A Power Greater Than

This episode looks at Sean the Podcaster's experience in Recovery, for the most part.1. Concerning my Others with Rich Sherman. Sean talks to his sponsor about the sponsor/sponsee relationship.2. The Uninhibited Cancer Call Out #55. Sean set's a little pissed and talks about some of the things pissing him off lately, including the Cancer and his thoughts on Recovery from addiction before the 5-year-clean date.3. Spiritual Finesse with Adam Brooke Rosener, who shares about his recent spiritual experience that led him to study theology and a bit about the principle of Patience.4. The Voices, Part Two. An Audio Essay.The interludes are from *An Empty Life" Publication date 1963, Publisher Oklahoma State Department of Health [https://archive.org/details/empty_life]#APGTpodapowergreaterthan.comFacebook: facebook.com/apowergreaterthanTwitter: twitter.com/apowergreaterInstagram: instagram.com/seanthepodcasterLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/apowergreaterthan

This episode looks at how our identities might not define us… But can they set us free?1. Experience. Strength. Hope. with Rebecca Chamaa, who shares how living with schizophrenia doesn't define her. She talks about the diagnosis, the support she has got along the way, and her life as a writer, teacher, and wife. 2. Ephemera: Meaningless Depression with Sean Hedden. A weird little look into Sean's recent bout with depression.3. Struggle Unique with Adam Brooke Rosener, who talks about his experience as a transgender man and as a recovering addict.4. Spiritual Finesse with Rebecca Chamaa, who ends this episode by telling a story of how she redefined her relationship with God.Sean found Rebecca Chamaa through her amazing blog, A Journey with You: Living with Schizophrenia, where you can learn more about Rebecca's advocacy, writing, or contact her. [1]: https://ajourneywithyou.com/about/#APGTpodapowergreaterthan.comFacebook: facebook.com/apowergreaterthanTwitter: twitter.com/apowergreaterInstagram: instagram.com/seanthepodcasterLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/apowergreaterthan

In the first episode back from his hiatus, Sean introduces a new phase of A Power Greater Than podcast by introducing some old and new segments:1. The Uninhibited Cancer Call Out #54. Sean talks about a new vision for the podcast, an update about his survival from Cancer, and whatever else comes out of his mouth. 2. Concerning My Others with Megan McClure, Sean's partner, clarifies what the podcast means to Sean and how it can help others.3. The Voices, Part One. An Audio Essay.4. Self-Care Check In with Rebecca Chamaa, who shares her practice of gratitude, looking at things with positivity, and her experience with meditation.Rebecca will be on an upcoming episode to tell her story. In the meantime, check out her amazing blog, A Journey with You: Living with Schizophrenia.#APGTpodapowergreaterthan.comFacebook: facebook.com/apowergreaterthanTwitter: twitter.com/apowergreaterInstagram: instagram.com/seanthepodcasterLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/apowergreaterthan

Sean talks about what to expect for Phase 2, and a new character: Mr. Therapy Computer. #APGTpod

Sean talks about Love. He talks about what it means to him and why it is everything to his concept of a higher power, even though he still doesn't understand it completely. Sean talks about why he loves his partner, Megan, and how that equates to his understanding of his HP and how he is building that understanding to find liberation in life. Happy Anniversary Megan!

In this special Friday/Outside Recorded episode of The Uninhibited Cancer Call Out #52 - a year of the UCCO!!! Sean talks about his recent depression, struggling with the creative process of this podcast, and what he needs to do to take care of himself.

*This is a replay of an episode originally posted on December 13th 2019.* This is an audio essay where Sean reflects on the passing of his cat, Crank. He interviews his mom who raised Sean to love animals. He holds Crank in his last hours. This episode is about how our Higher Power transcends.

*This episode is a replay of an episode originally posted on December 6th 2019.* In the second part of this interview, Mark Goodson tells Sean about his journey as a writer. He discusses what his impression of an artist had been in active addiction, why he dived into reading and writing poetry in his early days of sobriety, and how his blog, The Miracle of the Mundane, transpired. To read Mark Goodson's blog, The Miracle of the Mundane, go to MarkGoodson.com.

For the most part, things are good, so Sean kept this UCCO episode short. He talks about the progress of changing some of the direction of this podcast and a quick update about his health.

This episode explores Sean's recent interest in freedom, the act of liberation, and surrender. Meandering between a conversation with John F., monologues, and audio collage, this episode is the beginning of a series titled, Liberation.

