welcome to The Addiction Collective:
3 Day ONLINE Sobriety & Addiction Recovery Summit
Hey, If you or someone you care about is on the wild ride of breaking free from an addiction and not sure what road to take next, you’re in the right place!
At The Addiction Collective, we totally get it.
The journey to recovery can feel like navigating a maze – so many different pathways, stop-and-go signs, and a ton of roads to go down. It’s a unique journey, but guess what?
It doesn’t have to be a brain-bender, and you don’t need to do it alone!
To help you out, as we have been where you are before, we’ve rallied up a bunch of badass humans – experts, real people with lived experience, and advocates – for a virtual lineup of masterclasses and workshops that’s all about giving you the power on this wild ride.
So When Is This You Ask?
February 2-4, 2024
The summit runs from 9am – 2pm AEST each day!
(February 1-3, 2024 at 2pm – 7pm PST each day)
This means you can jump online and take part in as many workshops or events as you like.
SPEAKERS LIST Meet Our Epic Lineup
Get ready for a legendary lineup of speakers – meet experts, authors, and everyday heroes who’ve flipped the bird to addiction.
Brace yourself for some real talk about the latest research, treatment hacks, and stories of recovery and bouncing back.
Lindsey Lockett
Trauma Educator, Nervous System Coach | Lindsey Lockett is a trauma educator, nervous system coach, and the host of the Holistic Trauma Healing Podcast. After leaving behind the dogmas of fundamentalist religion and toxic wellness culture, Lindsey experienced her own dark night of the soul. During the healing journey that followed, she realized that trauma […]
Preston Smiles
Abundance Thought Leader | Unapologetically Himself, Preston Smiles is the epitome of someone who’s committed to the work and humanity. As an abundance Coach, thought leader , Conscious businessman, father, husband , experiential speaker, and author of Love Louder: 33 Ways to Amplify Your Life (published by Simon & Schuster), Preston Smiles is force to be […]
Chris Thompson
Founder of Sober Sidekick | Chris Thompson’s journey to recovery is both inspiring and foundational to his role as the CEO of Sober Sidekick. Battling the deep-seated trauma, shame, and challenges associated with substance abuse, Chris reached a critical turning point in his life when he committed to sobriety. This personal commitment marked the beginning […]
Anna Ferguson
Anxiety Coach + Nervous System Therapist | Anna is a qualified counsellor, coach and integrative nervous system therapist. She passionately supports individuals to come home to themselves through harnessing the healing power of their unique physiology, body and nervous system. Anna integrates her background in psychology and counselling with somatics, breathwork, Polyvagal Theory and holistic […]
Charles Myssy
Shadow Work Practitioner | Charles Myssy, a seasoned shadow work practitioner and co-founder of Tribr, an online healing community, has dedicated his expertise to inner child work. As the co-founder of Tribr Retreats, he orchestrates transformative in-person healing experiences. Charles is also the creative force behind Bondi Sunset Music, hosting sober ecstatic dance parties. Having […]
Brad Mcleod
Creator of the SoberMotivation Community | Brad is the creator behind the Sober Motivation Podcast and Instagram channel. He believes in the transformative power of stories in shaping our lives and understands the impact that community and connection have had on his life and feels they are vital to any recovery journey. Contact Brad: IG: […]
Megan Wilcox
Certified Recovery + Mindset Coach | My name is Megan Wilcox, and I’m celebrating three remarkable years of an alcohol-free life. I’m a Certified Holistic Health Coach, a Certified Professional Recovery Coach, a She Recovers Coach, a Certified Mindset Coach, a Certified Alcohol-Free Life Coach, a Certified Success Coach, and a Certified NLP Practitioner. I […]
Nick Pollard
Boundary Builder + People Displeaser | Nick Pollard, Born in April of 1980, is a world-renowned coach and speaker specializing in People Pleasing, Codependency, and Addiction. With over 50 million views on his social media channels, Nick has become a thought leader in personal growth and change. He ranks in the top 10% of coaches […]
