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My addiction treatment book can save lives

As an author, it’s not enough for me to write books and hope they find their readers.  I have to push them.  No publisher, agent, or publicist will ever love my work more than me and none of them can… Continue Reading →

Want to be a better leader? here’s how…

In my professional travels, I have probably failed a lot more than I have succeeded.  I’ve led projects and teams that have won awards, but more often than not, I have been a part of projects that simply do not… Continue Reading →

Happy Birthday to my wife whose smile lights the world!

In the course of a lifetime, we are lucky if we even encounter someone whose smile can move a mountain.  When we do, our souls are somehow healed from pain we didn’t even know we carried.  I know about these… Continue Reading →

I almost had a radio show…or did I?

First of all, it wasn’t my idea. Someone at a nameless Santa Fe-based broadcasting company approached me with the idea of a radio show that I would host and discuss matters pertaining to substance abuse. I gave it some thought… Continue Reading →

La Choza Restaurant Really Delivers!

La Choza restaurant doesn’t need any accolades or glowing reviews; it’s always packed. As a Santa Fean, I can attest that there aren’t many great (or even good) New Mexican restaurants that consistently deliver a meal that’s ALMOST close to… Continue Reading →

AI is no match for the Human Soul

And so, once again, I’ve completed my Holy Thursday tradition of walking to the Santuario de Chimayo. It takes me about seven hours to walk the 22 or so miles from my starting point to arrive at the mystical little… Continue Reading →

Pastors and life coaches should stop providing mental health services. Here’s why…

If you are self-described “life coach” or “pastor” without formal training and licensure within the mental health field, I am writing to you in the hopes that you cease and desist advising people immediately.  You see, mental health practitioners become… Continue Reading →

4 things I’ve learned from blogging

It has now been almost 6 years since I’ve started my blog, jblea1016.com. While I can’t say that blogging success has allowed me to retire, I can say that it has grown and continues to grow. I am quite grateful… Continue Reading →

Labels may not be healthy, including “addict” or “alcoholic”

I consider myself a good writer and teacher.  At the heart of both is the hope and the belief that I can share information in such a way that can ignite the good, strong, and beautiful in those whom I… Continue Reading →

Recovery is everyone’s responsibility

So, much is made about the problems that Addiction presents. The awareness exists because, well, problems are pretty easy to spot. Really, I can hang out within any group of people and if given enough time, they will start complaining… Continue Reading →

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