Internationally renowned research psychologist Terry Gorski’s work in the field of addiction and recovery is impressive. His research on relapse prevention is brilliant. For many years he has worked to improve the lives of those who suffer from the disease of addiction, guiding both patients and practitioners in recovery and wellness.
Mr. Gorski is a colleague, instructor and mentor to me. I am honored to have sat down with him for a very informative interview on my blog talk radio show, Kickass Personal Transformation with Marti MacGibbon.
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26, Mar, 2014
Marti MacGibbon Interviews Renowned Addiction Expert Terence T. Gorski
9, Mar, 2014
Marti MacGibbon interviews Dr. Stephen F. Grinstead on Pure Motive Radio
I recently interviewed Dr. Steve Grinstead, AD, LMFT, ACRPS, CADC-II, on my radio talk show, Kickass Personal Transformation with Marti MacGibbon. Doctor Grinstead is a mentor and colleague, a renowned expert on addiction, relapse prevention, and addiction free pain management. I am honored to have him as a guest, and he has offered to return to the show on Monday, March 17th.
During his last visit to the show, Steve and I discussed addiction, pain management, cognitive behavioral therapy, (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy, (DBT), and the amazing plasticity of the brain and its power to heal.
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18, Feb, 2014
Marti MacGibbon Delivers Endnote Speech at ACNL Annual Conference in Monterey
Inspirational humorous speaker Marti MacGibbon delivered the endnote speech at the Association of California Nurse Leaders’ 36th Annual Conference, “Oceans of Opportunity: The Next Wave of Nurse Leadership”. The conference, held at the Portola Hotel and Spa in beautiful Monterey California, addressed the challenges and changes facing nursing teams in the coming year.
Marti’s uplifting, high energy presentation affirmed, encouraged and supported nurse leaders, and provided tips on stress management and building resilience, with plenty of humor.
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9, Feb, 2014
Marti MacGibbon interviews Carrie White, Author and “First Lady of Hairdressing.”
Marti MacGibbon interviewed Carrie White, hairstylist to the stars and bestselling author of, Upper Cut: Highlights of My Hollywood Life, on her blog talk radio show, Kickass Personal Transformation. Ms. White is the first woman to receive the Experience, Strength and Hope Award. Carrie shared her amazing life story in her memoir, and during the interview she is fabulous, fierce and fun, discussing second chances, tenacity, and “staying sane” in everyday life. Listen to the podcast and be inspired!
About Carrie:
Carrie White was born in Southern California.
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1, Feb, 2014
Marti MacGibbon interviews Leonard Buschel, founder of Writers in Treatment
Leonard Buschel, co-founder of Writers in Treatment (WIT), was a recent guest on Pure Motive Radio Network’s new show, Kickass Personal Transformation™ with Marti MacGibbon. Leonard told host Marti MacGibbon about how his non-profit organization, Writers in Treatment, connects individuals suffering from addiction and other self-destructive behaviors with treatment and recovery solutions. WIT also presents the REEL Recovery Film Festival, an inspiring and relevant event held in 8 cities that showcases both classics and contemporary films about addiction, alcoholism, behavioral disorders, treatment and recovery.
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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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27, Jan, 2014
Karen Rontowski, of Late Night with David Letterman, is a terrific radio guest!
Marti MacGibbon’s new talk radio show, “Kickass Personal Transformation,” features fascinating guests like hilarious comedienne, ghost hunter and paranormal investigator Karen Rontowski. Karen’s interview aired live on January 13th, 2014, but you can listen on demand to her show on Marti’s YouTube channel, and to all archives on Pure Motive Radio network’s site. In 2012, Karen headlined Marti’s annual charity fundraiser, Laff-Aholics Comedy Benefit for Recovery.
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8, Oct, 2013
First Anniversary of Never Give in to Fear: Laughing All the Way Up from Rock Bottom
Today, October 8th, 2013 is the first anniversary of the release of Never Give in to Fear: Laughing All the Way Up from Rock Bottom, a gripping and humorous memoir that tells my story: a sometimes shocking, always genuine account of survival against all odds, and a celebration of recovery. Since its release, the book has earned critical acclaim and a National Indie Excellence Award in the category of addiction and recovery.
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25, Jun, 2013
Marti MacGibbon’s “Happiness” Interview Has 26, 382 Listens on Blog Talk Radio
Positive visualization really does work.
Blog Talk Radio is the largest social radio network with millions of listeners worldwide. Marti spoke with host Lorane Gordon on her show, “Journey into Now.” Marti shared her story of triumph against all odds, and revealed how she used the power of visualization to survive human trafficking, drug addiction and homelessness, and then went on to create the life of her dreams. In the interview, she shares simple, effective strategies and tips to relieve stress, lift mood, and manifest peace and prosperity.
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28, Mar, 2013
Marti MacGibbon at International Freedom Conductor Awards
Marti MacGibbon is a guest speaker at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. She attended the International Freedom Conductor Awards Gala in Cincinnati in March.This year’s IFCA recipients are the late Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth, a courageous civil rights leader who organized the Freedom Rides with Rosa Parks and worked tirelessly alongside Dr. Martin Luther King; and Nicholas Kristof, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winning journalist who broke the story on the Darfur genocide and has championed causes such as combatting human trafficking, world hunger, and the global oppression of women.