Having A Cuppa with Cathy Trinh (Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker And Recovering Addict)

In this refill episode Having A Cuppa for 2022, Chris makes his way to British Columbia and has a fun-filled chat with close buddy Tamar Medford. Tamar has carved an interesting niche for herself in the world of business, a coach whom aids former addicts to flourish in their chosen trade. She written extensively on this subject as columnist and is also the author of two books. Tamar is the executive producer and host of podcast, named The Road Beyond Recovery , which can be found on all major outlets. She also delves on sensuality in sobriety, culminating on being a bride-to-be to her beloved. Become a patron on Patreon - patron.com/havingacuppa Rate this podcast - ratethispodcast/havingacuppa For more info - visit www.chrisnell.co.za or for bookings - info@chrisnell.co.za

On this special episode, Chris heads out to the East Coast to the hamlet of New Jersey to enjoy a Cuppa with the Bodi family. Christine's life was awash with a flood of alcoholism and combatting severe depression, however the the 12 Steps and fellowship of AA gave her new life. Jon her husband stood by her side and held her hand all the way. The trio also share their mutual love and respect for veterans from all branches of the military, how it shaped their identity and send out a stern warning of the futility of ignoring efforts by selfless Americans, from the annals of the Vietnam War until the present day. Become a patron on Patreon - patron.com/havingacuppa Rate this podcast - ratethispodcast/havingacuppa For more info - visit www.chrisnell.co.za or for bookings - info@chrisnell.co.za

Welcome to Season 3 of Having A Cuppa. After some time away, Chris returns with guns blazing and heads on down to Wyoming to meet with newest mate for life Marty Evans. Marty today is a successful businessman, but in his previous life had a multi-hyphenate of dark professions - criminal, drug dealer and addict. He expounds, no-holds-barred, on his past and how he got free. The journey continues . . . . Become a patron on Patreon - patron.com/havingacuppa Rate this podcast - ratethispodcast/havingacuppa For more info - visit www.chrisnell.co.za or for bookings - info@chrisnell.co.za

Bulldogs Radio Presents - The Tempo Tavern with Chris Nell. A weekly three hour rock and news satire show, featuring a wide variety of Rock music, country and Pop Rock. Join in and turn up the volume and dance along. Corner To Corner Continent To Continent Coast To Coast The Tempo Tavern airs Thursday 17:00 - 20:00 (GMT+2) via www.bulldogs-radio.com

On Having A Cuppa, Chris makes way for a first time visit to Connecticut to meet up with Laurie Anderson. Laurie talks about experimenting with cocaine and alcohol in her teens, growing up as the oldest of five children in an Italian Catholic family and how the loss of her father and trying to save her own son from heroin addiction brought her to her knees. Laurie is a successful vlogger and vidcaster with her stream Laur's World that airs daily on YouTube. Become a patron on Patreon - patron.com/havingacuppa Rate this podcast - ratethispodcast/havingacuppa For more info - visit www.chrisnell.co.za or for bookings - info@chrisnell.co.za

On this episode Having A Cuppa, Chris returns to British Columbia to enjoy a Cuppa with friend Tamar Medford. Tamar since achieving sobriety has focused her skills as entrepreneur and business coach to help fellow addicts in Recovery achieve success in their chosen field of expertise. The two talk about Ms. Medford's journey and subsequent redemption and share a hearty laugh or two. Tamar also hosts the successful podcast, which is available on all major outlets. For more info - visit www.chrisnell.co.za or for bookings - info@chrisnell.co.za Rate This Podcast by visiting - ratethispodcast.com/havingacuppa

On this refill episode of Having A Cuppa, Chris returns to the East Coast to catch up with adopted sister Sarah Elizabeth. Sarah hosts a podcast called Sober Gratitudes, interviewing many in their walk and also shares her own stories of addiction to alcohol and dealing thereafter. The duo reminisce on their humble beginnings, Sarah's continuing service work and the establishment of Happy Joyous Three (HJ3). Also a four-legged little thug makes a sneak guest appearance. For more info - visit www.chrisnell.co.za or for bookings - info@chrisnell.co.za Rate This Podcast by visiting - ratethispodcast.com/havingacuppa

In this episode of Having A Cuppa, Chris heads out to the Beehive State to rub shoulders with mother daughter duo Christy Chavez and Nicole Apediale. Mum and daughter have fought a collective fight to end stigma around having a family member who combatted an addiction to heroin. They share the tale on how they found out their loved one was fighting a losing battle, how Christy had to compete afterwards with the loss of her husband and moving forward progressively in society. For more info - visit www.chrisnell.co.za or for bookings - info@chrisnell.co.za Rate This Podcast by visiting - ratethispodcast.com/havingacuppa

On Having A Cuppa this week, Chris travels to the famed Twin Cities to meet up with Amanda, a mother of four and up-and-coming drug counsellor. She shares on her hazardous journey from early motherhood, to even walking off a plane on the way to in-patient rehab until finally coming to her knees, The two also share their mutual compassion on how faith in Recovery is beneficial to long-term sobriety. For more info - visit www.chrisnell.co.za or for bookings - info@chrisnell.co.za

In this bonus episode, Chris' soothing bass baritone has made many melt and wanting more. Based on a compliment by friend Hilary, that his "voice could soothe me to sleep", Chris will read a short story at random each week for you to soothingly enjoy. Today's bedtime story - Are You Coming Tonight? by John Steckley. For more info - visit www.chrisnell.co.za or for bookings - info@chrisnell.co.za