Recovery (Sort Of) - The Podcast
Welcome to Recovery (Sort Of), the podcast where we explore the winding paths of mental health recovery. Join us on a journey of self-discovery and growth, as we navigate the highs, lows, and unexpected detours of the recovery process. From managing anxiety and depression to coping with trauma and grief, each episode delves into real-life experiences, insights, and practical strategies for finding balance and healing.
Episodes
226: Busy Doesn't Mean Better: Redefining Productivity in Recovery (Sort Of)
We've been reflecting on our self-imposed obligations lately, realizing they're taking a toll. Balancing work, social life, family, and personal projects feels overwhelming. There's this pressure to excel in everything, but we're dropping the ball in many areas, leaving us feeling unfulfilled. It's time for a reevaluation of what truly matters and what we can let go of.
We'
225: Navigating Relationships - Boundaries, Growth and Genuine Connection (Sort Of) Pt 2
In this episode, we dive into the intricacies of relationships, self-discovery, and personal growth. We start by exploring the significance of nurturing meaningful friendships and communities, emphasizing the need to let go of relationships that no longer serve us. We reflect on the importance of taking initiative in seeking out connections that align with our values and aspirations, rather than p
224: Navigating Relationships - Boundaries, Growth and Genuine Connection (Sort Of)
In this episode, we explore the idea of examining unspoken expectations and obligations within relationships. We realize that constantly doing favors can create resentment and inauthentic connections. We discuss the importance of clear communication and setting boundaries to establish healthier, more supportive relationships.
This episode touches on a few common themes in psychotherapy:
Codepend
223: Is Uncertainty Holding You Back? (Sort Of) Pt 2
In our podcast discussion, we delve into the theme of uncertainty, exploring how individuals confront and manage the unknown in their lives. We share personal experiences and perspectives on faith, control, and coping mechanisms. One of us finds solace in the belief in a higher power or universal order, trusting that things will unfold as they should, while the other grapples with the absence of s
222: Is Uncertainty Holding You Back? (Sort Of)
We continue our conversation by exploring the challenges of navigating uncertainty and the fear of failure, particularly in the context of career choices and personal growth. We talk about impatience about not knowing the future, and a desire for control, despite enjoying aspects of planning. Perfectionism and the fear of making mistakes, especially when it comes to our children, are also anxietie
221: Breaking Free from Family Triggers - The Power of Reparenting (Sort Of) Pt 2
In our discussion, we explored the complexities of parenting, boundaries, and the journey of reparenting ourselves. We recognize the importance of setting clear boundaries in parenting, acknowledging that children thrive when expectations are established. However, we also admit to the challenges of balancing our children's desires with the needs of the family as a whole.
Generational differenc
220: Breaking Free from Family Triggers - The Power of Reparenting (Sort Of)
The podcast episode explores the challenges of navigating relationships with family members, particularly parents, in the context of recovery and mental health struggles. The hosts share personal experiences and insights about setting boundaries, dealing with triggers, and engaging in self-reparenting processes to heal past wounds. They discuss the complexities of maintaining relationships with pa
219: Stuck on Repeat? Breaking the Cycle of Attachment-Based Conflict (Sort Of)
This episode dives deep into the complexities of attachment styles and their influence on romantic relationships. In talking about our own relationships, we delve into communication difficulties and struggles to connect.
