Between the Lines: The Podcast

This episode features my interview with Kacey, an alcoholic in recovery who may challenge your preconceived notions about alcoholism and addiction...a must listen. And there is good news and gratitude galore, as always. Enjoy. Contact Jay email: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com Instagram: @jlind40 Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution is available on Amazon. Click the link below to buy one today. ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/imqWkx5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-lind4/support

In Episode 37 I discuss the difficult life transitions that led to my recent break from the podcast...and how I managed to bounce back. Also, I read the introduction to my book, Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution. It's interesting, relevant, and worthwhile...I promise. Contact Jay email: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com Instagram: @jlind40 Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution is available on Amazon. Click the link below to buy one today. ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/imqWkx5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-lind4/support

In this very special episode, Moe pontificates on a recovery related topic of his choosing, as usual. But wait...there's more. In the spirit of saying yes to everything, Moe agreed to play along with me and answer a bunch of rapid fire questions, right off the dome, as they say. Trust me, his responses in this "speed round" that we decided on the fly to call, "Catch and Shoot" are definitely worth listening to. You will be enlightened and full of hope by the end of the episode, and that is a money back guarantee. Enjoy. Contact Jay:  Email: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com  Twitter: @jaylind40  Instagram: @jlind40 Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution is available on Amazon. Click the link below to buy one today. ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/imqWkx5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-lind4/support

Episode 35 features my interview with "Daisy" who is the first guest to return to Between the Lines Recovery for a second interview. I included some of "Daisy's" story in my book, Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution, and then I invited her to be my guest in Episode 1 of the podcast. Back then, she rated her recovery 5/10. Find out what score she gives herself these days....Also, "Daisy"found a way to move out of the basement apartment she was living in. Maybe there is hope for me, after all. And there is good news and gratitude galore, as always. Contact Jay:  Email: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com  Twitter: @jaylind40  Instagram: @jlind40 Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution is available on Amazon. Click the link below to buy one today. ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/imqWkx5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-lind4/support

Episode 34 features my interview with Frank, an alcoholic in recovery who went to his first AA meeting on the orders of a judge 30 years ago. He's been in and out ever since. But he's doing great these days...putting together a solid new stretch of sobriety. Oh yeah...he was a professional golfer, has lived in England, Spain, Virginia, and Colorado...and he really knows how to spin a tale. Lots to learn from Frank. He's awesome! Enjoy. Contact Jay:  Email: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com  Twitter: @jaylind40  Instagram: @jlind40 Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution is available on Amazon. Click the link below to buy one today. ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/imqWkx5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-lind4/support

Episode 33 announces a new element to the Between the Lines Recovery umbrella that you definitely don't want to sleep on. Give it a listen to learn how you can access a recovery tool that saved my life. Let me know what you think. Contact Jay:  Email: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com  Twitter: @jaylind40  Instagram: @jlind40 Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution is available on Amazon. Click the link below to buy one today. ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/imqWkx5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-lind4/support

Episode 32 features my interview with Lexy, a single mother who found her way in to recovery with the help of a supportive community on TikTok. Almost two years later, and she's still sober. Listen to the interview to find out how she does it. Also, Moe is back for another installment of "Gimme Moe." Tune in to hear what's going on in Moe's recovery journey. And there is good news and gratitude galore, as always. Enjoy. Contact Jay:  Email: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com  Twitter: @jaylind40  Instagram: @jlind40 Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution is available on Amazon. Click the link below to buy one today. ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/imqWkx5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-lind4/support

Episode 31 features my interview with Nisha, a licensed therapist who noticed that her relationship with alcohol was getting problematic in college, and who eventually found her way into healthy recovery in her mid-twenties...well before many addicts or alcoholics turn things around in their lives. Listen to the interview to learn how Nisha did it. And there is good news and gratitude galore, as always. Enjoy. Contact Jay:  Email: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com  Twitter: @jaylind40  Instagram: @jlind40 Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution is available on Amazon. Click the link below to buy one today. ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/imqWkx5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-lind4/support

