Designing Your Great Life https://jason5d.podbean.com A weekly discussion by pioneer coach, Jason Wittman, MPS, LAADC, CATC-IV, exploring the Gettin’ On Living parts of recovery. With over 50 years of coaching and recovery counseling experience, Jason will be sharing much of what has contributed to the success of his clients. Some of the topics will be enhancing self-esteem/love, developing better relationships, greater self-confidence, helpful hints to sustain recovery over a lifetime, and many other of those living skills that were never learned early in life due to being way too high, way too early. After the first 9 episodes, he started a new series, ”Speaking on Recovery,” one-on-one discussions between Jason and his guests, who have extensive knowledge of the recovery process, will pick a topic related to recovery and have an in-depth discussion. He has authored a book, “Designing Your Great Life! ~ Time-Tested Prescriptions for a Life Worth Living” He also published a weeklyish newsletter on the ”getting on living” parts of recovery. You can subscribe at Hpps://411Jason.com His private practice is at http://Stage2Recovery.com email at jason@s4mm.com Thu, 26 Jun 2025 22:03:09 -0700 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Education:Self-Improvement 1440 episodic Jason Wittman, MPS＜ LAADC, CATC-IV Jason Wittman, MPS＜ LAADC, CATC-IV No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11118910/Book_Covera5aft.jpg Designing Your Great Life https://jason5d.podbean.com 144 144 #P48 -Counting Clean Time After a Slip #P48 -Counting Clean Time After a Slip https://jason5d.podbean.com/e/p48-counting-clean-time-after-a-slip/ https://jason5d.podbean.com/e/p48-counting-clean-time-after-a-slip/#comments Thu, 26 Jun 2025 22:03:09 -0700 jason5d.podbean.com/7dd968fa-c825-310e-b3ee-f64f9c4cb59a In this conversation, Jason Whitman discusses the complexities of relapse and recovery in addiction. He emphasizes that experiencing a relapse does not mean starting over from scratch; rather, it is an opportunity to learn from past experiences. He encourages individuals to reflect on what went wrong and to engage fully in the recovery process, including following the 12 steps and seeking guidance from sponsors. Jason shares his personal experiences with relapse and recovery, highlighting the importance of understanding one's journey and the lessons learned along the way.

]]> In this conversation, Jason Whitman discusses the complexities of relapse and recovery in addiction. He emphasizes that experiencing a relapse does not mean starting over from scratch; rather, it is an opportunity to learn from past experiences. He encourages individuals to reflect on what went wrong and to engage fully in the recovery process, including following the 12 steps and seeking guidance from sponsors. Jason shares his personal experiences with relapse and recovery, highlighting the importance of understanding one's journey and the lessons learned along the way.

]]> Jason Wittman, MPS＜ LAADC, CATC-IV false No 559 38 full P39- A terrible Christmas song for kids_ dec 24, 2024 P39- A terrible Christmas song for kids_ dec 24, 2024 https://jason5d.podbean.com/e/p37-a-terrible-christmas-song-for-kids_-dec-24-2024/ https://jason5d.podbean.com/e/p37-a-terrible-christmas-song-for-kids_-dec-24-2024/#comments Tue, 24 Dec 2024 15:42:15 -0800 jason5d.podbean.com/51606469-ac27-3345-90c5-f0b89439f0bd Jason Wittman discusses the emotional implications of holiday music, particularly focusing on the song 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town.' He critiques the message it sends to children about suppressing their feelings and emphasizes the importance of emotional expression for both children and adults. Drawing from his experiences as a therapist, he highlights the detrimental effects of not allowing oneself to cry and encourages listeners to embrace their emotions, especially during the holiday season.

 

keywords: emotional expression, holiday music, mental health, therapy, feelings, childhood, coping mechanisms, Santa Claus, crying, emotional well-being

]]> Jason Wittman discusses the emotional implications of holiday music, particularly focusing on the song 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town.' He critiques the message it sends to children about suppressing their feelings and emphasizes the importance of emotional expression for both children and adults. Drawing from his experiences as a therapist, he highlights the detrimental effects of not allowing oneself to cry and encourages listeners to embrace their emotions, especially during the holiday season.

 

keywords: emotional expression, holiday music, mental health, therapy, feelings, childhood, coping mechanisms, Santa Claus, crying, emotional well-being

]]> Jason Wittman discusses the emotional implications of holiday music, particularly focusing on the song ’Santa Claus is Coming to Town.’ He critiques the message it sends to children about suppressing their feelings and emphasizes the importance of emotional expression for both children and adults. Jason Wittman, MPS＜ LAADC, CATC-IV false No 840 37 full Speaking of Recovery, Episode 1 - All About God Speaking of Recovery, Episode 1 - All About God https://jason5d.podbean.com/e/speaking-of-recovery-episode-1-all-about-god/ https://jason5d.podbean.com/e/speaking-of-recovery-episode-1-all-about-god/#comments Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:29:15 -0800 jason5d.podbean.com/c8cde795-b9f6-3b0c-a7a5-2b2575d50abb Host Jason Wittman, MPS, and Gary Pratt discuss their thoughts about God from two different religious perspectives and their extensive 12-Step experience.

]]> Host Jason Wittman, MPS, and Gary Pratt discuss their thoughts about God from two different religious perspectives and their extensive 12-Step experience.

