About this episode

Heidi Moos discusses emotional sobriety and building a fulfilling life after addiction.

What happens after you get sober? Quitting the substance is just the beginning; building a life you actually want to live is the next step. Welcome back to Season 2 of The Shield! Today, Nichole sits down with Heidi Moos, the founder of Creative Compass and a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist. Heidi shares her incredible journey from being a middle school teacher for the "quiet kids" to helping adults navigate life after addiction. We dive deep into the concept of "emotional sobriety," how t...

People in this episode

Host: Nichole

Guest: Heidi Moos

Topics covered

• emotional sobriety
• life after addiction
• recovery
• personal growth
• mental health

Keywords

• sobriety
• addiction recovery
• emotional health
• personal development
• Creative Compass

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Creative Compass

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