The 7th Seal

Chowen shares his personal approach to managing ADD and productivity using the John Henry method, emphasizing focus, motivation, and balancing work with life. He discusses his projects, strategies for overcoming distractions, and the importance of prioritizing what truly matters.

In this episode, Chowen explores the profound differences between happiness and joy, emphasizing how joy is a sustainable, internal state that can be cultivated through intentional practices. This episode offers insights into building joy regardless of external circumstances, highlighting practical ways to enhance well-being.

In this episode, Chowen discusses the challenges faced when a person forgets to be thankful. He discusses the move from thankful to grateful and how the avalanche of gratitude will fill your cup with healthy goodness.

Wait too long for what??? What am I going to miss if I wait??? In this episode, Chowen discusses the simplistic yet difficult concept of acting on things you want to do.Tomorrow isn't promised to any of us. If there is something you want to do, do it. Don't wait too long.

In this conversation, Derek Chowen discusses the critical differences between sobriety and recovery, emphasizing that recovery involves not just abstaining from substances but also developing the tools to cope with life. He outlines the various losses one may experience during recovery, such as the loss of certain friendships, the euphoria of early sobriety, and the moral high ground. However, he also highlights the significant gains that come with recovery, including improved health, energy, and a positive self-image. Ultimately, he encourages listeners to embrace recovery for the profound benefits it offers.

SummaryIn this episode, Derek Chowen dives deep into the concept of opportunity, challenging the notion that it simply presents itself. He emphasizes that opportunities are always available, waiting for individuals to take action. Drawing from personal experiences, Derek reflects on his journey to recovery and how he could have seized opportunities sooner. He encourages listeners to recognize the alignment of circumstances and relationships that can lead to success, urging them to act on their goals and aspirations without delay. The episode serves as a motivational call to action, reminding everyone that the best time to pursue their dreams is now.

In this episode, Derek Chowen uses an analogy to compare polishing a sailboat hull to improving one's life.There is risk in doing something differently or applying pressure (effort), but there is also potential reward waiting for you.

In this episode, Derek Chowen reflects on the New Year, sharing his thoughts on resolutions and the importance of realizations. He discusses personal growth, lessons learned from a life-changing incident involving a car accident, and introduces the 'Secret Agent Game' as a metaphor for mindfulness and preparedness in driving. The episode encourages listeners to share their own lessons and collaborate for a better year ahead.

Christmas has a way of inviting ghosts to the table.Old streets. Old houses. Old voices we still expect to hear. In this episode, Derek returns to his hometown and takes listeners on a walk through the places where memory still lives—exploring how time changes landscapes, relationships, and us.Rather than pushing grief away, this conversation makes space for it. Because the emptiness we feel at Christmastime isn’t proof that something is wrong—it’s proof that something deeply good once existed there.Through reflection, personal storytelling, and the lens of 7th Seal Coaching, this episode reframes grief as evidence of love, connection, and meaning. The memories may ache, but they are also gifts—reminders that we lived, belonged, and were shaped by something real.If Christmas feels heavier this year, this episode offers a quiet companion and a message of hope:it wouldn’t hurt this much if it hadn’t been that good.

Episode 3: "The Freedom of Being You" In this episode of 7th Seal Recovery, we dive into the power of self-acceptance and why other people’s opinions don’t define you. We explore how the energy spent pretending to be someone else is wasted—and how redirecting that energy into embracing your true self leads to freedom and fulfillment.Learn how to detach from external validation, set boundaries, and start living unapologetically as you.Tune in and take the first step toward reclaiming your authentic self!

Episode 2: The First Step—Starting Your Journey to RecoveryIn this second episode of The 7th Seal Recovery Podcast, we talk about one of the hardest but most important moments in recovery: taking the first step. Whether you’re considering change, feeling stuck, or afraid of what life looks like without addiction, this episode is for you. Host Derek Chowen, a Certified Recovery Coach Professional and bestselling author, shares personal insights on why we stay trapped in addiction, what it truly means to start, and how small, intentional steps can lead to lasting transformation.If today is your Day One, know this—you are not alone, and you are not broken. Tune in for encouragement, practical guidance, and a reminder that hope is stronger than fear.

The Story Behind 7th Seal Coaching ServicesIt was just another day, or so I thought. I had music playing in the background as I went about my routine, lost in the familiar notes of Van Halen’s Balance album. I’d heard these songs countless times, but that day, something was different.When The Seventh Seal came on, something in me stirred. Maybe it was timing, maybe it was fate. Either way, I found myself stopping everything and really listening—not just hearing, but listening. For the first time, I looked up the lyrics, reading them as the song played, and suddenly, they hit differently.I knew that Eddie Van Halen had written this song at a pivotal moment in his life. He was newly sober, facing the raw reality of life without the haze of addiction. Through the help of his therapist, he had been encouraged to take stock of where he was, who he was, and what lay ahead. Maybe he was finding faith, maybe he was still struggling—either way, the song carried a weight that resonated with me on a deep level.Sobriety isn’t just about quitting a substance. It’s about rediscovering yourself, feeling things you once numbed, confronting emotions that had been buried. It’s about learning how to navigate life with clarity, and that’s not always easy. Eddie’s lyrics reflected the battle—the hope, the uncertainty, the need for something greater to guide him through.This is the beginning of 7th Seal Coaching Services.