Adam Jablin
The Hero Coach | Adam is a renowned Recovery and performance coach, bestselling author, and keynote speaker. He has recently been featured on ESPN, Fox, CNBC, TNT, BET, CNN, ABC, NBC, and CBS News. Adam’s mission and purpose is to free people from addictions, faulty dependencies, fears, doubt, and anxiety. — Adam ignites their hero […]
Dan Karaty
TV Personality + Author | Dan Karaty is an American TV personality, dancer, choreographer, producer, and actor. He has danced with, or choreographed for, popstars like Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Jessica Simpson, Pink, and Kylie Minogue. Karaty was on the judging panel of the original American So You Think You Can Dance and of its […]
Mayra Dias Gomes
Writer, Model + TV Host | Mayra Dias Gomes is a Brazilian bestselling author, journalist, cover model and professional wrestling personality. She has been sober from drugs and alcohol for three years. Mayra started using drugs at age 14. She says problems started after she found out through an internet article that her father, legendary […]
David Wilson
Recovery Coach | Transforming his life in January 2019, David Wilson, Certified Grey Area Drinking Coach and Public Speaker, is dedicated to motivating others to transform their lives, overcome personal challenges and embrace life with a renewed mindset. Using his unique delivery and no nonsense approach, Dave is both personable and relatable. Contact David: IG: […]
Danny Shannon
Transforming Lives Through Encapsulator | Danny Shannon is a beacon of hope and transformation. After battling addiction for 17 years, Danny found his path to recovery in 2009. Today, with over a decade of sobriety, he has dedicated his life to helping others break free from the chains of addiction, find better mental health, and […]
Joe Williams
Trauma, Addiction + Parenting Educator | Wiradjuri/Wolgalu man who lived a chunk of his life involved in professional sport (NRL & Boxing) Following an attempt on his life in 2012, Joe felt his purpose was to help those with similar experiences. In 2012 Joe founded The Enemy Within mental health organisation & has since dove […]
Amanda Kuda
Author + Coach | Amanda is an alcohol-free lifestyle expert. She’s a holistic life coach, speaker and author living, working and playing in Austin, TX. Amanda helps ambitious, soul-centered women stop drinking and start manifesting the life they deserve and desire. She teaches a modern approach to personal development, self-actualization and spiritual enlightenment through the […]
Colin Morrison
Recovery Soldier | Colin Morrison is a professional freestyle motocross rider for 25 years and original member of the band Metal Mullisha. He’s gone from having it all and living the rock star life until drugs and alcohol took everything from him. Colin has been into rehab three times and has learned so much from […]
Drew Wild
Addiction + Trauma Specialist | Drew Wild’s mission is to change the way this planet looks at treats addiction through the lens of trauma. And to tear down any stigma associated with that word. Drew Wild is an Addiction, Trauma and Codependency Coach and co-creator of Line in the Sand Recovery. He brings a refreshing […]
Emily Chidiac
Trauma + Human Potential Expert | Emily’s story of trauma and transformation is the epitome of “defying all odds” built to keep a person in patterns of suffering. From her history with childhood trauma and sexual abuse, bullying, addiction spirals and abusive relationships, to walking headfirst into the underbelly of the sex industry from a […]
Glenn Munso
Author + Youth Educator | Glenn Munso is a Best selling author of Drugs Do Not Discriminate and I Quit Drugs Now What? , being featured on the Herald Sun, ACA, nine news and ABC Radio – Glenn runs a youth program helping youth overcome the battles of mental health and addiction. From a past […]
Holly Sinclair
Natural Fertility + Reproductive Health Coach | Holly holds qualifications in social work, psychological science, functional diagnostic nutrition, holistic lifestyle coaching and natural therapies. She has worked in the space of health and wellness both in fitness and functional medicine for the past 15 years, and for the past 3 years has moved into the […]
