Steven is a Movement Master, Recovery Advocate and Author of Recovering You: Soul Care and Mindful Movement for Overcoming Addiction, whose own experiences of addiction and recovery paved the way for his work guiding others toward living a life filled with health, hope, and happiness. In this in-depth conversation, Lee and Steven explore: (02:16) What first inspired him as a writer and how he responded to an internal spark that ignited his desire to share his writing. (11:24) He describes the practice of Qigong and when he first connected to it. (19:28) How recovery became such an integral part of his life and what his journey has been like. (29:33) What it's like to look back - being in the world of wellness - first as a dancer, Pilates instructor and how it all brought him to this moment now. (33:58) His process of writing his first book - understanding he is an expert in his own story and what he hopes readers will take away. (47:39) How he found laughter yoga. (49:33) What he is most excited about in the next couple of years. To learn more about his work: www.stevenwashingtonexperience.com. To read his book: https://amzn.to/3pZFHVY IG: https://www.instagram.com/STEVENWASHINGTONEXPERIENCE/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCELKG49gXvN7E-GY271iSHQ The views and opinions expressed by guests of Impact the World are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or position of the host, of Lee Harris Energy LLC, or its staff or management. Any content provided by our guests are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, anyone or anything.