Fixed By Nature

07/25/2025

📣 FAITH-FUELED RECOVERY IS HERE.

And it’s not just a concept—it’s a plan.

After 12 years trapped in opioid addiction, I didn’t find freedom in another prescription or a rehab center.
I found it in something bigger:

🌿 Nature.
🧠 Belief.
🙏 And God’s perfect design.

📖 From the book Empowered Sobriety:

> “Addiction hijacks your brain and convinces you it’s your only hope. But it’s a lie.
You don’t need another pill—you need a plan.
And when faith leads your healing, relapse loses its grip.”

🔥 This book isn’t just my story. It’s your strategy.

Inside, I’ll walk you through my Relapse Response System—a 6-step emergency plan to stop the spiral, rewire your thinking, and recommit in the moment relapse tries to take you down.

✅ It’s real.
✅ It works.
✅ And it could save your life.

Because relapse doesn’t mean you’re weak—it means you need a better system. And this one is backed by neuroscience, scripture, and lived victory.

🧠 The Science:

Modern research shows that belief alone can rewire the brain.
In a 2021 study published in Addiction Biology, gratitude and faith-based practices were shown to increase dopamine receptor activity—literally rebuilding the reward system addiction destroys.

This is more than mindset. It’s biology meeting belief.

✝️ The Scripture:

> “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2

> “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free…” — Galatians 5:1

God’s Word doesn’t just promise healing—it gives us the blueprint.

And that’s what Empowered Sobriety is:

A blueprint for lasting recovery—physically, mentally, and spiritually.

🛑 No more shame.
🛑 No more relapsing.
🛑 No more synthetic “solutions” that only numb the real problem.

If you’re tired of barely surviving—this is your invitation to rebuild.
To heal.
To rise.

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This isn’t just a book.
It’s a movement.
It’s Faith-Fueled Recovery.
And it starts with one decision:

Believe again. Begin again.

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07/23/2025

🧠 Your Plate Is Your Prescription 🍽️

What if I told you that healing doesn’t begin in a bottle—it begins on your plate?

Not long ago, I discovered something that changed the way I viewed both recovery and health:

> Nature wasn’t just nourishment. Nature was healing.
God’s blueprint had been there all along—hidden in plain sight.

🌿 Plants. 🍓 Fruits. 🥕 Vegetables. 🌱 Herbs.

Not just created to feed us—but to restore us.

🔬 Science Is Finally Catching Up to Scripture

Every plant God created nourishes a key part of your being:

1. Head – for clarity, peace, neurological strength

2. Chest – for breath, heart, circulation, resilience

3. Gut – for digestion, immunity, and emotional stability

Modern research confirms what ancient wisdom always knew:

👉 A 2020 study in Nutrients shows that eating a wide variety of colorful plant foods boosts antioxidants, reduces inflammation, and improves mental clarity—especially for those in recovery.

👉 Another study in Frontiers in Psychology reveals up to 90% of serotonin and dopamine (your body’s natural antidepressants) are made in your gut—not your brain!

🧠 Heal your gut → Heal your brain → Heal your life.

It sounds simple. That’s because it is.
And that’s exactly where the world gets it wrong.

We’ve been trained to look for healing in something complicated, synthetic, or manmade.
But real healing doesn’t come from a prescription pad.
It comes from creation.
From God’s original design.

> Your plate is your prescription.
What you eat either feeds your healing—or your hurting.

📣 If you’re in recovery… or just sick and tired of being sick and tired… start with your food.

Start with nature. Start with God’s plan. Start with what’s real.

🛑 Stop putting chemicals in your body expecting it to heal.
✅ Start fueling your body with the ingredients it was designed to recognize.

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07/23/2025

🧠 Struggling to Heal?

Your Body Is Listening to What You Believe. 🧠

If you're battling addiction, just out of rehab, or stuck in the exhausting cycle of quitting and relapsing, I want to speak to your heart today.

Because I’ve been where you are.

There was a time I couldn’t eat solid food. My digestive system was wrecked from years of opioid use. I had no energy, no strength—just pain, fear, and a tiny ember of hope that maybe, just maybe, I could heal.

