The Power Within – From Carpenter to Coach w Brian McGrat...

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🎧 Episode 17: The Power Within – From Carpenter to Coach with Brian McGrath💭 What if true recovery isn’t about abstinence—but about building a vibrant, balanced life? In this inspiring episode of Soulmates & Suitcases, we sit down with Brian McGrath, former carpenter turned addiction counselor, recovery coach, and founder of ORCA (Optimal Recovery Coaching Associates).Brian shares his journey, lessons from working with individuals in addiction and homelessness, and how coaching can empower clients to find their voice—not be rescued.💡 The truth: You don’t have to fix anyone. You just have to LEARN to listen.🎙️ In this episode:✅ Listening is the recovery coach’s superpower✅ Coaching increases program retention by 27%✅ Presence over solutions: lessons from hospice✅ Transactional vs. transformational recovery✅ What real-life balance looks like✅ Adventures in healing: hiking, diving, and growth✅ Redefining recovery beyond abstinence✅ Helping others discover their own strength✅ Guiding without carrying burdens✅ When someone finds their voice—magic happens🌟 Brian’s Mic-Drop Moment: “The best is when people find their voice.”Whether you're in recovery, coaching, or walking alongside someone you love, this episode offers hope, insight, and powerful perspective.💡 Connect with Brian McGrath – ORCA📧 Email: [email protected]🌐 Visit ORCA Website🔥 A Year of Love – Rediscover love, healing & connection.💖 Six Months of Love – A deep dive into personal growth.🌪️ My Perfect Storm – Overcoming life’s toughest challenges.🎧 CONNECT & PURCHASE BOOKS with Scott & Lisa Brearley:🌐 Website: Forward Walking Choices📚 Books That Will Change Your Life🛍️ Exclusive Offers🌐 Lisa Facebook: Lisa Brearley🌐 Scott Facebook: Scott Brearley🎧 SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss future episodes!📺 YouTube: The Brearleys Podcast🎵 Spotify: Soulmates & Suitcases👇 What part of YOUR story are you ready to reclaim? Drop a comment—we want to hear your comeback. 👇📌 #SoulmatesAndSuitcases #ORCARecovery #BrianMcGrath #RecoveryCoach #AddictionRecovery #ListeningIsHealing #ThePowerWithin #CoachingMatters #TransformationNotTransaction #ScottBrearley #LisaBrearley #SixMonthsOfLoveBook #AYearOfLoveBook #MyPerfectStormBook #RewriteYourStory #12step #recovery #empoweredhealing #orca #recoverycoach #recoverycoaching #coachingforempowerment #thepowerwithin #listeningashealing #listeningskills #recoverybeyondabstinence #presenceoversolution #findyourvoice #guidingwithoutrescuing #balancedrecovery📖 BOOKS THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE:

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