Kathryn Hansen
Binge Eating Recovery Author + Coach | Kathryn Hansen recovered from bulimia in 2005; and since then, she has been dedicated to educating and empowering women and men who struggle with all forms of binge eating. She is the author of two books: Brain over Binge (2011) and the Brain over Binge Recovery Guide (2016). […]
Trina Turner
The Retired Party Girl + Sobriety Enthusiast | Hey I’m Trina, a former messy party girl who unapologetically fell back in love with myself after giving up alcohol almost two years ago. Now I support women in creating unshakeable sobriety and up leveling their lives thru The Retired Party Girl Journal, one on one coaching, […]
Laura Corcoran
Empowerment Specialist | Ex Psychologist turned Empowerment Specialist with experience working in prisons, emergency departments, mental health facilities and addictions. She saw the gaps and has been challenging the status quo ever since. Laura is here to simplify what feels “hard” and confusing and show you how gifted and powerful you truly are. Contact Laura: […]
Sarah Rusbatch
Grey Area Drinking Coach | Sarah is a certified Health and Wellbeing Coach, an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach, Author of the book ‘Beyond Booze – how to create a happier life, alcohol free’ and a Key-Note speaker sharing her journey to Sobriety and impact of alcohol on mental health to global audiences. She is […]
Tara Hurster
Addiction Psychologist | Meet Tara Hurster – Psychologist and Founder of The TARA Clinic, where TARA is an acronym for Therapeutic Addiction Recovery Assistance. Tara is a speaker, upcoming author, and a Finalist in both the Telstra Best of Business Awards for Championing Health and the Brightest and Best Business Awards for the Professional Healthcare […]
Anthea Balfour
Leadership Mentor | Anthea is an ontological practitioner that explores the human Soul & lived experience & how it relates to individual & organisational performance, engagement & success; As a Trauma Informed Somatic Psychotherapist with a focus on human sexual behaviour she has come to understand that the often accepted yet unspoken parts of public […]
Cory Martin
Recovery Coach for Partners + Families | Cory Martin is not a doctor. She’s a comedian. She’s also the founder of The Recovery Revolution. Her insight and perspective on relationships and addiction have helped hundreds of people navigate difficult situations, transforming their relationships for the better. As a lifelong learner, Cory is dedicated to expanding […]
Daniel Hearn
Podcaster, Speaker + Founder of Hard Knox Talks | Daniel started abusing substances at an early age. His use intensified and eventually he lost everything he held dear; including his son. Daniel made the decision to find a new way to live. He has been walking the road to recovery for several years. Daniel has […]
Danni Carr
Sobriety + Transformation Coach, Breath Work + Meditation Teacher, Podcaster | Danni and her musician Husband, Ash Grunwald made a pact to go sober with some other friends in the music industry in 2018 for 12 months. They found the 12 months so transformative that they decided to keep going, 6 years on, Danni felt […]
Justine Whitchurch
Sobriety Thought Leader, Fitness Coach + Author | Justine Whitchurch, the author of ‘Sobriety Delivered EVERYTHING Alcohol Promised’, is a writer, speaker, Recovery Movement Thought-Leader and Advocate for addiction recovery, Activist for addition de-stigmatising teaching people from all walks of life how to manoeuvre the stages of recovery to not only survive, but thrive through […]
Richie Hardcore
Educator + Speaker | Richie Hardcore is a public speaker, consultant, educator and advocate. His work discusses masculinity, mental health, pornography, sex and consent and how we can end sexual and domestic violence. He has a Masters degree in Sociology, is a White Ribbon New Zealand ambassador, and is part of the New Zealand Ministry […]
Roslyn Saunders
Codependency + Relationship Specialist | Roslyn is a co-dependency recovery coach and counsellor who has first hand experience dealing with addiction, in herself, her children, and her family. Having faced the legacy of her primary family’s debilitating addictions, Roslyn was then challenged with the drug and alcohol addictions which emerged in her now adult children. […]
