#072 The Power of Boundaries and Recovery: John Eklund’s Journey

**YouTube Description:** Welcome to another transformative episode of "The Turn Your Life Around Podcast" with your host, Sarah Coates, aka "The One80 Lady." In this episode, Sarah sits down with John Eklund, an ordained minister, licensed clinical social worker, and founder of Recovery Alive. John shares his incredible journey of establishing Recovery Alive, a Christ-centered recovery program that has grown rapidly and is changing lives across the country. John offers profound insights into the power of boundaries, the importance of suffering in personal growth, and how Recovery Alive is helping individuals find freedom from addictions, codependency, and other life struggles. Whether you're seeking inspiration, support, or practical advice, this episode is packed with wisdom that can help turn your life around. **Timestamps:** - [00:00:00] Introduction to John Eklund and his background - [00:01:00] Balancing family life and being a dad to four daughters - [00:05:00] The importance of boundaries in parenting and personal life - [00:09:00] Defining and addressing codependency - [00:12:00] Recovery Alive: The birth of a life-changing program - [00:16:00] The role of suffering in personal growth and recovery - [00:20:00] The story of the Prodigal Son and its relevance to boundaries - [00:25:00] Expanding Recovery Alive and the impact on communities - [00:30:00] The church's role in mental health and recovery - [00:40:00] Launching Recovery Alive Homes and their success stories - [00:50:00] How to get involved with Recovery Alive Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories and insightful conversations! **Follow John Eklund:** - Website: [www.recoveryalive.com](www.recoveryalive.com) - Email: [email protected] **Follow Us:** - Website: [www.one-eightycounseling.com](www.one-eightycounseling.com) - YouTube: [www.youtube.com/@turnyourlifearoundpodcast](www.youtube.com/@turnyourlifearoundpodcast) - Instagram: [www.instagram.com/turnyourlifearoundpodcast](www.instagram.com/turnyourlifearoundpodcast) #RecoveryAlive #JohnEklund #MentalHealth #Boundaries #AddictionRecovery #ChristCenteredRecovery #Codependency #TurnYourLifeAroundPodcast