Kevin D. Flynn, RCP

11/20/2025

We talk a lot about self-care in recovery and wellness circles. But most of what we hear is surface-level advice.

Real self-care isn't about bubble baths and face masks. It's about making hard choices that disappoint people, setting boundaries that scare others away, and being honest with yourself when the truth hurts.

It means letting go of what's familiar but no longer serves you. And paradoxically, it's hardest to practice when you need it most.

Self-care has become a buzzword in wellness culture, often reduced to bubble baths and face masks. But real self-care? It's much harder than that.

11/18/2025

"It's just w**d."

I hear this all the time from high-functioning professionals who can't fall asleep without it, can't relax without it, can't be creative without it.

Here's what I've learned: addiction isn't about the substance. It's about the pattern—compulsion, loss of control, continuing despite consequences.

Ma*****na dependence is one of the most overlooked forms of addiction precisely because it rarely looks dramatic. No DUIs. No rock bottom. Just a slow erosion of clarity, ambition, and the person you're capable of becoming.

If you've ever wondered whether your daily habit is holding you back professionally or spiritually, this article is for you.

Meet Sarah, a marketing director who starts each morning reviewing strategy decks and ends each evening with a joint. It's her ritual, her reward, her way to "decompress.

11/14/2025

It's time to shatter the stereotype.

Addiction is a disease that shows up in countless areas of life:

• The executive who can't disconnect from work despite a crumbling marriage
• The person who compulsively shops to numb emotional pain
• The professional whose success masks a destructive relationship with achievement

We rationalize these patterns because they look "productive" or "socially acceptable." Yet the pain remains. Addiction doesn't just manifest in substance use or bad behavior; it's defined by compulsion, loss of control, and continued pursuit despite negative consequences.

Are you or someone you care about struggling with addiction in ways that don't fit the stereotype? This article offers a broader, more accurate lens.

Discover how addiction isn't just about substances—it's a widespread disease affecting behaviors like work, exercise, and technology, revealing deeper struggles with control and self-worth.

07/30/2025

I'm hearing more about Kratum every day in my recovery coaching sessions. It is NOT a "safe alternative" to opioids, particularly when it's the enhanced version called 7-OH. Thankfully, the true nature of this substance is now being investigated by federal authorities. Read more:

U.S. health officials are cracking down on an opioid-related ingredient being added to drinks, supplements and other products.

07/15/2025

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HR Leaders: Would you invest $500/month to save $4,700+ in turnover costs while supporting a valued employee's recovery? When a high-performing team member struggles with substance use, you face a critical choice: invest in their recovery or start the costly replacement process. Consider this: T...

07/15/2025

You don't need to stick a needle in your arm or smoke from a glass pipe to be an addict. 7OH, aka Kratom, an "herbal" substance sold at gas stations and smoke shops, can bring you to your knees just as fast:

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07/15/2025

That call from the doctor's office changed everything—not my health, but my perspective on how fear hijacks our best decisions.

As professionals, we make countless choices daily. But when fear takes the wheel, even our most rational minds can steer us away from opportunities and toward limitation.

This is especially true for professionals in recovery, where every decision carries additional weight. Do I attend that networking event? How do I handle workplace stress? Should I be transparent about my needs?

I've learned that the same skills that support sustained recovery—emotional regulation, authentic communication, values-based thinking—are exactly what we need to make courageous decisions despite fear.

In my latest article, I explore how to transform fear from a limiting force into valuable information and why recovery often provides the very qualities that enable exceptional professional performance.

What decisions in your life might shift if you treated fear as data rather than direction

Read the full article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/when-fear-hijacks-our-best-decisions-lessons-from-kevin-d-flynn-rcp-jprbe

The call came on a Tuesday afternoon. "We need you to come in to discuss your test results," the nurse said, her tone carefully neutral.

07/03/2025

04/23/2025

Is traditional life coaching missing a crucial element of your journey?

Integrating life coaching with recovery coaching creates a powerful approach to transformation that most coaches overlook.

Combining these methodologies isn't just effective – it's revolutionary. We're helping professionals achieve goals while maintaining recovery.

Whether you're exploring coaching options or interested in holistic wellness approaches, this perspective may change how you view personal development.

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Kevin D. Flynn, RCP integrates recovery coaching and life coaching to create holistic wellness plans for our clients.