Spiritual Underground Podcast

Our guest this week is Cody, he's been a shrining example of just how full your life can be when working the 12 Steps and surrendering what you think you know - he certainly has a "go to any length" attitude and jumped in with both feet. It's a pure miracle, it's an honor, it's something I need in my life - To watch a man come into recovery and transform their life, I love being a part of it. And it's open to you too! If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! Check out iM12 on YouTube! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

It's been a while since Shane has been in for a talk, miracles continue to happen in his life and I like to demonstrate that as "we keep coming back" - we continue to work this program in our lives - Shane is an awesome example. See also Episodes 104 and 160 for past "Shane" episodes! If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Ross had the honor of carrying the message and the VOA, a men's recovery center. In my opinion, a tough place to speak, quite a few SU guys have been there lately and that is what my opinion is formed on, Ross broke through that night and poured some hope all over those men. If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Robert had the opportunity to speak at a friend's 5th sobriety birthday!! If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Ross is back on the show after four years, I'm sure he's been on a retreat podcast or similar, but this is his first solo since back in 2020. I seriously love Ross, he is a completely different person than when he arrived, his growth is unbelievable. He's certainly dedicated to the 12 step lifestyle and the miracles he has experienced prove that. Ross has a point of view that really resonates with me, listen up and see what lands with you. If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