I wasn’t sure if I believed it yet… but I wanted to.

So I started with something simple: a smoothie.

But this wasn’t just any smoothie—it was a 32-ounce act of faith.

Let me explain…

🍃 Faith-Fueled Healing: Belief + Knowledge + God’s Design 🍃

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in recovery is this:

> ✨ When you know what you’re putting into your body—and you believe in its power to heal—you activate something I call Faith-Fueled Healing. ✨

It’s not just about the nutrients. It’s not just about the recipe.

It’s about intention.

It’s about awareness.

It’s about faith.

Science calls it the placebo effect.
I call it participating in your healing.

Because studies show that belief alone can trigger real, measurable changes in your body:
✔️ Lower stress hormones
✔️ Reduced pain
✔️ Boosted immunity
✔️ Accelerated recovery

Why?
Because your brain listens to what your heart believes.

The Bible said it first:

> “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” – Proverbs 23:7

“Jesus said, ‘Your faith has healed you.’ – Matthew 9:22

“The prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well.” – James 5:15

🥤 What I Drank to Stay Alive (and Begin to Thrive)

This wasn’t a fluke. It became my foundation.

I blended the best of what nature had to offer—not just because it was healthy, but because I believed God designed these ingredients to help me heal.

I call it Stephen T’s Ultimate Smoothie—and it changed everything.

Here’s what’s in it, and why each ingredient matters:

🔹 Berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries) – Brain protection, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant power
🔸 Carrot – Eye health, skin repair, immune strength
🔹 Cherry Tomatoes – Heart health, cellular defense
🔸 Acai Puree – Healthy fats, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory
🔹 Banana – Potassium, mood regulation
🔸 Kale or greens – Detox, calcium, magnesium
🔹 Kiwi – Digestion, immunity
🔸 Purple Grapes – Cardiovascular support
🔹 Honey – Natural energy, inflammation soothing
🔸 Apple Cider Vinegar – Gut health, blood sugar balance
🔹 CBD-based Cannabis Tincture – Relaxation, mood balance
🔸 Bee Pollen (optional) – Superfood support
🔹 Brewed Herbal Tea (instead of water) – Hydration with healing herbs like ginger, peppermint, hibiscus

And if I felt a cold coming on?
I’d throw in ginger, orange juice, or a slice of apple for extra immunity.

💡 No fancy blender needed.
💡 No expensive supplements.
💡 Just faith in action—delivered in a glass.

✝️ Healing Wasn’t Just Nutritional. It Was Spiritual.

Every time I drank this smoothie, it was more than a meal.

It was a 32-ounce declaration that I still believed I could heal.

I wasn’t just feeding my body—I was feeding my hope.

Recovery is not just about stopping drugs. It’s about starting life again.

And life starts with small, faithful choices—like this.

🌿 Want to Make It Yourself?

I’ve put everything I’ve learned into a short, powerful guide: 👉

https://www.amazon.com/Stephen-Ts-Ultimate-Smoothie-Radentz/dp/B08L1K49MW

This isn’t just a recipe—it’s a tool for your healing journey.
For your mornings.
For your immune system.
For your belief in what’s still possible.

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If you're ready to rebuild...

If you want to take one small but powerful step today…

If you’re tired of feeling broken and want to feel empowered...

📖 Read the booklet.

🥤 Make the smoothie.

🙏 Activate your healing.

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You’re not alone.
You’re not too far gone.
You are designed to heal.

Improve your health, happiness, and abundance; by embracing nature, positive thinking, and gratitude.

07/19/2025

🧠 What We Watch Shapes Who We Become 🎯

— and I saw it firsthand in my own home.

When my son was very young, he used to watch a cartoon that, on the surface, seemed harmless—silly characters, bright colors, fast-paced scenes. But underneath all that were constant yelling, chaotic action, and aggressive behavior.

At first, I brushed it off as just a typical kid’s show. But then I started noticing something.

Almost immediately after watching the show—sometimes even during—my sweet little boy would shift.

➡️ He started yelling for no reason.

➡️ He became more rough and aggressive—toward us, toward his toys, even toward himself at times.

➡️ His whole energy changed.

