Recovered Podcast - The Unofficial Alcoholics Anonymous Aa Recovery Podcast For The Alcoholic Addict And Al-anon

We are a self-supporting community.  Join us in the following ways: Premium Subscribers - Join by making yearly donations.  Benefits include access to our back catalog of over 1300 episodes and periodic bonus episodes like open talks. Sustaining Partners  - Join by making monthly donations for one year.  You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles.  Your name will also be announced each month you donate. Episode Sponsors: Join by making a one-time donation. Your name will be announced as an episode sponsor each time you donate. Calling Sponsors - You can sponsor our show by donating your vital experience, strength, and hope.  Add content to the show.  Call in and donate your valuable time.   Recovery Literature Links (Amazon Affiliate Links): The Big Book - Alcoholics Anonymous Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions Worry Less Now - Co-Host Gigi L. Powerless But Not Helpless - Co-Host Buddy C. 10 Years Sober - Listener Hannah B. When Bad Things Happen to Go

Chapters Intro 00:00 Topic 02:37 This Week in Recoveryvery 49:16 Phone Calls 55:52   We are a self-supporting community.  Join us in the following ways: Premium Subscribers - Join by making yearly donations.  Benefits include access to our back catalog of over 1300 episodes and periodic bonus episodes like open talks. Sustaining Partners  - Join by making monthly donations for one year.  You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles.  Your name will also be announced each month you donate. Episode Sponsors: Join by making a one-time donation. Your name will be announced as an episode sponsor each time you donate. Calling Sponsors - You can sponsor our show by donating your vital experience, strength, and hope.  Add content to the show.  Call in and donate your valuable time.   Recovery Literature Links (Amazon Affiliate Links): The Big Book - Alcoholics Anonymous Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions Worry Less Now - Co-Host Gigi L. Powerless But Not Helple

We are a self-supporting community.  Join us in the following ways: Premium Subscribers - Join by making yearly donations.  Benefits include access to our back catalog of over 1300 episodes and periodic bonus episodes like open talks. Sustaining Partners  - Join by making monthly donations for one year.  You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles.  Your name will also be announced each month you donate. Episode Sponsors: Join by making a one-time donation. Your name will be announced as an episode sponsor each time you donate. Calling Sponsors - You can sponsor our show by donating your vital experience, strength, and hope.  Add content to the show.  Call in and donate your valuable time.   Recovery Literature Links (Amazon Affiliate Links): The Big Book - Alcoholics Anonymous Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions Worry Less Now - Co-Host Gigi L. Powerless But Not Helpless - Co-Host Buddy C. 10 Years Sober - Listener Hannah B. When Bad Things Happen to Go

Chapters Intro 00:00 Topic 02:40 This Week in Recoveryvery 51:57 Phone Calls 59:08   We are a self-supporting community.  Join us in the following ways: Premium Subscribers - Join by making yearly donations.  Benefits include access to our back catalog of over 1300 episodes and periodic bonus episodes like open talks. Sustaining Partners  - Join by making monthly donations for one year.  You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles.  Your name will also be announced each month you donate. Episode Sponsors: Join by making a one-time donation. Your name will be announced as an episode sponsor each time you donate. Calling Sponsors - You can sponsor our show by donating your vital experience, strength, and hope.  Add content to the show.  Call in and donate your valuable time.   Recovery Literature Links (Amazon Affiliate Links): The Big Book - Alcoholics Anonymous Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions Worry Less Now - Co-Host Gigi L. Powerless But Not Helple

Chapters Intro 00:00 Topic 02:57 This Week in Recoveryvery 48:35 Phone Calls 57:15   We are a self-supporting community.  Join us in the following ways: Premium Subscribers - Join by making yearly donations.  Benefits include access to our back catalog of over 1300 episodes and periodic bonus episodes like open talks. Sustaining Partners  - Join by making monthly donations for one year.  You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles.  Your name will also be announced each month you donate. Episode Sponsors: Join by making a one-time donation. Your name will be announced as an episode sponsor each time you donate. Calling Sponsors - You can sponsor our show by donating your vital experience, strength, and hope.  Add content to the show.  Call in and donate your valuable time.   Recovery Literature Links (Amazon Affiliate Links): The Big Book - Alcoholics Anonymous Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions Worry Less Now - Co-Host Gigi L. Powerless But Not Helple

