Person of the Week: Ira Israel - Addiction/Recovery eBulletin

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April 15, 2025 – Ira Israel is a Psychotherapist & Author currently based in Santa Monica. Israel is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an NLP Master Practitioner and an Authentic Relationship Coach. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and has graduate degrees in Psychology, Philosophy, and Religious Studies. Ira has taught happiness, authenticity and mindfulness to thousands of physicians, psychologists, attorneys, engineers and creative professionals across America. He is the author of “Wired & Tired: A Guide to Revitalize Your Life” and “How To Survive Your Childhood Now That You’re and Adult: A Path to Authenticity and Awakening” and the creator of the best-selling DVD series “A Beginner’s Guide to Happiness,” “Beginner’s Guide to Mindfulness Meditation,” “Mindfulness for Anxiety,” and “Mindfulness for Depression.” For more information please visit www.IraIsrael.com

Q. Who is your favorite celebrity in recovery?

A. It’s a program based on anonymity 🙂

Q. If you ever retire, would you prefer to live by the ocean, lake, river, mountaintop, desert, or penthouse?

A. Paris 6eme, where I lived 1991-1994.

Q. How do you measure success?

A. When I am embarrassed by someone’s generosity towards me, I believe that I must have had a successful interaction with that person.

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