The Empty Chair28 Sep 2023

E54 - Jim G and Jimmy G. (No, not that one)

*** BIG NEWS ***MVPASAP is Beyond thrilled to start this year's "Empty Chair" series with the RED & BLUE First Responders endure and tackle challenges that are thrown at them. Through these experiences, they may find themselves facing wounds that scar the body & the mind, and question if their own experiences and stressors are severe enough to seek health.Join Cole Welch-Caffrey and her "2" Amazing Guests and hear these First Responders testimonies that addiction comes in many forms and so does RECOVERY! Jim G. is a Police Officer and Army Veteran who over came food and alcohol addiction.At his lowest point he weighed over 300 pounds and was drinking & eating himself to death. Jim will share his story that led to personal growth in both Sobriety and weight-loss. James G. is a Fire Fighter, who struggled with food and alcohol. His relationship with alcohol brought him 2 DUI's and an unhealthy eating habits brought him to a morbid weight of 370 pounds.Hear how his 10 year journey of reflection, faith and forgiveness has kept him sober and gave him permission to care and love himself. Combined these men lost: 265 pounds & have 13 year of Sobriety.This is show you don't want to miss!!!!

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E56 - Joel and Billy

Join Cole Caffrey with Special Guests Billy & Joel as they shine a light on Alcohol Awareness Month and share their powerful stories of hope, healing, and long-term recovery. The Impact of Alcohol Use...

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E55 - Matty and Corey

Join us as MVPASAP takes action during Alcohol Awareness Month to raise education and awareness about alcohol use and misuse. According to the CDC, approximately 178,000 individuals die each year from...

16 Apr 20251h 2min

E53 - Nikki

Phil Lahey's next guest for this episode of The Empty Chair is Nikki G. "Like many others, she began using at a young age. It took a while, but she found a 12-step program and started her journey to r...

15 Jun 20231h 1min

E52 - Kimberly and Vincent from Blue Lotus Wellness

May is Mental Health Awareness MonthJoin Cole Welch-Caffrey and 2 Amazing Guests from Blue Lotus Wellness Center this week to learn of the importance of taking care of your own "mental health". Kimber...

18 Mai 20231h 1min

E51 - Steevie, Brook and Lauren. A Show About Sponsors

This episode of The Empty Chair is being dedicated in memory of Joy Gallagher. Joy by being a Sponsor was responsible for saving the lives of many young ladies. Unfortunately, the only one she didn’t ...

4 Mai 20231h 5min

E50 - Louise Griffin, the President of Zack’s Team Foundation

Phil Lahey's guest on this week's Empty Chair is Louise Griffin. Louise Griffin is a proud “Lowellian” and the President of Zack’s Team Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the ...

27 Apr 202359min