Sean was sick this week with Unicorn Sparkles that Come Out of the Butt. This has headed him into an "emotional breakdown" - and so he talks about what is happening and the possible solutions to healing himself.

*This episode was originally uploaded on January 28th, 2020.*Gigi Langer explains how she allowed her higher power to hand her the spiritual tools she needed to succeed in life. She shares her experience on why she wrote *50 Ways to Worry Less Now* and her insights on how to face worry by being honest and acknowledging the lies we tell ourselves. Plus, Gigi helps Sean understand the difference between expectations and goals, offering advice on how to reach inspired dreams.To learn more about Gigi, check out gigilanger.com, or if you'd like to purchase her book, gigilanger.com/buy

Sean tries to explain why his schedule is off. (It could just be an excuse.) Once again, Sean talks about working on the creative process of this podcast and how that is working for him.

*This is a replay of the second part to the interview with Jon Redd, originally posted on May 21, 2020, one of the most popular guests to the pod.* This episode opens with the theme of Connections. Jon speaks about how he met Sean through social media, and Sean brings up how those connections can only happen through action. Jon Redd discusses further about how action led him to develop a relationship with a God of his understanding and how that relationship helps him maintain sobriety. He also mentions the tools that help him stay sober through step work and service while offering words of hope for those still struggling. To listen to more with Jon Redd, check out the Part One: https://apowergreaterthan.squarespace.com/listen/2020/5/14/episode-111-no-way-of-getting-right-without-asking-for-help-part-one-with-jon-redd

Sean had some more good news about his Cancer. Sean talks about going in new directions, creativity in his recovery, and some new views on the podcast.

In this outtake, Roy Tighe, director of the documentary, *Never Be Done: The Richard Glen Lett Story*, talks about how the film was not intended to continue stigmatizing how people view addicts and the disease of addiction. He talks about how he would like people to see the subject, Richard Lett. Listen to the full interview with Roy: www.apowergreaterthan.com/listen/2020/8/7/episode-143-follow-the-footage-an-interview-with-roy-tighe-director-of-never-be-done-the-richard-glen-lett-story Listen to the interviews with Richard Lett: Part One: https://bit.ly/3i9dHZP Part Two: https://bit.ly/3gwy56Y Short Shot Outtakes with Richard: https://bit.ly/3a9zVsd https://bit.ly/33ssEST Watch the film by Roy Tighe: https://neverbedone.com/ Never Be Done: The Richard Glen Lett Story is available from Comedy Dynamics on iTunes / Apple TV, Amazon, Vimeo, Youtube Movies and a bunch of other places - go watch the movie and leave a rating and review! Trailer https://t.co/bLuu5KlsVZ

In a follow-up to Sean's interviews with Richard Lett, Roy Tighe the director of the film, Never Be Done: The Richard Glen Lett Story, explains how he came to documenting Richard's downfall and restoration. Roy talks about his process of "letting go" when filming and about how he found an ending to the story. Listen to the interviews with Richard Lett: Part One: https://bit.ly/3i9dHZP Part Two: https://bit.ly/3gwy56Y Short Shot Outtakes with Richard: https://bit.ly/3a9zVsd https://bit.ly/33ssEST Watch the film by Roy Tighe: https://neverbedone.com/ Never Be Done: The Richard Glen Lett Story is available from Comedy Dynamics on iTunes / Apple TV, Amazon, Vimeo, Youtube Movies and a bunch of other places - go watch the movie and leave a rating and review! Trailer https://t.co/bLuu5KlsVZ

Sean talks about boundaries and self care.

In another outtake with Richard Lett, he reveals his feelings on the disease of alcoholism, comparing it to cancer, and why sobriety is important. To listen to the first part with Richard, go to: https://www.apowergreaterthan.com/listen/2020/7/24/episode-137-richard-lett-part-1 To listen to part two with Richard, go to: https://apowergreaterthan.squarespace.com/listen/2020/7/31/episode-140-richard-lett-part-2 For more info about Richard and the film: https://neverbedone.com/ Never Be Done: The Richard Glen Lett Story is available from Comedy Dynamics on iTunes / Apple TV, Amazon, Vimeo, Youtube Movies and a bunch of other places - go watch the movie and leave a Rating and Review. Trailer https://t.co/bLuu5KlsVZ

In the second part of the discussion with Richard Lett, he talks about the psychotic incident that led him to a house of recovery, coming to terms with his disease, and why a camera filmed him for what would become *Never Be Done: The Richard Glen Lett Story*. He also reveals what his higher power is to him. For more info about Richard and the film: https://neverbedone.com/ Never Be Done: The Richard Glen Lett Story is available from Comedy Dynamics on iTunes / Apple TV, Amazon, Vimeo, Youtube Movies and a bunch of other places - go watch the movie and leave a rating and review. Trailer https://t.co/bLuu5KlsVZ

Sean discusses how he is exhausted and just acted out obsessively and compulsively. He talks about his internet, cancer treatment, new job, future of the podcast, and a lot more fun stuff.