Episode 30 features my interview with Mel Wingfield, a meth addict in recovery who has a real story to tell...or several stories to tell. And there is so much we can learn from Mel. This is a must listen episode. Trust me. Of course, there is some good news to brighten your week, too. Enjoy. Contact Jay:  Email: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com  Twitter: @jaylind40  Instagram: @jlind40 Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution is available on Amazon. Click the link below to buy one today. ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/imqWkx5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-lind4/support

Episode 29 features an interview with Mark, the owner and CEO of a successful plumbing company, a veteran of the U.S. Army, and an alcoholic who has been sober for more than nine years. Listen to his story to hear how he does it. And on this week's installment of "Gimme Moe," Moe discusses why he sucks at drinking. Of course, there is some good news to brighten your week, too. Enjoy. Contact Jay:  Email: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com  Twitter: @jaylind40  Instagram: @jlind40 Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution is available on Amazon. Click the link below to buy one today. ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/imqWkx5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-lind4/support

In this episode, I discuss my experience in therapy...especially how it has supported my continued recovery from drug addiction. I wrap up the episode by reading a short chapter of my book about the important and meaningful relationship I have had with my therapist for the past nine or ten years. And there is some good news to brighten your day, as always. Enjoy. Contact Jay:  Email: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com  Twitter: @jaylind40  Instagram: @jlind40 Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution is available on Amazon. Click the link below to buy one today. ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/imqWkx5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-lind4/support

Episode 27 features my interview with Ryan, an addict who found recovery in an interesting place. This episode also includes the second installment of the much heralded segment, "Gimme Moe." Enjoy. Contact Jay:  Email: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com  Twitter: @jaylind40  Instagram: @jlind40 Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution is available on Amazon. Click the link below to buy one today. ⁠https://a.co/d/imqWkx5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-lind4/support

Episode 26 features my interview with Karen Casey, the author of "Each Day a New Beginning: Daily Meditations for Women." Published in 1982, this was the first daily meditation book written expressly for women in recovery from addiction. The book has sold more than 4 million copies. This year, to mark the 40th anniversary of the publication of "Each Day a New Beginning," Karen has released a 40th anniversary Edition with some added bells and whistles. She is also an alcoholic who has been active in her recovery for more than 40 years. Enjoy. Contact Jay: Email: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com Twitter: @jaylind40 Instagram: @jlind40 Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution is available on Amazon. Click the link below to buy one today. https://a.co/d/imqWkx5 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/support

Episode 25 is a very special episode...introducing you all to a new segment called "Gimme Moe." I will be bringing Moe from Episode 23 back to the show on a regular basis for his very own segment. Moe will discuss relevant issues in his recovery...or whatever he feels like talking about. It should be insightful and fun...maybe a little scary. This week Moe discusses his early experience attending AA meetings. It will give you goosebumps. I promise. Enjoy. Contact Jay: Email: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com Twitter: @jaylind40 Instagram: @jlind40 Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution is available on Amazon. Click the link below to buy one today. https://a.co/d/imqWkx5 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/support

Episode 24 features my interview with Jenny, a heroin addict in long-term recovery. She spent close to twenty years using heroin daily. But something happened about four years ago that changed Jenny's life forever. And she has been clean ever since. Her story is one you need to hear. Trust me on this one. And there is plenty of good news and gratitude galore...as always. Contact Jay: Email: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com Twitter: @jaylind40 Instagram: @jlind40 Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution is available on Amazon. Click the link below to buy one today. https://a.co/d/imqWkx5 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/support

Episode 23 features my interview with Moe, who put an end to a long history of drug and alcohol abuse more than five hundred days ago. After a brush with rock bottom, Moe started going to AA meetings, mostly to earn some points with a particular judge...but he quickly realized that he was right where he needed to be. And then he just kept coming back. Moe's story is inspiring and full of lessons for us all. And there is plenty of good news and gratitude galore...as always. Contact Jay: Email: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com Twitter: @jaylind40 Instagram: @jlind40 Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution is available on Amazon. Click the link below to buy one today. https://a.co/d/imqWkx5 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/support

Episode 22 features my interview with Ken Montrose who has worked in the addiction treatment field for more than 20 years. On top of that, Ken got clean and sober 35 years ago...and he has remained clean and sober ever since. And there is good news and gratitude galore, as always. Enjoy. Contact Jay: Email: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com Twitter: @jaylind40 Instagram: @jlind40 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/support

