Recovery Arts Counselling

09/21/2026

A pleasure to speak with author/President and Chief Listening Officer Dr. Jacalyn @ USA Global TV and author/certified global broadcaster/realtor Maria Gallucci on Maria's podcast, "That's What...She Said." We were able to speak about how to pull us out of the metaphorical dirt when life is challenging. Maria and Dr. Jacalyn also asked about my two books, which includes how I apply my martial arts experience to my work as a therapist.

We also had some fun questions towards the end that were actually difficult to answer! An example: pumpkin pie or apple pie? :)

Check it out below.

BURIED ALIVE: WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO DIG YOURSELF OUT?USA GLOBAL TV...

09/09/2026

A pleasure to speak with the wonderful Cleanne Johnson on her podcast, The Beauty of Colors. We were able to speak about some important topics that include ways trauma affects everyday life, why addiction often originates with emotional pain as a primary factor, myths about mental health and recovery, why people stay stuck for years at a time, how therapy can be a supportive venture without forcing someone to relive every painful memory, and practical steps someone can take for healing.

We packed in a lot and it was a great experience. Cleanne is inviting, warm, approachable, and definitely shows her passion for all things related to brain health.

Check it out at the YouTube link below!

Some wounds don't leave bruises.They leave anxiety, self-doubt, a...

08/01/2026

I had a great time speaking with Kandie Campbell on her radio show, Awaken Hope, part of the Brushwood Media Network. Kandie is located in Hawaii, and we discussed navigating life's challenges. You can find the episode at the official website or on one of the platforms below.

https://www.brushwoodmedianetwork.com/onair/awaken-hope/

iHeart Podcast
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-awaken-hope-327628951/
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awaken-hope-with-eric-fisher-on-strategies-for-dealing/id1726488181?i=1000779040801
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5rXqsM96KUtmFaYKzSKEmU?si=cd99e73061b94ac1

07/28/2026

Do you feel guilty when you rest? Is your sense of worth completely tied to how much you produce?

Nearly half of US workers now identify as workaholics, but here's the thing: it's not about the hours. It's about using work to avoid feelings, to prove your worth, to numb out.

Here are six research-backed questions that'll show if you've crossed from dedicated to dependent. And if you have? There's a simple practice borrowed from martial arts that can help: the 'enough' declaration. At the end of your workday, bow like you're closing a training session. Say it out loud: 'Enough.'

1) Do you work hard to avoid feelings?
2) Is your worth tied to output?
3) Do you feel guilty during rest?
4) Do you prioritize work over relationships consistently?
5) Do you work compulsively even when it harms you?
6) Do you use work to numb?

What would change for you if you could actually close the workday with clarity instead of guilt?

07/21/2026

Lost progress feels like betrayal. In art. In sobriety. Same wound.

I've watched people walk away from months of recovery work after one slip, convinced they erased everything. But here's what I learned from a creative project that collapsed: the work you did still lives in you. My screenplay that died during development didn't erase what I learned writing it. Your setback doesn't erase your previous work either.

Sitting with disappointment without numbing it? That's a skill. Rebuilding after collapse? That's a skill. Continuing without external validation? Also a skill.

Every failure is data, not identity.

What 'failed project' in your life was actually teaching you resilience? I'd love to hear what you learned from something that felt like a complete loss at the time.

07/19/2026

A special update on my new hub that houses digital products, online courses, and more - check it out!

Hi there! My online hub, Recovery Arts, is now open. On the website you will discover digital products, online courses, and more with an emphasis on mental wellness and recovery. One course, The Recovery Roadmap, is free to check out. The website link is below. Thanks for taking a look! Take care, E...

07/19/2026

Your brain cannot fight a year-long war.

That's why the IWNDWYT approach (I Will Not Do This With You Today) works when willpower fails. You're not committing to forever. You're choosing today. Then tomorrow, you choose again.

Morning declaration. Evening check-in. That's it.

No future-tripping. No paralysis. Just one manageable day at a time.

You're not fixing yourself. You're training a skill, the same way a martial artist drills forms on an ongoing basis.

07/18/2026

You've heard it before: motivation fades, discipline lasts. But what does that actually mean when you're staring down a craving at 9pm?

Discipline isn't about gritting your teeth harder. It's a trainable state of mind. Think about martial arts: no black belt martial artist ever felt motivated to drill the same kick 100 times. They did it anyway because discipline creates the conditions for motivation to return. Been there and done that with my martial arts experience.

Here's one micro-discipline you can practice today: Set a 5-minute timer. Do the thing (i.e., healthy action) before your mind starts negotiating with you. That's it. Just five minutes.

Have you tried this before? What happened?

07/17/2026

What if compulsive behaviour isn't about losing control, but gripping too hard?

New research from February 2025 found something surprising: compulsion is driven by excessive deliberate control, fueled by brain inflammation. You're not weak. You're over-controlling.

This changes everything about recovery. The fix isn't more willpower. It's addressing the inflammation through sleep, movement, and stress regulation, to name a few.

You're not broken. You're just fighting yourself in the wrong way.

Have you ever felt like trying harder just made things worse? That's this research in action.

A long-held view is that compulsive behaviours involve individuals getting stuck in a “habit loop” that overrides self-control, however new research suggests this might not be the case.

07/16/2026

You know you need accountability. But what if every time you've reached for it, it came with shame attached?

Traditional recovery models often promise support but deliver labels and judgment. That's not accountability. That's something else entirely.

Witness accountability is different. It's what happens in a dojo: your sparring partner sees when your guard drops, helps you tighten it, and never makes you feel small for learning.

They track your reps, not your worth.

What if you found just one person who could witness your progress without diagnosing you? Someone who sees you as capable, not broken?

That's where real change starts. Have you experienced the difference between these two kinds of accountability?