Chapters Intro 00:00 Topic 2:34 This Week in Recoveryvery 52:19 Phone Calls 50:38   We are a self-supporting community.  Join us in the following ways: Premium Subscribers - Join by making yearly donations.  Benefits include access to our back catalog of over 1300 episodes and periodic bonus episodes like open talks. Sustaining Partners  - Join by making monthly donations for one year.  You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles.  Your name will also be announced each month you donate. Episode Sponsors: Join by making a one-time donation. Your name will be announced as an episode sponsor each time you donate. Calling Sponsors - You can sponsor our show by donating your vital experience, strength, and hope.  Add content to the show.  Call in and donate your valuable time.   Recovery Literature Links (Amazon Affiliate Links): The Big Book - Alcoholics Anonymous Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions Worry Less Now - Co-Host Gigi L. Powerless But Not Helples

Chapters Intro 00:00 Topic 3:29 This Week in Recovery 52:19 Phone Calls 58:31   We are a self-supporting community.  Join us in the following ways: Premium Subscribers - Join by making yearly donations.  Benefits include access to our back catalog of over 1300 episodes and periodic bonus episodes like open talks. Sustaining Partners  - Join by making monthly donations for one year.  You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles.  Your name will also be announced each month you donate. Episode Sponsors: Join by making a one-time donation. Your name will be announced as an episode sponsor each time you donate. Calling Sponsors - You can sponsor our show by donating your vital experience, strength, and hope.  Add content to the show.  Call in and donate your valuable time.   Recovery Literature Links (Amazon Affiliate Links): The Big Book - Alcoholics Anonymous Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions Worry Less Now - Co-Host Gigi L. Powerless But Not Helpless -

Chapters Intro 00:00 Topic 03:14 This Week in Recovery 45:34 Phone Calls 53:09   We are a self-supporting community.  Join us in the following ways: Premium Subscribers - Join by making yearly donations.  Benefits include access to our back catalog of over 1300 episodes and periodic bonus episodes like open talks. Sustaining Partners  - Join by making monthly donations for one year.  You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles.  Your name will also be announced each month you donate. Episode Sponsors: Join by making a one-time donation. Your name will be announced as an episode sponsor each time you donate. Calling Sponsors - You can sponsor our show by donating your vital experience, strength, and hope.  Add content to the show.  Call in and donate your valuable time.   Recovery Literature Links (Amazon Affiliate Links): The Big Book - Alcoholics Anonymous Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions Worry Less Now - Co-Host Gigi L. Powerless But Not Helpless -

Chapters Intro 00:00 Topic 03:45 This Week in Recovery 51:45 Phone Calls 57:26   We are a self-supporting community.  Join us in the following ways: Premium Subscribers - Join by making yearly donations.  Benefits include access to our back catalog of over 1300 episodes and periodic bonus episodes like open talks. Sustaining Partners  - Join by making monthly donations for one year.  You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles.  Your name will also be announced each month you donate. Episode Sponsors: Join by making a one-time donation. Your name will be announced as an episode sponsor each time you donate. Calling Sponsors - You can sponsor our show by donating your vital experience, strength, and hope.  Add content to the show.  Call in and donate your valuable time.   Recovery Literature Links (Amazon Affiliate Links): The Big Book - Alcoholics Anonymous Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions Worry Less Now - Co-Host Gigi L. Powerless But Not Helpless -

Chapters Intro 00:00 Topic 04:03 This Week in Recovery 47:50 Survey  Phone Calls 56:25   We are a self-supporting community.  Join us in the following ways: Premium Subscribers - Join by making yearly donations.  Benefits include access to our back catalog of over 1300 episodes and periodic bonus episodes like open talks. Sustaining Partners  - Join by making monthly donations for one year.  You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles.  Your name will also be announced each month you donate. Episode Sponsors: Join by making a one-time donation. Your name will be announced as an episode sponsor each time you donate. Calling Sponsors - You can sponsor our show by donating your vital experience, strength, and hope.  Add content to the show.  Call in and donate your valuable time.   Recovery Literature Links (Amazon Affiliate Links): The Big Book - Alcoholics Anonymous Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions Worry Less Now - Co-Host Gigi L. Powerless But Not He

