On Braving the Journey this week I talk with my wife Tawnya Mathers about her side of the story in our marriage and what it has been like being married to someone that had an unhealthy relationship with Alcohol. How she learned to take care of herself and stay inside her own hula hoop. Be sure to download the free app Lived  Support the show ..read more

Braving the Journey this week talks with Elizabeth Anne Kilpatrick. Elizabeth is in that glorious second half of life where as Brene Brown says, the Universe “grabs you by the shoulders and tells you, ‘I’m not f***ing around, use the gifts you were given.’” She has a Master of Technical & Professional Communication and has been teaching for Auburn University since 2003. She’s also been in the social selling industry for 9+ years—most recently with Hugh & Grace. On January 2, 2020, Elizabeth stopped drinking, and now her biggest passion is sharing strategies to help women in midlife fin ..read more

This week I talk with Crissy Rodriguez about her journey of discovering self compassion and grace for herself. How Sobriety helped her create enough space in her life to take a deep look at herself and learn to lover herself more deeply. I believe we can all learn to have a more radical self compassion and to learn you are worth it! Checkout Crissy at Instagram TIKTOK Download the free LIVED APP.  Support the show ..read more

This week I talk about Fear, what it is and how do we not let it control our life and choose to face our fears. Fear can be such a paralyzing  force in life, but if we have the courage to face it and begin to walk through it there is so much power on the other side. I want to help show you how to walk through your own Fear. LIVE APP (Download it is free) Check out the newest course of Fear.  Email me to schedule a coaching call: Zach@bravingthejourney.com  Support the show ..read more

This week I talk with Emily Lehmann the host of Lehmann's terms podcast about her recovery journey. What worked for her and why. We also dive into the controversial conversation of cannabis and does it have a place in people's recovery/sobriety journey or not.  We find ourselves getting to talk about how everyone can have a different journey to their own recovery. That there is not just one way. Emily  and I have an honest conversation about mental health, self-development, wellness and spirituality, discussing how they influence each guest’s unique recovery journey. Inspired by her ..read more

This week on Braving the Journey I talk with Therapist, Author, and motivational speaker Wendy Behar about her 24 year journey in sobriety. How she made the shift to go after her dreams. We talk a lot about boundaries and how to set them up and the value of self care. How to make sure you are taking care of yourself so you can fully show up in this world. Connect with Wendy: Instagram https://wendybehar.com LIVED APP If you have not already downloaded the LIVED APP for free be sure to do it. Whether you want to quit, cut-back, or consider change with alcohol—learn from people who have done ..read more

On Braving the Journey this week I talk with Katy Pelroy. Katy has been sober over a year from Eugene, Oregon. Cohost of the podcast DryHardPod, a podcast on navigating life after alcohol.  Katy and I talk about the beauty and benefits of sobriety, but also the real life hard struggles with it. How it can be messy and really challenging at times. That life isn't always going to be these perfect moments like we see on instagram of tiktok, katy get honest about the ups and down and the benefits of being sober has had on her life. https://www.instagram.com/katypelroy/ https://www.tiktok.co ..read more

On Braving the Journey Zach Mathers talks with guest Sarah Richardson about her own personal journey in sobriety.  They discuss the idea that everyones sober journey doesn't and shouldn't look the same. You have to be able to discover what works for you. Sarah also shares about her ups and  downs in her own recovery journey and learning that she is stronger then she ever thought she was. Check out: www.thesassysoberlife.com https://www.instagram.com/sassysobriety32/ Download the ARLI app Free JOIN 30 DAY SOBER CHALLENGE Support the show ..read more

This week on Braving the Journey I talk with Brendon Watt. Brendon shares his transformation from a struggling tradesman and single dad to a global speaker, Brendon Watt facilitates workshops all over the world empowering others to know that anything is possible, and that they are only one choice away from change. As well as being a speaker, entrepreneur, and business and life mentor, Brendon facilitates several Access Consciousness® programs. He is the co-author of the best-selling book, Relationship: Are You Sure You Want One? and is founder of the Relationship Done Different workshop series ..read more

Braving the Journey host Zach Mathers talks with guest Caleb Harris about learning to stop suffering in silence. Caleb Harris is an author, filmmaker, and blogger who currently resides in Enfield, Connecticut. He’s best known for his recent story, Suffering in Silence: August 15th, 2003 and his popular documentary, HELP US. He also writes non-fiction, on subjects ranging from personal development to self-care tips on his blog Unpopular Opinions. Caleb shares with us his journey in sobriety and everything he has learned along the way.  Follow Caleb at www.instagram.com/calebhatescake B ..read more