Donald McDonald
Donald McDonald
S3/E1: Mario Bonds – Love Me More
S3/E1: Mario Bonds – Love Me More
S3/E1: Mario Bonds – Love Me More
Friday 3rd November 2023
Join Donald McDonald and Mario Bonds as they discuss recovery, music, and self-love in this inspiring episode of 'No Thanks But Yes'.
25 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Hopeful
Healing
Transformative
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Donald McDonald
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Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Mario Bonds: Embracing Self-Love and Resilience in Recovery
Episode Overview
- Mario shares his journey from sighted to totally blind and the adversities he faced
- Importance of accepting the past and prioritising mental, emotional, and spiritual health in sustaining recovery
- Message of self-love and breaking down barriers resonates deeply, offering hope and inspiration to all listeners
Barriers only exist when one chooses to acknowledge them. Even if I'm my own barrier, I've learned to get out of my own way to get out of my own head because the world is out there trying to beat me up enough. I refuse to help it.
What happens when you combine raw talent with unshakeable resilience? You get Mario Bonds. In this episode of 'No Thanks But Yes', host Donald McDonald sits down with Mario, a singer, songwriter, and motivational speaker, to explore his incredible journey. From navigating life as a sighted person to becoming totally blind, Mario's story is one of courage and determination. The two met by chance at the 2023 Addiction Professionals of North Carolina Fall Conference, and their connection was immediate.
Mario opens up about the importance of self-love and the challenges he faced along the way. He stresses how accepting the past and focusing on mental, emotional, and spiritual health can be transformative in the recovery process. If you're looking for a dose of inspiration and a reminder that adversity can be a stepping stone to greatness, this episode is a must-listen.