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Jane grew up in a loving family even though both her parents were alcoholics, her dad recovering in Alcoholics Anonymous and her mum still actively drinking. Her parents split when she was around 6 years old, and her mum's bender-drinking quickly escalated. Jane and her sister took care of her mum for a few years until her father began to look after them again for two years.Jane grew up fast, felt ill at ease with her school life and started rebelling at home, began drinking and taking drugs. She moved out of home at 16 yo and her drinking increased, even though she didn't want to end up like her mum.After falling in with the wrong crowd, her drinking and drug taking progressed and after a particularly bad drinking--bender, when her mum called her an alcoholic, Jane realized that if it was that obvious then she needed help. Jane was familiar with AA from her dad's involvement and found recovery from alcohol and then drugs. Jane was also introduced to Alateen and eventually Al-Anon to help her cope with the trauma of growing up in an alcoholic family.If you would like to find out a bit more about alcoholism for yourself or a friend, then you can give Alcoholics Anonymous a call on 1300 222 222 or check out their website aa.org.au.If someone else's drinking is causing you a problem, then you can phone the Al-Anon Family Groups helpline on 1300 252 666 or go online at al-anon.org.au for more information.You can show your support to the Living Free show and keep us on air by:subscribing to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/subscribeand/or donating to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/donateMusic played in this episode was provided by the artists, via Australian Music Radio Airplay Project (amrap.org.au):@115:17 - Merri-May Gill: Round and Round (https://amrap.org.au/track/merri-may-gill-paris-moree-round-and-round)@38:31 - Merri-May Gill: Home Brew (https://amrap.org.au/track/merri-may-gill-paris-moree-home-brew)@55:26 - Merri-May Gill - Good Dog (https://amrap.org.au/track/merri-may-gill-paris-moree-good-dog)

222 - The Two Buckets: A Simple Way to Solve Life's Problems Hi everyone, it's Jill from the North Woods! In this episode, I'm sharing one of the biggest life lessons I ever learned—the concept of putting problems into two buckets: things I can change and things I cannot. This idea, rooted in the Serenity Prayer, has helped me navigate everything from growing up with an alcoholic parent to financial struggles, career changes, and even weight loss. I'll take you through the history of this powerful mindset, from ancient Greek philosophers to modern problem-solving techniques, and share real-life examples of how shifting my focus has made all the difference. If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to tackle life's challenges, this episode is for you. The Serenity Prayer and How It Shaped My ThinkingI first learned the Serenity Prayer in my teens while attending Alateen, a support group for children of alcoholics. This simple yet profound message helped me reframe my struggles, allowing me to focus on what I could change instead of feeling powerless over what I couldn't. The Long History of This WisdomThe idea of separating problems into what's within our control and what isn't has been around for centuries. I share insights from historical figures like Epictetus, Solomon ibn Gabirol, and Shantideva, all of whom recognized the power of focusing on what we can control. Real-Life Applications of the Two Buckets Approach-Growing Up with an Alcoholic Parent – I couldn't stop my dad from drinking, but I could create a full, active life outside of that challenge.-Politics & Global Issues – I can't change everything, but I can vote, volunteer, and contribute where I can.-Financial Stability & Retirement Worries – Social Security's future is uncertain, but I can prepare by saving more and making smart financial decisions.-Weight Loss & Health – I once thought my weight was out of my control until I found new solutions and the right support. Re-Evaluating What's in Your “Can't Change” BucketSometimes, we assume a problem is out of our hands when it's really not. I share examples of creative problem-solving—like how a simple change (adding mirrors) made people stop complaining about slow elevators. The key is to step back, get a new perspective, and challenge assumptions. Takeaways:✅ Put problems into two buckets: Can you change it or not?✅ Focus on action instead of worrying about things beyond your control.✅ Re-evaluate your buckets over time—something that seemed unchangeable might have a solution you haven't seen yet.✅ Seek outside advice when you feel stuck—sometimes an expert or a fresh perspective can make all the difference.✅ If something is in the "can change" bucket, take the first step today. This mindset shift has helped me reduce stress and solve problems more effectively, and I hope it helps you too. Now, I challenge you—think about a problem in your life right now. Which bucket does it belong in? Let me know what you think! Email me at Jill@startwithsmallsteps.com, comment on my channel, or share this episode with someone who might need it. Thanks for listening, and have a great week! https://startwithsmallsteps.com/the-two-buckets-a-simple-way-to-solve-lifes-problems/ Jill's Links https://abetterlifeinsmallsteps.com https://affiliate.notion.so/NorthwoodsJillday https://affiliate.notion.so/NorthwoodsAI https://www.youtube.com/@startwithsmallstepspodcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/smallstepspod https://twitter.com/schmern Email the podcast at jill@startwithsmallsteps.com

