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Path to Recovery: Embracing Step Four – 420 1:01:13

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Our recovery journey requires courage and self-reflection, especially when we encounter Step 4: “Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.” Eric and Spencer relate our experiences, insights, and the profound transformation that accompanies Step 4, as described in the reading from the book “How Al Anon Works.” Taking a moral invent…

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Secular Healing: Working Step Three – 419 1:10:55

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Approaching the Twelve Steps from a secular viewpoint can present challenges, particularly with Step Three, which traditionally involves turning one's will and life over to the care of God. Spencer and Marilyn explore how we have navigated these waters while remaining respectful to their own beliefs as atheists or agnostics. Founding a Secular Al A…

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Navigating Retirement with Recovery – 418 1:00:31

2M ago1:00:31

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Retirement can be an exciting yet challenging phase of life. It brings forward new experiences and demands a blend of anticipation and adaptation. The principles and tools garnered through our journeys of recovery can play a pivotal role in navigating these changes. Mary H. shares insights into her retirement process and how recovery has helped... …

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Creating a Personal Higher Power in Recovery – 417 40:49

2M ago40:49

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Recovery can challenge us to transform our spiritual and religious understandings and underpinnings. For many, especially those emerging from rigid religious backgrounds, rediscovering or reimagining one's higher power becomes a transformative step. In this episode, Sara delves into her personal journey of redefining her higher power, lending an in…

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Letting Go and Trusting: Exploring Step Three – 416 1:07:29

3M ago1:07:29

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Step Three states: “Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.” We’ll be delving into this step, discussing its essence and sharing personal experiences. Step Three comes after acknowledging the hope for a saner life (Step Two). This step is about making a... The post Letting Go and Trusting: Explor…

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Finding Hope and Sanity: Exploring Step Two – 415 55:02

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Spencer opens the discussion by reiterating Step Two: “[We] came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.” Bruce notes that their discussion is a reflection of their personal experiences.. Personal Narratives of Insanity and Restoration Both Spencer and Bruce share their personal stories, highlighting their past st…

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Surviving Alex: A Mother’s Story of Love, Loss, and Addiction – 414 1:13:14

4M ago1:13:14

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I had the privilege of speaking with Pat R., the author of the heartfelt and powerful book “Surviving Alex: A Mother's Story of Love, Loss, and Addiction.” This story may resonate with you if you are grappling with the complex combination of mental illness and addiction. A Mother's Heartfelt Journey Pat's journey began with her... The post Survivin…

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Step One: Finding Strength in Surrender – 413 1:05:44

5M ago1:05:44

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Spencer and Nora explore Step One of Al-Anon, which is about admitting powerlessness over alcohol and recognizing the unmanageability in one's life. They read from the book ‘How Al-Anon Works' and discuss how their lives have been impacted by others' alcoholism. Both hosts share personal anecdotes on their journey to accepting their lack of control…

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Breaking Through Denial: Honesty is Essential – 412 1:13:07

5M ago1:13:07

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In conversation with Barb W, we dive into the vital role honesty plays in the journey of recovery, particularly in accepting and working the first step. The Challenge of Honesty We kick off the discussion with Barb reflecting on the necessity of honesty in recovery. Honesty often starts with acknowledging our own denial and deceit,... The post Brea…

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Growth and Challenges in Al-Anon Service – 411

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Being a leader in Al-Anon is fundamentally different from traditional notions of leadership. As we highlight in our discussion, Al-Anon leaders are guided by humility and enthusiasm rather than authority and control. This approach is rooted in Tradition Two, which states, “Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.” Understanding thi…

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Walking the Path to Recovery – Working the 12 Steps – 410

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Host Spencer and guest Ashley delve into the transformative power of the 12 steps in the Al-Anon program. We revisit the 12 steps and explore their impact on our personal growth and healing. We read and reflect on passages from chapter 8, “Twelve Steps”, in the book How Al-Anon Works, sharing our own experiences and... The post Walking the Path to …

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Finding Strength in Mutual Aid: Insights from Al-Anon’s Third Tradition – 409 40:34

8M ago40:34

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Al Anon's Tradition 3 emphasizes the gathering of relatives of alcoholics for mutual aid, forming an Al Anon family group rooted in shared experiences and support. Spencer elaborates on how this mutual aid creates a safe space where individuals facing the impact of addiction can find solace and understanding. The only requirement for membership is.…

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A Deep Dive into Sharing in Meetings – 408 1:12:39

8M ago1:12:39

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We find value in the shared experiences, wisdom, and support expressed in Al-Anon meetings. Sharing in meetings plays a crucial role in bolstering recovery, assisting in healing, and fostering a sense of community among attendees. However, we may hear instructions and conventions that seem challenging to adhere to at times. Why do we share? Sharing…