The Talbot House has been receiving a dose of The Spiritual Underground Juice, this week it was Travis's turn to carry the message, and that he did, Travis does it in a straight forward way with a ton of confidence while maintaining humility, not an easy feat - Great Job Travis! If it's working - Keep doing it! —  If it's not working - STOP If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Michael's sobriety date is 10/18/19, his story is the miracle of what the 12 Steps can do in your life when you push all of your chips to the middle of the table. I realize that I can be accused of using the term "miracle" liberally, but listen to Michael's Story and tell me I'm wrong. Thanks Michael for sharing your time with me, I really enjoyed getting to know you better as we trudge this road of happy destiny. If it's working - Keep doing it! —  If it's not working - STOP If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Germane hit one year on the final day of 2023, yep December 31, the December birthday meeting was awesome and with a very unusual occurrence of only having one guy celebrating. It's been an honor to witness his growth, his transformation over the past year. If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Daryk B's very first opportunity to speak, he sounds like a dude with many more years than his almost two, I'm biased, but Spiritual Underground Recovery sure seems to be top grade JUICE!! The SU guys showed up as per usual to bring some of that high grade octane to the oldest recovery house in Louisville (per the meeting's opening statement) Listen up, and Enjoy! If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Vlad came on his 365th day back in 2019, like me, he started over after a period of sobriety, he's here to share that story with you. Vlad hold a special place in my heart, can't explain it other than the bond that is formed through this work, I'm super proud of hi comeback and I'm glad he is willing to share his experience through that period. Vlad's 365 show is Episode 136 If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Below is a clip from Edit's bio, but let me tell you from a personal level, my hour with her lifted me beyond words, she is out in world helping folks heal and helping folks get in touch with their true selves. Edit B Kiss is a holistic mentor, success habit coach, #1 best selling author, Humanitarian Award winner and  international speaker. She helps her clients to get healed from running mind, insomnia to gain more focus and fill the void in their hearts by raising their frequency and getting them aligned with their true selves so they can stand the storms and live their lives joyfully and reinvent themselves to the next level. https://editbkiss.com/bio team@editbkiss.com https://www.facebook.com/editbkiss1 https://www.instagram.com/editbkiss?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Brian got sober April 29, 2011 He was the guest of Episode 234, he's back to update what's been going on, and as I mentioned in the show, I wish to get with previous guests in 2024 and have them on again, see how recovery is going - and to demonstrate how it works and that it works. This is the last episode of year five! Thank you all for listening and supporting the show as we move into year 6, 2024! -----> If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Max just celebrated one year, his sobriety date is 11/11/22. I've known Max through a mutual friend which is discussed in the episode, and I've been more attuned to his story than he probably realizes, attraction rather than promotion is one of the vehicles that brought Max to 12 Step Recovery. He's a guy who did not have to go to the bottom's that some of us have, tune into this fascinating story and find out how it all went down. If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Matt is a friend I didn't know I had, I haven't been feeling well and I for got to ask his sobriety date, pretty sure he mentioned it in the show. A sincere dude with a great recovery story! If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Dr. Elsbeth Meuth and Freddy Zental Weaver have assisted thousands of couples and singles create lasting intimacy and fulfillment in their life and relationships. They are featured on Showtime's documentary series Sexual Healing andthe Emmy Award-winning NBC show Starting Over, best-selling authors of Sexual Enlightenment endorsed by world-renowned Spiritual Pioneer Dr. Michael Beckwith, and the co-founders of TantraNova Institute in Chicago.    They have coached billionaires, innovators and power couples all over the world, shared their intimacy secrets at a global YPO (Young Presidents Organization) conference in the city of love, Paris, and got nominated as Changemaker at the White House sponsored 2016 United State of Women Summit in Washington, D.C.   Elsbeth and Freddy Zental are beloveds, husband & wife as well as business partners residing in Chicago. Sexual Enlightenment book in hard copy and audio on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1452585431  Book PDF The Social Sexual Power of Infinity Flow in e-book https://www.tantranova.com/global/humanrelationshipmastery/ Book PDF Links for your show notes on how your audience can reach us and bring some of the TantraNova practices into their everyday life: FREE GIFT Introduction to Sexual Meditation - Video Class Learn distinctions and practices of Sexual Meditation to access and channel your creative spark https://tantranova.lpages.co/introduction-to-sexual-meditation/ TantraNova website to find out about TantraNova workshops and programs https://www.tantranova.com/ Sexual Enlightenment book in hard copy and audio format  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1452585431  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Shane hd the honor of speaking at one of our new friend's ONE YEAR Birthday Party - and tat is indeed an honor - luckily your old friend Dan was ready with his handy-dandy recorder and can share it with you. Shane has given his permission to use this recording - Thank You Shane! If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Meir Ezra is a spiritual entrepreneur - a unique combination of business with spirituality. Meir believes that if you focus on money only, your life will never be a true success, because what is money good for without love, personal fulfillment and growth across all areas of life? Additionally, practicing spirituality only, with no ties to money, will never lead to true success - because enlightenment without being able to pay your bills, going hungry, or amassing debt simply isn't true success either. Meir's combination of both led him to achieve much true success in his life... Israeli born and raised, after completing six years in a top unit in the Israeli submarines, Meir went to travel the Far East, including hiking through the Himalayas.  Meir then moved to South Africa, where he established his company which grew to $100 million within 3 years by the age of 31. He went on to establish multiple companies across the globe, has many inventions and patents to his name and has invested in countless businesses. Meir is a philanthropist - involved in various community projects ranging from getting people off drugs to helping children learn, and has donated millions of dollars to charitable organizations. He has been married for 35 years, has 3 beautiful children, enjoys kite surfing, latin-style dancing, and to write music and sing. https://www.gprosperity.com/about If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Once again I get the opportunity to meet folks who are "force of good" in the world. It was a blast talking to Ambrosia and Alexa, interesting that is A&A - I find that there are some essential key things when it comes to healing and thriving, and these two are bringing it all. Tune into Innerbloom Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and go to https://www.innerbloompodcast.com to see what all they have going on, personal sessions, community, retreats and so much more! If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Andrea and I chat about creativity among others things. Andrea Guendelman is a writer, speaker and entrepreneur who specializes in Expansive Leadership—helping individuals and organizations unlock potential through openness.  Through her deep and varied background—from practicing law to tech start-ups, diversity initiatives to energy work—Andrea has come to embody an inspiring and unique kind of alchemy, fluidly transitioning between the worlds of business and spiritual growth. Her strength derives from the intersection of these forces and allows her to bring a unique energy and mindfulness forged with a keen business acumen to her work and to those around her.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Steve's sobriety date is Nov. 24, 1994 !! I first met Steve in a meeting named Emotional Sobriety, it was based on a Grapevine article of the same name and really focused on exactly what it said, how to achieve sobriety in our emotional states - yes, the dope and booze might be gone, but are we acting in a way that shows true recovery, He was then, and continues to be a man I look up to, I'm eternally grateful for Steve, and folks like him who modeled what a recovered being should look and act like. Fascinating story, particularly for me as I had no idea he was a Hoosier, let alone born in my home town. If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Part 3 of my interview with my father, we simply jaw jacked on this one, I think we repeated the story of him meeting mom, with some extra details. I hope you enjoy these recording, and I urge you to record your loved ones as well. If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Victoria's discovery date is 5/19/21, not all trick a sobriety date, and even though that is a part of Victoria's story, the date she decided to do something different, the date that led her to the Twelve Steps is the one she tracks. A story that is a testament to TSSR, Twelve Step Spiritual Recovery, Victoria's resentment and victim mentality nearly killed her but these tools stopped that and put her life on a new trajectory. If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Robert Althuis had it all, an Ivy-league educated former senior executive at GE and later a successful entrepreneur, real estate developer, and had his own boutique investment firm. Then… His life started coming apart, culminating in a divorce and a wrecked business which was a crisis he calls the “Crucible.” A bottom that could not be evaded or postponed, he's here today to talk about his new book “Love+Truth” and how he rose from that low point to a place that's better than ever. https://robertalthuis.com Both of his books, “Love+Truth” and “Never Enoughitis” can be found everywhere books are sold. If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Lets ask the guys to give a report on the 2023 Colorado Hunting and Fishing trip. This is the fourth annual trip and changes were made to accommodate more guys, you'll need to listen for how that happened and for the hunting and fishing stories. My mission in life is to carry the 12 Step message, I want to demonstrate that truly the best years of your existence lies ahead, these adventures only happen because of these men's recovery journey's. I guarantee that if you work the steps and practice the principles, your life will get better - each one of these men can testify to that. If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Jennifer and LJ stopped by to talk recovery and how it plays into "pair recovery" - how they navigate practicing 12 Step principles in relationship. It's a rare thing when couples remain together after battling addiction, let alone thriving. LJ - Episode 157 Jenn - Episode 267 If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Spencer is the Vice President of the TLEX institute, an organization dedicated to bringing meditation, emotional intelligence, leadership and learning to corporate teams around the world. He has taught breathwork and meditation over many parts of the world. In his upcoming role this fall as the master of ceremonies for the World Culture Festival at the National Mall from September 29-October 1st, Spencer is already promoting awareness through various media outlets to renew the spirit of connection and harmony, drawing in millions of individuals who long for a world with less division. In 2016, Spencer had the honor of serving as the MC for the World Culture Festival in Delhi. World Culture Festival Link If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

