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“As humans, we’re dying for connection and we’re constantly seeking something outside of ourselves to find it.” – Alison Haase
Today’s bonus featured author is former bodybuilder, entrepreneur, and recovery warrior, Alison Haase. Alison and I talk about how she overcame past addictions, her love/hate relationships with horses, bodybuilding, and more!!!
Key Things You’ll Learn:
Her bodybuilding background and why she doesn’t do it anymore.
Why sometimes it’s better to do nothing instead of trying to do everything.
Her plans for book #2
How to get over people-pleasing.
How Alison stays sober and motivated.
Alison’s Site: https://www.iseektruths.com/
Alison’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088G2N6KW/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
The opening track is "Phoenix Rises" by Asis Galvin. Click on the following link to listen to the full track and cop the album. https://asisgalvin.bandcamp.com/track/phoenix-rises-mvc-3-theme-remix
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