Welcome to Inspiration for Recovery

Welcome to
Inspiration for Recovery

I am so happy you have been guided to visit. This site has been developed for you to visit, relax a few minutes, and learn about my ideas and thoughts about healing and recovery issues. You can read a few articles, view and purchase my books, check updates on my Blog, and receive an abundance of inspiration and inner peace throughout the site.

The Inspiration for Recovery page is where to go to receive words of spiritual support and positive affirmation as we journey together. Each of my books have their own page with reviews, interviews, and excerpts.

Writing and counseling came easy to me this lifetime. These two methods of touching people’s lives have brought me many loving and compassionate friends. I have been a Psychospiritual Therapist for over thirty years and have recently retired. Through this inspiring work, I have grown on all levels. My patients have taught me amazing lessons. It has been said, "We teach best what we most need to learn." In many ways, this has been the case within my life. It has truly been an honor to share in the lives of so many in such an intimate fashion. Some of what I have learned through my work has been put into articles and books--some stays close in my heart to guide me personally. I am currently writing another book which is a metaphysical memoir of my past lives and how they have inspired my current life's journey. My Blog will share many insights I discover in this process--click Blogger below.

Throughout this website, I share information regarding my life's work in the areas of Healing, Recovery, and Self-Empowerment. Scroll down to visit the new "Inspirational Recovery Cards!" Just hold an issue or question in your mind, and click on one of the blue Buddhas, and you will receive an insight, inspirational suggestion, or intuitive reading to guide you on your path.
Peace & Love,
Barbara~

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My latest book was released in 2010.
Click on the book's cover to read excerpts and other information about this healing book.

The most recent Reviews on the Tales of Addiction book page and be found by clicking on the "My Books" Tab on the menu above. There you can learn more about this fascinating and healing book filled with personal addiction stories and insight on the journey of addiction recovery.

Click below for a Great Article by me on

SOBER NEWS - "Addiction in America"

Here are a few Reviews below:

“Tales of Addiction and Inspiration for Recovering unmasks a dark reality of life that ultimately provides light, truth, and hope for anyone touched by the ravages of addiction. Each chapter masters the reader to cry, laugh, grieve, and cheer for every anonymous narrator. This book calls to every Rehab Program, Detoxification Center, Sober House, and Methadone Clinic to provide these powerful and heartfelt messages of hope and real life to all they serve.” Kat~

“Tales of Addiction and Inspiration for Recovering is a collection of real life stories that chronicle not only the pain of addiction but also show the healing power of recovery. These heart-wrenching and ultimately heartwarming stories, provide the inspiration for each one of us to know that recovery works." Ken Seeley, Ph.D., host on "Intervention 911"

"Inspirational Recovery Cards"

Click on the White Buddha, he will receive your questions to help guide you on your journey. Hold a question or issue in your mind...

All text on the cards is taken from my book, An Inspirational Guide for the Recovering Soul. Visit this book's web page for the details of this 300 page book filled with inspiration and insight. The photographs were taken by me personally.

The original artwork is from: Paula B. Slater, Dana L. Anderson, Natasha Troussova, and Cynthia Rose Young

My Lectures and Book Events

Radio Interviews:

If you listen to only one radio Interview make it this one:

Interview on Afflicted & Affected with Chris Schroeder on BlogTalk Radio - Sept. 27th Afflicted & Affected by Addiction

April 13, 2010 Archived listening - Living Out Loud with Robin Marvel

June 26, 2010 - Chat with "Book Talk, Creativity & Family Matters" BlogTalk Radio Archived listening The Anjuelle Floyd Show

June 28, 2010 - Television Interview on local channel 8 in Lake County, CA - 9pmPT

Sept. 5, 2010 - Chat with Robbie Motter on BlogTalk Radio - Archived listening: Click Here

Local KPFZ Radio "Women's Voices" on 88.1 AM, Nov. 4th @ 9AM--I will be chatting with callers on the topic of addiction recovery

Click picture above to view the list of my books you can download from iTunes for your iPod, iPad, and iPhones for only $9.99!!

Click to order any of my Books Online through my eStore at Amazon.com

Introducing the new Recovery Journal Recovering the Self in which I am a regular contributing writer:

This new quarterly journal explores the themes of recovery and healing through poetry, memoir, essay, fiction, humor, media reviews and psycho-education. I will be writing in each issue of this healing journal.

Stop by my BarbsBeading! Jewelry page to view my latest unique designs. BarbsBeading! now accepts all Credit Cards!

This jewelry page is updated with new pieces regularly and all items are for sale. More details available on page--click picture above to view.