When one partner feels unheard and unseen when trying to express their needs, it can lead to a cycle of blame and resentment. identifying their attachment styles as "avoidant
218: Helping Without Guilt - When can we say no? (Sort Of)
We take on a question about sponsorship in a 12-step recovery program, around the topic of helping sponsees who have relapsed, and it takes a turn into the question we all face: "Where am I allowed to stop?". We question how much help to offer, feeling conflicted and guilty about whether we are doing enough. We grapple with the competing desires to follow our authentic self and fulfill e
217: From Conflict to Connection: Building a Safe Space for Our Family (Sort Of)
We're striving to cultivate a psychologically safe space for our children, where they feel emotionally validated and comfortable expressing their vulnerabilities. Witnessing our past interpersonal conflict may have unintentionally created an inhibitory environment for open communication. We acknowledge our own emotional dysregulation and limited capacity for affective connection, which could b
216: Emotionally Intelligent Parenting: Know Your Nervous System State (Sort Of)
The discussion revolves around understanding how our nervous system regulates our responses to emotions and how this influences our behavior. It emphasizes the crucial role parents play in shaping their children's emotional responses by modeling their own reactions. By recognizing and addressing our own emotional patterns, the conversation suggests that we can guide our children toward healthi
215: Unmasking Near Enemies: The Hidden Pitfalls in Compassion and Kindness on Your Journey to Wellness Pt 2 (Sort Of)
Continuing the conversation about near enemies, we explored the intricacies of cultivating virtues such as sympathetic joy, equanimity, and loving-kindness. We considered the challenge of experiencing sympathetic joy for individuals who may have caused harm or whom we perceive as undeserving, highlighting the need for genuine self-reflection and effort in cultivating positive feelings. Additionall
214: Unmasking Near Enemies: The Hidden Pitfalls in Compassion and Kindness on Your Journey to Wellness (Sort Of)
In the latest episode of the "Recovery Sort Of" podcast, we delve into the concept of "near enemies," inspired by Buddhist principles discussed in Brene Brown's book, "Atlas of the Heart." Near enemies are behaviors that may outwardly resemble positive or moral actions but originate from a less authentic or well-intentioned place. The hosts explore this concept wi
213: Tracking Connection - The Experimental Relationship Journal (Sort Of)
In this episode of "Recovery Sort of," we delve into the concept of the Experimental Relationship Journal. This unique experiment, serves as a powerful tool to confront feelings of loneliness and worthlessness while fostering a deeper sense of interconnectedness with those around them. Through a straightforward approach, one can reflect on the order of daily interactions, encompassing va
212: If I'm Practicing Self-Care, Why Don't I Feel Better? (Sort Of)
In our latest "Recovery Sort of" episode, we delve into the complexities of self-care, unveiling personal anecdotes that shed light on the ongoing struggle to strike a balance between personal well-being and life's demands. We share candid reflections on the challenges of prioritizing tasks, managing household responsibilities, and navigating internal conflicts surrounding productivi
211: The Self-Care Dilemma - Now vs Future You (Sort Of)
Welcome back to another episode of the Recovery (Sort Of) podcast! In today's discussion, we delve into the complex world of self-care, exploring the ongoing debate between prioritizing the present and investing in our future selves.
Join us as we navigate the delicate balance between indulging in self-care pleasures in the present and making conscious efforts to secure a healthier, happier fu
210: Questioning the Ties that Bind: Boundaries, Traditions, and the Evolving Family - Pt 2 (Sort Of)
In part 2, we continue the conversation around our societal norms and customs with family in modern times. We shift our focus to how to recognize and address this dysfunction that is happening in our systems.
We talk about the idea that rules we have been following are actually tools that we have put in place for a good life. And when they are not producing a good life, it might be time to apply
209: Questioning the Ties that Bind: Boundaries, Traditions, and the Evolving Family (Sort Of)
In this episode, we break free from the traditional script of family. We unpack the pressure to conform, question outdated expectations, and redefine what it means to belong. Join us as we explore:
Boundaries with family: When to say yes, when to say no, and how to create healthy space without sacrificing love.
Rethinking traditions: Are passed-down practices enriching or suffocating? Discover t
208: Jason's Story - Part 3 (Sort Of)
Finishing up with Jason telling his story, we explore the recovery years up through the present day. Jason talks about moving from traditional 12 step recovery, into trying more holistic healing methods, such as medical marijuana and magic mushrooms. Themes of validation, infidelity, shame, recovery, and healing.
Jason's Story - Part 1
Jason's Story - Part 2
Listen in to the conversati
207: Jason's Story - Part 2 (Sort Of)
Continuing Jason's story this week. We move into the middle school, high school and young adult years. Rebellion, the results of a traumatic young life, whatever we call it, the downward spiral toward hopelessness continues. Lots of exploration of events and meanings.
Jason's Story - Part 1
Listen in to the conversation, and then share your thoughts with us.
How to find us and join the
206: Jason's Story - Part 1 (Sort Of)
We are doing Jason's story this week. We explore themes of childhood trauma, what different life events might mean for humans, and how kids navigate the world. We talk about forms of abuse, societal rules of parenting, and the fear parents can succumb to.
Listen in to the conversation, and then share your thoughts with us.
