Growth Mixtape Podcast with Bob Mathers
Listen to my conversations with the most interesting people you may not have come across yet. These conversations might not seem to have a lot in common at first. But just like songs on a mixtape, they create something memorable and emotional. So, let's press play and see what we learn about ourselves.
I'm Bob Mathers, host of the Growth Mixtape podcast. I love chasing my curiosity; the further from my comfort zone, the better. I find the most powerful ideas, the ones that compel us to do bold things, happen by accident.
It is these unexpected collisions that I’m excited to explore in this new podcast. These conversations always give me new insights I never would have gotten from other experts in my field.
Please join me for stories from leaders in business, the sciences, academia and the arts. My goal in every episode is to provide you with a surprising insight that you can apply right now to get unstuck and start building the business and the life you've always wanted.
Growth Mixtape Podcast with Bob Mathers
Unplug from the Matrix and Rediscover Your Fire with Michelle Hillier
Today I talk to Michelle Hillier, a speaker, educator and author who helps people find their authentic self by slowing down, finding their breath and re-igniting their fire.
She’s also a recovering alcoholic. I never thought a conversation about addiction, recovery and what’s on the other side could be so much fun. She shares hilarious and sometimes heart-breaking stories of how drinking helped her cope, and it worked pretty good for most of her life, until it didn’t. She talks about how the sudden death of her father made her realize she was living in the matrix - a life based on what society told her it should look like. And how things came to a head during the pandemic when she saw the real dark side of alcohol for the first time.
This was a really powerful and personal conversation for me. I don’t talk about my sobriety often and this felt like talking to a smarter, more enlightened girl version of myself. We’re all in recovery from something. Whatever yours looks like, this conversation is for you.
Please enjoy, Michelle Hillier.
Key Takeaways
- Uncovering Patterns and True Core Values: Michelle discovered that the times she felt out of alignment with her core values, authenticity and health, were often when her drinking increased.
- Transforming Tragedy into Purpose: The passing of her father and the COVID-19 pandemic both became wake-up calls that helped her start her own business and ultimately embrace sobriety.
- Slowing Down and Finding Balance: Michelle found that slowing down and being in tune with her body allowed her to truly experience joy and authenticity, bringing balance to her naturally high-energy lifestyle.
- Breath and Fire – A New Way of Living and Working: Michelle’s platform, Breath and Fire, embodies the balance between calm and passion, helping others find their fire while staying grounded.
- Rebuilding Relationships with Deeper Connections: Sobriety allowed Michelle to reframe her relationships, leading to a more authentic bond with friends and family.
- Creativity Reignited in Recovery: With sobriety, Michelle has found herself more connected to her creativity, whether through movement, problem-solving, or planning her next steps in life.
Resources
- Breath and Fire: Michelle Hillier’s platform for coaching, speaking, and workshops on authenticity and balance.
- Breath and Fire: FREE 5 Day Awaken Your Flame Practice
- Core Values Test: A tool for discovering personal core values, which helped Michelle see the impact of authenticity and health on her life.
- Greenstone Treatment Center: The recovery center where Michelle now works as a mind-body professional, giving back to those beginning their own journeys.
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