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Spencer T talk at 71st Greeley AA Stampede 1:09:15

9M ago1:09:15

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In February, 2023, Spencer gave a talk at the 71st Greeley AA Stampede. This is that talk. Readings and Links The Greeley AA Stampede is an annual AA conference with Al-Anon participation. Find out more at their website. A listener asked about finding “speaker tapes” online. Two sources are XA Speakers and Recovery Radio Network.... The post Spence…

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Sustaining Your Spiritual Journey: Daily Practices for Growth and Alignment 35:07

9M ago35:07

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Which one did I use? Do you want to live life feeling free, empowered, and confident? Be able to take on any challenge? Trust the unknown? Love Path living does this for you. Is Love Path living a challenge? Yes! That’s why few people live there consistently. Become the exception. How does this happen? By understanding how the three pillars work – …

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The Joy of Letting Go: Moving Beyond Grudges and Embracing Happiness 15:18

9M ago15:18

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Are hurt and anger blocking your happiness? You have a choice. Just as positive and negative energy cannot occupy the same space, anger and happiness can’t, either. Only you determine your feelings. Letting go of your past hurt releases you from your emotional prison. Don’t let your ego destroy this beautiful gift. Freedom is a beautiful thing. Emp…

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Rewriting Your Health Story: From Problematic Patterns to Empowered Choices 32:14

9M ago32:14

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Your body is a scientific work of art. Do you treat it with the same respect you give to a Van Gogh painting? Are you mindful of what food and drink enters your body? And their consequences? Did you know the big “Sugar” corporations are sabotaging your health via their products and promotions. Triple-sized cheeseburgers. Super-sized fries? Love Pat…

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Listening to you – 406 1:20:35

9M ago1:20:35

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Listen to the experience, strength and hope, questions, and fears of 30-ish listeners of The Recovery Show. Hear from members on topics such as these: Here are few moments that you might connect with: Sue wrote, “While listening to Debra C. share on your podcast, I realized she was telling my story. I took away... The post Listening to you – 406 ap…

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Unlocking the Power of Gratitude: The Key to Positive Emotions 24:53

10M ago24:53

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Do you want to experience positive energy? Not just once but all the time. Do you want to wake up each day with a new perspective? Do you want to eliminate the feeling that life is against you? Gratitude does that. How? By laying the foundation for a positive mindset and releasing positive energy through your body’s neurotransmitters - dopamine and…

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Don’t Let Your Dreams Die with You: Strategies for Perseverance and Success 28:15

10M ago28:15

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The number one regret people have when they are about to cross over is that they never followed through on their dreams because they had caved to outside forces. Don’t be that person! Do you have dreams yet to be unleased? Are there fears lurking to keep you from trying? Does your inner self want to burst free and see what’s possible? The alternati…

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The Hidden Costs of Parental Cell Phone Use: How It Affects Your Child’s Self-Worth 24:33

10M ago24:33

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Parents, your cell phone use will determine if your children live their adult lives on the Love Path and, thus, be able to spread love and joy to others. Or worse, live their adult lives on the Fear Path and impale their encounters from stored up anger or hurt. Your parental actions have direct consequences for creating a civil world – a self-estee…

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Why Your Smile and Acts of kindness Can Change the World 17:43

10M ago17:43

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Did you know smiling is the language of kindness? Did you know your smile is a catalyst for good? Do you feel the world could use some civility? If your answers are yes, then this episode is for you. You don’t have to be a nation’s ambassador to make a difference. You can uplift the energy of the world right now. It all starts with your smile.…

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Working the Steps – 405 1:18:58

11M ago1:18:58

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The 12 steps are indispensable in the journey towards healing. They can spark enlightenment, foster growth, and propel personal transformation. In this episode, Spencer, Karen, and other contributors explore several approaches to working the 12 steps. Acknowledging Variety and Personalizing the Process 12-step recovery does not have a ‘one-size-fit…

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Unlocking Happiness: Secrets to Positive Living 26:27

11M ago26:27

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Do you ever notice how some people are happy all the time? Do you wonder if they’re drinking a happiness potion you’re not aware of? Do you wish you had their secret sauce? Well, wonder no more. Their secrets are 100% available to you. And here’s the best part. Every tool the positive person uses is FREE. So, do you want to be positive or grumpy? Y…

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The Power of Making Decisions: How to Stop Hesitating and Start Living 29:39

11M ago29:39

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Making decisions is like paying taxes. They never stop. Your decision options range from simple to complex – What do you plan to wear to work, what new car will you purchase, or how can you merge two corporations together. Action beats inaction every time. But are you hesitant? Do you raise multiple “What if” scenarios in your mind? Do you want to …

