E128: Moon Over Humboldt: Recovery, Resilience, and Finding Hope with Jim Hight

In this episode, we sit down with Jim Hight, journalist-turned-author, whose debut novel Moon Over Humboldt weaves a powerful tale of addiction, recovery, and unlikely friendships. Drawing from his own 24-year journey of sobriety, Jim shares the inspiration behind his book, which explores the lives of an old-school logger and a young environmentalist in Humboldt County as they navigate the challenges of addiction through a 12-step program. You can grab his book here: https://amzn.to/3ZJhVPoJim discusses his move from urban life in Los Angeles and Boston to rural Humboldt County, where he found himself immersed in the lives of loggers, fishermen, and cannabis growers—subjects that informed both his award-winning journalism and his fiction. He opens up about the struggles of overcoming cannabis addiction in a cannabis-friendly community and how finding a non-religious higher power transformed his recovery.Through personal anecdotes and insights, Jim offers hope and encouragement to those battling addiction, emphasizing the importance of asking for help, finding support, and redefining spirituality on your own terms. Tune in to hear Jim’s relatable story and learn how his writing aims to inspire and connect others on the path to healing.Key Takeaways:The transformative power of 12-step programs in recovery.Navigating addiction in environments that challenge sobriety.The role of community and support systems in overcoming addiction.How Jim’s real-life experiences shaped the characters and themes in Moon Over Humboldt.Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about resilience, recovery, and the power of storytelling to heal!Coming SIoon To Cocoa Village, FLorida:My daughter , Jessica and I are pleased to invite you to the Radiant Women Wellness Weekend. December 6th and 7th, cocoa village, florida. If you are able to make it, and want to be part of an amazing weekend, you can grab the tickets here: https://www.tammyvincent.com/shop/event-ticketsHey there, I’m so glad you’re here and tuning in! If this episode spoke to your heart, just know there’s even more support waiting for you.I work with people who are ready to heal from the inside out — especially those dealing with chronic stress, anxiety, inflammation, gut issues, or burnout. If you’ve been struggling with symptoms your doctors can’t fully explain, it may be that your past is still living in your body. Unhealed emotional wounds and nervous system dysregulation often show up as physical and mental health challenges — and I’m here to help you break that cycle. If you are curious about where you stand energetically, or just need a frequency boost, book your FREE biofrequency voice scan here: https://calendly.com/tammyvincent/complimentary-scan-demoAs an international inspirational speaker, NLP Practitioner, Trauma-Informed Coach, Neurofit Trainer, and Best-Selling Author, I bring both deep personal experience and professional training to the work I do. I believe in prevention, not just intervention — and use a body, mind, and spirit approach to guide others toward becoming the happiest, healthiest versions of themselves.My holistic toolbox includes nervous system regulation, trauma-informed coaching, nutritional support, and natural healing strategies,🔑 Start Your Healing JourneyFind ALL THE THINGS HERE: Anything that I have to offer is right...

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