Episode 24: Transitioning from addiction, death, loss, to choosing more joy with Donnalynn RileyEpisode 24: Transitioning from addiction, death, loss, to choosing more joy with Donnalynn Riley
Recovery Plus Podcast: F*ck Yesterday, Focus on Today
Donnalynn Riley is a podcast host, and a Joy Coach who has ridden the roller coaster of life, and she has been sober since 1995. In sobriety, she met a lot of people who have been in dire straits, years and sometimes decades of degrading situations. One day when she was still drinking, she saw a woman twice her age working her way through a gallon box of wine and that's when she knew she would never be an old drunk - she could easily imagine jumping off a 10-story building, but not that. It was a moment that scared her right into getting help to get sober. Donnalynn knows how to choose joy consistently. From a career in the Broadway Stage in NYC to CEO of a multimillion-dollar corporation, the highs have been significant, and the walk through the valley equally amplified right down to the recent loss of her husband and house all at once. Understanding how to live in this world joyously, has been the guiding light for Donnalynn, resulting in finding beauty in every day. Podcast - http://findingyoursparkagain.com/ Podcast - http://findingjoylive.group Blog - https://donnalynn.blog/
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Finding Joy After Addiction: Donnalynn Riley's Journey
“So being willing to look at that and master that and say every day: I'm willing to try something new with that I'm going to just try to feel a little better even more.”
Imagine seeing your future in a moment of stark clarity. For Donnalynn Riley, that moment came when she saw an older woman working her way through a gallon box of wine. It was a wake-up call that led her to seek help and embrace sobriety in 1995. Now, Donnalynn is a Joy Coach and podcast host, and she’s here to share her incredible journey on 'Recovery Plus Podcast'.
From the glitz of Broadway to the boardroom as CEO of a multimillion-dollar corporation, Donnalynn has experienced life's highs and lows. She talks candidly about her struggles with addiction and the devastating loss of her husband and home. Despite these challenges, she has learned to find beauty and joy in everyday life. In this episode, Donnalynn dives into the importance of vulnerability in overcoming addiction. She emphasizes building a support system to help celebrate life's victories, no matter how small.
Her insights on choosing joy, being present, and the connection between body and spirituality offer valuable lessons for anyone facing their own battles. Donnalynn also shares practical advice on dealing with negative emotions and practicing gratitude. Her story is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of choosing joy.
Tune in to hear Donnalynn's inspiring journey and discover how you too can transition from addiction and loss to a life filled with joy and purpose.
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