Ep: 22
Mar 4, 2025
Gail Taylor Music: Reinvention at Any Stage
54 min
#21: This week Liz and Bryce The Third sit down with Travis Mickel (he/him), Founder of Fronting Life, an organization dedicated to supporting all individuals on their healing journeys through a community-centered approach. Focused on meditation, mindfulness, creativity, and connection, Fronting Life promotes personal growth and encourages folks to create happiness and fun wherever they go.
In the episode, Travis opens up about his journey from the fast-paced, transactional world of luxury fashion in New York City to a transformative spiritual moment at a party that prompted him to leave the city and seek help. Despite the challenges, Travis is happy he is considered an alcoholic, as his path has shaped him into the person he is today. He's discovered that what truly matters is his ability to connect with the folks around him, spread love and compassion, and help others in need.
Tune in to learn more about Travis's journey, including how meditation and Buddhism became integral parts of his recovery, why he founded Fronting Life, and the story behind the organization's unique name.
Learn more about Fronting Life and check out their local events in Wilmington, NC at www.frontinglife.com. You can also find them on Instagram @frontinglife and Facebook.
To learn more about Travis, follow him on Instagram @tlmickel.
Join the Fronting Life space on The Phoenix Mobile App at https://links.thephoenix.org/SqlC2rYlgRb.
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If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health or substance use related crisis, the following resources can provide immediate help.*
If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, please dial 911.
- Dial 988 for the SAMSHA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Available 24/7
- Text “HOME” to 741-741 for the NAMI Crisis Text Line. Available 24/7.
- Dial 1-800-622-2255 to connect with a nearby treatment center & community resources through the NCADD Hope Line. Available 24/7.
- Call or text 1-844-326-5400 for The GSCA CARES Warm Line. Answered by Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialists with lived experience of Substance Use Recovery. Available any day of the year, 8:30am-11pm EST
*Note: The resources listed are provided for informational purposes only. This list is not comprehensive and does not constitute an endorsement from The Phoenix
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#21: This week Liz and Bryce The Third sit down with Travis Mickel (he/him), Founder of Fronting Life, an organization dedicated to supporting all individuals on their healing journeys through a community-centered approach. Focused on meditation, mindfulness, creativity, and connection, Fronting Life promotes personal growth and encourages folks to create happiness and fun wherever they go.
In the episode, Travis opens up about his journey from the fast-paced, transactional world of luxury fashion in New York City to a transformative spiritual moment at a party that prompted him to leave the city and seek help. Despite the challenges, Travis is happy he is considered an alcoholic, as his path has shaped him into the person he is today. He's discovered that what truly matters is his ability to connect with the folks around him, spread love and compassion, and help others in need.
Tune in to learn more about Travis's journey, including how meditation and Buddhism became integral parts of his recovery, why he founded Fronting Life, and the story behind the organization's unique name.
Learn more about Fronting Life and check out their local events in Wilmington, NC at www.frontinglife.com. You can also find them on Instagram @frontinglife and Facebook.
To learn more about Travis, follow him on Instagram @tlmickel.
Join the Fronting Life space on The Phoenix Mobile App at https://links.thephoenix.org/SqlC2rYlgRb.
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If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health or substance use related crisis, the following resources can provide immediate help.*
If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, please dial 911.
- Dial 988 for the SAMSHA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Available 24/7
- Text “HOME” to 741-741 for the NAMI Crisis Text Line. Available 24/7.
- Dial 1-800-622-2255 to connect with a nearby treatment center & community resources through the NCADD Hope Line. Available 24/7.
- Call or text 1-844-326-5400 for The GSCA CARES Warm Line. Answered by Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialists with lived experience of Substance Use Recovery. Available any day of the year, 8:30am-11pm EST
*Note: The resources listed are provided for informational purposes only. This list is not comprehensive and does not constitute an endorsement from The Phoenix
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