No Shame Allowed: Healing From Addiction & Returning to Self-Love with Seano McFarland

Today, Michael speaks with Seano (pronounced “Seen-oh”) McFarland, a renowned therapist and coach specializing in the treatment of chemical addiction, trauma, sex, and love addiction.
He is the CEO of Shell Avenue Venice in Venice, California, a community spiritual hub and residential program. His clients range from top executives, celebrities, iconic change agents, and athletes to gangbangers and parents who struggle with their children’s addiction and everything in between. His podcast, The Seano Show, invites listeners to be a fly on the wall during intimate conversations surrounding recovery.
Conversation highlights include:
-How the traumatic effects of Seano’s abduction, torture, and being used for child pornography at age 12 led to his addiction and drug trafficking, and how he ultimately transcended that and became sober 37 years ago
-Why self-forgiveness is essential in the journey of healing from addiction
-Seano’s founding of Shell Avenue Venice, which he created as a ‘mix of Motown and San Francisco’s Haight Ashbury Free Clinic’ and has a “no shame and no blame in our game” vibe
-The daily practices and rituals both Seano and Michael do to “Take Back” their minds
-Seano’s work and relationship with Mike Tyson, genocide survivors in Rwanda, child soldiers in northern Uganda, and much, much more.
Next, Michael leads a guided meditation on waking up to your Super Soulful Self.
Learn more about Shell Avenue Venice here: www.shellvenic..., connect with Seano on IG, and check out his podcast, The Seano Show, wherever you get your podcasts.
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[@sage8889]

Excellent exchange. Thank you.

[@5339kimhall]

Thank you for your ESH! Sober since 1992. By Gods Grace and the 12 steps. ❤

[@taymlaham3725]

Absolutely amazing

[@angelasims7377]

Excellent!💯

[@Mazlove]

Thank you 🙏💕

[@armethiasims6742]

Wonderful interview!

[@francellawilkins4433]

Wow, awesome! 🙌🏾
Such an enlightened conversation. 💡✨🕊️Beautiful and emotional stories, but yet humorous at times. 🦋Seano, your self- love comment resonated with me. Thank you Rev. and Seano, peace blessings to both of you. ☮️🙏🏾💜

[@heathenstarot]

I love Michael! This was fabulous

[@lisaquick1196]

Wow! What a dynamic duo!
You both have such powerful stories, and doing beautiful work. Thank you!

[@mimmycal]

Wow!! This is a great Re-starter. The soot of our perception! Both your Morning Starters I love. Thank you all❤

[@zjaneg]

Love the new podcast:)

[@Elevatedmindset8]

Love this. ❤

[@michellea8178]

So uplifting!! 🎉
Thank you. ❤

[@HighFeeline]

I love you guys thank you.

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Peace and blessings mankind

[@Lady_Yanni]

Thank you gentlemen ♥️♥️

[@anaestrada66]

Thank you ❤

[@anaist3951]

What a story!!

[@YouLoveYou-fr3gd]

Seano!

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❤❤❤

[@Sharedpath777]

11:12 Third Step Prayer ❤