How to find us and join the conversation:
205: The Basics of Attachment (Sort Of)
We are talking about some of the fundamental concepts that are explained by Attachment Theory. We look into insecure-anxious attachment, insecure-avoidant attachment, and secure and disorganized attachment to a lesser extent. We try to use real world examples to discuss what being caught up in an attachment reaction looks and feels like. We talk about interconnections to Polyvagal Theory, Internal
204: Are We a Slave to our Own Guilt? (Sort Of)
We are exploring the internal battle of time for self-care versus guilt about doing things for ourselves. We touch on the world's demands, people pleasing, setting boundaries with our kids, and the idea that learning is hard. Lots of exploration of guilt, listening to our internal messages, and how to become curious about false internal messages. We attempt to answer the question: "When i
203: You Wouldn't Like Me When I'm Angry - Part 2 (Sort Of)
We continue the conversation about anger on this episode. Jenny, Billy and Jason explore all the inner workings of anger, what it can feel like, when it tends to happen, what is going on underneath and inside your body, and what we can do about it. We talk about the shame cycle, how fear leads us to react, and why anger does not work in the long run. We talk about the purpose of anger, and what ca
202: You Wouldn't Like Me When I'm Angry - Part 1 (Sort Of)
We are talking about anger on this episode. Jenny, Billy and Jason explore all the inner workings of anger, what it can feel like, when it tends to happen, what is going on underneath and inside your body, and what we can do about it. We talk about the shame cycle, how fear leads us to react, and why anger does not work in the long run. Listen in as we talk about anger, stay tuned for part 2 next
201: Time for Self Vs. Commitment (Sort Of)
In this episode, we talk about time. Not enough time, where our time goes, who sets the boundaries around our time, etc. We talk about how the school day take up so much of a parents time. We explore the struggle to make time for oneself. We speak on the idea of needing to be vulnerable to get authentic empathy. And talk about the idea of commitment to our children, and how to best give them the s
200: The Difficulty Finding a Therapist (Sort Of)
We're a little all over the place in this episode. We start off talking about a situation Jason encountered when attempting to obtain credentialing from insurance companies to provide therapy services. From there we take a short interlude to the problem with insurance and the myth of companies. We finally land on the challenges of finding a "good" therapist. Listen in with us as we a
199: Othering Ourselves in our Relationships (Sort Of)
Can we start to see the world from a new perspective? Can we "other" ourselves? Meaning, can we start to see that our judgments of others are actually the ways our bodies want to be, and not how other people's body's need to be. What would it look like to nurture ourselves instead of focusing on making sure we look okay in the world to others? We talk through trying to look at ou
198: Engulfment in Relationships (Sort Of)
Hey Recovery (Sort Of) world. We needed a break. We are still figuring out what works for us in our lives and how to gracefully move forward. The format has shifted a bit, less topics, more how we are trying to cope with the struggles of life. Listen in as Billy, Caraline and Jason explore some of the current struggles they are having in their lives.
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Replay: Meditation with Dave (Sort Of)
We take another look at meditating. We have on Dave (Ryūmon), a novice Zen priest to talk all about meditation. We talk about all the intricacies of meditation and ask the questions about what really matters when it comes to meditating. Is posture important? Do you have to sit, or can you stand or be laying? Is it only about not moving, or are there movement meditations? What are we supposed to th
197: Recovering with the Blowfish - James 'Soni' Sonefeld (Sort Of)
This week we are talking with James 'Soni' Sonefeld. Soni has spent nearly three decades on a singular journey that has seen him make history as drummer and one of the principal songwriters in the 2x GRAMMY® Award-winning Hootie & the Blowfish, to author, inspirational speaker, family man, and solo artist. After writing and releasing his new book, "Swimming With The Blowfish: Hoot
196: Spiritual Principle - Unity (Sort Of)
We are talking about the spiritual principle of unity. What is unity? Is it everyone agreeing all the time? Is unity when some people sacrifice so that everyone can get along? How is unity different than uniformity? Does unity have anything to do with fidelity? What other spiritual principles does it take to practice unity? Do we need to know our authentic self before we can be united with others?