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Experience, Strength and Hope from the 2023 Al-Anon International Convention – 404 22:38

11M ago22:38

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Did you attend the 2023 Al-Anon International Convention? If you didn't, have you wondered what it was like? In this episode, Heather, Racheal, and Spencer share our expectations of the convention, what happened at the convention, what we learned, and what we are bringing home. Contact the show You can leave a voicemail at 734-707-8795... The post …

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Inaction and Reaction: Navigating the Path to Meaningful Action – 403 1:26:01

12M ago1:26:01

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In our lives, we often find ourselves faced with situations that require us to make decisions. We have a choice to either react impulsively or take a moment to consider our actions. This interplay between inaction and reaction can shed light on how we navigate life's complexities. Let's delve deeper into the concepts of inaction,... The post Inacti…

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Finding Freedom from Gossip and Creating Positive Relationships in Recovery – 402 1:28:20

1y ago1:28:20

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What is gossip? How is it harmful to my recovery? Spencer and Laurel discuss gossip and how it can hinder our path to recovery. We share our personal experiences, elaborating on how we used to perceive gossip and how this perception has changed. We lay emphasis on the power of silence, restraining oneself from engaging... The post Finding Freedom f…

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Reclaim Your Self-Worth: You are Not Your Put-Downs 25:24

1y ago25:24

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Did you know you’re awesome? A true statement, by the way. But have you also been told, “You’re stupid, lazy, ugly, clumsy, or not wanted. Put-downs get passed on from one generation to the next. Your self-esteem and confidence get crushed. If you understand why put-downs happen, then you can choose to stop it. Yes, you have a platinum opportunity …

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From Overwhelmed to Zen: How to Live a Stress-Free Life 28:08

1y ago28:08

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Do anxiety and stress weigh you down? Does stress stifle your ability to act or make a decision? Does your stomach get curled up in knots? Or your palms get sweaty? Life doesn’t have to be like that. In this episode I will show you how you can kick stress to the curb permanently. And the best part is that the tool is FREE. No medication is required…

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Forgiveness 101: Why It’s Important & How to Do It 40:41

1y ago40:41

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Does the sound of a person’s name trigger anger? Hurt? Do you find you can’t be in the presence of a person for more than 10 minutes? If you’ve answered yes to both questions, these are signs an emotional wound begs to be healed. How does this happen? Forgiveness. Would you like to be released from your emotional prison of anger, hurt, or resentmen…

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What is my Motive? – 401 19:22

1y ago19:22

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At a recent meeting, the topic was Step 11. I most often share about my difficulties in creating a regular program of prayer and meditation. But at this meeting, I picked the second part of the step “Praying only for knowledge of God’s will…” The question that I face when I consider that phrase is,... The post What is my Motive? – 401 appeared firs…

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Milestones – 400 1:26:15

1+ y ago1:26:15

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Reaching and recognizing significant milestones is an integral part of the recovery process. Celebrating these moments of progress might include acknowledging the ability to set personal boundaries, letting go of blame, or embracing presence in the current moment. These victories, regardless of how small, contribute significantly to personal growth…

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Finding Al-Anon Lessons in Classic Novels — 399 1:08:17

1+ y ago1:08:17

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I noticed how different people in the story respond to the drinking in different ways. It leapt off the page to me, not only because I recognized stories that I could have heard in the rooms, but also my own perception of their reactions. – Frances Step into the pages of classic literature and discover... The post Finding Al-Anon Lessons in Classic…

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What we learned in 2022 — 398 41:27

1+ y ago41:27

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What valuable lesson did you learn in 2022? Our answers include: Upcoming topics Coming up is our 400th episode. Eric suggested the topic of milestones for that “milestone” episode. What can you identify as significant events or turning points in your travels on the road to recovery? Have you experienced such things as a breakthrough,... The post W…

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From Wounded to Empowered: Misti B’s Path to Forgiveness — 397 1:36:23

1+ y ago1:36:23

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Misti's journey of self-discovery and forgiveness takes her through the depths of her family's addiction and abuse. Just as she begins to find inner peace, a shocking revelation forces her to confront the past and leaves her questioning everything she thought she knew. Will she find the courage to continue her journey towards healing and... The pos…

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Boundaries Revisited – 396 1:24:55

1+ y ago1:24:55

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It's been a while since we talked about boundaries. Barb N brings her own perspective and experience to this conversation. Barb hit a co-dependent bottom at the age of 52, although at that time she had never heard of the word co-dependent! She was trying to help out a homeless man, and invited him to... The post Boundaries Revisited – 396 appeared …

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The Relationship between Mother and Son – 395 1:44:10