Episode 21 is all about hope, progress, good news, and gratitude.....and a couple of special year-end best of lists. Look back at 2022 with me. You will not regret it. Top 13 Podcasts that Jay Listened to in 2022 Armchair Expert Heavyweight Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend Smartless Sistas Who Kill Revisionist History Something was Wrong Hidden Brain Cousins by Blood Death, Sex, and Money Culpable Pretend Maintenance Phase Top 13 Shows that Jay Streamed in 2022 Ted Lasso Succession Severance White Lotus Ozark #blackAF Dopesick The Morning Show Last Chance U Letterkenny Under the Banner of Heaven Never Have I Ever Southside Contact Me: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com Twitter: @jaylind40 Instagram: @jlind40 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/support

Episode 20 features a deep dive into Hollywood's best and worst portrayals of addiction and alcoholism. And there is good news and gratitude galore, as always. Contact Me: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com Twitter: @jaylind40 Instagram: @jlind40 Between the Lines: The Podcast List of Movies and Shows about Addiction and Alcoholism Beautiful Boy Barfly Leaving Las Vegas Flight Requiem for a Dream Smashed Rocketman When a Man Loves a Woman Bill W One Little Pill Clean and Sober Euphoria (Series) Dopesick (Series) Flaked (Series) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/support

Episode 19 features my interview with Gigi Langer, author of 50 Ways to Worry Less Now. But maybe more relevant and impressive than that, Gigi walked into her first 12 step meeting more than 30 years ago and she's been clean and sober ever since. Listen to the episode to learn how she did it. You will not regret it. There is good news and gratitude galore, as always. Contact Gigi Langer and/or buy her book: www.gigilanger.com Gigi's Recommendations: Each Day a New Beginning--Karen Casey https://www.amazon.com/Each-Day-New-Beginning-Meditations/dp/0894861611 A Return to Love--Marianne Williamson https://www.amazon.com/Return-Love-Reflections-Principles-Miracles/dp/0060927488 Contact Jay: Email: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com Twitter: @jaylind40 Intstagram: @jlind40 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/support

In Episode 18, I take a deep dive into the sometimes problematic role of resentments in recovery. I share some Twitter-solicited advice on how to handle such resentments, as well as some of my own strategies and practices that have helped me acknowledge and let go of my resentments. As always, there is good news and gratitude galore. Don't you worry. Thanks for listening. Contact me: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com PayPal Fundraiser Link: https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8O7CKwhvmF --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/message

In this very special episode of Between the Lines: The Podcast, I take a deep dive into making amends, a crucial part of any addict's recovery, in my humble opinion. But don't you fret, there is good news and gratitude galore, as always. Listen, learn, and enjoy. And here is the PayPal link to the podcast fundraiser I mention in the intro to the episode. Give what you can. Every little bit helps. Thanks in advance. https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8O7CKwhvmF --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/message

Episode 16 features my interview with "Sam," a heroin addict with an incredible story and an outside the box approach to recovery...that is definitely working for her. Sam also happens to be a former student of mine, and was once the best friend of someone whose story I included in my book. It's powerful and inspiring. And there is good news and gratitude galore, as always. Check it out. You will certainly have something to think about and discuss. Also, don't forget to check out all of the sobriety resources available at The Sober Library. https://soberlibrary.com/ And this is the book recommendation from Sam... Unbroken Brain: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding Addiction https://www.amazon.com/Unbroken-Brain-Revolutionary-Understanding-Addiction-ebook/dp/B014PF3P84/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1665175337&sr=8-1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/support

Episode 15 features an interview with my cousin, Winkie. We all have a lot to learn from Winkie...most of all that adults can play dress up too. But that isn't why I invited Winkie on the podcast. He is also the son of an alcoholic...and the cousin of a drug addict. And Winkie's story teaches us a lot about the impact addiction and alcoholism can have on entire families. But Winkie turned out more than okay, I'd say. Listen to the episode to find out how. And, as always, there is good news and gratitude galore. Contact me: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/support

