Leigh Ann Hello and Michael Govier

First Day Pod

Leigh Ann Hello and Michael Govier

  • We're Still Here! | February 24th, 2025

We're Still Here! | February 24th, 2025

Wednesday 26th February 2025

Michael Govier returns solo to First Day Pod, sharing his journey through therapy, addiction, and personal growth with humour and honesty.
29 minutes
Honest
Raw
Authentic
Engaging
Supportive

About this podcast

First Day Pod
Author:
Leigh Ann Hello and Michael Govier
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Day by Day
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
Relationships & Community
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Links:
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Michael Govier's Solo Return: Therapy, Addiction, and Personal Growth

Episode Overview

  • Michael shares his return to the podcast after nearly a year.
  • Discusses balancing his role as a therapist with personal mental health challenges.
  • Opens up about his past struggles with Vicodin and food addiction.
  • Highlights the importance of perspective and gratitude in recovery.
  • Encourages seeking help and sharing personal stories.
Therapists have problems too, so I'm no different than anybody else.
Michael Govier makes a solo return to the First Day Pod after nearly a year-long hiatus. With his partner Leigh Ann Hello recovering from illness, Michael takes the opportunity to reconnect with the audience and share his personal journey. He opens up about the struggles of balancing his role as a licensed therapist with his own mental health challenges, highlighting that even those who help others need support too.
Michael's candid reflections on his past battles with addiction, including his experiences with Vicodin and food addiction, provide a raw and honest look into his life. He shares anecdotes about his recovery process, the ups and downs of maintaining sobriety, and the importance of perspective and gratitude. Michael's humour and authenticity shine through as he navigates topics like therapy, addiction, and personal growth.
This episode is a reminder that everyone has their struggles, and it's okay to seek help and share your story. Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, Michael's insights are both relatable and inspiring. Tune in to hear more about his journey and the lessons he's learned along the way.
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Leigh Ann Hello and Michael Govier

First Day Pod

Leigh Ann Hello and Michael Govier

  • We're Still Here! | February 24th, 2025

We're Still Here! | February 24th, 2025

Wednesday 26th February 2025

Michael Govier returns solo to First Day Pod, sharing his journey through therapy, addiction, and personal growth with humour and honesty.
29 minutes
Honest
Raw
Authentic
Engaging
Supportive

About this podcast

First Day Pod
Author:
Leigh Ann Hello and Michael Govier
Overview:

Leigh Ann and Mike are looking to share honestly with their guests and live audience each week in the hope of also learning themselves through shared wisdom, education and empowerment. We have fun,...

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Categories:
Sobriety Day by Day
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
Relationships & Community
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Links:
Visit site
Rounded Button Dark
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!

Michael Govier's Solo Return: Therapy, Addiction, and Personal Growth

Episode Overview

  • Michael shares his return to the podcast after nearly a year.
  • Discusses balancing his role as a therapist with personal mental health challenges.
  • Opens up about his past struggles with Vicodin and food addiction.
  • Highlights the importance of perspective and gratitude in recovery.
  • Encourages seeking help and sharing personal stories.
Therapists have problems too, so I'm no different than anybody else.
Michael Govier makes a solo return to the First Day Pod after nearly a year-long hiatus. With his partner Leigh Ann Hello recovering from illness, Michael takes the opportunity to reconnect with the audience and share his personal journey. He opens up about the struggles of balancing his role as a licensed therapist with his own mental health challenges, highlighting that even those who help others need support too.
Michael's candid reflections on his past battles with addiction, including his experiences with Vicodin and food addiction, provide a raw and honest look into his life. He shares anecdotes about his recovery process, the ups and downs of maintaining sobriety, and the importance of perspective and gratitude. Michael's humour and authenticity shine through as he navigates topics like therapy, addiction, and personal growth.
This episode is a reminder that everyone has their struggles, and it's okay to seek help and share your story. Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, Michael's insights are both relatable and inspiring. Tune in to hear more about his journey and the lessons he's learned along the way.