Episode #33: Help & Hope Through Recovery

In Episode #33, I’m joined by Kevin Florek, CEO of Tellurian, to dive deep into the connections between mental health, addiction, homelessness, and healing from trauma. We explore Tellurian’s unique approach to behavioral health services, the relationship between addiction and childhood wounds, and why sharing our struggles is so important.

Kevin not only addresses the stigma around mental health, but he provides such a relatable analogy to help everyone feel seen and understood, no matter the severity of their struggle.

Kevin also shares his story about how he went from wanting to be a cop to becoming the CEO of Tellurian and I turn the table to show him how he followed his Intuition and continues to honor his Inner Child! Whether you're on a recovery journey, a healing journey, or simply curious about how to support others, this episode is filled with valuable insights, hope, and how you can help. Kevin and I joked around too, because he values the importance of having fun, in everything we do, just as much as I do!

Show Notes:

• 00:51 - Welcome my guest, Kevin Florek, CEO of Tellurian.
• 01:35 - What is Tellurian, how did it get started, and who does it serve?
• 03:27 - What makes Tellurian different from other mental health-behavioral services.
• 04:35 - Why I reached out to Tellurian after Krista’s episode and the importance of sharing our struggles.
• 06:06 - Everyday habits and the elements of “addiction.”
• 07:00 - Connection between addiction and childhood trauma.
• 09:38 - Why I share the behind-the-scenes of my healing journey.
• 15:50 - How Tellurian can benefit even those who are not in crisis.
• 17:35 - Understanding the difference between Big T and Small T Trauma.
• 19:50 - Kevin’s journey to becoming CEO and following his intuition.
• 24:00 - The power of stories and validating experiences.
• 25:14 - The story of “Chandra’s House of Hope.”
• 31:52 - Breaking the stigma of men seeking help for their mental health.
• 34:48 - How isolation impacts addiction and suicide rates.
• 37:00 - Tellurian's services beyond detox support.
• 38:38 - Not-a-Gala event on February 28th, 2025, and ways to get involved.
• 42:25 - The importance of daily work in recovery and healing.
• 48:10 - Trusting your intuition and the gifts it can bring.
• 57:00 - Balancing work and play.
• 59:26 - Kevin's childhood and how he honors his Inner Child today.

Resources:

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