195: Intellect Over Emotion? (Sort Of)
We are talking about the concept of intellect over emotion, but with some modern science having a say in the discussion. In the 12 step world, one idea was that our addiction was us putting emotions as more important than intellect, and that by simply reversing this equation, putting intellect over emotion, we would recover and find happiness. But with a modern understanding of how our nervous sys
194: All Paths - Everything You Wanted to Know 2 (Sort Of)
The All Paths recovery program is back again for a take 2. Since the last time they were on, they have grown immensely. We talk about what the program of All Paths means. We explore what it means to work the All Paths program, what it might look like at a meeting, and how All Paths is incorporating community into the program itself. Listen in as we talk with Steven, Matt, and Angelo and find out h
193: Cravings and Obsession (Sort Of)
What do you do when you get cravings? How do you deal with the obsession that says the thoughts won't go away until you do the thing? We are exploring the world of cravings and obsession. What causes these feelings? What can we do in the moment to help ourselves find relief from the pull to action? We talk about breathing, exercise, meditation and other ways to help with cravings and obsession
192: Where Are We Going - The Goals Episode (Sort Of)
We are talking about goals on this episode of the Recovery (Sort Of) Podcast. Billy and Jason explore their history with goals, what setting and attempting to attain goals felt like, and where they are with goals in their current lives. Is choosing to set intentions instead of goals a more useful way to strive? Listen in as we talk about goals and then share your thoughts with us.
In this episo
191: Spiritual Principle - Anonymity (Sort Of)
We are talking about the spiritual principle of anonymity. Just don't say your last name or tell anyone about your recovery, right? There's so much more to this seemingly simple spiritual principle. After all, it's the spiritual foundation of all the traditions. We explore the multiple facets of anonymity, how it applies in our lives in many ways, and how it can help us in our journey.
190: Replay of the Ego Episode (Sort Of)
We are replaying our episode about ego. Originally found as episode 62, way back in December of 2020, this is one of our favorite episodes. We talk about what ego is, what it takes to have a balanced ego, if the goal is to have a balanced ego, or no ego at all, and much more. We take an ego quiz that quickly deflates Billy and Jason's egos. Listen in and reach out to us to share your ego lesso
189: Spiritual Principle - Perseverance (Sort Of)
We are talking about the spiritual principle of perseverance. What is perseverance? Is there science behind our understanding of perseverance? We talk about the definitions of perseverance, what we understand it to mean, and how to practice to increase your levels of perseverance. We explore perseverance, it's similarities to grit, determination and commitment. We take time to talk about the d
188: The Phoenix App for Movement in Recovery (Sort Of)
Ever heard of the Phoenix App? The one that lists local, free ways to get moving in a healthy way? We have Mark join Billy, Jason and Jenny to explore the Phoenix App. Available across the United States, and recently expanding outside of the U.S., the Phoenix App is an app available on Android and iOS (also with web access from computer) that shows the user what local events are going on. The even
187: Best Practices for Recovery (Sort Of)
We are back again to talk about the best practices for recovery. What does that mean? No idea. But we try to talk through some of the most important and foundational pieces of our recovery journeys, and also how they have shifted and changed over time. Billy, Caraline and Jason explore their personal favorite practices and how they have impacted them along the way.
Episodes mentioned:
Sound hea
186: Spiritual Principle - Acceptance and Surrender (Sort Of)
We are talking about the spiritual principles of acceptance and surrender? What do they mean? Are acceptance and surrender the same thing? Are the expressing 2 different levels of the same idea? We attempt to sift through the subtle nuance of difference between acceptance and surrender. Listen in as we explore the spiritual principles and share your thoughts with us.