Chapters Intro 00:00 Topic 04:15 This Week in Recovery 42:50 Survey 53:04 Phone Calls 52:35   We are a self-supporting community.  Join us in the following ways: Premium Subscribers - Join by making yearly donations.  Benefits include access to our back catalog of over 1300 episodes and periodic bonus episodes like open talks. Sustaining Partners  - Join by making monthly donations for one year.  You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles.  Your name will also be announced each month you donate. Episode Sponsors: Join by making a one-time donation. Your name will be announced as an episode sponsor each time you donate. Calling Sponsors - You can sponsor our show by donating your vital experience, strength, and hope.  Add content to the show.  Call in and donate your valuable time.   Recovery Literature Links (Amazon Affiliate Links): The Big Book - Alcoholics Anonymous Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions Worry Less Now - Co-Host Gigi L. Powerless But N

Chapters Intro 00:00 Topic:  03:30 This Week in Recovery  48:49 Survey 53:04 Phone Calls 54:55   We are a self-supporting community.  Join us in the following ways: Premium Subscribers - Join by making yearly donations.  Benefits include access to our back catalog of over 1300 episodes and periodic bonus episodes like open talks. Sustaining Partners  - Join by making monthly donations for one year.  You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles.  Your name will also be announced each month you donate. Episode Sponsors: Join by making a one-time donation. Your name will be announced as an episode sponsor each time you donate. Calling Sponsors - You can sponsor our show by donating your vital experience, strength, and hope.  Add content to the show.  Call in and donate your valuable time.   Links: The Big Book - Alcoholics Anonymous Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions Worry Less Now   Contact mark@recoveredcast.com Recovered Podcast Website   Show Notes:

To skip the intro, tap 3:25   A home group plays an important role in recovery, offering a safe and supportive environment where individuals can connect with others who share similar experiences and learn about the steps. This sense of community and understanding fosters a sense of belonging, which is crucial for combating the isolation that often accompanies addiction. Within a home group, members can openly discuss their struggles, fears, and triumphs without judgment. This shared understanding creates a space where individuals feel heard and validated, promoting healing and personal growth. Tonight, we talk about The Home Group. This week,  Ginger, Kim, Becky, Shelly, Amanda, James, Schez, Vicki, Jose, Rebekah, Bryan, Dana, Tonja, Jean, Tony, Chris, Sam, Chance, Falisha, Nicole, Breanne, Joel, Martin They made their Sustaining Partner Donations. For more information, tap http://recoveredcast.com/partner   This episode is sponsored by  Gigi, Chris, Helen, McQ, Michael, Audrey, Teresa and Victor, Kurt They

To skip the intro, tap 3:25   Service plays a pivotal role in the recovery journey for individuals battling addiction.  Engaging in acts of service fosters a sense of purpose and meaning. It shifts the focus from self-centered concerns to the well-being of others, promoting empathy and compassion.  By contributing to something greater than themselves, individuals in recovery build self-esteem, confidence, and a renewed sense of value. Service provides an opportunity to connect with others facing similar struggles, forging supportive relationships crucial for sustained recovery. Tonight, we talk about Service. This week,  Ginger, Becky, Kim, Amanda, Shelly, Jim, Schez, Vicki, Rebekah, Bryan, Dana, Tonja, Jean, Joel, Martin They made their Sustaining Partner Donations. For more information, tap http://recoveredcast.com/partner   This episode is sponsored by  Gretchen, Kurt, Gigi, Chris They used the donation button found on our website at Episode Sponsor   Visit our website http://recoveredcast.com

To skip the intro, tap 3:25   The "pink cloud" phenomenon in recovery, characterized by feelings of euphoria and heightened optimism, can be both a blessing and a potential hazard. During this phase, individuals often feel an overwhelming sense of relief and happiness, believing that they have conquered their addiction once and for all. While this positive outlook can be motivating, it can also create unrealistic expectations about the recovery process. This overconfidence might lead individuals to underestimate the challenges ahead and neglect essential recovery activities such as attending meetings, engaging with a sponsor, or continuing with their daily self-care routines. When the initial euphoria fades, they may find themselves unprepared for the inevitable emotional and psychological struggles, increasing the risk of relapse. Tonight, we talk about The Pink Cloud. This week,  Ginger, Becky, Kim, Amanda, Shelly, Jim, Schez, Vicki, Rebekah, Bryan, Dana, Tonja, Jean, Joel, Martin They made their Sustainin