1+ y ago1:44:10

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How is the relationship between a mother and her son affected by alcholism and addiction? Join us as Amy shares her experience, strength, and hope (and particularly hope), as we explore how her relationship with her son was affected by his alcoholism and addiction. She says “I do wanna clarify, you know, I'm gonna use... The post The Relationship b…

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People of Color in Recovery – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging – 394 1:15:26

2y ago1:15:26

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Mary is an Al-Anon member who is Korean. She brings her experience as a person of color in the rooms of recovery to the podcast. Our conversation touches on all the points below, plus more. Readings and Links We read from Courage to Change page 61, March 1st, and from Many Voices, One Journey, Al-Anon's... The post People of Color in Recovery – Div…

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Take What You Like and Leave the Rest — 393 56:01

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If you’ve been to a few meetings, you’ve probably heard us say, “Take what you like and leave the rest.” Why do we say this? What does it mean to you? One place this sentence appears is in the Suggested Al-Anon Closing, which starts, In closing, I would like to say that the opinions expressed... The post Take What You Like and Leave the Rest — 393 …

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Step 12 – 392 1:40:02

2y ago1:40:02

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The only promise in the 12 steps is contained in Step 12. It promises that if we work these steps, that we will have a spiritual awakening. Then it asks us to then carry the message, and practice the principles of recovery in all our affairs. Step 12 is really composed of 3 parts. Let's... The post Step 12 – 392 appeared first on The Recovery Show.…

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The power of stories – 391 1:48:01

2y ago1:48:01

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We all have stories. In Al-Anon we tell our stories to each other. Why do we do this? Our suggested welcome suggests that “we say what is in our minds and hearts, for this is how we help one another in Al-Anon/Alateen.” In fact the full paragraph emphasizes the importance of sharing our stories Anonymity... The post The power of stories – 391 appea…

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Gratitude 2022 – 390 31:23

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What are you grateful for today? I asked that question of some listeners. 16 of you responded with shares, which I have compiled here. Many of you expressed gratitude for recovery, for Al-Anon and other 12 step programs, and for the changes in your lives that have come about. You are grateful for the people... The post Gratitude 2022 – 390 appeared…

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Four Primary Ideas – 389 31:21

2y ago31:21

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What are the four primary ideas? How have they been active in my recovery?. Readings and Links We read from the 2022–2025 Al-Anon Alateen Service Manual, p. 20, “Four Primary Ideas” Upcoming topics You can contribute to our annual gratitude episode. What are you grateful for today? Please call us at 734-707-8795 or email feedback@therecovery.show w…

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Recovery in the TV/Film Industry – 388 1:33:13

2y ago1:33:13

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Lisa H is using her recovery tools as she is working in the TV and film industry. My stereotype, at least, of this industry is that it is full of “dysfunctional” situations and people. Lisa came to Al-Anon when her therapist told her that although there was likely no alcoholism in her family of origin,... The post Recovery in the TV/Film Industry –…

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Co-Crazy – 387 1:37:46

2y ago1:37:46

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Are you co-crazy? How can we recover from the state of codependent craziness? Sarah M joined us to talk about her journey of recovery from what she calls “co-crazy”. Her book is titled Co-Crazy: One Psychologist's Recovery from Codependency and Addiction: A memoir & roadmap to freedom. Sarah says My path into recovery began when... The post Co-Craz…

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Loss and Grief – 386 1:28:39

2+ y ago1:28:39

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I recently was asked to lead at an online meeting. This is what I said about loss and grief. Then, I asked some of you to share your responses, and you did! Spencer on Loss and Grief Thank you, Jo. thank you for inviting me. I have some gratitude that today is a holiday in... The post Loss and Grief – 386 appeared first on The Recovery Show.…

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Worry Less — 385 1:45:13

2+ y ago1:45:13

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Does your mind automatically tune into the worry-and-fear channel? Are you suffering from worry about your loved ones? What tools have you found to help escape from constant worrying? Gigi joins Spencer to talk about strategies and tools to worry less. We started with some of her story of codependence and worry. She identifies “whispered... The pos…

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Leaning into Faith – 384 1:23:53

2+ y ago1:23:53

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How have you found faith, and how has it helped you let go of fear? Kathy joins Spencer to dig into these questions and to share some recent experiences that prompted this topic. Our conversation touched on and was inspired by these topics: Fear and old behavior Fear of the G-O-D word How believe in... The post Leaning into Faith – 384 appeared fir…

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Laurel S — Alcoholism Ended her Marriage — 383 1:27:36

2+ y ago1:27:36

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Laurel's story begins: My wife was 6 years sober when we met – but not in program. “AA doesn’t work for me”. She remained sober another 6 years. After our first baby and a big move for my career (that put her closer to her family) she decided she “wanted to try drinking again. I... The post Laurel S — Alcoholism Ended her Marriage — 383 appeared fi…

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