be sure to visit my YouTube channel.👉 Adult Child of Dysfunction YouTube Channel
🌟 Book Me as a Speaker for Your Event
Are you looking for a speaker to inspire and empower your group on healing, personal growth, and setting boundaries? I'd love to collaborate with you!
👉 Book a time to chat: https://calendly.com/tammyvincent/speakers-event-chat
🫶 Let’s Connect
📩 Email: [email protected]
📱 Text: 513-280-3555
🌟 If this episode helped you, please share it with a friend, leave a review, and hit follow. Every share helps break generational cycles and bring healing into more lives.
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E129: Empathy, Boundaries, and Re-Parenting: Lessons from Sarah Shields
In this heartfelt episode, we welcome Sarah Shields, a Master Life Coach, communications consultant, and fervent learner, who shares her deeply personal journey of navigating a challenging family dynamic while learning to set boundaries and re-parent her inner child. Sarah opens up about the struggles of balancing her innate people-pleasing tendencies with the needs of her younger self, who desperately sought protection and validation.
Growing up in a large Italian family, Sarah took on the role of protector and mediator, trying to bridge the gap between her narcissistic father and younger sibling. For decades, she believed it was her responsibility to parent her father while holding the family together. But over time, she realized that her efforts came at a significant cost to her own emotional well-being.
Sarah recounts her father’s shift from being the life of the party to creating harmful narratives, lies, and pain that fractured her family. For years, she excused his behavior with compassion and empathy for his upbringing, but by 2021, she reached a turning point. It was time to stop playing mediator and prioritize her own healing.
In this episode, Sarah shares how re-parenting her younger self has been transformative—not just for her but also for her sibling. She explains how understanding family dynamics, establishing firm boundaries, and healing from the inside out have improved her relationships with her sibling, partner, and mother. Sarah also reflects on how these lessons have shaped her career, communication skills, and coaching philosophy.
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- Enhancing stakeholder engagement and team alignment
Hey there, I’m so glad you’re tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, there’s more support waiting. I help adult children of dysfunction reclaim their voice, set boundaries, and rewrite their life story with confidence and clarity. 💛I am an international inspirational speaker, NLP practitioner, Trauma Informed ACOA Coach, and Best-selling Author. But more importantly, I am your friend who wants you to live your best life EVER!
🆓 Signature Course – Trials to Triumph: An Adult Child's Emotional Freedom Blueprint
This course is designed to help you unpack the past, embrace your truth, and build emotional freedom—without overwhelm.
👉 Start here: www.tammyvincent.com/course
🎯 Work With Me – 1:1 Coaching, Group Programs, and Support
If you're ready to dig deeper into healing, boundaries, and stepping into your next chapter, I’d love to walk alongside you.
👉 Learn more: www.tammyvincent.com
📬 Send Me a Voice Message
Got a question, a comment, or something to share after listening to the episode? Leave me a voice message and you might be featured in an upcoming show!
🎙️ SpeakPipe: www.speakpipe.com/TammyVincent
📺 Check Out My YouTube Channel
For more healing tools, short trainings, and inspiration, be sure to visit my YouTube channel.👉 Adult Child of Dysfunction YouTu...
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