I asked you guys to send in questions or topics that you would like Christopher and I to "confabulate" on, do some pontification! We took the questions and put them in a cup and took turns drawing them out. I said it before and I'll say it again, in my opinion there is nobody that know as much about addiction, alcoholism, the spiritual malady - and what to do about it than Christopher, I sit at the foot of a master. Here we go, it's almost 4 hours, so bite it off in chunks if you need to, but listen, I'm sure there is something you need to hear. Thanks again for coming out and playing with us by submitting your topics! If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Craig Goldberg is a Relaxation Expert and Technologist on a quest to help humanity achieve a deeper sense of inner calmness through the use of sound-and-vibration technology. He is a Vibro-Acoustic Therapy Practitioner, and his work is backed by 40+ years of research showing the many benefits of this type of therapy, based on technical acoustics and vibration technology. He is also a patented inventor, constantly exploring new ways to use sound and vibration to help people reduce stress and anxiety, heal, and transform their lives for the better. Craig is passionate about his work and truly believes in its ability to provide a path toward a more peaceful and fulfilling life. https://iaminharmony.com If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Micheal's sobriety date is 8/24/22, he's just passed one year. I remember the night he showed up at the Spiritual Underground asking for help, that's the sign I'm looking for in a new guy and I attempted to get his attention but someone else struck first. Micheal is one more example of the power of the Twelve Steps, his problems piled up and became astonishingly difficult to solve, except he worked the steps and HP did what HP does, the process solved his problems and his life has never been better. If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Part 2 of my interview with my father, we begin in later high school up to when he met my mother. I hope you enjoy these recording, and I urge you to record your loved ones as well. If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Ricky's sobriety date is 12/9/19 I was tipped off to him by Kendal (Ep 281) back in April and Higher Power tapped me on the shoulder the other day while surfing Facebook and told me “Invite Ricky”. When HP calls, it's time to take action, both Ricky and I did that. Ricky has had many “periods of sobriety” and was the proverbial “tornado” in the lives of everyone he came in touch with. More proof of the power of these Twelve Steps that brings desperate alcoholics back from the brink. He has all ten toes solidly in the middle of recovery, firmly in service, making the most of this wonderful community  - and listen for the gifts he gives us near the end, super juicy stuff, a creative talent - it appears to me that a creative talent is an important element in the lives of those who are reaping a full dose of what this has to offer. If you want or need a recovery speaker, Ricky is putting his information out there - He Participates in His Recovery! Ricky Payne 502-450-3964 If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Part 1 of my interview with my father, I often say that I hit the jackpot in the dad department (had a great mom too, but missed this opportunity with her). We start with his earliest memories and go up to high school years. I'm urging you to get your phones voice recording app and spend some time with your aging loved ones, record their stories, preserve them for when you no longer can hear them in person. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Shaun's sobriety date is 1/31/2022, he turned 21 just days before his first anniversary - and that is super cool to me. I love the fact that a young person is harnessing these 12 Step tools so early in his life, it's gonna give him a whole lot of years of a satisfying life and plenty of opportunities to help others - AND THAT'S REALLY what life is all about. I'm super proud of Shaun, the work he's done and doing, and the man he is becoming - what a miracle!! If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

I had the honor of speaking at the Bridge Street Token Club in Frankfort Kentucky on a Saturday night, I had an awesome Bunch of folks makes the drive to support me, I recorded the talk so I can share it with you. If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Marshall L. Pendleton, age 46, of Elizabethtown, passed away, Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at his residence. He was an electrical technician with AT&T for 22 years and co-owner and operator of “Druzy Does It”. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, April Pendleton; a son, Thomas Pendleton; his mother, Bonita Pendleton Walters and a brother, Alvin Pendleton. Marshall's sobriety date is 8/12/18, a Spiritual Underground Brother who succumbed to cancer on 7/11/23 - we have come together here to memorialize his passing, create a tribute of stories that can live hereafter. I love you Marshall, we love you... If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Nick's sobriety date is 6/18/22, a bit over a year sober, after years of attempts, he like I, is a product of keep coming back. Everyone's journey and process is different, the key is to keep trying, keep getting up when you fall - and that's exactly what Nick has done. Nick has always had a place in my heart, I had the honor of sponsoring him for a bit, and bonds are formed that last forever. I'm so happy to see him succeeding, and to see him enjoying the peace of mind that 12 step recovery promises. Listen up, you may just hear something that you can carry into your recovery. If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Brian has been a great addition to our group and my personal friendship circle, when Bill W said "He will help you create the fellowship you crave", Brian comes to mind. Having entered recovery during the covid years, he sought and found the Spiritual Underground and a group of guys who were joining our zoom meeting in one member's garage. That camaraderie hooked him. Brian's been sober since February 19, 2021, I've been after him to do the show since his one year anniversary, for reason's beyond our knowledge, we finally have him sharing his experience here. If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Don St John, Ph.D., is a somatic-relational psychotherapist, workshop leader and author of the award winning book, Healing the Wounds of Childhood and Culture: An Adventure of a Lifetime. He is an authorized Continuum Movement teacher and Hellerwork Structural Integration practitioner and trainer. He has taught and given presentations in the US, Canada, New Zealand, and Brazil. I love meeting folks who are a force for good, Dr. Don has been been immersed in both the psychotherapeutic and somatic (body) therapy worlds for the past forty-seven years. His roots were in traditional clinical psychology, but earlyon, he realized from his own experience that the body must be included. Thus began his journey in both the psychotherapeutic and somatic realms. Dr. Don mentions two modalities of body work in the episode, they are: https://hellerwork.com https://www.rolf.org/rolfing.php If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Jake walked in as hesitant as I've seen anyone do, "block and parry", that's how I describe folks who want to explain how they are different than the usual guy and want to explain how the 12 steps can't possibly work for them. One of the top 5 myths we use to avoid recovery - "It won't work for me" Jake stayed long enough to hav his mind changed and a few weeks from this recording he will celebrate one year (6/27/22 sobriety date). Listen up and Jake will now convince you just how wrong he was, and by golly this thing does work! He's had a wild ride for sure, and IO'm super glad Jake is a part of my recovery. If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

I first met Celia in TSSR a little over a year ago, this past April 2023 she celebrated one year clean and sober - it's a huge deal. Her experience is very different from what I typically hear during the show, I was shocked at the level of abuse and trauma she has endured, she's here today to testify that healing and recovery is possible for everyone - Listen up, and buckle your seat belt! If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