Katherine grew up as the eldest daughter of an alcoholic mum and became the surrogate parent in the family as her mum's drinking progressed. She was exposed to alcohol early in life, started drinking around 12 or 13 years old but it was around 15 or 16 that she sought it out.Often drinking to blackout, Katherine regularly had to ask her friends what had happened the night before and frequently learnt of her aggressive and abusive behaviour whilst drunk, burning many close relationships. At 17 yo, her mum started going to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and her behaviour began to change. Katherine was introduced to Alateen and eventually Al-Anon to help her cope with the trauma of growing up in an alcoholic family.  She started attended AA meetings with her mum but still felt that she had a few good years of drinking ahead of her. At 19 yo Katherine realized that she could no longer struggle with alcohol alone and asked for help in AA.  She found that attending AA meetings was like going to the gym, the more effort you put in the better the outcome. Katherine regularly attends AA and Al-Anon meetings.If you would like to find out a bit more about alcoholism for yourself or a friend, then you can give Alcoholics Anonymous a call on 1300 222 222 or check out their website aa.org.au.If someone else's drinking is causing you a problem, then you can phone the Al-Anon Family Groups helpline on 1300 252 666 or go online at al-anon.org.au for more information.You can show your support to the Living Free show and keep us on air by:subscribing to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/subscribeand/or donating to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/donateMusic played in this episode was provided by the artists, via Australian Music Radio Airplay Project (amrap.org.au):@14:55 - Maggie Rachel Lockhart: Comfort Zone (https://amrap.org.au/release/maggie-rachel-lockhart-comfort-zone)@32:55 - Hazel Ray: I See You (https://amrap.org.au/track/hazel-ray-i-see-you-i-see-you)@54:19 - Drew Wilson - Happiness (https://amrap.org.au/release/drew-wilson-happiness)@58:00 - Mark Howard - Under Her Spell (https://amrap.org.au/track/mark-howard-under-her-spell)

In this episode, Ann, Mitch and Zakia discuss the common experiences of people affected by the alcoholism of a relative or friend, emphasising the inclusiveness of Al-Anon family groups to people of all ages, genders, races and creeds. Information is given about how Al-Anon can help teenagers (through Alateen), adult children of alcoholics, First Nations people and LGBTIQ+  people through sharing what bonds us: the often devasting effect of someone else's drinking. If someone else's drinking is causing you a problem, then you can phone the Al-Anon Family Groups helpline on 1300 252 666 or go online at al-anon.org.au for more information.Show your support by donating to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/donate#Alcoholism #Al-Anon #Recovery The Living Free show may involve discussion of topics such as suicide, mental illness, self-harm and family violence. Please practise self-care and care of others when listening.

It's the last week of Dry January. Some people will be looking forward to the first sip of their favourite tipple. While other will perhaps be thinking about how much better they feel going alcohol-free. And perhaps some of your are just curious about what goes on in the brain when we have a drink. So, on this week's episode of the Stronger Minds Podcast, I'm digging in to the science of what happens to your brain when you drink.Drinkline is the national alcohol helpline. If you're worried about your own or someone else's drinking, you can call this free helpline in complete confidence. Call 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 11am to 4pm).Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a free self-help group. Its "12 step" programme involves getting sober with the help of regular support groups.Al-Anon Family Groups offer support and understanding to the families and friends of problem drinkers, whether they're still drinking or not. Alateen is part of Al-Anon and can be attended by 12 to 17-year-olds who are affected by another person's drinking, usually a parent.You can find moe option on the the NHS website ___Newsletter sign up How to Build a Healthy Brain* Unprocessed: What Your Diet is Doing to Your Brain* Patreon Original music by Juan Iglesias *Affiliate links The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk. Remember, your health is unique to you, so consult your healthcare provider for guidance tailored to your personal needs.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/strongerminds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hispanics in AA and what the magazine La Vina, is doing for the community . AA Rock in all languages I have tried to start Russian languages in West Sacramento. I also ordered a Farsi book here in Los Angeles to get a member to try get his group started, but no avail. I'm going start meetings in Spanish especially Al-Anon, AA and Alateen a tall order; but God! . I have read these articles from Latin America that intrigue me, I want me to get more involved and do more at work through reading. Thanks to my higher power I can he pays the bills. I'm good to go!Higher Powers of Good; thank you, thank you, thank you! Look they are extremely interesting (all grapevine articles in all languages!) the penmanship the wisdom, the compassion that these articles are written in, all the thought that has gone into expressing their stories. I am truly grateful.-Fernando (-:

Don't Die goes into NIDA, AA, Alateen and the little nudge that really gets addicts to turn toward the light, plus Bob talks James Chance, Steve Clark of Def Leppard, Methadone Vs Suboxone and the unforgettable wisdom of counselor Gloria Scott Plus Ohana Fest is right around the corner and Don't Die will be there live Sunday September 29 with a special surprise for everybody Mark your calendars and Don't Die everybody

Tribe Member Merleen talks about how Tribe Sober's 66 day Challenge kickstarted her journey to sobriety Doing a 66 day Challenge takes care of two big things that we worry about when want to quit drinking…First of all we worry about what other people will say… That's an easy one with a Challenge – say you're on a health kick so you're taking a break from drinking… The second thing that people worry about is the F word…the F word stands for Failure – what if I can't do this Frever – – how on earth I am going to stop drinking Forever… Well we don't use either of those words at Tribe Sober We don't say Failure because we either succeed or we learn…. For the 66 day Challenge you get a tracker and we say to you just see how many alcohol free days you can get out of 66… We never say Forever at Tribe Sober… We believe you need to do this in stages… 66 days – then the odds are that you feel so great you want to keep going … to 100 days Sign up – get a tracker – how many days can you manage Sign up for the Challenge by going to tribesober.com homepage – just click on the #Sober66 graphic You'll get a tracker, a daily email with tips, tools and inspiration and of course you'll get to connect with others who are doing the Challenge. That's exactly what todays guest Merleen did – and now she's 5 years sober… In this episode:- Merleen was the child of an alcoholic father She was actually a member of Alateen although her father never attended AA and in fact he died shortly after being committed to a rehab facility. Her drinking career started relatively late in life as of course she was well aware of the dangers. However by her forties she was self medicating the stress she was experiencing in her career in the police force. Merleen was also diagnosed with bipolar disorder, depression, and PTSD, Despite recognizing the dangers, she often mixed medication with alcohol, worsening her condition. Her drinking increased significantly during her time working in Somalia Merlene experienced several traumatic events, including a severe bike accident, which led to periods of blackout drinking. She attempted suicide and was hospitalized, which became a turning point in her life. In 2019, Merlene decided to quit drinking, initially intending to do so for only 66 days. At the end of her Challenge she joined Tribe Sober which enabled her to embrace a permanent alcohol free lifestyle She has experienced so many benefits - including better emotional health, rekindling her love for dancing, and forming meaningful connections within the sobriety community. She started coaching in order to help others - she focuses on sobriety, menopause, and aging gracefully. Merlene offers a 21-day detox and purification program, including coaching sessions and dietary guidance. To anyone wanting to get started on this journey she emphasizes the importance of connection and support in achieving and maintaining sobriety. For more info about Merleen go to her Facebook Page - LOL Merleen More info Subscription membership for Tribe Sober join up HERE To access our website click HERE If you would like a free copy of our "Annual Tracker" or our e-book "66 Days to Sobriety" please email janet@tribesober.com If you would like to come to our Saturday afternoon Zoom Cafe as a guest and meet our community just email janet@tribesober.com Episode Sponsor           This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program.             If you want to change your relationship with alcohol then  sign up today           Read more about our program and subscribe HERE Help us to spread the word! We made this podcast so that we can reach more people who need our help.  Please subscribe and share. If you enjoyed the podcast then please leave us a 5 star review on Apple podcasts, take a screenshot of your review and DM it to Tribe Sober's Instagram page - see PS for instructions - we'll send you something special to say thank you! We release a podcast episode every Saturday morning. You can follow Tribe Sober on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  You can join our private Facebook group HERE How to leave an rating/review in Apple Podcasts (on an iOS device) 1. Open the Podcasts app. EASY. 2. Choose "Search" from the bottom row of icons and enter the name of the show (i.e., "Recover Like A Mother") into the search field. 3. Select the show under Shows (not under Episodes). 4. Scroll down past the first few episodes until you see Ratings & Reviews. 5. Click "Write a Review" underneath the displayed reviews from other listeners. You'll then have the option to rate the show on a 5-star scale, and write a review (you can rate without writing, too but it's always good to read your experience).  

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Natalie grow up with an alcoholic father and a religious mother who kept the peace by avoiding conflict with the alcoholic. Feeling overlooked in her family, Natalie looked forward to a life independent of it. When she moved away to study and begin a career, she found that she still had to reckon with her family relationships, finding difficulties with each of her parents at different times, reconciling with her father at one point and separating herself from her mother at another. At a low point in her early thirties, Natalie chanced upon a TV program that mentioned support for families of alcoholics and went to her first Al-Anon meeting.  If you think that Al-Anon or Alateen could help you cope with someone else's problem drinking then you can phone 1300 252 666 or go to their website al-anon.org.au

Cuando alguien, dondequiera que sea, pida ayuda, que nunca falte allí la mano de Al-Anon y Alateen, y Que empiece por mí.

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Dan, a member of Al-Anon, grew up in a household in which another person's drinking was out of control. One of his parents was safe and nurturing during the day but in the evenings became a more dangerous presence. This inconsistency resulted in Dan feeling confused about how to trust people and eventually angry and distant from his parents. At 15 he went to Alateen where he found it healing to be in the company of other teenagers who understood his situation, did not judge and spoke authetically about their own experiences. If you think that Al-Anon or Alateen could help you cope with someone else's problem drinking then you can phone 1300 252 666 or go to their website al-anon.org.au

Ann Söderlund är en svensk journalist, TV-programledare och författare. Fokus för detta samtal är medberoende.Reklambefriad återutsändning av ett avsnitt från 2019.När du behöver prata med någon:Jourhavande medmänniska: 702 16 80Jourhavande präst: 112Sjukvårdsrådgivningen: 1177Nationella hjälplinjen: 020- 22 00 60För anhöriga till alkoholister och drogmissbrukare:Alkohollinjen: 020-844448Co-anon för anhöriga till alkoholister och drogmissbrukareAnhöriga till alkoholisterAnhörigförening Föräldraföreningen mot narkotika (FMN)Självhjälpsgrupper:Al-anon och Alateen för anhöriga/barn till alkoholisterACA Sverige för vuxna barn till alkoholister och från andra dysfunktionella miljöerNaranon för anhöriga till drogmissbrukareCoDa för personer som lever i dysfunktionella relationerFör dig under 18 år:Trygga BarnenMaskrosbarnBrisHär hittar du alla samtal från Hur kan vi?Utforska Hurkanvipedia för att lära dig mer Stötta Hur kan vi? 3.0 genom att bli månadsgivare härBoka oss till ditt team, ledningsgrupp eller företag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chamique Holdsclaw, mental health advocate, former WNBA All-Star, and daughter of two parents with alcoholism, takes us through her youth, remarkable career in collegiate and professional basketball, and sudden mental health crisis that turned her pain into strength to become a mental health advocate for high-performers. In this episode, Chamique explains how Alateen helped her understand the disease that her parents suffered from, and ultimately build resilience during a time in which she needed it the most. Alateen is a resource for teens who are experiencing the effects of someone else's alcohol use. If you have more questions, visit: https://al-anon.org/newcomers/teen-corner-alateen/ Chamique's documentary, "Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw," can be found here: https://kovnocommunications.org/films/mindgame-the-unquiet-journey-of-chamique-holdsclaw/ If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com. ____ Pre-Order "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life": https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/ Find Nzinga on Threads and X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/ Follow us on IG: @unaddictionpod If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alateen is a program which aims to provide a safe space for young people who live with alcoholics. - Alateen è un programma che mira a fornire ai giovani che vivono con alcolisti uno spazio sicuro.

Alateen is a program which aims to provide a safe space for young people who live with alcoholics. - Alateen è un programma che mira a fornire ai giovani che vivono con alcolisti uno spazio sicuro.