It was like the show flipped a switch in him.

We decided to cut the show out entirely. And guess what?
The rowdy, over-the-top behavior stopped almost overnight.

That’s when it hit me:

📺 What we put into our minds matters just as much as what we put into our bodies.
Our media diet has consequences.

🔬 Science backs this up.
Research from PubMed, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and dozens of independent studies have shown:

✔️ Violent or chaotic media increases aggression.
✔️ Loud, overstimulating content can lead to emotional dysregulation—especially in children.
✔️ The more we watch, the more those behaviors become normalized in our brains.

Even video games and social media are influencing our beliefs, our values, and how we relate to others—and ourselves.

It’s not just entertainment. It’s programming.

🌿 But here’s the beautiful truth:
You can choose a different input.

You can flood your mind and your home with calm, connection, and creation.

💚 Nature regulates the nervous system.
💚 Gratitude resets your emotional tone.
💚 Faith and intention heal what chaos damages.

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👉 Start by turning off the noise—just for a bit.
📵 Pause the scroll.
🌳 Take your child outside.
🦋 Watch butterflies instead of battle scenes.
🎵 Let the wind and the birds be the soundtrack.

Trust me—it makes a difference.

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07/17/2025

07/16/2025

🥤 This Wasn’t Just a Smoothie—It Was Hope in a Glass
From Chapter 19 of Empowered Sobriety by Stephen T. Radentz

Before I show you what went into Stephen T’s Ultimate Smoothie, I need to share something deeper.

🧠🍃 Healing isn’t just physical. It’s spiritual. It’s mental. It’s intentional.

When you know what you’re putting into your body…
When you believe in its power to restore you…
When you trust in God’s design…

You activate what I call Faith-Fueled Healing.

The world calls it the placebo effect.

I call it participating in your own miracle.

Science has proven belief can lower stress, reduce pain, boost immunity, and even speed recovery.

Why?

Because the brain listens to what the heart believes.

When I first started building this smoothie, I wasn’t just looking for nutrients.

I was looking for a lifeline.
I needed something to remind me that I could still heal.
That I could still believe.

📖 The Bible says it like this:

> “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” – Proverbs 23:7
“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” – Hosea 4:6
“They are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body.” – Proverbs 4:22

God gave us what we need.
Nature isn’t just beautiful—it’s functional medicine.

And when we combine faith + knowledge + God’s design, we unlock something powerful.

🌟 Here’s what went into my daily miracle:

🥬 Kale – Detox, immunity, and mineral-rich support
🫐 Mixed Berries – Antioxidants and brain protection
🍌 Banana – Mood support and potassium
🍅 Cherry Tomatoes – Lycopene and heart health
🥕 Carrot – Skin, eyes, and immune boost
🍇 Purple Grapes – Blood flow and heart support
🥝 Kiwi – Vitamin C and digestion
🍯 Honey – Anti-inflammatory and natural energy
🍷 Acai Puree – Anti-aging and inflammation
🧉 Herbal Tea – Stress relief, hydration, and healing herbs
🌿 Apple Cider Vinegar – Gut health and nutrient absorption
🌿 Cannabis Tincture (CBD) – Non-psychoactive inflammation & mood support
🐝 Optional: Bee Pollen – Complete superfood

All blended with faith.
All consumed with gratitude.
All designed with hope.

No fancy blender. Just belief.

I drank this smoothie daily when I couldn’t eat solid food.
I called it medicine.
I called it prayer.
I called it my turning point.

Because healing isn’t just what’s in the cup—it’s the heart behind it.

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07/14/2025

🧠 Addiction Hijacks Your Belief System
✨ But You Have the Power to Take It Back.

From the upcoming book Empowered Sobriety: Overcome Addiction, Build Strength, Reclaim YOUR Life by Stephen T. Radentz

If belief is powerful enough to move mountains…
Then addiction knows it’s powerful enough to enslave you.
That’s why it goes after your mind first.

Addiction doesn’t just steal your time, health, and money.
It steals your belief system—rewriting the script inside your head so that you begin to trust the very thing that’s destroying you.

