365 Proof by Defining Wellness

Defining Wellness Centers
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365 Proof Podcast creates space for honest conversations about recovery, mental health, and purpose. Each episode features voices from every side of the field — clinicians, advocates, families, and individuals in recovery — all sharing proof that transformation is possible, one day at a time, 365 days a year.

  1. 3d ago

    Episode #26: Joy or Die: Finding Hope, Healing, and Purpose with Lady Tina

    Hosts: Carly Caver & Courtney Milan Guest: Lady Tina (Christina Spann)   What happens when the person who brings joy to everyone else finds herself struggling to find her own?   In Episode 26 of 365 Proof by Defining Wellness, hosts Carly Caver and Courtney Milan sit down with mental health professional, community advocate, and comedian Christina Spann, better known as Lady Tina, for an incredibly honest conversation about grief, mental health, resilience, and the power of choosing joy.   After losing her father at just six years old and growing up alongside her mother's serious health challenges, Christina developed a deep understanding of the emotional burdens children often carry in silence. Those experiences ultimately shaped her passion for helping young people and families navigate trauma, mental health challenges, and healing.   But Christina's journey hasn't been without struggles of her own. She courageously opens up about a dark period in 2023 when she nearly lost her life to suicide, the unexpected phone call that changed everything, and the intensive work it took to rediscover herself.   From her work supporting children at Canopy Children's Solutions to finding healing through comedy, creativity, and human connection, Christina shares why her personal motto, "Joy or Die," has become so much more than a catchy phrase. It's a commitment to finding light, even when life feels impossibly dark.   This episode explores the importance of recognizing childhood trauma, creating emotionally safe environments, setting healthy boundaries, practicing self-forgiveness, and understanding that healing doesn't happen on a deadline.   Because healing takes time, joy takes intention, and sometimes the smallest moments can change everything.   Follow Lady Tina on Instagram: @ladyteena   365 Proof by Defining Wellness. Real stories. Honest conversations. Proof that growth and healing are possible.   Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

  2. Oct 20

    Episode #25: From Combat to Clarity: Joshua Acey’s Journey Back to Purpose

    What happens when a soldier comes home from war, but the battle within never ends? In Episode 25 of the 365 Proof Podcast, hosts Carly Caver and Courtney Milan welcome Army veteran, mental health advocate, and founder of Pack to Purpose, Joshua “Acey” Acey, for a powerful conversation about PTSD, mental health, recovery, and rediscovering purpose. After serving two combat deployments in Iraq Acey spent years struggling with the invisible wounds of war. Through broken relationships, panic attacks, and a mental health crisis, he eventually reached a turning point that changed his life: asking for help. Acey shares how treatment, self-reflection, and an extraordinary hiking journey from Florida toward Mississippi helped him reconnect with himself, confront his past, and discover a new mission. Today, through Pack to Purpose, Acey is helping fellow veterans find healing, connection, and community through the outdoors. He also discusses the barriers veterans face when seeking mental health treatment and his determination to make those resources more accessible. This episode is a reminder that asking for help isn't weakness, recovery doesn't happen overnight, and sometimes finding your way forward starts with taking one step. As Acey reminds us, “Take a chance on yourself. You don't have to do it alone.” Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

  3. Oct 6

    Episode #24: How can we create a space that invites generosity.

    In Episode 24 of the 365 Proof Podcast by Defining Wellness, Carly Caver sits down with Rudy Bazin a Haitian-born entrepreneur, husband, father, author, and founder of Sommet Accounting Systems for a conversation about success, identity, community, and the pressure to carry everything on our own.   Rudy shares how growing up in Haiti shaped his view of community, how his definition of success changed after coming to America, and why true strength doesn’t always mean independence.   We also talk about the difference between helping and fixing, the importance of preserving dignity during difficult seasons, and the message behind his forthcoming book, The Voodoo Priest Next Door. This conversation is a reminder that overcoming doesn’t have to mean doing it alone and that sometimes the most powerful thing we can offer another person is the chance to feel seen, valued, and supported.   Visit rudybazin.com to learn more about his story and book release date.   🎧Listen to 365 Proof wherever you get your podcasts.⁠   Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