Stephanie Georgiuo
Psychologist, Founder of MindFoodSteph | Stephanie is a Registered Psychologist, Board Approved Supervisor, Published Author, Public Speaker and Clinical Psychology Registrar. She works in the area of eating disorders, disordered eating and ADHD in the online space. Her experience is extensive as she has worked in private practice, forensic psychology and with adolescents, adults and […]
Stevie Chow
Artist | Stevie Chow is a Canadian contemporary artist whose painting focus on creating positive pattern interrupts from the distractions of our ever growing interconnected digital world. Though still early in his career, his work has been collected and featured in galleries across the US & Europe and has also supported some large fundraising contributions […]
Tamala Ridge
Addictions Specialist + Spiritual Mentor | Tamala Ridge is the Founder and Director of the Institute for Spiritual Companioning. She is an International Best-Selling Author, Addictions Specialist, Business and Spiritual Mentor. Detoxification, spiritual connection, professional skill development and trauma informed practices are the pillars to Tamala’s work. Her mission is to empower space holders to […]
Trevor Bird
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Coach | Trevor Bird is a certified IFS practitioner. He helps people integrate CPTSD, and challenging life experiences. From healing through his own fragmented system, being a 10/10 on the ACE (adverse childhood experiences) scale, he is able to hold deep understanding and compassion to those facing hard times. He also […]
Ryan Hassan
Addiction + Trauma Therapist, Creator of Embodied Processing | Ryan suffered from anxiety that manifested in many destructive patterns, culminating in addiction to Methamphetamine and GHB. In facing up to his mental and emotional demons, he overcame the addiction and his anxiety to feel peace for the first time. This led him to opening The […]
Ash Butterss
Holistic Transformation Coach | Ash Butterss is a Holistic Transformation Coach and the creator of Behind The Smile – a recovery podcast designed to expose and remove the stigma around mental health, trauma and addiction. After making the decision to get sober in 2020, Ash set out on a mission, quitting her corporate job and […]
Matt Kay
Addiction + Trauma Therapist, Creator of Embodied Processing | Matt spent his entire younger life from age 12 to 26 addicted to various substances, mainly heroin, was in and out of prison and experienced all the horror that comes along with that lifestyle. It wasn’t until he attended rehab for the 17th time that someone […]
Vuja Deus
Master Breathwork Practitioner + Leadership Mentor | Vuja Deus aka Jared Grantham is a Visionary Artist, World Class Facilitator & Thought Leader. He is the founder of Limitless Love, a 7 figure Global Facilitation business. Jared specializes in Somatic Breathwork, Embodied Business, The Art of Facilitation & Masculine Leadership. Jared’s vision is to ignite those […]
So, Who Is This For Anyway?
- Those stuck in the grip and unsure where to turn.
- Those that really want to understand addiction at its core.
- Those that have questioned support systems already suggested to them.
- Those that have been plugged into systems that have failed them.
- Those already on this journey of recovery or healing but are wanting more.
- Those that are at a point of “I didn’t come this far to only come this far!”
- Those on the front lines supporting the ones in need that want to expand their own education on how to better help the ones in need.
- The ones that want to shake this space up and delete the BS stigma associated to that word alcoholic, addict or addiction FOR GOOD!
About the Summit Check Out What's Happening Over The 3 Days
At The Addiction Collective, we understand that the path to recovery & change is unique for everyone. That’s why we’ve gathered a diverse group of experts, relatable lived experienced legends, and advocates to create a virtual summit like no other.
Our mission is to empower individuals and their loved ones with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration needed to break free from the grips of addiction and embrace a life of lasting recovery and change.
