))
Entrepreneur in Addiction Treatment, CrossFitter, Podcast Host, and Power Mom! Going Rogue is how I’ve made it this far in life and has been my mantra. Sometimes you’ve got to break some rules or ruffle some feathers to get anything truly meaningful done. It has served me well in my career and in helping me overcome challenges. Passion Turned Into Profession…CEO of Elevate Addiction Services I’ve worked in alcohol and drug rehabilitation full-time for over 28 years. I came into this industry ...
…
continue reading
3 Books is a completely insane and totally epic 22-year-long quest to uncover and discuss the 1000 most formative books in the world. Each chapter discusses the 3 most formative books of one of the world's most inspiring people. Sample guests include: Brené Brown, David Sedaris, Malcolm Gladwell, Roxane Gay, Cheryl Strayed, Rich Roll, Soyoung the Variety Store Owner, Derek the Hype Man, Kevin the Bookseller, Shirley The Nurse, Vishwas the Uber Driver, Angie Thomas, David Mitchell, Surgeon Ge ...
…
continue reading
1
Angie Manson with Emily Frisella - The Truth Behind Success
1:23:56
1:23:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:23:56
In this refreshingly real episode of Going Rogue, Angie Manson is joined by entrepreneur, author, and powerhouse Emily Frisella for an unfiltered conversation about the realities behind building success—and staying sane while doing it. From running 11 businesses to tackling 75 Hard, Emily gets honest about the importance of routine, personal bounda…
…
continue reading
1
Chapter 151: The Holderness Family conquers content creation by corralling chaos
1:49:03
1:49:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:49:03
What do Xmas Jammies, ADHD, and The Amazing Race have in common? The Holderness Family! Penn and Kim Holderness have created viral videos with ... billions of views. They entered Season 33 of The Amazing Race ... and won. They wrote one of my favourite books ... 'ADHD is Awesome'. Penn and Kim started their careers in broadcasting but have old ditc…
…
continue reading
1
Angie Manson with Elina Villemure - Empowering Through Adaptive Fitness
1:32:22
1:32:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:32:22
In this empowering episode of Going Rogue, Angie Manson sits down with Elina Villemure, a double amputee, CrossFit coach, and the founder of the Adaptive Athlete Experience seminar. Elina opens up about her journey from growing up in Bulgaria with prosthetic legs to becoming a powerhouse in the world of adaptive fitness. Elina shares how her surger…
…
continue reading
1
Angie Manson with Rhonda Farrah - Fix Your Reflection First
1:27:44
1:27:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:27:44
In this episode of Going Rogue, Angie Manson sits down with lifestyle empowerment alchemist, speaker, and author Rhonda Farrah, whose journey of transformation is nothing short of powerful. From federal prison to breast cancer, divorce, and financial ruin—Rhonda has used every life detour as fuel for growth and a deeper connection to her soul’s pur…
…
continue reading
1
Chapter 4: Sarah Ramsey on beating book blame with brilliant bookselling
1:14:31
1:14:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:14:31
A few years ago, I settled into the children's section of Book City in the heart of Toronto's beautiful Bloor West Village for the first chapter of 3 Books recorded live in an open bookstore with my favorite bookseller in the world—the one and only Sarah Ramsey. I love Sarah because she takes the art of bookselling seriously and seemingly reads peo…
…
continue reading
1
Angie Manson with Shawn Livingston - Running Toward Redemption
1:25:29
1:25:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:25:29
In this powerful and candid episode of Going Rogue, Angie Manson sits down with Shawn Livingston — Army veteran, ultrarunner, speaker, and host of the I Am Redemption podcast. From being a four-time felon and heroin addict to running 100-mile races and inspiring communities across the nation, Shawn's journey is the epitome of turning pain into purp…
…
continue reading
1
Angie Manson with Ellen Busch - From Disempowered to Unstoppable
1:34:31
1:34:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:34:31
What does it really take to go from surviving to thriving after trauma? In this powerful episode of Going Rogue, Angie Manson sits down with Ellen Busch—author, coach, CrossFitter, and spiritual seeker—whose journey from being "disempowered" to reclaiming her voice and vitality is nothing short of inspiring. Ellen shares how her memoir, Disempowere…
…
continue reading
1
Chapter 150: Prime Minister Jean Chrétien lays down lifelong lessons on leadership, liberalism, and longevity
1:16:48
1:16:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:16:48
Born in 1934, the 18th of 19 children in the small blue-collar town of Shawinigan Falls, Quebec, Jean Chrétien has risen to become the "grandfather of Canada" and a definitive force in global politics for over 50 years. Chrétien was one of the longest-serving Prime Ministers in Canadian history and led three successive majority terms as leader of t…
…
continue reading
1
Angie Manson with Gary Menkes - Recover Out Loud
1:25:14
1:25:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:25:14
In this powerful episode of Going Rogue, Angie Manson sits down with Gary Menkes—host of the Begin Again Podcast and founder of the recovery lifestyle brand RCVR—to explore what it means to turn adversity into a legacy. With 19 years of sobriety and a lifetime of lessons, Gary opens up about his journey from hitting rock bottom to becoming a beacon…
…
continue reading
1
Angie Manson with Jaime Myers - The Sacred In-Between
1:25:40
1:25:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:25:40
In this soulful and deeply insightful episode of Going Rogue, Angie Manson sits down with Jaime Myers—retreat leader, creative guide, and master of holding sacred space—to explore what it really means to navigate life's transformational cycles. From the disorienting "goo" phase of breakdown and identity loss to the empowered rise into personal trut…
…
continue reading
Long before I oriented my life around reading, I would get the majority of my (4-5!) books per year read during the summer. But summer reads get a bad rap for being too silly, too saucy, too simple. So this summer join me in bridging the gap to find great beachy reads. We want books that have a speedy pace *and* expand our minds! We want books that…
…
continue reading
1
My New Book! 'Canada is Awesome' | Full Audiobook
58:44
58:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
58:44
BIG NEWS! I just finished writing CANADA IS AWESOME: A Little Book About A Big Country. This podcast is me reading the whole book! The book is about all the weird, wonderful, beautiful things that make Canada ... Canada. Did you ever notice Canadians speak in the collective? “What do you think of the weather we’re having?” “Shall we grab a Tims bef…
…
continue reading
1
Angie Manson with Dionne Malush - The Power of Showing Up
1:12:56
1:12:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:12:56
In this week’s episode of Going Rogue, Angie Manson sits down with real estate powerhouse, podcast host, and caregiver Dionne Malush. Dionne opens up about the life-altering journey of supporting her husband through a liver transplant — from navigating hospital visits and medical advocacy to balancing business leadership and personal grief. They ta…
…
continue reading
1
Angie Manson with Nolen Burchett - Redefining Rehab
1:22:42
1:22:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:22:42
In this gripping episode of Going Rogue, host Angie Manson sits down with Nolan Burchett—former Marine, bank robber, and now the co-owner and executive director of multiple recovery centers in Central California. Nolan shares his extraordinary transformation from living a chaotic life of addiction and incarceration to becoming a respected leader in…
…
continue reading
1
Chapter 149: John and Alison on fascism-fighting fiction fomenting freedom and fraternity
45:00
45:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
45:00
It started with a modern plea for help: "Can I charge my dead phone in your bookstore?" I was in Del Mar, California, walking up the coast of the Pacific Ocean after birding all morning in Torrey Pines. I was tracking my birds on eBird—the Peregrine Falcons, Anna's Hummingbirds, and California Scrub-Jays—and, of course, completely drained…
…
continue reading
1
Angie Manson with Brett Favre - The Toughest Fight: Inside Brett Favre’s Journey Beyond Football
53:03
53:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:03
In this episode of Going Rogue, host Angie Manson sits down with NFL legend Brett Favre for a raw and real conversation about pain, perseverance, and finding purpose beyond the field. Brett opens up about his struggles with painkiller addiction, the intense pressure to play through injuries, and the moment that pushed him to finally seek help. He t…
…
continue reading
1
Chapter 29: Michael Harris on queer questions and the quest for quiet
1:35:46
1:35:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:35:46
Loneliness rates have doubled since the 1980s and Vivek Murthy, former US Surgeon General, says loneliness will be the next major epidemic. So if loneliness is being alone and sad … then what’s being alone and happy? Solitude. A few years ago, I picked up an incredible book called 'Solitude' by Michael Harris, bestselling author and winner of the…
…
continue reading
1
Angie Manson with Kijuan Amey - The Power of Perspective
1:32:07
1:32:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:32:07
In this inspiring episode of Going Rogue, Angie Manson sits down with keynote speaker, musician, and blind Air Force veteran Kijuan “Key” Amey to explore what it means to overcome life’s most devastating setbacks—and come back stronger, wiser, and more purpose-driven than ever. After a devastating motorcycle accident left him blind and battling thr…
…
continue reading
1
Angie Manson with Gina Casazza - Raising Resilient Kids Through Literacy and Imagination
1:29:32
1:29:32
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:29:32
In this eye-opening episode of Going Rogue, Angie Manson sits down with Gina Casazza—author, speaker, and founder of Empower Lit, a nonprofit on a mission to empower children through literacy, storytelling, and self-expression. Together, they explore the real challenges facing today’s youth: declining self-esteem as early as age 7, the rise of digi…
…
continue reading
1
Chapter 148: Ginny Yurich obviates obsolete offspring with 1000 hours outside
1:57:02
1:57:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:57:02
Ginny Yurich (@1000hoursoutside) drove 5 hours up the road from Michigan to Toronto to hang out with Leslie and me. We went for a walk outside (of course!) and recorded this podcast—our second outdoors podcast in a row after Nickisha The Dog Walker! Why outside? I'm glad you asked! Ginny Yurich is the homeschooling mother of 5 (!) who has spiri…
…
continue reading
1
Angie Manson with George Haymaker - The Science of Change, Identity, and Recovery (Part 2)
1:19:31
1:19:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:19:31
In this powerful continuation of their conversation, host Angie Manson sits down again with George Haymaker—Certified Transformational Neuroconstructionist Coach and recovery advocate—to dig even deeper into the neuroscience behind addiction, change, and identity. They explore how repetition, movement, visualization, and emotional reinforcement all…
…
continue reading
1
Angie Manson with Dr. Evelyn Higgins - Wired for Healing: The Science of Addiction
1:18:49
1:18:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:18:49
In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Angie Manson sits down with Dr. Evelyn Higgins, founder of Wired for Addiction, to explore how neuroscience and genetics hold the keys to personalized recovery, optimal mental health, and lasting transformation. Dr. Higgins shares her 36+ years of experience in medicine, explaining how understanding our uni…
…
continue reading
1
Chapter 28: Mark Manson on constant cursing and clearing clutter
1:50:53
1:50:53
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:50:53
Have you heard of a book called 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck'? I’m guessing you have since it’s sold, uh, 16 million copies since it came out in 2016. There hadn't been a non-fiction book that big and disruptive in a long, long time… Mark’s meteoric success is the product of a giant mind which has mastered the art of taking the biggest, d…
…
continue reading
1
Angie Manson with Matt von Boecklin - Gas Station Heroin? The Truth Behind Kratom Addiction
1:14:09
1:14:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:14:09
In this enlightening episode of Going Rogue, Angie Manson sits down with Matt von Boecklin, a chemical engineer, researcher, and founder of QuitKit—a natural, supplement-based solution designed to help people recover from Kratom and opioid addiction without relying on traditional medication-based detox protocols. Matt shares his personal story of a…
…
continue reading
1
Angie Manson with George Haymaker - Rewiring the Brain: Addiction Recovery and the Power of Neuroplasticity
1:00:06
1:00:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:00:06
In this transformative episode of Going Rogue, host Angie Manson sits down with George Haymaker III, a Certified Transformational Neuroconstructionist Coach, NeuroEducator, and recovery advocate, to explore the groundbreaking intersection of neuroscience and addiction recovery. With over three decades of business leadership experience and a persona…
…
continue reading
1
Chapter 147: Nickisha the Dog Walker on dangerous drivers and dog doo diligence
1:08:21
1:08:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:08:21
Let's go for a walk! I've sometimes imagined 3 Books as a long walk with a friend. So today—let's take one! Nickisha moved to Toronto from Jamaica when she was 16 to reunite with her mom and after working as a travel agent she broke out on her own to run a successful business full of fresh air, exercise, community, and lots of love. I sometimes see…
…
continue reading
1
Angie Manson with Michael Conklin - Why Sobriety Alone Isn’t Enough
1:21:01
1:21:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:21:01
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Going Rogue, Angie Manson sits down with Michael Conklin—a recovery advocate, coach, and speaker who shares his raw and unfiltered story of addiction, trauma, surrender, and transformation. Michael opens up about the trauma that shaped his early years, the decades of hiding behind alcohol and drugs, a…
…
continue reading
1
Angie Manson with Gail Taylor - Redesigning Your Life
1:40:42
1:40:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:40:42
In this powerful and inspiring episode of Going Rogue, Angie Manson sits down with Gail Taylor—an author, musician, keynote speaker, and former financial advisor—who shares her extraordinary journey from childhood trauma and substance use to living a purpose-filled, sober life. Gail opens up about losing her father at a young age, falling into addi…
…
continue reading
1
Chapter 26: Angie Thomas on righting racist wrongs and remembering radicals
48:47
48:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
48:47
No one does it like Angie. Racial tensions, police shootings, citizen uprisings. Does this sound like the setting of a YA novel? How about three of them? Her debut 'The Hate U Give,' her sophomore release 'On The Come Up,' and her third 'Concrete Rose' were all on The New York Times bestseller list, and her fantasy middle school-level book '…
…
continue reading