Episode 14 features an interview with "Jessa," another extraordinary person whose story I included in my memoir. Jessa played an important role in my life back then, but she is even more important to me today. If you haven't read the book, you will have to listen to the episode to get the rest of the story. But that is not why I invited Jessa to be on the podcast this week. There is so much more to her story. And all of us will learn a thing or two if we take the time to really listen to what she has to say. Her persistence, strength, and resilience will astound you. Listen to her story. You won't regret it. And there will be good news and gratitude galore, as always. Contact me: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/support

Episode 13 features an interview with "Dani," a friend of mine who I met in rehab more than five years ago. She had a rewarding career as an ICU nurse before I met her, and now she's the amazing mother of two happy and healthy teenage daughters. She has been through a lot, to say the least, but she continues to be a model of strength, courage, and hope. There is so much we can learn from her. And, as usual, there is good news and gratitude galore. Listen, learn, and enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/support

This episode features an interview with Pamela Brinker, the author of the new book Conscious Bravery: Caring for Someone with Addiction. Pamela has over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist, and she also has two adult sons who have been battling addiction for over a decade. There is so much we can learn from her. Please give the episode a listen, then click this link to Pamela's book her book. You will not regret it. Conscious Bravery: Caring for Someone with Addiction https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09ZZ9FNCX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_d_asin_title_o00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Also, here is a link to learn more about the musician that Pamela recommended on the podcast. Mat Kearney https://www.matkearney.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/support

In this episode, I share a story about some recent challenges I've faced in my recovery, and I spend some time talking about how I managed to dig my way out of something that almost certainly would've led me straight into a dangerous relapse during my early recovery. And there is good news and gratitude galore...as always. Contact me: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/support

Episode 10 features an interview with "Will," an alcoholic in recovery who I met in an intensive outpatient rehab program about six years ago. Give it a listen if you are interested in learning how "Will" has bounced back from a dark and scary rock bottom and how he continues to live a happy and healthy life in recovery today. And, as always, there will be good news and gratitude galore. Enjoy. Contact me: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com Will's recommendations: ROA...international street artist https://www.streetartbio.com/artists/roa/ Sampa the Great...rapper https://open.spotify.com/track/1bj5ZFpxGFP5ooQcctNVB4?si=f1-BIF_ySH-IM0sooBRCdw&context=spotify%3Atrack%3A1bj5ZFpxGFP5ooQcctNVB4 Only Murders in the Building...Hulu series https://www.hulu.com/series/only-murders-in-the-building-ef31c7e1-cd0f-4e07-848d-1cbfedb50ddf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/support

Episode 9 features an interview with Leah. Leah got sober more than two years ago, right when Covid made its entrance into all of our lives. And under difficult circumstances, she has maintained her sobriety ever since. But she didn't do it in the most conventional manner. Check it out if you want to hear the secrets to her recovery success. Lots to learn here. Trust me. And there is good news and gratitude galore, as always. Enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/support

Episode 8 is a bonus episode just for Father's Day. I am incredibly grateful to have had the dad I had for 40 years. And I miss him like crazy. The episode is a tribute to my dad and all of the other great dads in my life. The episode also includes a reading of Chapter 1 of my memoir which includes a few fitting examples of how great my dad really was. Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there. Enjoy. Contact me: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/support

Episode 7 features an interview with Austin, who is an alcoholic in very early recovery. In fact, he's still counting his sober time in days. How great is that? Austin is fresh out of rehab and he has a story to tell. If you listen, you will learn. I promise. And there will be barely legal doses of good news and gratitude, as always. Buckle up and enjoy. Contact me: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com Here are links to Austin's reading, listening, and recovery app recommendations. Book of Joy: Douglas Carlton Abrams https://www.amazon.com/Book-Joy-Lasting-Happiness-Changing/dp/1524708631/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1655487702&sr=8-1 Nick Mulvey: New Mythology https://theartsdesk.com/new-music/album-nick-mulvey-new-mythology Reframe App for Recovery https://www.reframeapp.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/support