If you’re stuck in addiction right now, you know the voice: “You can’t cope without it.”
“You’re too far gone.”
“You’ll fall apart if you stop.”
“You’re not strong enough.”

Let me tell you something: That voice is a liar.

It’s not your voice. It’s not God’s voice. It’s the sound of a hijacked brain that’s been chemically conditioned to worship its captor.

But here’s the truth:
🛑 You were not created to be a slave.
🕊️ You were created to be free.

🕊️ Belief is Not Just Faith—It’s Fuel for Recovery

Over and over in Scripture, people didn’t get healed because they were perfect…
They got healed because they believed.

“If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.”
— Mark 9:23

Not some things.
Not easy things.
All things.

That includes addiction.
That includes trauma.
That includes the deepest pain and most hopeless nights.

Your faith isn’t a wish. It’s a weapon—and when it moves, so does your healing.

🔬 Science Agrees: Belief Changes Biology

In one famous study, patients with severe knee pain were divided into three groups. Two received real surgeries. One received… nothing. They were simply cut and stitched up—no medical treatment at all.

Guess what happened?

They all healed.
Even the ones with no surgery.
Why?

Because they believed they had been treated.
That’s the placebo effect—proof that belief alone can jumpstart healing in the body.

On the flip side, when people believe something bad will happen, it often does—even when nothing physical is wrong. That’s the nocebo effect. Belief works both ways. Fear is not neutral—it’s destructive chemistry.

Your thoughts are not harmless.
They’re instructions to your body.
What are you commanding right now?

🧬 The Biology of Belief – Real Recovery Starts in the Mind

Dr. Bruce Lipton’s research in The Biology of Belief changed everything we thought we knew about genetics. He found that your environment—not just physical, but emotional and spiritual—can literally reprogram your cells.

This is called epigenetics, and it destroys the old lie that “you’re just an addict” or “it runs in your family.”

🧠 Belief in healing activates restorative chemicals.
😔 Belief in fear floods your body with cortisol—triggering cravings, suppressing immunity, and dragging you deeper into addiction.

Here’s the takeaway: ➡️ You are not just recovering from your past—you’re designing your future.
➡️ And belief is the blueprint.

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You Were Never Meant to Be Powerless.
God created you with the ability to transform, renew, and overcome.

💥 This is not magic.
💥 This is medicine—powered by your belief.

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📘 Empowered Sobriety is coming soon—and I promise, it’s more than a book. It’s a lifeline.

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You are not broken.
You are becoming.

07/12/2025

🧠 Your Mind is Not the Enemy—It’s the Key

Earlier today, we talked about belief—and how addiction hijacks it, turning your own thoughts against you.

But here’s the good news:

You can take your belief system back. And when you do, your thoughts become the most powerful recovery tool you have.

💡 “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.”
— Proverbs 23:7

Right now, your mind is shaping your future.

The thoughts you rehearse daily—whether full of fear or faith, hope or helplessness—are the blueprint your brain is following.

And if you’ve lived through addiction, chances are your inner narrative has sounded like this:

👉 “I’ll never be normal again.”
👉 “I can’t survive without numbing out.”
👉 “My life is too messed up to fix.”

But those are not facts.
They’re stories—and you have the power to rewrite them.

📷 Imagine this:

You’re standing in front of a camera. Wherever you point the lens becomes your world.
Focus on the pain—you see more of it.
Focus on gratitude—you start to shift.

What you focus on, you create.

This isn’t just motivation—it’s neuroscience.

Your brain contains mirror neurons and responds to your emotional state.

Your thoughts affect not just your mood—but the energy you send into every room.

Even a tired cashier might mirror your energy.

So what happens when you lead with kindness? When you reframe frustration into compassion?

🌱 You start changing your life by changing your reactions.

👣 Try this:
A 3-Day Thought Rebuild Challenge

You don’t need to fix everything overnight. You just need one intentional step forward.

Day 1:
📝 Write down one fear or negative thought.
✏️ Flip it into truth.
✅ Set one win: make your bed, go outside, or pray for someone.

Day 2:
💢 Identify one moment that triggered you.
📖 Journal what you could do differently next time.
🔁 Practice that new reaction.