I have an inside joke about the phrase "I have a lot going on" - it's a small trigger for me, we all have a lot going on... our lives are too busy nowadays. But I can certainly agree that Alex "has a lot going on". It's a testament to the power and effectiveness that he can walk through these circumstances in the upright and authentic manner that he is - you'll have to listen to find out what I'm talking about, you will agree. Alex got sober at 23 years old, that's amazing to me, and on his first real attempt at recovery, again, amazing! What's funny is that he is amazed the I survived 4 years of stumbling before I caught traction. "It takes what is takes" & "Who knows what it will take". I immediately vibe with Alex, tonight was the first time we met, he has fantastic energy, and I really admire the way he carries himself and his thoughtful approach to life - Just no way say enough great things about him, just impossible! If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Another amazing story of transformation through the power of the 12 Steps - I, among others, had the honor of watching Josh come to believe that this way of life could bring the nose up from a near ground level crash. Josh has a hell of a story, and he's here to tell you that story. Josh recently hit the 365 day mark on 3/25/23, one day at a time. If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

I had the honor to hear Ross speak and wanted to share it with you! If it's working - Keep doing it! —  If it's not working - STOP If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

I heard Kendal speak last week for a friends 365 celebration and I attempted to catch before she slipped away, I was really drawn to her story and wanted to hear more - with a Spiritual Underground Podcast card in my hand I frantically searched for her only see here blast towards and through the door - a friend caught me and I stopped to chat but I know he sensed that I had something else on my mind... Thankfully I caught her outside, thanked her for her story and invited her to be a guest - as I assumed, she was open to the idea and said she would be in touch, a few day's later and we had and appointment set - too cool, so real. If it's working - Keep doing it! —  If it's not working - STOP If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Chris in another local guy I met through the California connection, I'm still chuckling on how that's all working out - Attend a California based zoom meeting and meet a bunch of hometown guys! Chris is awesome, has a great story that at times is quite tragic, but he's used that, as so often happens here, to help men who have experienced similar events. Chris has a somewhat unique connection to the Spiritual Underground and one of my dear friends specifically, you'll need to listen to find out what that is. If it's working - Keep doing it! —  If it's not working - STOP If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

Lucas currently lives in the Los Angeles area and attends UCLA, he hit the wall young, got sober before he reached legal drinking age. I love these folks arriving at these tools at such a young age, I think that is world changing, stops the cycle, enlightens one should before he can do the damage many of have done and a chance to carry the message into young people's world. I so enjoyed our talk, I enjoyed getting to know him, and enjoyed knocking around these recovery concepts with him. If it's working - Keep doing it! —  If it's not working - STOP If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-reeves8/support

I had the opportunity to listen to my friend Charlie do a lead at a California zoom meeting, thankfully my sponsor plugged the podcast and that resulted in a few potential future guests - Tanner is the first one. As I expertly calculated the time zone issues and proposed a time that might work for both of us - he replied "I live in Louisville!!" That solved that issue! And even better! He was able to come over to my house and do it face to face - my favorite way! Tanner celebrates one year at the end of March 2023, he has worked the steps and has a hell of a future with his rebirth at age 24 years old. I'm excited to both meet him and to watch him grow as he practices these principles. If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dan-reeves8/support

I had the honor offing asked to speak this past week, and has been my habit lately, I recorded it. It help me become a better speaker (I think), and I like leaving this for my kids and hopefully their kids. Ill have some more content of others very soon, maybe even today. If you would like to be a guest, reach out to me, I'm pretty easy to find. I have about four hours of my dad telling stories, and now that he has some new hearing aids, I'm going to record more soon - I plan to release those as well, stay tuned. If it's working - Keep doing it! If it's not -> STOP If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recover in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dan-reeves8/support

Our Brother Marshall has been on here before, his story is Episode 133. There have been some major league changes in his life lately and he's come here to tell us all what's going on and how he's handling it. I'm Super Inspired by Marshall, the "old guys" and the "new guys" are as well, I think you will be too! If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recover in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dan-reeves8/support

We recently had a great speaker come to our back yard, many of my Brother's and Sister's did not get to hear it and have requested it - So I'm providing it as a public service so that others can hear this great message. ------> Harold L of St. Louis, MO --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dan-reeves8/support

Dag gone that was fun, and what a story, and what fantastic teachers Jason has had. I first met Jason when he brought his father-in-law over for the show back in Dec 2019 - That is Brad G's Story, Episode 145 (check it out after you listen to this one!) - As mentioned Jason has had some amazing fellas around - like Don M (Ep 135) and Billy H (Ep 140). So buckle up buttercup, some of those teachings show up here in Jason's Story. If it's working - Keep doing it! If it's not - STOP If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you ain't doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recover in this manner today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dan-reeves8/support