Trẻ em và thanh thiếu niên sống chung với người nghiện rượu hay người đang cai nghiện rượu thì cuộc sống của các em sẽ như thế nào? Alateen là một chương trình giúp mang lại không gian an toàn cho những người trẻ và giúp họ tìm được sự hỗ trợ.

Искуствата на децата и младите луѓе кои живеат со алкохоличар или алкохоличар кој се опоравува често може да останат нечуени. Alateen е програма која има за цел да се справи со оваа тишина, обезбедувајќи безбеден простор за младите да најдат поддршка.

The experiences of children and young people living with an alcoholic or a recovering alcoholic can often go unheard. Alateen is a program which aims to address this silence, providing a safe space for young people to find support.

  My guest this week is Tribe member Suzanna Poroski - a dance, a choreographer, a singer and a piano player! She's recently celebrated her first Soberversary so I began our conversation by her to introduce herself In this episode:- Suzanna's first experience of alcohol was at the age of 14 when she got into her father's brandy Rather than being repulsed by the taste of it she actually drank it until she blacked out As Suzanna said enthusiasm for alcohol after the very first drink is a warning sign of possible problems in the future She also remembers leaving school at lunchtime to drink beers at a friend's house Her father was a drinker and her parents divorced when she was 13 - Suzanna left home at an early age Fiercely independent with an obsessive need to be liked she would go drinking with her friends in bars at the age of 16 – then bring people back to her place for drinks Drinking and driving was normalized in her friendship group Suzanna worked as a choreographer at Club Med in Bermuda and created a rule around her drinking She would only drink every second night – just like the teenage drinking, making rules around our drinking are a sign of dependence Suzanna describes Club Med as a breeding ground for alcoholics - when she left at the age of 30 she assumed that her drinking patterns would go back to "normal" As a child of an alcoholic Suzanna was familiar with the 12 steps from her Alateen meetings so when her own drinking started to escalate she went to AA As a dancer she was under huge pressure to stay slim so also struggled with her eating patterns so she went to Overeaters Anonymous as well! She did achieve period of sobriety via AA but also had some bad drinking episodes Like the time she was driving a rented car and woke up after a blackout with no memory of where she'd parked the car Or the time when she was so shaken by a drunk driving episode that she had to sleep with the lights and tv on for fear of lying in the dark and going into her own head as she puts it – the “bad neighbourhood” I think she called it! She was in New York on 9/11 so although she wasn't directly affected just like the rest of the world she was shocked and horrified Suzanna lost her job as a result of 9/11 which meant she could stay in her apartment – eating drinking and watching Netflix – trying to numb her feelings She got to a point where the drinking just wasn't working anymore so she managed quite lengthy spells of sobriety but always went back to drinking In 2014 she lost her business so once more turned to Netflix, drinking and food to cope She did manage to quit drinking but replaced it with an obsessive running routine – 5 miles a day and only missing a few days in 17 months She managed almost 3 years in sobriety with AA and then had a slip up… At Tribe Sober we often talk about “uncoupling positive experiences from alcohol” – the classic one here in South Africa is “I can't enjoy the sunset without a glass of wine” – of course we have to replace those patterns with more healthy habits like “watching the sunset with an alcohol free drink”! So back to Suzanna's slip up – she'd cleaned the house, done her hair and make up and was waiting for some guests to arrive – everything was good and she felt an irrational urge to celebrate with a drink that had been left over from a previous party… That's when she started to wonder if AA was no longer working for her She dived into the quitlit and started to explore different approaches At the same time she felt her body was no longer tolerating alcohol like it used to… and giving her physical feedback that life would be better sober She still had a mental struggle going on, the cognitive dissonance that so many of us are familiar with – our conscious mind telling us to quit and being challenged by our subconscious beliefs that we need alcohol to enjoy our lives At Tribe Sober we talk about our “Not This” moment Suzanna had her "Not This" moment when she was walking along a beautiful beach but rather than basking in the beauty of her surroundings her mind was occupied with finding a little bar where she could drink her wine This made her so angry she decided she was done As she said “alcohol is insidious – the way it slowly becomes your everything” Suzanna talked about the Tipping Point that we get to when we've been trying to quit drinking for years and then one day something shifts and everything falls into place All the Sober Stretches you've done, all the quitlit you've read, all the conversations come together and bring about a shift.. We hear this a lot at Tribe Sober and as Suzanna said it's the reason why we must never stop trying – it will work in the end I love what she said about her personal Tipping Point “it came in quietly, I didn't tell anybody, I just knew…and I felt a quiet strength” Suzanna discovered Tribe Sober via this podcast As a result of the podcast she emailed me for the pdf of our Annual Tracker – if you'd like an Annual Tracker just email membership@tribesober.com and Sue will send you one Over the last year Suzanna's been throwing the book at her sobriety – she's been to our Zoom Cafes and participated in the chatrooms – she's still reading the Quitlit and like me she's a great fan of Kristi Coulter I'm going to put a link to Kristi Coulters brilliant essay called Enjoli in the shownotes – it's a must read for anyone on this journey She also wrote her Goodbye to Alcohol letter which is on our website  After a year of sobriety Suzanna is experiencing many benefits but she highlighted self respect, the joy of mornings and the connection with her children. Her advice to anyone considering this journey is to reach out to someone you trust and be accountable So many of us tried to achieve sobriety alone but as she said the trouble with that is that it's so easy to cave when its only you who knows you are trying to quit So if you're ready to be accountable then just go to tribesober.com and hit join our tribe Suzanna has now trained as a coach so if you'd like more info about that go to her Facebook page and send her a whatsapp or you can email her at coachingwithsuzanna@gmail.com  More Info Subscription membership – you can join up HERE. To access our website, click HERE. If you would like a free copy of our “Annual Tracker” or our e-book 66 Days to Sobriety, please email janet@tribesober.com. If you would like to come to our Saturday afternoon Zoom Cafe as a guest and meet our community, just email janet@tribesober.com. Episode Sponsor This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program.  If you want to change your relationship with alcohol then sign up today Read more about our program and subscribe HERE Help us to Spread the Word! We made this podcast so that we can reach more people who need our help.  Please subscribe and share. If you enjoyed the podcast, then please leave us a 5-star review on Apple podcasts. Take a screenshot of your review, and DM it to Tribe Sober's Instagram page – see PS below for instructions. We'll send you something special to say thank you! We release a podcast episode every Saturday morning. You can follow Tribe Sober on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. You can join our private Facebook group HERE. PS: How to Leave a Rating/Review in Apple Podcasts (on an iOS Device) Open the Podcasts app. EASY. Choose “Search” from the bottom row of icons and enter the name of the show (e.g. Recover Like a Mother) into the search field. 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Alateen is a fellowship of young people whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking. The month of August is Alateen Awareness month and Mitch and I are joined in the studio by Tami and Barry. Tami is the Alateen Co-ordinator for the Victorian Southern Area of Al-Anon and Barry has lived experience growing up in a family where alcohol was abused. Both Barry and Tami are Alateen sponsors. Alateen is part of the world-wide fellowship of Al-Anon.  For more information, go to al-anon.org.au or phone 1300 252 666  

Episode 425 – What Recovery Pathway is Right for Me?   Today we have Doug. He is 59, from Buena Vista, CO and he took his last drink on July 28, 1982.   Join Recovery Elevator in Atlanta over Memorial Day weekend for a fun conference style meet up at the Marriott in Alpharetta.  This event is all about getting your connect on and it will be a fun time.  Spouses or loved ones are encouraged to attend the Sunday night event and Silent Disco afterwards!   [2:30] Thoughts from Paul:   When building your recovery portfolio, a good goal is 50% external and 50% internal. At first, the internal work may be too big of an ask, but as your nervous system settles down, you want to aim for a balanced split. Here are some quick examples of what I mean when I say external vs internal:   External: Driving to an AA meeting, or hopping on a Café RE zoom chat Phoning a sober friend Working with a sponsor   Internal: Meditation Journaling Reading Quit-Lit   When building out your recovery I recommend this 5-tiered approach: 1. Community – AA, SMART, Café RE, therapy, sober friends. Burn the Ships! 2. Action/Movement – Chemicals of wellbeing, endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin are released when we move.   3. Inner Peace – Meditation, breathwork, creative ventures, writing, time in nature. 4. Knowledge – Podcasts, Quit-Lit, learning about new things in and out of recovery. 5. Universe – This is not religion, but it is the spiritual component of recovery.   Better Help:  www.betterhelp.com/elevator - 10% off your first month. #sponsored           [11:55] Paul introduces Doug:   Doug had his last drink on July 28th, 1982, when he was 19 years old. He lives in Buena Vista, CO and is married and they have two adult children. He has worked in upholstery, cabinet building and installations, and has built some houses with his son. He enjoys the mountains, biking and riding his motorcycle.   Doug grew up in a normal family and wasn't exposed to heavy drinking. His first experience with alcohol was when he was 4 years old when he remembers having a few sips of his mother's drink. He felt the warm glow and really liked it. Later when he was 12, a friend of his stole a bottle of liquor from his parents and while his friends were mixing it with soft drinks, Doug drank straight from the bottle. He felt something click – suddenly, he felt normal, and like everyone else.   When Doug was 16 his mother passed away and the drinking escalated and continued to be excessive after graduation. Some friends invited him to Alateen meetings, and he started attending weekly. Once a month AA members would come in and share their stories. He started identifying with some of the stories which got him to start question his drinking. He realized that he was becoming less like the person that he wanted to be.   When one of his former drinking friends disappeared from the meetings, he found out that they were working on sobriety with AA. That friend was a speaker at one of the meetings, and Doug noticed that they looked healthy and at peace. He chose to speak to him afterwards and expressed an interest in possibly attending AA but wasn't quite ready for it.   Doug finally accepted the invitations to attend and was planning to go to a meeting on July 29th. The night before he found himself drinking and when he saw himself in a mirror started asking himself why he was drinking. He didn't have a good answer for that.   AA has been a big tool for Doug, along with volunteer work. He knows that if he had continued drinking, he would not have had the life he has. He believes in counting blessings, finding things to be grateful for and putting sobriety before everything else.   Cafe RE  Use the promo code OPPORTUNITY to waive the set-up fee. Recovery Elevator YouTube Sobriety Tracker iTunes    Recovery Elevator Go big, because eventually we all go home I love you guys

Alateen member Alicia B. shares her experience, strength, and hope.

Addictions case manager and former addict Jean-Paul (JP) Michael reached out to addiction psychiatrist Dr. Wiplove (Wip) Lamba this week, seeking info on CRAFT (Community Reinforcement, And Family Training). Seeing there was an audiobook, he started reading the version for family members. For substance use disorders care, we usually focus on the individual. The family is kept separate. Robert Meyers, a psychologist and scientist out of New Mexico developed the CRAFT model so that the family member can help the loved one get sober. There are three main goals to craft. 1. Help reduce your loved ones substance use 2. Help move them towards treatment 3. Improve your life whether or not someone stops using substances. People are sometimes so stuck waiting until “rock bottom” that they forget we can sometimes create an environment where it is easier for the person to move towards sobriety. Here is the book: https://www.amazon.ca/Get-Your-Loved-One-Sober/dp/1592850812 Here is the information for FAR canada. Families for addiction recovery. They have peer support workers who have been trained in ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), CRAFT and MI (motivational interviewing) and are there to help family members. https://www.farcanada.org Here is the information for Al-Anon and Alateen, members share their own experience, strength, and hope with each other. You will meet others who share your feelings and frustrations, if not your exact situation. https://al-anon.org/ Featuring addiction psychiatrist Dr. Wiplove (Wip) Lamba, addictions case manager and former addict Jean-Paul (JP) Michael, along with their guests discuss all things related to substance use, addiction, addiction medicine, psychotherapy, harm reduction, treatment and recovery. Wip and JP share their motivation, curiosity, and passion for their craft. JP works on a daily basis in a renown inner city hospital in Canada's largest city. This work is separate from Wiplove's clinical and academic work. The content should not be taken as direct medical advice or clinical instruction. #Lived experience, #PWID #addiction #recovery #Captainhooked #wiplove lamba #jean-paul michael #addiction medicine #psychotherapy #mindfulness #Sobriety #farcanada #Al-Anon #Alateen #CRAFT #harm reduction #Self-care

Mark grew up in a household in which his father drank too much and his mother tried to control her husband's behaviour. Naturally, in this situation, conflict ensued. In an attempt to hold his family together in the face of the conflict, Mark often found himself acting as peacemaker and go-between. In this episode, Mark discusses how he found support, first in Alateen where other teenagers shared their experience, strength and hope in dealing with family situations that were similar to his, and then in Al-Anon, where he developed an approach to self-care which makes for a peaceful and fulfilling life today. If someone else's drinking is causing you a problem, then you can phone the Al-Anon Family Groups helpline on 1300 252 666 or go online at al-anon.org.au for more information.Show your support by donating to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/donate#Alcoholism #Al-Anon #Recovery