Day 3:
🌅 Name 3 things you’re grateful for.
🗣 Say them out loud.
🙏 Notice how it shifts your energy.

🙌 Jacob did this:

He journaled lies vs. biblical truths for 30 days.

He didn’t just stay sober—he reconnected with his daughter.
He smiled again.
He said, “I didn’t need another rehab—I needed to learn how to talk to myself.”

Friend, you are not broken—you’re becoming unstoppable.

And it all starts in your mind.

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📘 This excerpt is from Chapter 28 of the upcoming book Empowered Sobriety.

Want tools to help you shift your mindset, reclaim your belief, and build real happiness?

Grab my first book The Happiness Effect—available now on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/HAPPINESS-EFFECT-Creating-Happiness-Unhappy/dp/1736593072

💛 It’s not just about addiction. It’s about living fully and healing naturally.

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07/10/2025

What if the signs you’ve been looking for… were already right in front of you?

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I’ve been seeing a lot of crows lately.

Not just once or twice—but often. Then today, within a single afternoon, I saw 4 bright red cardinals and 3 rabbits.

Years ago, I might’ve brushed that off as random. But recovery has taught me something important:

👉 When we slow down enough to notice, nature has a way of speaking to us.

No, I’m not saying these animals were sent from the heavens with messages carved in stone.
But when I take a moment to reflect, I realize—they can teach us something.

Crows are survivors. They adapt. They’re clever, often underestimated.

Cardinals are bold. They stand out. Even in the bleakest moments, their color cuts through.

Rabbits move with caution, but they’re signs of new life and growth. They remind me that change is quick when it’s time.

Maybe the meaning isn’t “out there.” Maybe it’s in how we respond.

Seeing these animals today reminded me to pause—to reflect on where I’ve come from and where I’m going.

To ask:
Am I staying open? Alert? Grateful?
Am I noticing the life that’s already around me?

This is what I want you to hear—especially if you’re early in recovery or trying to find your way:

👉 You are not broken. You’re being rebuilt. And signs of life are everywhere—if you just look up.

Whether it's a crow on a fence post or a rabbit darting across your path, maybe these aren't just creatures, or coincidence.
Maybe they're little reminders that healing is happening—and life still wants you in it.

Stay present. Stay aware. Stay hopeful.

You never know what the next moment might show you.

—Stephen T. Radentz
📘 The Happiness Effect | 🌿 Fixed by Nature

07/07/2025

🌿 A Simple Yet Powerful Mind Shift

From the upcoming Empowered Sobriety by Stephen T. Radentz

📘 Concepts created for The Happiness Effect — available now on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/HAPPINESS-EFFECT-Creating-Happiness-Unhappy/dp/1736593072

If the idea of quitting—or simply creating a better life—feels overwhelming, I want you to try something different.

Step outside.
Find a quiet spot—your backyard, a park bench, or a place under the sky.

Now, just sit. Breathe. Observe.
Let the natural world remind you: You are not broken. You are becoming.

Let your thoughts wander. Gently ask yourself:

🌀 When did the chaos begin?
🌀 What have I been chasing?
🌀 What do I truly want instead?

For many of us, whether it’s addiction, anxiety, or just the weight of life—it all starts with a lie: that something outside us will fix what’s broken inside.

But here's the truth—
Healing doesn’t come from pills or distractions.

It comes from presence, purpose, and a return to what’s real.

> “Addiction begins and ends with unconsciousness.”
— Eckhart Tolle

🌄 Now imagine this: Waking up without fear.

Living without cravings.

Feeling peace in your skin—for no reason other than you’re alive.

That’s not fantasy. That’s The Happiness Effect in action.
And it starts with a decision, a mindset shift, a connection to something greater than your past.

📖 Science backs it. Scripture confirms it.

📝 Write it down—one small step you’ll take today.

Because writing a goal makes it real.

** And once you believe it’s possible, you’ve already started healing. **

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💛 The Happiness Effect isn’t just for addiction recovery.

It’s for anyone tired of surviving—ready to start living.
Filled with nature-based wisdom, practical tools, and real stories of transformation.

🎯 Start your journey today:
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