  4. Sep 22

    Episode #23: From Addiction to Addiction Medicine | Dr. Greg Caudill

    In Episode 23 of the 365 Proof Podcast by Defining Wellness, Daniel, Courtney, and Linda sit down with Dr. Greg Caudill for a powerful conversation about addiction, recovery, medicine, and the role of spirituality in healing.   Dr. Caudill shares his remarkable journey from struggling with severe opioid and heroin addiction while attending medical school to finding recovery and ultimately becoming board-certified in general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. He discusses the people who helped save his life, the science behind addiction, medication-assisted treatment, harm reduction, and why recovery requires more than simply removing the substance.   It’s an honest look at what happens when personal experience, medical science, and a life of recovery come together to help others find their own path forward.    Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

  5. Sep 8

    Episode #22: When Addiction Becomes the Gateway to Purpose | Doug Lyons

    In Episode 22 of the 365 Proof Podcast by Defining Wellness, Daniel Phyfer and Courtney Milan sit down with longtime behavioral health leader and ClereConsulting co-founder Doug Lyons. With more than 35 years in the addiction treatment field and decades of personal recovery, Doug shares how his own addiction ultimately became the gateway to a life of purpose. The conversation explores mentorship, family systems, generational patterns, long-term recovery, the evolution of addiction treatment, and why getting sober is only the beginning. Doug also shares the practices that keep him grounded today and the powerful lesson he learned early in recovery: stay right-sized, remain teachable, and use your experience to help others.   Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

  6. Aug 25

    Episode #21: Doing the Work: Whole-Person Wellness with Alison Johnson

    In Episode 21 of 365 Proof by Defining Wellness, Daniel Phyfer and Courtney Milan sit down with Alison Johnson, a dual-certified family and psychiatric nurse practitioner, entrepreneur, and Defining Wellness detox provider.   Alison shares her path from growing up around healthcare to building Performance Health and Wellness, working on the front lines of acute care during COVID, and finding a deeper calling in substance abuse and mental health. The conversation explores burnout, recovery, hormones, weight loss, GLP-1 medications and why treating the whole person matters.   With honesty, humor, and hard-earned insight, Alison reminds us that lasting change takes time—and that anything with good bones is worth doing the work.   Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

  7. Aug 11

    Episode #20 - Lee and Tiffany Stringer Building Camaraderie Through Fifth Squad

    In Episode 20 of 365 Proof by Defining Wellness, Daniel Phyfer and Courtney Milan sit down with Lee and Tiffany Stringer of Fifth Squad, a veteran led nonprofit creating connection, support, and community for veterans, service members, and their families. Lee shares his journey from enlisting in the Army to serving overseas, navigating the transition home, and finding renewed purpose through serving others. Together, Lee and Tiffany discuss the power of camaraderie, the unique needs of military families, Fifth Squad’s events and assistance programs, and why taking care of yourself and your relationships matters when your life is built around helping others. This is an honest conversation about service, resilience, family, and finding your people after the uniform comes off. Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

  8. Jul 28

    Episode #19: Making a Difference Wherever Your Feet Are: Ruth Ann Rigby’s 29-Year Recovery Journey

    In Episode 19 of 365 Proof by Defining Wellness, Daniel Phyfer and Courtney Milan welcome longtime friend, colleague and recovery advocate Ruth Ann Rigby for a candid conversation about survival, surrender and a life devoted to serving others. With 29 years in long-term recovery, Ruth Ann shares how growing up in a family affected by addiction, enduring traumatic experiences and reaching a personal breaking point ultimately led her to treatment. She reflects on the acceptance, spiritual surrender and willingness to follow direction that became foundations of her recovery. Now the chief development officer of Capstone Wellness and a co-founder of First Responders of Mississippi, Ruth Ann has dedicated her career to helping individuals and families find the right care when they need it most. The conversation explores the distinctive challenges first responders face, the importance of family involvement, the narrow window for connecting someone with treatment and why genuine human connection remains essential in behavioral healthcare. Honest, heartfelt and filled with Ruth Ann’s unmistakable humor, this episode is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible—and that keeping it means giving it away.   Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

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365 Proof Podcast creates space for honest conversations about recovery, mental health, and purpose. Each episode features voices from every side of the field — clinicians, advocates, families, and individuals in recovery — all sharing proof that transformation is possible, one day at a time, 365 days a year.

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  • Creator
    Defining Wellness Centers
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
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