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April 22, 2025 72 mins

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In this episode of Entrepreneurs in Recovery, host Jesse Harless welcomes Joanna Horton McPherson, a professional actress turned sobriety advocate and executive coach, to discuss her profound journey of self-discovery and healing. Joanna shares her story of overcoming self-loathing, alcohol dependency, and an autoimmune disease, revealing how meditation, emotional honesty, and theater transformed her life. She opens up about the power of the subconscious, the importance of feeling emotions safely, and her mission to empower women leaders to find their voice through her True Influence Method.

This episode explores the intersection of sobriety, emotional healing, and purposeful leadership, diving into how Joanna uses her acting background and meditation practice to help others connect with their inner truth. From her work in reforestation in Costa Rica to her upcoming book and TEDx talk, Joanna’s insights highlight the value of embracing pain for growth, the role of dreams in uncovering hidden lessons, and the need for authentic connection in recovery and entrepreneurship. Whether you’re on a recovery journey, seeking to amplify your voice, or inspired by stories of resilience and transformation, Joanna’s conversation with Jesse offers wisdom, vulnerability, and a powerful reminder to live fully in the present. Join us for an uplifting dialogue that bridges personal growth, creative expression, and social impact.

Moments From the Show

00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview

02:16 Joanna's Early Life and Career

03:51 Struggles with Self-Esteem and Sobriety

05:11 The Power of Meditation and Self-Compassion

08:06 Transition to Coaching and Public Speaking

18:06 Navigating Pain and Personal Growth

20:34 The Role of Dreams and Subconscious Mind

24:41 Embracing Psychedelics and Healing

37:40 The Power of Present Moment and Meditation

40:12 The Practice of Meditation

45:32 Exploring the Subconscious

47:28 Embracing Emotions

57:08 The Power of Connection

01:00:43 Coaching and Personal Development

01:08:43 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

 

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Connect With Jesse

Website: https://www.entrepreneursinrecovery.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JesseHarless222

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The Entrepreneurs in Recovery podcast is for those interested in finding healing from addictions, trauma, and attachments that hold them back from sharing their authentic voice and message with the world. We showcase a wide variety of guests specializing in holistic health, mental health, wealth, addiction, trauma, spirituality, habit change, entrepreneurship, psychedelics, integration, and more. Hosted by Jesse Harless, interviewing individuals who overcame tremendous odds in order to find their innate greatness within and share their endeavors with the world. You’ll hear helpful tools, ideas, vulnerability, synchronicities, and inspiring stories that will impact your mind, body, and soul.  #EntrepreneursInRecovery #addiction #podcast 

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