The Recovery Show hosted by M. Shirvington Hannays, Mr. RAPsoul.R; The Laughing Drama Therapist

In this Episode, we wrap up the Ralph Soulman Rice, Peas and Peace ME.WELLness journey as he learn to manage the daily stresses of living. Navigate the normal everyday stressors and triggers of his life, while building the resiliency to bounce back and cope with life and it's many opportunities to learn, grow and be grateful for the now moment. Jump right into the episode to explore how to build your own daily SMAHOO ME.WELL Mind-SPA Sof.B & WELL.b exPE self-CARE Toolkit just like Ralph learnt that now offer him options how to act or react to the now moment.

This episode focuses on creating a personalized mental health toolkit with three categories: breathe and reset, reflect and adapt, and celebrate and recharge.

For this episode of The Recovery Show SMAHoody, Mr. RAPsoul.R (M. Shirvington A. Hannays), The Laughing Drama Therapist shares how to use Laughter as Medicine for Stress. He explores how life can be viewed and looked at differently, even in the most stressful of times. By using humor and laughter as therapeutic tools for managing stress. Of course in his Mr. RAPsoul.R style; the episode is done featuring a story about Ralph's latest chaotic family dinner.

2025 and the New Year Reflections as we take on the topic of making the solution to address our own Road Rage Response differently. As well as Mental health crisis and distresses presenting as and reflected on as stress adaptive management, and choosing responses to triggers.

Hello hello Everyone. Happy Holidays 2025. Grace, Thankgiving, and Gratitude from Me to YOU for the Holidays and the upcoming new year of 2026. Nameste.

The #1 Life Skill for managing Stress is Mindful Awareness of the NOW Moments of Life. Dive into this episode about managing STRESS and how to rescue yourself from being controlled by it in your daily living and Life situation.

As a special thank-you to listeners across 17 countries worldwide for keeping this show trending for a second year in a row, let’s continue the conversation—especially about stress, and why it is not your number-one enemy.What you think about it—and how you choose to respond—is.Welcome to Episode 10 of The Recovery Show SMAHoody — Rice & Peas for the Soul: REVISITED, my signature Mind & Emotional Wellness journey that reframes stress from a threat into a teachable moment.In this episode, we explore box breathing as a simple, evidence-based stress-regulation tool, guided through the lived story and insights of Ralph Soulman. This is not theory for theory’s sake—it is practical, embodied self-care you can use in real time, in real life, when stress shows up uninvited.Hosted by Mr. RAPsoul.R, The Laughing Drama TherapistM. Shirvington A. HannaysFounder of the RAPsoul.R–SMAHOO | RAPs.ME.WELL Mind-SPA SuperAPP🌐 https://www.shirvington.ca🌐 https://www.mind-spa.icu🌐 https://www.globalvillage.infoThis episode invites you to pause, breathe, and reclaim agency over your stress response—because wellness is not the absence of pressure, but the presence of adaptive self-leadership.Go deeper. Stay consistent. Build change that lasts.Join Mr. RAPsoul.R monthly at https://www.retreats.icu for live, interactive Mind-SPA Check-In & Tune-Up reTREATs designed for longer-term, sustained behavioural-change maintenance—or book a Corporate Lunch & Learn Live reTREAT to bring adaptive stress literacy into your workplace culture.🎧 Listen. Breathe. Respond differently.Because recovery is not a destination—it is a daily practice.

A faith-centered life skills coaching session about managing stress, responsibilities, and finding balance through the story of Ralph Solomon's overwhelming week.

Self-care isn't Self: How to prioritize You and Your needs without feeling guilty before or after. Leading to thoughts, feelings and behaviours of anger, resentment of self.

This episode is about Resilience. Now, I know what you’rethinking—‘Is this another “stay positive” lecture?’ Absolutely not! Because here’s the truth: Resilience isn’t about being perfect. It’s about showing up, falling down, and getting back up—messy, clumsy, and all. That's correct Resilience Isn’t about being Perfect, and That’s okay because it's about Progress not Perfection.And who better to demonstrate this than ourfriend Ralph Soulman? Trust me—this episode will have you nodding, laughing, and maybe even feeling a little less hard on yourself. So grab your tea, sit back, and let’s jump in.”Picture this:“It’s Monday morning, and Ralph wakes up determined to be his best, most positive self. You see, Ralph has been watching motivational videos on YouTube all weekend. He’s convinced that if he can ‘just stay positive,’ nothing can gowrong. He’s repeating affirmations in the mirror likehe’s auditioning for a TED Talk. But you know Ralph...

How to use your Faith and Attitude of Gratitude.Adaptive.TT ME.WELL Mind-SPA Mind.SET as your daily #1 Health Mental Sof.BEing Self-Care Hygiene.For this episode we’re diving into something that sounds fluffy but is backed by science: Gratitude and how it should be your #1. Mental Health as a state of Being Self-Care Hygiene. Yep, I’m talking about noticing the good—even when life feels like it’s been cooked in a microwave for too long. Put another way "How Gratitude + ME.WELL Mind-SPA Adaptive.TT Mind.SETs are the 2 daily Self-Care hygiene routine that can nurture and master the WHO's definition of Your Daily Day-Long Mental Health as a STATE Of Being And Well-Being.Ralph Soulman, our resident mental health warrior, once thought gratitude was a load of woo-woo nonsense. But let me tell you—gratitude changed his life. And it can change yours too. Buckle up, because we’re about to explore the magic of gratitude with humor, heart, and a touch of Ralph’s everyday chaos.