In this outtake of the interview with Richard Lett, Sean asks him about his relationship with using drugs and alcohol during his fight with cancer. To listen to the first part with Richard, go to: https://www.apowergreaterthan.com/listen/2020/7/24/episode-137-richard-lett-part-1 For more info about Richard and the film: https://neverbedone.com/ Never Be Done: The Richard Glen Lett Story is available from Comedy Dynamics on iTunes / Apple TV, Amazon, Vimeo, Youtube Movies and a bunch of other places - go watch the movie and leave a Rating and Review. Trailer https://t.co/bLuu5KlsVZ

In the first part of Sean's interview with Richard Lett, comedian and subject of the documentary,* Never Be Done: The Richard Glen Lett Story*, Richard talks about his childhood growing up in a small-town in Alberta, Canada and what led him to performing. He discusses how he started stand-up comedy, his relationship with alcohol and the comedy scene, and the "romanticism" of drinking and drugging as an artist. For more info about Richard and the film: https://neverbedone.com/ Never Be Done: The Richard Glen Lett Story is available from Comedy Dynamics on iTunes / Apple TV, Amazon, Vimeo, Youtube Movies and a bunch of other places - go watch the movie and leave a Rating / Trailer https://t.co/bLuu5KlsVZ

Sean has been busy. He talks about how he balances his stress. With his new job and this podcast, he discusses how his understanding of his limitations have helped him better balance his life through stressful times. There's a lot in this episode - plus a 'Thank you' to regular listeners!

It has been 5 months since the pandemic started to change Sean's world - and the world of everyone around him. This is the 17th part of his ReCOVIDry series. In this episode, he reflects on where he is at in "living in this new normal". Want to talk about your experience with recovery during the pandemic? Contact Sean here: https://www.apowergreaterthan.com/contact

Kate Russell, author of Down the Rabbit Hole: A Memoir of Abuse, Addiction and Recovery, continues speaking with Sean. She discusses what the title of the book means, how her interest in the thinking of addicts and abuser motivated her to write the memoir, and how, unexpectedly, she healed through writing and the creative process. Kate also talks about creativity in recovery, having a sense of humor, and how her higher power practically wrote the book for her. To listen to Part One with Kate: www.apowergreaterthan.com/listen/2020/7/10/episode-131-a-feeling-that-everything-will-be-okay-part-one-with-kate-russell Learn more about Kate Russell: To purchase Kate's book, Down the Rabbit Hole: A Memoir of Abuse, Addiction & Recovery, go to: https://www.amazon.com/Down-Rabbit-Hole-Addiction-Recovery-ebook/dp/B08785R8S6/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2KQPIF78IWJEI&dchild=1&keywords=down+the+rabbit+hole&qid=1593456468&sprefix=down+the+%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendakatepartello/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brenda.partello/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrendaKate Blog: https://www.katerussellauthor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCma1Vwbvd3qjwjqi29K1xRA Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-russell-140414a3

Sean shares about beginning his new position as a Peer Support specialist, about being super active after being super nonactive for so long, and how he is embracing all the cool stuff coming at him.

In Sean's interview with Kate Russell, he asks her why she was motivated to write, Down the Rabbit Hole: A Memoir of Abuse, Addiction & Recovery. To listen to the full episodes: Part One: www.apowergreaterthan.com/listen/2020/7/10/episode-131-a-feeling-that-everything-will-be-okay-part-one-with-kate-russell Part Two: (Coming Soon)... or Subscribe to A Power Greater Than on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcasts app. Learn more about Kate Russell: To purchase Kate's book, Down the Rabbit Hole: A Memoir of Abuse, Addiction & Recovery, go to: https://www.amazon.com/Down-Rabbit-Hole-Addiction-Recovery-ebook/dp/B08785R8S6/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2KQPIF78IWJEI&dchild=1&keywords=down+the+rabbit+hole&qid=1593456468&sprefix=down+the+%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendakatepartello/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brenda.partello/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrendaKate Blog: https://www.katerussellauthor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCma1Vwbvd3qjwjqi29K1xRA Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-russell-140414a3

Sean hasn't done this in awhile... But since things have been going well for him lately, he decides to do his five point check up, looking at his physical, mental, emotional, creative, and spiritual self. Some parts need more maintenance than others.