To skip the intro, tap 3:25   Understanding the difference between being clinically depressed and experiencing sadness is important for effective self-care. Sadness is a natural, often transient emotion in response to life’s challenges, disappointments, or losses. It can feel overwhelming at times, but typically, sadness is manageable and diminishes with time. Sadness might arise due to changes in relationships, or the challenges of adapting to a new way of life. While sadness can be intense, it usually doesn’t persist or significantly impair daily functioning once the immediate situation has been addressed. Tonight, we talk about Sadness Vs. Depression.   This week,  Ginger, Becky, Kim, Amanda, Shelly, Jim, Schez, Vicki, Rebekah, Bryan, Dana, Tonja, Jean, Joel, Martin They made their Sustaining Partner Donations. For more information, tap http://recoveredcast.com/partner   This episode is sponsored by  Gretchen, Kurt, Gigi, Chris They used the donation button found on our website at Episode Sponsor   Visit

To skip the intro, tap 3:25   People pleasing can be harmful for those in recovery, as it often stems from a deep-seated need for approval and acceptance. This behavior can lead individuals to prioritize others' needs and expectations over their own, jeopardizing their sobriety and personal well-being. In recovery, establishing healthy boundaries is important for maintaining sobriety, yet people pleasers may struggle to assert these boundaries, fearing rejection or conflict. The constant pressure to please others can create significant stress and anxiety, which are detrimental to emotional stability. Tonight, we talk about People Pleasing. This week,  Chris, Chance, Falisha, Nicole, Breanne, Joel, Martin, Ginger, Becky, Kim, Shelly, Jim, Shez, Vicki, Rebekah, Jinifer, Dana, Bryan, Tonja, Jean, Tony, Sam, Amy They made their Sustaining Partner Donations. For more information, tap http://recoveredcast.com/partner   This episode is sponsored by  Michael, Teresa, Audry, Kurt, Gigi, Chris, Helen, McQ, Maryann, Ki

To skip the intro, tap 3:25   Imposter syndrome, the persistent feeling of being a fraud or undeserving of success, can plague individuals as they strive to rebuild their lives. This mindset can undermine self-esteem and make it difficult to fully embrace the progress made. It is recommended to focus on self-acceptance and recognize that recovery is a journey, not a destination. Engaging in regular self-reflection, celebrating small victories, and acknowledging personal growth can help individuals see their worth and the genuine progress they have made. Tonight, we talk about The Imposter Syndrome.   This week,  Chris, Chance, Falisha, Nicole, Breanne, Joel, Martin, Ginger, Becky, Kim, Shelly, Jim, Shez, Vicki, Rebekah, Jinifer, Dana, Bryan, Tonja, Jean, Tony, Sam, Amy They made their Sustaining Partner Donations. For more information, tap http://recoveredcast.com/partner   This episode is sponsored by  Michael, Teresa, Audry, Kurt, Gigi, Chris, Helen, McQ, Maryann, Kim They used the donation button found on

Experiencing a friend’s relapse is profoundly challenging and can evoke a complex mix of emotions, including frustration, sadness, and fear. This situation can create an emotional tug-of-war, where you feel torn between your concern for their well-being and the need to protect your own sobriety. The stress and anxiety from worrying about your friend can add difficulty to your own program, making it essential to find effective coping strategies. Tonight, we talk about Coping with Someone Else’s Substance Use.   This week,  Chris, Chance, Falisha, Nicole, Breanne, Joel, Martin, Ginger, Becky, Kim, Shelly, Jim, Shez, Vicki, Rebekah, Jinifer, Dana, Bryan, Tonja, Jean, Tony, Sam, Amy They made their Sustaining Partner Donations. For more information, tap http://recoveredcast.com/partner   This episode is sponsored by  Michael, Teresa, Audry, Kurt, Gigi, Chris, Helen, McQ, Maryann, Kim They used the donation button found on our website at Episode Sponsor   Visit our website http://recoveredcast.com  

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