Audible links for books we
185: Interconnectedness (Sort Of)
What in the world is interconnectedness? We have Dave join us to talk about the idea that everything is connected. We then explore what that might mean for our actions, how that comes into our lives, and how we decide to act in situations. Using Buddhist stories, and stories from everyday life, we talk about the cost of not understanding our interconnectedness. Listen in and then share your though
184: Spiritual Principle - Integrity (Sort Of)
We are exploring the spiritual principle of integrity. What is integrity? We honestly spend most of the episode on this question. There are a lot of different ideas about integrity and what it is. We also seem to bring up the concept of integrity versus authenticity, and if they can co-exist. Frequently the conversation becomes whether integrity is a personal thing or whether society gets a say in
183: Sound Healing in Recovery (Sort Of)
Ever heard of sound healing? What is sound healing? We have Denise join us to explore the world of sound healing. We talk about humming, sound bowls, singing, and a variety of other ways to make sound. But how is it healing? Denise helps explain how the vibrations of sound healing can assist in getting ourselves back into balance. We find out where to start our sound healing journey. Listen in and
182: Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) - Everything You Wanted to Know (Sort Of)
We are exploring the world of Co-Dependents Anonymous. CoDA for short, the program explores unhealthy relationships and unhealthy boundaries through the 12 step lens. It's the 12 step program we said everyone needed when we got to our respective programs. We talk about what signs might look like that someone is struggling with co-dependency. What kinds of things have to be changed to find free
181: Networking - a Guide to Building a Support System (Sort Of)
We explore the concept of building a network, or networking, in your recovery. Where to start with building a support system? What are you looking for in the people? How do you find people? How do you get them in your network? How does finding and maintaining your network change over time? Where can you look to build a network, does it have to be in meetings, or can it be other places as well? Lis
180: Overeaters Anonymous - Everything You Wanted to Know (Sort Of)
We are exploring the world of Overeaters Anonymous (OA). We have Grace join us for a conversation around the workings of OA. Does it work just like AA or NA? What kind of differences do people run into when trying to work the OA program than other programs. Can people who struggle with undereating also use the OA program? What kind of signs might tell us if we had disordered eating? Do you come up
179: The 5 Love Languages - Healthy Relationships in Recovery (Sort Of)
In this episode of Recovery (Sort Of), we dive into the topic of love languages and how they can impact relationships in addiction recovery. We explore the five love languages - words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch - and discuss how understanding and communicating in each language can strengthen relationships and promote lasting recovery. Whether
178: No Pain, No Cocaine - Exercise in Recovery (Sort Of)
We are talking all about the role of exercise in recovery. How does movement assist our goal of recovery? In what ways can we seek fitness that will help us on the path to feeling more whole? We talk about how physical activity has been show to create greater results than therapy. We explore the benefits to mental health from getting endorphins going. We explore what kinds of exercise might be bes
177: Spiritual Principle - Gratitude (Sort Of)
We are talking about the spiritual principle of gratitude. We look into trying to find a solid definition we can agree on. Then we talk about what gratitude might look like in your life, or feel like. We give a list of ways to practice gratitude, and also list some of the benefits of increasing your gratitude. Listen in and then share your thoughts with us.
Episodes mentioned:
Spiritual bypass
176: Your Feedback is Welcome (Sort Of)
We are going through listener feedback, comments, and the like. Listener feedback on episodes provides a great opportunity for a little closer look at the topics recently covered. Billy and Jason also share a little about where their lives are at and what they've been up to. Listen in, participate, comment, and share your thoughts with us.
Episodes mentioned:
MARA
TranqDope
Caffeine
Marijuana Ano
175: Sexaholics Anonymous - Everything You Wanted to Know (Sort Of)
We are exploring the program of Sexaholics Anonymous. Rick joins us to talk about how the program works, how it differs from more traditional recovery programs, and what you can expect when going to a meeting or working the program. We talk about the differences that we know between the different sex addiction programs. We talk about concerns and questions we have with the program. We explore why
174: Women in Recovery - Don't Be a Jerk (Sort Of)
We have on Caroline Beidler, MSW and author of the book, Downstairs Church, to help us explore the world of recovery from a female perspective. We talk about the lack of housing options for women in recovery, the lack of access to treatment, lack of childcare supports at every step of the recovery process, and what we might be able to do right now to ease some of these struggles. Listen in as Caro
173: Survivors of Suicide Loss (Sort Of)
We are exploring the difficult topic of what it's like to be a survivor of suicide loss. We have Austin on to help us explore the challenges of navigating life after losing someone you love to suicide. We talk about the grief, the ways recovery helped, other things that have helped, and ways to try to assist when we see someone struggling. Listen in as we explore this tough topic.