“Let’s get real for a moment. Self-care and mental health aren’t about grand gestures. You don’t need to quit your job, move to Bali, or spend hours in therapy daily.The real magic happens in the small wins—the little choices you make daily that help you feel calm, grounded, and in control.Here are the 3 main reasons why small wins matter:They’re achievable. Big goals can feel overwhelming, but small steps are doable.They build momentum. You have to listen to the full episode to see how.They boost confidence. There is an ART to it, and my latest ADAPTive.TT approach tells you step by step.Summary of Key Elements for Episode 5:Story Segment: Ralph sets small goals to survive a chaotic family lunch.Insight: Small wins build momentum and confidence for better mental health.

Today, we're revisiting what I call life’s number one skill, which we must learn early through responsibilities given by our parents or primary caregivers. While M. Scott Peck refers to this as discipline, I see it as our response to the constant demands of the moment—a response that can lead to physical and psychological stress as our brain initially reacts with fear.According to the most recent World Health Organization definition, our mental health is a continuous state of varying well-being, influenced by our adaptive or maladaptive coping mechanisms for everyday stressors. Research broadly categorizes these responses as Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn. Today's episode, as with my friend and client Ralph, explores how these responses shape his daily experience of stress.

Well, today, we’re moving on to another biggie: emotions. They’re messy, unpredictable, and sometimes downright dramatic—just like the weather. But here’s the good news: You don’t need to fight them. You just need to accept them, like a passing storm. And who better to help us understand this than Ralph Soulman himself?Let’s jump in!”

The therapeutic journey described emphasizes the significance of mindfulness and intentional behavior change in overcoming addictive patterns and fostering mental health. It highlights Ralph's efforts to employ new strategies, referred to as SMAHooBITS, to shift ingrained thinking patterns and core beliefs. The intention behind this approach is to cultivate a non-judgmental awareness of the present moment, akin to the states achieved by spiritual gurus. This journey requires consistent commitment, adaptability, and a focus on mental well-being, in line with the World Health Organization’s definition of health, which encompasses not just the absence of illness but a holistic approach to mental and emotional wellness. As Ralph prepares to transition into "Episode 2: The Monkey Mine," it will be essential to maintain mindfulness and self-awareness to navigate the challenges of day-to-day life. The ongoing work on mental health and well-being serves as a reminder to remain engaged in the process and embrace a flexible mindset.

"The Recovery Show " A Year Long Weekly 16 Episode 3 Season SMAHoody Episode 1 Script: “Ralph Soulman Burns His Rice and Peas” In today’s episode—our very first—I’m going to introduce you to a friend of mine. His name? Ralph Soulman. And let me tell you, Ralph’s journey begins where most of ours do: in complete chaos. I mean, burnt rice, screaming bosses, and emotional meltdowns. Sound familiar? Good. Because we’re going to walk this path together, one step—and one laugh—at a time.” 

The 6 Common Enemies of Addiction Recovery and longer-term Behavioural ChangeHello, Hello; this is your boy Shirivngton Hannays, ⁠#TheLaughingTherapistOnCall⁠ with a new Branded "The Recovery Show". Learn what are the 6 Common Enemies of Addiction Recovery, Behavioural Change, and Relapse Prevention. It is said that your number one enemy in recovery is: YOU. This episode explores why and how this may be the case by exploring my signature "6 Common Enemies of Addiction Recovery, Behaviour Change, and Relapse Prevention." Looking specifically at the first 2 common enemies. That of your core mindsets that shape your worldview and your default or automatic Defense mechanism used in response to life's stresses and stressors.

How it is the Brain itself that causes Addictions... Learn how to hijack and Rescue your Recovery for longer sustained relapse prevention.Learn how it is the brain that hijacks every addictive behaviour by doing what it does best. How and Why it is the Brain that cause Addictions... Master how you can learn how to hijack it and rescue yourself from repeat relapsing for longer sustained recovery.This is Rice and Peas for the Soul challenge by an Addiction. How it is the Brain itself that causes Addiction... However, it can only do so if you initiate the Addictive process or behaviour with impulsivity, complusivity and your inability to delay your need for instant gratification for anything. This is my verdict and I am sticking to it.

Learn what are several measureable Tasks and Goals for each Stages of Behavioural Change. What are some specific tasks and goals for each Stages of Change to modify or reverse ineffective, maladaptive, or unwanted addiction, addictive, maladaptive and unwanted behaviors.To consider, embrace, undertake, maintain, and sustain agreed to and commit to harm reduction, abstinence, and sobriety in structured and mindful #recovery and new lifestyle mindets and corresponding behaviors.