]]> Jason Wittman, MPS＜ LAADC, CATC-IV false No 1429 9 full #P37 - Dealing with Election Anxiety #P37 - Dealing with Election Anxiety https://jason5d.podbean.com/e/p37/ https://jason5d.podbean.com/e/p37/#comments Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:21:43 -0800 jason5d.podbean.com/eb848358-fb0f-358d-baa2-4b290d4a4316 Jason Wittman describes the mindset that allows him to enjoy zero anxiety ahead of a critical national election.

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]]> Jason Wittman describes the mindset that allows him to enjoy zero anxiety ahead of a critical national election. Jason Wittman, MPS＜ LAADC, CATC-IV false No 568 8 full P-38 Dealing with Post-Election Anxiety of the Doom and Gloom Variety P-38 Dealing with Post-Election Anxiety of the Doom and Gloom Variety https://jason5d.podbean.com/e/p-38-dealing-with-post-election-anxiety-of-the-doom-and-gloom-variety/ https://jason5d.podbean.com/e/p-38-dealing-with-post-election-anxiety-of-the-doom-and-gloom-variety/#comments Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:58:17 -0800 jason5d.podbean.com/aca0ff5c-72b0-3de8-a1d0-621e81ed6b51 In this episode, Jason explains how his method of dealing with anxiety absolutely applies to working through the potential anxiety of worrying about the repercussions of the election outcome.

]]> In this episode, Jason explains how his method of dealing with anxiety absolutely applies to working through the potential anxiety of worrying about the repercussions of the election outcome.

]]> Jason Wittman, MPS＜ LAADC, CATC-IV false No 521 7 full How We View Our Experiences of Life Affects Everything How We View Our Experiences of Life Affects Everything https://jason5d.podbean.com/e/how-we-view-our-experiences-of-life-affects-everything/ https://jason5d.podbean.com/e/how-we-view-our-experiences-of-life-affects-everything/#comments Thu, 15 Jun 2023 18:20:43 -0700 jason5d.podbean.com/bd45070b-b2a6-36b4-a43c-4206b63747c1 The frame that we view our experience of life greatly influences how we deal with life on life;'s terms. This discussion explains the possible ways of viewing life and the outcomes of those choices. It also discusses a 12 step interpretation and considerations.

]]> The frame that we view our experience of life greatly influences how we deal with life on life;'s terms. This discussion explains the possible ways of viewing life and the outcomes of those choices. It also discusses a 12 step interpretation and considerations.

]]> Jason Wittman, MPS＜ LAADC, CATC-IV false No 255 5 full Imposter Syndrome ~ What it is and what it isn’t Imposter Syndrome ~ What it is and what it isn’t https://jason5d.podbean.com/e/imposter-syndrome-what-it-is-and-what-it-isn-t/ https://jason5d.podbean.com/e/imposter-syndrome-what-it-is-and-what-it-isn-t/#comments Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:58:36 -0800 jason5d.podbean.com/27c0d1b2-dc52-306a-9a2f-8861c2521cd5 I am explaining the difference between Imposter Syndrome and low self-confidence.

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]]> Jason Wittman, MPS＜ LAADC, CATC-IV false No 190 4 full CAADE Conference 2022 JJW lecture CAADE Conference 2022 JJW lecture https://jason5d.podbean.com/e/caade-conference-2022-jjw-lecture/ https://jason5d.podbean.com/e/caade-conference-2022-jjw-lecture/#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2022 17:35:19 -0800 jason5d.podbean.com/7f53f856-fcea-337c-ae85-3cd5bcaa1296 This is a recording of a lecture I presented to the annual conference of CAADE, one of the two top organizations in the CA. The topic is What is the Root Cause of Addictions and what to do about them

]]> This is a recording of a lecture I presented to the annual conference of CAADE, one of the two top organizations in the CA. The topic is What is the Root Cause of Addictions and what to do about them

]]> Jason Wittman, MPS＜ LAADC, CATC-IV false No 3356 3 full Stop the World - jjw podcast 15 August 2020 Stop the World - jjw podcast 15 August 2020 https://jason5d.podbean.com/e/stop-the-world/ https://jason5d.podbean.com/e/stop-the-world/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:05:04 -0700 jason5d.podbean.com/5b0a9d9c-9142-3d99-8784-c5b38fa48955 This is my take on the Pandemic and how to think about it. This was first published to my website on 15 August 2020. I subsequently took my own advice and wrote and published my latest book. “Designing Your Great Life! ~ Time-Tested Prescriptions for a Life Worth Living”                                                                                

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]> This is my take on the Pandemic and how to think about it. This was first published to my website on 15 August 2020. I subsequently took my own advice and wrote and published my latest book. “Designing Your Great Life! ~ Time-Tested Prescriptions for a Life Worth Living”                                                                                

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]> Jason Wittman, MPS＜ LAADC, CATC-IV false No 392 2 full Episode 1 -A brief introduction to the Series Episode 1 -A brief introduction to the Series https://jason5d.podbean.com/e/episode-1-a-brief-introduction-to-the-series/ https://jason5d.podbean.com/e/episode-1-a-brief-introduction-to-the-series/#comments Fri, 19 Feb 2021 19:25:12 -0800 jason5d.podbean.com/8eb578e7-5ca9-3a75-bce0-1f1b00465ede Coach Jason Wittman both introduces himself and presents the premise of this ongoing podcast series. He touches on the Root Cause of All Addictions as well as what is necessary to end up living a great life.

]]> Coach Jason Wittman both introduces himself and presents the premise of this ongoing podcast series. He touches on the Root Cause of All Addictions as well as what is necessary to end up living a great life.

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