How to fin
172: Spiritual Principle - Humility (Sort Of)
We are talking about the spiritual principle of humility. What does it mean to be humble? It sounds similar to humiliation, but it's very different. We try to define humility. We talk about thinking of ourselves less instead of thinking less of ourselves. How can we increase our humility? Is there a way to practice it? Then we make Billy take a quiz on humility. Listen in and then share your thoug
171: Antidepressants May Cause Side Effects (Sort Of)
Have you taken antidepressants? How much did your prescriber tell you about them, their side effects, and their withdrawal? We have on Brooke Siem, author of May Cause Side Effects, to help inform us and our listeners about the potential risks of antidepressants, and what prescribers either do not know, or are not telling people. We talk about the length of time to potentially be on antidepressant
170: Caffeine (Sort Of)
Caffeine, by definition, is a mind and mood altering substance. However, along with it's partner in crime nicotine, flies under the radar in 12 step fellowships that abstain from all other mind and mood altering chemicals. What makes caffeine acceptable to ingest? We talk about caffeine, reasons why it is not treated the same way as other drugs, and some of the possible benefits and drawbacks of c
169: Spiritual Principle - Tolerance (Sort Of)
We are exploring the spiritual principle of tolerance. What does it mean to be tolerant of something? Is it purely to be able to put up with it? Or is tolerance being open to it? Is there such a thing as too much tolerance? Billy, Caraline, Jason and Jenny try to figure out just what tolerance, or to tolerate, is, and also how to practice this spiritual principle.
How to find us and join the
168: Marijuana Anonymous MA - Everything You Wanted to Know (Sort Of)
We are talking with a member of Marijuana Anonymous (MA) to find out more about the program. Do they work similar steps to the more familiar programs of NA and AA? What kind of requirements do they have for membership. Do they call it clean time? What is different from a more typical 12 step meeting? Also, listen in to learn about the free literature in Marijuana Anonymous, the app that you can an
167: Recap (Sort Of)
We are doing a recap episode! Instead of doing our recap here and there as we were, we are going to try to have recap episodes every so often to talk about the feedback and add everyone's voice to the show. We talk through lots of messages that were sent our way, some of our plans for 2023, and some of the highlights of accomplishments from 2022. We also introduce our Audible sponsorship thing whe
166: MARA - Medication-Assisted Recovery Anonymous - Everything You Wanted to Know (Sort Of)
We are exploring MARA, Medication-Assisted Recovery Anonymous. This program, created to address the need of a place for persons using medication assisted recovery methods, is intended to provide a space for all to feel welcomed in recovery. We have Murk on to help us understand what to expect from MARA, how to access their meetings, what might surprise us coming from a more traditional 12 step fel
165: Beginner's Mind (Sort Of)
We are talking about the concept of beginner's mind. Dave joins us to teach the Buddhist idea of beginner's mind. Does beginner's mind mean to not know? Does it mean to come to a situation as if you have never seen it before? What is beginner's mind useful for? Why is it good for your loved ones if you practice beginner's mind? We also talk about what is NOT beginner's mind. And when beginner's mi
164: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (Sort Of)
We are talking about Certified Peer Recovery Specialists. Or certified peers. Or peers. Or certified recovery peers. Whatever you want to call them, peers are making an impact in the recovery world. We talk with Jenn, from Voices of Hope, about the peer movement. We explore what a peer is, what training goes into becoming a peer, what the peer job entails, and what peers should not be doing in the
163: TranqDope - Xylazine and Fentanyl (Sort Of)
TranqDope, aka xylanzine and fentanyl, is becoming more and more prevalent in the Baltimore/Philadelphia area. Xylazine in a tranquilizer, hence the tranqdope term. This is a dangerous mixture to anyone who does not know what they are getting, because narcan does not work on a tranquilizer overdose. Further making this terrible for anyone struggling with using, is the wounds that sometimes appear
162: Spiritual Principle - Unconditional Love (Sort Of)
Unconditional love. Seems like a lofty goal. We investigate and explore unconditional love as a spiritual principle. How can we practice this? Where is a model of unconditional love in the world? Is unconditional love the deepest love, or the most basic love? Is unconditional love, abuse? Is love more about the feeling, or the actions that go with it? How can we practice unconditional love when we
161: AA's Empty Promises (Sort Of)
We are talking about the promises from AA's big book and program. Originally a reading in the 9th step section of the Big Book, the promises have been made into a reading in AA, and separated out into 12 promises. We go through each promise to see if we believe that it's a promise we feel like the 12 steps could live up to fulfilling. Are these even possible ways of being in the world? And if they
160: Marijuana Legalization (Sort Of)
