SURVIVOR. Not by choice, but as the consequence of past decisions and actions. Fortunately, Rick learned from his circumstances and, with grit and determination, evolved into a THRIVER, gaining wisdom along the way. A perfect word to describe Rick Barnes. THRIVER.
Rick overcame drug and alcohol addiction in his 20s, endured numerous surgeries for sports-related injuries (including a broken neck), and beat cancer.
After nearly two decades in the entertainment industry, Rick discovered his calling as a recovery coach working with highly talented people struggling with addiction and mental health issues. Ever since, Rick has found fulfillment in helping others achieve their goals and change their lives for the better.
With over three decades of sobriety, Rick is a pioneer in the Recovery Coaching industry, and found his niche working with some of the world’s biggest rock stars, actors, and professional athletes. He has traveled the globe on music tours and film sets to support and enrich his clients’ journeys.
Rick has continued to expand his knowledge and expertise in the areas of Performance Coaching and DBT Therapy and has recently completed training as a Trauma-Informed Coach. He continues to find a sense of wholeness by helping others battle their demons and achieve their goals.
Rick’s values can be summed up by the acronym SAGE- Service, Appreciation, Gratitude, and Engagement. He lives by the phrase “No Matter What.”
“Rick’s compassionate approach and intimate understanding of addiction allowed him to connect with an actor on our production. Not only did his work save our production, but I believe it made a lasting impact on the life of the actor.
RIck is a calm presence in the stressful storm of production. He has an innate ability to make a connection to someone struggling with personal health issues. With the stressors of production, that made the difference for our project.
As a producer, you learn how to plan for the unknown. But when addiction issues show up on set during a stressful production, we knew we needed help. Rick was able to seamlessly work with our team and help stabilize the situation with compassion and insight. I could not recommend him any higher!”