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EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 1H 2M

Thrive, Don't Just Survive | A Conversation with Sara Guzman

from Talkin' About It with Ashlee · host Mike Tipton

Are you surviving... or are you truly thriving?I n this episode of Talkin' About It with Ashlee, Ashlee sits down with Sara Guzman, author of Thrive Map and founder of Thrive or Die Recovery, for an honest conversation about healing, growth, and what it takes to move beyond survival mode. Together, they explore why recovery is about more than simply getting through the day, how unresolved stress and trauma can keep us stuck in patterns that no longer serve us, and why nervous system regulation plays such an important role in mental and emotional well-being.  Sara shares insights on self-led recovery, learning to trust yourself again, overcoming setbacks, and taking small, intentional steps toward creating a life you don't need to escape from. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, addiction recovery, or simply feeling stuck, this conversation offers hope, perspective, and practical tools to help you move forward. Because healing isn't about perfection—it's about progress, self-awareness, and being willing to take the next step.In This Episode:✔ The difference between surviving and thriving✔ Nervous system healing and recovery✔ Why awareness alone isn't enough✔ Building self-trust after difficult experiences✔ Recovery beyond addiction and sobriety✔ Small actions that create lasting change Thrive Or Die Recovery CourseThrive Map BookFollow, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who may need the reminder that healing is possible and they don't have to do it alone.🎙️ Talkin’ About It with AshleeReal conversations about mental health, growth, and the stuff we don’t always say out loud.👉 Resources & Everything Talkin About It: www.talkinaboutit.com👉 Connect on IG: @talkin.about.it👉 Share this episode—someone might need it today.Rember to keep talkin about the hard things so you start to appreciate the good!

Are you surviving... or are you truly thriving?I n this episode of Talkin' About It with Ashlee, Ashlee sits down with Sara Guzman, author of Thrive Map and founder of Thrive or Die Recovery, for an honest conversation about healing, growth, and what it takes to move beyond survival mode. Together, they explore why recovery is about more than simply getting through the day, how unresolved stress and trauma can keep us stuck in patterns that no longer serve us, and why nervous system regulation plays such an important role in mental and emotional well-being.  Sara shares insights on self-led recovery, learning to trust yourself again, overcoming setbacks, and taking small, intentional steps toward creating a life you don't need to escape from. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, addiction recovery, or simply feeling stuck, this conversation offers hope, perspective, and practical tools to help you move forward. Because healing isn't about perfection—it's about progress, self-awareness, and being willing to take the next step.In This Episode:✔ The difference between surviving and thriving✔ Nervous system healing and recovery✔ Why awareness alone isn't enough✔ Building self-trust after difficult experiences✔ Recovery beyond addiction and sobriety✔ Small actions that create lasting change Thrive Or Die Recovery CourseThrive Map BookFollow, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who may need the reminder that healing is possible and they don't have to do it alone.🎙️ Talkin’ About It with AshleeReal conversations about mental health, growth, and the stuff we don’t always say out loud.👉 Resources & Everything Talkin About It: www.talkinaboutit.com👉 Connect on IG: @talkin.about.it👉 Share this episode—someone might need it today.Rember to keep talkin about the hard things so you start to appreciate the good!

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