Metz & A Monk

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Radical Recovery Radio A series of podcasts discussing the issues and solutions relating to drug and alcohol addiction. Michael Metz is a recovering alcoholic, now sober for 15 years. Lama Tomas has also been in recovery for 10 years. These conversations may be lighthearted and animated, however, w…

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  • Mar 19, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 14m AVG DURATION
  • 25 EPISODES


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The Itty Bitty S***ty Committee

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 16:57


No, we are not talking about Metz, The Monk, and the Lynchpin. The committee is the negative self talk going on between your ears. Instrumental - Souls of Mischier "Cab Fare"

The Tension Of Intention

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 21:33


Remember This.

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 16:02


The Struggle Is Real

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 13:59


Enter the Demigodz

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 14:18


A look at the Wheel of Existence, a Buddhist philosophy on the realms of reincarnation. "Satisfaction" - Rolling Stones

Check Up from The Neck Up

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 15:10


Keeping your ego in check. Instrumental - "Unexplained" by Gravediggaz

T.I.M.E.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 15:00


"Things I must earn". An interview with Mike G. Instrumental- "All Caps" by Madvillain

Rituals Over Relapse

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 17:00


A discussion on relapse prevention, harm reduction, and daily reprieves. Song- "Basic Instinct" by Quasimoto

Don't Should All over Yourself!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 15:55


You "should" on yourself and you will be covered in dukkha. Right speech is a critical thing to practice, substituting certain words in the place of others can be a small start.

BobbleHeadz

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 9:40


The mirror has no opinion it can only reflect who you are. Instrumental - "ZZZ Top" by Aesop Rock

The Seduction of Destruction

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 16:00


As you navigate the comet field of seduction, keep your eyes on the tools you have in recovery. Take your hands off the control panel and you will find yourself crash landing. Instrumentals- "Blue Flowers" by Dr. Octagon, "Imaginary Places" by Busdriver

On Desire

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 13:19


'Nuf Said Instrumental - "Nobody Speak" by DJ Shadow/Run The Jewels

"Righting" Novels

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2019 14:00


Maintaining lies can be exhausting. Like a snowball rolling down a mountain, an initial lie can lead to more and more in it's wake in order to preserve it. For those of us that have been writing novels, its time to right those novels and live in non-fiction. Instrumentals "Coolie High" by Camp Lo "Rock Co Flo" by De La Soul (Jake One)

It's Like A Jungle Sometimes...

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2019 14:01


What do you have to be grateful for? When you start small you can change your whole perspective. Get on the thankful tip! Instrumental - "Animal Planet" by GZA

You Are Worth Recovery.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2019 12:13


For anyone in the throws of addiction, know, you are worth recovery. Instrumental - "Bear Witness II" by Handsome Boy Modeling School

Responding Vs. Reacting

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 14:25


When you are faced with adversity do you choose to respond or react? Instrumental - "Doobie Ashtray" by DJ Premier

Step Through the Portal

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2019 15:30


What guides you in your recovery? It is important to find teachers who you can connect with that are one step ahead. What are you waiting for? Step through the portal. Instrumental - "Hemlock" by Dirty Art Club

The Streets are Ours!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 16:40


A discussion on the transition from feeling and acting invincible in using and drinking, to the shame and guilt the consequences can bring, and then methods on how to deal with that guilt in a healthy way. Instrumental - "Paper Trails" by Joey Bada$$

Don't Step in the Dukkha

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2019 10:59


As you walk through the park of life, watch your step! Don't step in the dukkha! Instrumental - "All Black" by Big L

Slow Down To Move Forward

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2019 17:39


Putting your tools and your motivation into gear and moving forward in recovery. Instrumental - "General Principles" by DJ Muggs Vs. GZA

Chain Chain Change

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 16:00


How can small changes amount to the bigger picture in recovery? Song - "Boys Are Back in Town" by Thin Lizzy

Don't Be Sorry, Be Better

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 15:30


An interview with a recovery program director from New Hampshire, Chris. Instrumental - "Deception" by Blackalicious

Sobriety Vs. Recovery

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2019 11:01


A discussion of the difference between merely abstaining from substances to committing to a recovery program and lifestyle. Featuring an interview with Jamie L.

Compassionate Parenting

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 20:46


How do you balance the personal recovery of everyone involved as a parent?

Radical Recovery Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 10:00


An overview of a new series of podcasts which explores the issues and solutions relating to drug and alcohol addiction.

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