SUMMIT AGENDA Speaker Topics, Dates & Times
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💡 BIG IDEAS
Time: 9:00am – 9:40am AEST
Trevor Bird is a certified IFS practitioner. He helps people integrate CPTSD, and challenging life experiences. From healing through his own fragmented system, being a 10/10 on the ACE (adverse childhood experiences)… [read more]
Speaker: Trevor Bird
Time: 10:00am – 10:55am AEST
Nick Pollard’s session is an insightful exploration into the critical role of establishing boundaries as a fundamental part of addiction recovery and relapse prevention. Drawing from his challenging personal experiences and… [read more]
Speaker: Nick Pollard
Time: 11:00am – 11:55am AEST
Joe Williams delves into the intricate relationship between early childhood trauma and the development of addictive behaviors, emphasizing that addiction is often a manifestation of deep-seated trauma and a method of coping with… [read more]
Speaker: Joe Williams
Time: 12:15pm – 12:55pm AEST
Explore the fascinating connection between ADHD and binge eating with psychologist Stephanie Georgiou. If you’ve grappled with overeating or an unhealthy relationship with food, this session is your guide… [read more]
Speaker: Stephanie Georgiou
Time: 1:00pm – 1:55pm AEST
In this moving session, David Wilson narrates his lifelong journey with alcohol, beginning in his youth amidst the backdrop of South London. His story is marked by early trauma and a continuous struggle with alcohol… [read more]
Speaker: David Wilson
🌊 DEEP DIVES
Time: 9:00am – 9:40am AEST
Dan Karaty exemplifies the transformative force of discipline and predictability in this captivating talk. He candidly reveals how the structured routine born out of his recovery journey extended its influence into every facet of… [read more]
Speaker: Dan Karaty
Time: 9:45am – 10:25am AEST
Dive into the art of socializing sober with Amanda Kuda! Join her as she shares practical wisdom on attending celebrations without the crutch of alcohol. Learn to nurture relationships, navigate boredom, and… [read more]
Speaker: Amanda Kuda
Time: 10:30am – 11:10am AEST
In his talk, Stevie Chow shares his personal narrative of confronting the underlying challenges of substance dependence through his artistic journey. He discusses how the cessation of substance use revealed deeper issues related to obsessive… [read more]
Speaker: Stevie Chow
Time: 11:15am – 11:55am AEST
Colin Morrison shares his compelling life story, tracing his journey from achieving his childhood dream as a professional freestyle motocross rider to facing the harsh realities of addiction. He openly discusses how drugs and… [read more]
Speaker: Colin Morrison
Time: 12:00pm – 12:40pm AEST
In this impactful session, you will hear Chris Thompson’s powerful story of overcoming substance abuse and the profound trauma and shame that often accompany it. Chris’s decision to embrace sobriety marked the start of a… [read more]
Speaker: Chris Thompson
Time: 12:45pm – 1:25pm AEST
Tamala Ridge offers a progressive and insightful perspective on addiction, delving into its roots in our biological wiring for survival and how it is often manipulated by external forces. She emphasizes that addiction extends beyond… [read more]
Speaker: Tamala Ridge
🔨 TOOL KITS
Time: 9:00am – 9:55am AEST
This workshop with Cory is designed for partners and family members grappling with the challenges of a loved one’s addiction. It’s an interactive and solution-focused session that addresses common patterns of enabling and provides… [read more]
Speaker: Cory Martin
Time: 10:00am – 10:55am AEST
In this transformative talk, Ash dives deep into the two fundamental challenges hindering recovery. First, we explore the invisible armour we wear to shield ourselves from discomfort and unearth the path to genuine… [read more]
Speaker: Ash Butterss
Time: 11:00am – 11:55am AEST
Meet Tara Hurster – Psychologist and Founder of The TARA Clinic, where TARA is an acronym for Therapeutic Addiction Recovery Assistance. Tara is a speaker, upcoming author, and a Finalist in both the Telstra Best of Business... [read more]
Speaker: Tara Hurster
Time: 12:00pm – 12:55pm AEST
Drew’s innate super power is seeing the highest in everyone… especially when they can’t see it themselves. What makes him so good at what he does is his ability to see through the crusted conditioning of the past and return… [read more]
Speaker: Drew Wild
Your Hosts A Note from our Organisers Drew and Ryan
As founders of Line In The Sand Recovery, a program helping people all over the world with addiction, we wanted to bring together the best people we know into a massive virtual lineup of events.
Our MISSION is to break down the barriers to accessing the info and support you need, no matter where in the world you are! Our VISION is to bring a vibe and an energy into this event that’s different from your average online conference or event, and to make this as much FUN as it will be informative.
We want to remind you that there’s incredible richness to life beyond addiction… That it won’t always be a battle and a struggle… AND there’s a HUGE amount of epic people here who WANT to support you.
Because lasting sustainable recovery can happen,
and is SO f*ing worth it.
our sponsors This Summit is Supported by:
