051: Dona Speir - Using My Story to Help Others Conquer Addictions

Dona Speir is CEO of Recovery Coaching Experts, and a Nationally Certified Recovery Coach I, II and Interventionist. Dona was born and raised in Newport Beach in a middle class neighborhood with 5 other siblings. She is an expert with regard addiction recovery and child sexual predators and 'groomers' as detailed in her recently released book 'Naked Truth: the Fall and Rise of Dona Speir'. Dona's book is a riveting story taking you from the depths of child abuse, drug and alcohol addiction, being preyed upon by sexually deviant men like Bill Cosby, to the rarified world of international modeling and global jet-setting a Playboy Centerfold photographed by the world-famous Arny Freytag to be the star of seven Andy Sidaris action adventure films. And that's really just the beginning of life journey toward recovery. This study of her survival is a provocative, powerful blueprint of how to not just survive, but recover and thrive. Dona is 32 years sober and CEO of Recovery Coaching Experts. She has mentored hundreds of women with substance abuse and behavioral issues, she has also founded women's recovery homes, and her book will help others learn how to identify the traits of sexual predators and prevent your child from falling for their persuasive charms. Dona's experiences can help women understand and survive the social, physical and emotional aspects of substance abuse and lead a peaceful, complete, whole and safe family life. It's a cautionary tale to be sure, but it's also a triumphant one; filled with many uplifting, exciting stories of perseverance. You can follow Dona on her journey through Instagram @DonaSpeir2222 and on Twitter @ The Real Dona Speir .    Listen as we talk about: "I had to give my son integrity to make his own mistakes" Don't confuse purpose with passion "You have to want to change, if you don't want it you're not going to" Her gift of being able to bring humor to the light of the circumstances How she helps people understand they're perfectly imperfect in their humanness Her message to carry is the message of hope     Sign up or hear more about our Path to Purpose course here   Join our purpose seeking podcast community at...   Facebook   Instagram   YouTube Channel   Facebook Group - Purpose Seekers     Sign up for the Bi-Weekly Newsletter by emailing: [email protected]   Help More Find Their Purpose by Donating to the Podcast