With many states enacting medical marijuana laws at this point, and most of those also having recreational marijuana laws, we thought it was time to explore the legalizing marijuana debate. We explore some of the topics around the idea of marijuana legalization. Some of the research has conflicting results, but we talk through some of the basic points. Listen in and then tell us your thoughts.&nbs
159: Your Story is Yours (Sort Of)
Ever thought your life would make for a good book? We have Bruce come on to discuss the book written about his life. We explore what motivates someone to think a book would be useful? What intention goes into a process like this? If a book about your life is against the 11th tradition. Going public with your story of addiction recovery. And anything that might be fascinating about the book writing
158: Spiritual Principle - Faith (Sort Of)
Is faith really a spiritual principle? What is it? A belief in something? What does this belief do for us? How in the world would you practice faith? Faith is defined in many ways. Some level of belief applied to a situation that you may not be able to know for sure. We discuss the spiritual principle of faith. Is faith so closely tied to Christianity that it makes our non-religious 12 step progra
157: The Trouble with Alcohol Detox (Sort Of)
Is you or someone you love struggling with getting into a detox or rehab for alcohol use? Have you felt like you've been getting the run around? Does it seem like people who are entering treatment for other substances have an easier time getting in? Not to go too conspiracy theory on you, but we have Charlie on to talk about the problems people face when trying to gain access to treatment for alco
156: Mommy and Me Housing (Sort Of)
Ever heard of mommy and me housing? Or a mommy and me program? What comes to mind when you think of a service like that? Do you think of people that you've known who were in mommy and me housing? Is it safe to have kids with their newly recovering mothers? What supports are present to help the new moms in recovery? We talk with Sarah Jo about her time in the mommy and me house and what to expect i
155: What to do When Meetings Stop Working? (Sort Of)
What do you do when meetings stop working? Conventional 12 step wisdom says it's not the meetings that are the problem, it's the individual, who isn't doing enough, trying enough, or looking at it the right way. And if you don't hit meetings, you'll use and die. But we explore the options in case that's not true. What do you do when meetings stop hitting the spot? What need was it that meetings us
154: Spiritual Principle - Self-Discipline (Sort Of)
We explore the spiritual principle of self-discipline. Is self-discipline different than self-control? Are both of these also different than willpower? What actually is self-discipline? How does it work? Do we train ourselves to get better at sticking to a plan? Do we actively find ways to calm our nervous system over time so that we are more capable of sticking to a set routine or schedule? Can y
153: Setting Boundaries (Sort Of)
Do you have boundaries? In today's episode we explore the world of personal boundaries. We talk about why personal boundaries are important to your life. We look at signs that might show up in your life if you are needing to set some boundaries. We explain some of what we understand about why we suffer from struggling to set boundaries, as it's related to our childhoods. We explore the myths about
152: Is There Ever a Time to Shut Down Someone Sharing? (Sort Of)
You know when you are in a meeting and THAT person shares? Yeah, that one. Do we ask people to stop sharing? Or shut down their share? If someone is clearly talking about a mode of recovery that is not the 12 step approach, is there benefit to stopping their share? We tend to think about keeping the integrity of the program intact, or about the atmosphere of recovery, but what about for the indivi
151: Is Counting Clean Time Harmful? (Sort Of)
Clean time seems to be held as the end all, be all of the recovery world. Yet, we already know that the word "clean," which evolved from urinalysis results, is a stigmatizing word. Because that means those who aren't clean, are dirty. And what about the modern research and science that has proven more effectiveness with other forms of recovery? Are people following the science in their recovery sh
150: Spiritual Principle - Forgiveness (Sort Of)
What do you know about forgiveness as a spiritual principle? It is suggested we practice forgiveness, but how? Is forgiveness only accepting and letting it go, or does it involve ultimately wishing well the purpose you needed to forgive. Does forgiveness mean there must be reconciliation of the relationship? Why is forgiveness important? Are there health benefits from practicing forgiveness? Is fo
149: Family Members at the Meetings (Sort Of)
Have you encountered a family member at a 12 step meeting? I think it's generally common practice at an anniversary, but what about at another meeting? Did you feel like they didn't belong there, or were bothered by their presence? Did the non-program member feel like they hindered the meeting process in any way? Or have you always thought of family members attending as a positive, a family that w
148: Are Fentanyl Dispensaries a Good Idea? (Sort Of)
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