Wayward Coaching Founder Michael Ayala-White

Everybody has a story...Michael's could help save a life! In this conversation, Nate interviews Mike Ayala-White, the founder of Wayward Coaching, about his personal journey with recovery and his work as a crisis and recovery coach. Mike shares how trauma and neglect in his early life led to addiction and how he eventually sought help and began his path to recovery. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the difference between guilt and shame and the role of connection in overcoming addiction. Mike also discusses the incorporation of body work and somatic practices in his coaching programs. He recommends the book 'In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts' by Gabor Mate as a valuable resource for understanding addiction and humanizing those who struggle with it. Connect with Michael online at: https://wayward-coaching.com/  The Autumn Balloon by Kenny Porpora: https://a.co/d/0iR6Gxgk  In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Mate: https://a.co/d/0cMKlbvK  Keywords recovery, addiction, trauma, neglect, coaching, shame, guilt, connection, body work, somatic practices Takeaways Addiction is often a result of trauma or neglect, and recovery involves addressing the underlying issues and learning new coping mechanisms. The difference between guilt and shame is important to understand. Guilt is feeling bad about something you've done, while shame is feeling fundamentally flawed as a person. The opposite of addiction is connection, and finding a supportive community is crucial in the recovery process. Incorporating body work and somatic practices can help individuals regulate their emotions and reconnect with their bodies. Recommended resources include the book 'In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts' by Gabor Mate and 12-step programs for addiction recovery. Sound Bites "The opposite of addiction is connection." "Toxic shame drowns out curiosity about yourself." "Your body is not an adversary, your body is an ally." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Tone 03:27 Michael Ayala-White's Personal Journey to Recovery 11:10 Understanding Guilt and Shame 25:38 Incorporating Body Work and Somatic Practices 34:23 Recommended Resources for Early Recovery Interested in working with Nate? PodStudio offers a full suite of podcast & live streaming production services and coaching. Head over to [www.podcastnate.com](http://www.podcastnate.com) and “Book a Call” to Unleash Your Voice & Amplify Your Impact! “At PodStudio we empower aspiring podcasters and digital entrepreneurs to utilize audio/video production to establish authority and scale their brand” -Nate Kelly, Best Selling Author & Founder of PodStudio. -Check out Nate’s best-selling book, The Podcast Revolution at: https://a.co/d/7ePgHVy  ------------------- The Sobriety Diaries is a video podcast where we share powerful stories of recovery told by those who lived them. You can find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts with new episodes every Wednesday, subscribe now!  Please share our show with just 1 person in your life who may be struggling, you just never know what they may need to hear today. Also, please consider donating to The Sobriety Diaries here: https://www.thesobrietydiaries.com/support/ Your donations help us to source the best stories from around the world and keep the show going!  Find all things TSD related and join our insiders list at [www.thesobrietydiaries.com](http://www.thesobrietydiaries.com)  Listen to The Sobriety Diaries on ALL your favorite platforms: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sobrietydiaries  Watch all of our interviews: [[[www.youtube.com/natekelly        Try your best not to drink, and be good to yourself!  ---------------- Music: [www.bensound.com](http://www.bensound.com)  License code: DYPR0UXMQQVXYMA5 ----------------