In an effort to mix things up a bit and keep y'all on your toes, this episode is a bit different than the others. Don't fret, though; you will still get your weekly dose of good news and gratitude. But instead of an interview, I will be sharing a chapter of my book that happens to be full of practical and straightforward advice for anyone out there with a past, current, or future loved one who was, is, or will be an addict or alcoholic. Spoiler alert...that's just about all of us. I don't have all of the answers, that's for sure, but I have learned more than a thing or two during my decades-long journey through drug addiction and recovery. Hopefully, sharing some of what I have learned over the years will be helpful to others who are feeling exhausted, hopeless, and defeated. Can't hurt to hear me out, right? Thanks for listening. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this episode or any of the other episodes, please feel free to contact me at... betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com Or if you'd like to purchase copies of my book for all of your friends and neighbors, here's a link. Click it. https://www.amazon.com/Between-Lines-Addiction-Empathy-Evolution/dp/1544527985/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/support

Episode 5 features an interview with Herbert, an alcoholic in recovery who I first met almost seven years ago during my stay at an inpatient treatment center for addiction and alcoholism. Herbert has a story that will fill your heart with hope. And, let me just clear this up right now, "Herbert" is not actually Al Franken. It just really sounds like it. Enjoy. Here are a few links to some things Herbert brought up in the episode... Kevin Griffin--Mindfulness and Meditation https://www.kevingriffin.net/ Wherever You Go, There You Are--Jon Kabat-Zinn https://www.amazon.com/Wherever-You-There-Are-Mindfulness/dp/1401307787 Contact me: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/support

Episode 4 features an interview with Alison, an old friend of mine who happens to be a bonafide boss of yoga, meditation, and all things wellness. She's also creative, hilarious, positive, and thoughtful. And there is much more to her story. If you listen carefully, you'll be a better person by the end of the episode...for real. And there will be good news and gratitude galore, as always. Enjoy. If you want to learn more about Alison, or if you'd like to book her for a sweet zoom yoga sesh...click the link below. https://www.alisonburmeister.com/ Contact me: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/support

Episode 3 features an interview with "Henry," another person whose story I included in my book, Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution. Henry was a student in one of the American Literature classes I was teaching about seven years ago and I got to know him pretty well back then. Fast forward a couple of years...my teaching career was over and I was attending an intensive outpatient rehab program for drug addiction in Chicago with "Jake," who happened to be Henry's older brother. And I got to know Jake pretty well too. Sadly, about a year later, Jake lost his battle with addiction, overdosed, and died in his childhood bedroom. But don't worry, while we didn't sugar coat the reality of the situation, Henry and I did find a way to keep the episode upbeat and positive. You will have a little more hope by the time you're done listening to our conversation. I promise. Contact me: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/support

Episode 2 of Between the Lines: The Podcast features an interview and discussion with "Glenn," one of the people whose story I shared in my book, Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution. Glenn is a loyal friend and deep thinker, and he is no stranger to the devastating impact that addiction can have on the family of an addict. Glenn's story is definitely worth sharing. If you really listen, you are bound to learn something about the world. And I'm guessing you'll have a few laughs, too. I also share some good news and gratitude with you all, as always. Can't hurt. Contact me: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/support

The very first episode of Between the Lines: The Podcast features an interview with "Daisy," one of the people whose story I included in my recently released book, Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution. Daisy is an intelligent, funny, and resilient woman who has been battling alcoholism for years...and I think she finally has it on the ropes. All of us can learn something valuable from Daisy if we listen to what she has to say. There are a few other segments that should bring some light into your day, as well. Enjoy. Contact me: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/support

I'm Jay Lind, author of Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution. And this is the trailer for Between the Lines: The Podcast, an idea born shortly after the release of my memoir. I hope to use this platform to share the stories of some of the unique people I have met along the way or will meet sometime in the future.  Some of my guests on the podcast will be people whose stories I featured in my book, but others will be new to you and me both. It is my sincere belief that everyone has a story we should hear, and that if we take the time to ask the right questions and to listen, we can all learn from each other. The more you know about someone, the harder it is to hate them. Think about it. There is only one cure for the ignorance, fear, and hatred that seems all too common these days. And that cure is love. Between the Lines: The Podcast will be packed with positivity and kindness, and If enough people listen to it, maybe we can work together to make a difference. I say it's worth a shot. Who is with me? If you are interested in reading Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution, you can click the link below to buy it now! https://www.amazon.com/Between-Lines-Addiction-Empathy-Evolution/dp/1544527993/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Contact me: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jay-lind4/support