In Sean's interview with Eddie Capparucci, Sean reflects on why his sponsor asked him to abstain from pornography. Eddie answers the pornography question. To listen to the full episodes with Eddie: Episode 125 - Part One: https://apowergreaterthan.squarespace.com/listen/2020/6/26/episode-125-what-the-inner-child-sees-part-one-with-eddie-capparucci Episode 128 - Part Two: https://apowergreaterthan.squarespace.com/listen/2020/7/3/episode-128-an-intimate-revelation-part-two-with-eddie-capparucci To learn more about Eddie: Go to his website: www.innerchild-sexaddiction.com Buy his book: www.amazon.com/Going-Deeper-Understanding-Addiction-Childhood/dp/1684334357/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1592350990&sr=8-1 Or follow him on social media: www.facebook.com/InnerChildRecoveryProcess www.twitter.com/ECapparucci Instagram: edcappa

In the second part with Eddie Capparucci, he discusses the ways in which he treats sex and pornography addiction, describes how they are similar to other addictions, explains the different levels of intimacy, and shares more insights from his book, Going Deeper: Understanding How the Inner Child Impacts Your Sexual Addiction: The Road to Recovery Goes Through Your Childhood. To listen to Part One with Eddie, Go to: https://apowergreaterthan.squarespace.com/listen/2020/6/26/episode-125-what-the-inner-child-sees-part-one-with-eddie-capparucci To learn more about Eddie: Go to his website: www.innerchild-sexaddiction.com Buy his book: www.amazon.com/Going-Deeper-Understanding-Addiction-Childhood/dp/1684334357/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1592350990&sr=8-1 Or follow him on social media: www.facebook.com/InnerChildRecoveryProcess www.twitter.com/ECapparucci Instagram: edcappa

Sometimes Sean has found it helpful to create an episode where he checks in with the progress of A Power Greater Than podcast. Here, he states what the podcast is about, how it helps his recovery, and where he would like to go with it. He also leaves some information for those who would be interested in being a guest on the show. Or you can just go to apowergreaterthan.com/contact and leave a message.

Eddie Capparucci discusses how he grew up looking at women differently, but also why he looked at women differently. He talks about his young life as a "womanizer" and how his calling to become a Christian counselor changed his life to help those struggling with sex and pornography addictions. To learn more about Eddie: Go to his website: www.innerchild-sexaddiction.com Buy his book: www.amazon.com/Going-Deeper-Understanding-Addiction-Childhood/dp/1684334357/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1592350990&sr=8-1 Or follow him on social media: www.facebook.com/InnerChildRecoveryProcess www.twitter.com/ECapparucci Instagram: edcappa

Sean talks about how recovery is still working in his life. He talks about a potential new job, how far he has come over the past year recovering from cancer, and how step work and his program always improves his life.

This is a replay of an episode originally posted April 19th 2020. Sean takes a sidestep on this ReCOVIDry series. As he looks at the world from his solitude, he talks about how he is using his recent decision with his higher power, to connect with a loving force, to get in touch with his anger and face the politics he disagrees with and protests it. This is a fractured, emotional episode that asks: Does Politics and Recovery make good bedfellows? Sean read poems from these links: "Fractured" by Hali Sofala-Jones https://poets.org/poem/fractured "Voting-Machine" by Maggie Smith https://poets.org/poem/voting-machine "Firing Squad" by Ilya Kaminsky https://poets.org/poem/firing-squad

This is a replay from an the first part of Jimmy's story that originally was posted April 10th 2020. Jimmy Cioe shares with Sean his life growing up through trauma and becoming a drug user at a young age. He discusses his life as a young adult in Detroit until he finally surrendered to recovery by way of a profound spiritual experience. From that experience, he finds a new way of life. To listen to part two with Jimmy, go to: https://apowergreaterthan.squarespace.com/listen/2020/4/16/episode-96-a-far-distance-from-detroit-part-two-with-jimmy-cioe

Sean reveals some more good news about his newest PET scan results. He also gives a breakdown of how he doing with life now that the pandemic restrictions are easing down. Plus, he mentions how he is looking for a job.

