On December 31, President Obama issued a Presidential Proclamation, naming January National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, 2015. As a survivor leader and advocate, I am both grateful for and proud of the work the United States of America is doing to eradicate human trafficking and to help victims recover from the trauma suffered in captivity and rebuild their lives.
Freedom is precious and worth fighting for. No one has the right to violate another’s basic human rights, but traffickers do that as part of their business plan.
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6, Jan, 2015
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month: Survivor Speaks
23, Nov, 2014
Laff-Aholics 2014 Rocked the House and Exceeded Expectations!
Pathway residents and director Sandy Jeffers with Founder Marti MacGibbon, Co-founder Chris Fitzhugh, and Executive Producers Jeremy Inlow and Kevin DeTrude
Laff-Aholics 2014 rocked the house! The October 4th show, at the Indianapolis Museum of Art’s Toby Theater, was the 4th annual standup comedy fundraiser, benefiting Pathway to Recovery and celebrating recovery from addiction. Founder and emcee Marti MacGibbon kicked off the show, killing with her own brand of high-energy, no-holds-barred standup comedy. Headliners Ritch Shydner and Rich Aronovitch thrilled the capacity audience, rocking the 540-seat auditorium with laughter.
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17, Oct, 2014
Marti MacGibbon Receives Standing Ovation at Indiana National Recovery Month Symposium
Marti MacGibbon with event planner Jill Fuqua of FSSA Division of Mental Health and Addiction at INARMS Conference
Marti MacGibbon is a humorous inspirational speaker and nationally award-winning author who holds five professional certifications in addiction treatment. The title of her plenary presentation was, “Recovery, Resilience, and the Power of Gratitude.” The capacity audience of addiction treatment professionals and service provides gave her a standing ovation. The statewide annual conference in Indiana was facilitated by FSSA Division of Mental Health and Addiction, State of Indiana.
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27, Sep, 2014
Marti MacGibbon Receives Recovery Advocate of the Year Award
Indiana Addictions Issues Coalition honored Marti MacGibbon with the 2014 Recovery Advocate of the Year Award. IAIC is a subsidiary of Mental Health America of Indiana. Ms. MacGibbon is an inspirational speaker, certified addiction treatment specialist, and author of the nationally award-winning addiction memoir, Never Give in to Fear: Laughing All the Way Up from Rock Bottom.
Kim Manlove, Director of the Coalition, presented Marti with the award, and added that she is recognized for her outstanding work in recovery advocacy, and for breaking away the stigma surrounding addiction, human trafficking, mental illness and and other issues.
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14, Aug, 2014
Award-winning News Producer Shannon Dawson Shines Light on Depression
Shannon Dawson is an award-winning news producer and an advocate for mental health.
This week, on Kickass Personal Transformation with Marti MacGibbon, we’re focusing on destroying the stigma surrounding addiction, depression and suicide. The stigma is not only dangerous, it can be fatal for those who suffer in silence. In the wake of Robin Williams’ death, many of us are discussing, disclosing, and processing our emotions: not only our grief for the loss of a brilliant talent, but also our desire to have a conversation about these too often taboo topics that should be openly discussed and treated.
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Legendary Actor Louis Gossett, Jr. is Guest on Kickass Personal Transformation
Louis Gossett, Jr. is a legendary actor and creator of Eracism Foundation.
Heartfelt thanks to legendary actor and humanitarian Louis Gossett, Jr. for being my guest on Pure Motive Radio. On my show, Kickass Personal Transformation with Marti MacGibbon, we focus on recovery, healing, forgiveness, gratitude and other transformative life forces that anyone can tap into and practice in daily life to create kickass positive change. Louis Gossett, Jr.
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23, Feb, 2014
Mental Health Resources for College Students
As a response to recent study showing a high number of college students suffer from anxiety and depression, onlinecolleges.net has published a resource that should prove both valuable and helpful. The onlinecolleges.net mental health guide discusses mental health issues facing students, links to each state’s social and health services site, links to recognized national organizations that sponsor support groups, general online resources, and tips on stress reduction and stress management. In my opinion, it is an excellent resource:
http://www.onlinecolleges.
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10, Feb, 2014
Stay Connected, Take Action, and Create Positive Change!
Staying connected helps you to stay flexible and open minded.
Courage to stand alone. Yes, it’s an admirable character trait, and sometimes life requires it. But don’t slip into a mistaken belief that you have to stand alone through every trial and tribulation. You don’t have to take on life’s challenges all by yourself. Build a support network of positive people, and celebrate staying connected. Mentors, colleagues, friends, loved ones, even pets can help you maintain a positive outlook and upbeat attitude.
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30, Jan, 2014
Bob Tyler, Recovery Leader, is Inspiring Guest on Marti MacGibbon’s Radio Show
Bob Tyler, BA, CADC-II, I-CADC, renowned instructor, addiction treatment specialist, award-winning author, and leader in recovery joined Marti MacGibbon, host of Kickass Personal Transformation, a blog talk radio show on Pure Motive Network. Bob discussed the enhanced edition of his EVVY Award-winning book, Enough Already, A Guide to Recovery from Alcohol and Drug Addiction. Tyler also discussed his mission to bring recovery services and referrals to people who lack the financial resources to get into rehab.
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3, Jan, 2014
Hello 2014!
Hello 2014. You’re a new year, and since you just arrived three days ago, we’re on our best behavior. Lots of my friends and business associates have written farewell posts to our former year, 2013, sometimes commenting on the good times, occasionally bidding good riddance to the bad, and opening their arms to you, 2014, and all they’ll achieve in your company.
Well, I am also looking forward to working with you, 2014, and to accomplishing great things together with you. You’re bringing a lot of value to this relationship. Twelve months of time, packed with opportunity, a fresh outlook, and a chance at total renewal.