*This is a replay from April 3rd 2020. It was the first in the ReCOVIDry series where Sean looks at how he and others are doing recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic.* Sean discusses his first few weeks going through the pandemic, isolating himself, and sharing some insights from two interviews - Alex Scott and Jimmy Cioe - on the fear and confusion of what was happening. Sean talks about why he needs to do this series, about connection and the need to open his creative spirit. *To listen to Jimmy and Alex in their regular interviews, click the links below:* *Jimmy Cioe: Part One: https://apowergreaterthan.squarespace.com/listen/2020/4/10/episode-90-do-you-want-to-try-one-more-time-part-one-with-jimmy-ciao Part Two: https://apowergreaterthan.squarespace.com/listen/2020/4/16/episode-96-a-far-distance-from-detroit-part-two-with-jimmy-cioe Alex Scott: Part One: https://apowergreaterthan.squarespace.com/listen/2020/4/20/episode-98-three-simple-questions-part-one-with-alex-scott Part Two: https://apowergreaterthan.squarespace.com/listen/2020/4/27/episode-102-a-purpose-inside-part-two-with-alex-scott

Sean talks about a some communication problems that is delaying his PET scan which leads to some thoughts on the health system and what to do to change the system and make it a better world for everybody.

Sean shares how his emotions have been a roller coaster over this pandemic, but he looks forward to the future. Walker Mondok confirms how much life is better is when being clean and sober. Even in these uncertain times, gratitude is an action, she adds, that brings hope for the future. To Listen to more from Walker Mondok, Listen to her full interview: Part One: https://apowergreaterthan.squarespace.com/listen/2020/5/28/episode-117-traveling-for-solutions-part-one-with-walker-mondok Part Two: https://apowergreaterthan.squarespace.com/listen/2020/6/5/episode-120-staying-put-part-two-with-walker-mondok

In the second part with Walker, she shares her experience of how recovery has allowed her to have a relationship with a higher power of her own understanding. By practicing mindfulness, she discusses the things she does as an Atheist in recovery to connect with the world around her. Finally, she talks about gifts only sobriety can give her, including a steady income, fulfilling relationships, and practicing art as a service to others. To listen to the first part with Walker: https://apowergreaterthan.squarespace.com/listen/2020/5/28/episode-117-traveling-for-solutions-part-one-with-walker-mondok

Sean talks a little bit about his health. But this episode gets into a lot of the anger that he has been stewing in for the past week. He tries to relate the systematic failure to the health care system and substance abuse in this country. But he kind of goes all over the place in a beautiful mess.

Sean discusses how recovery, by staying clean and sober, has brought him the gift to discern through this time of political and social uncertainty.

In this first part with Walker Mondok, she shares her experience as a poor kid, traveling a lot, and being raised in a conservative Christian family who took a mission trip to Africa. This transformative experience changed the way she viewed spirituality. She then took a long road through substance abuse and personal hardship, until she finally surrendered to a new way of living.

Sean decides to speak from his animal kingdom. He is not the Tiger King. Instead, he talks about Love. He talks about his loving relationship with his partner, human contact, how to maintain love in this time of self-isolation, and he tries to emphasize the importance of loving relationships. Plus, he speaks a bit about his cancer.

Sean discusses how, even in the hardest of times, gratitude has kept him alive. Jon Redd also shares his experience staying sober during the pandemic, talking about the growth and struggles during this time, and also the gratitude of recovery that he holds close to his heart. To listen to Jon Redd's previous episodes: Part One: https://apowergreaterthan.squarespace.com/listen/2020/5/14/episode-111-no-way-of-getting-right-without-asking-for-help-part-one-with-jon-redd Part Two: https://apowergreaterthan.squarespace.com/listen/2020/5/21/episode-114-higher-connections-part-two-with-jon-redd

This episode opens with the theme of Connections. Jon speaks about how he met Sean through social media, and Sean brings up how those connections can only happen through action. Jon Redd discusses further about how action led him to develop a relationship with a God of his understanding and how that relationship helps him maintain sobriety. He also mentions the tools that help him stay sober through step work and service while offering words of hope for those still struggling. To listen to more with Jon Redd, check out the Part One: https://apowergreaterthan.squarespace.com/listen/2020/5/14/episode-111-no-way-of-getting-right-without-asking-for-help-part-one-with-jon-redd

Sean reaffirms his gratitude in being alive by going over his diagnosis of cancer and how lucky he is to be here today. That being said, he still admits it is a really tough time. So he his slowly finding those gifts recovery has given him and doing what he needs to to appreciate life.