In Part 2 of 6 (of Episode 1 from "CAL Chat - Deep Dive"), Evelyn describes what she discovered about her Area Delegate position that she didn't know about before she stood for it, how humor can be a spiritual principle when breaking down expectations, and what she would like Al-Anon and Alateen members to know about her position as a Delegate.  We also cover how the WSC (World Service Conference) is different from the WSO (World Service Office). Show-referenced links from Al-Anon's website: Online version of the new "Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual 2022-2025":  https://al-anon.org/pdf/P2427.pdf  A brief timeline of Al‑Anon's history:  https://al-anon.org/for-members/wso/archives/al-anon-timeline  Frequently asked questions about Al‑Anon's history:  https://al-anon.org/for-members/wso/archives/faq-al-anons-history  QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM EVELYN: "Language should not be a barrier to put your name as a Delegate... overcoming that fear is part of our recovery." LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES: "Hope For Today"  –  Episode 9: part 2 of 4  &  Episode 13: part 7 of 11  "Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual 2022-2025" OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:  Visit my "CAL Chat" blog -  www.calchatblog.com  Instagram -  www.instagram.com/​CALChatFan1  Pinterest -  www.pinterest.com/​CALChatFan  Twitter -  www.twitter.com/​CALChatFan  "CAL Chat" website -  www.calchatpodcast.com 

In Part 6 of 6 (of Episode 1 from "CAL Chat - Deep Dive"), Evelyn and I talk about the next “field trip” for the Delegates to the World Service Office in 2023.  To wrap up this episode, she offers some parting words to anyone that isn't quite sure about standing for service. Show-referenced links from Al-Anon's website: Al-Anon's mobile app: https://al-anon.org/mobileapp  Archive of all the World Service Conference Summaries: https://al-anon.org/for-members/world-service-conference-wsc/world-service-conference-archive  Additional links mentioned: Stepping Stones website:  https://www.steppingstones.org  1961 Timeline:  https://worldhistoryproject.org/1961  QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM EVELYN: "We are all clueless about something in life, because we are all humans." LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES: "Courage to Change"  –  Episode 3: part 4 of 4,   Episode 5: part 3 of 4,   Episode 9: part 1 of 4,   Episode 9: part 2 of 4,   Episode 13: part 1 of 11,  &  Episode 13: part 7 of 11  "First Steps - Al-Anon 35 Years of Beginnings" OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:  Visit my "CAL Chat" blog -  www.calchatblog.com  Instagram -  www.instagram.com/​CALChatFan1  Pinterest -  www.pinterest.com/​CALChatFan  Twitter -  www.twitter.com/​CALChatFan  "CAL Chat" website -  www.calchatpodcast.com 

In Part 5 of 6 (of Episode 1 from "CAL Chat - Deep Dive"), we focus on the Delegates' “field trip” to Stepping Stones, the home of Al-Anon's co-founder Lois W.  Evelyn describes how the World Service Office was involved and how it felt to go back to the 2022 World Service Conference the very same day. Show-referenced links from the Stepping Stones' website: "Homecoming" video:  https://www.steppingstones.org  List of books in Lois and Bill W.'s library:  https://www.steppingstones.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/List_of_Books_at_Stepping_Stones.pdf  QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM EVELYN: "It is a museum, but it is a house!" LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES: "Lois Remembers" "2022 World Service Conference Summary" OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:  Visit my "CAL Chat" blog -  www.calchatblog.com  Instagram -  www.instagram.com/​CALChatFan1  Pinterest -  www.pinterest.com/​CALChatFan  Twitter -  www.twitter.com/​CALChatFan  "CAL Chat" website -  www.calchatpodcast.com 

In Part 3 of 6 (of Episode 1 from "CAL Chat - Deep Dive"), we begin to explore the "1961 World Service Conference Summary" (P-46) and what Evelyn identified with from back then that is still happening in 2022.  We discuss why the 2021 and 2022 Conferences were historic and what may lie in Al-Anon's future 60 years from now. Show-referenced links from Al-Anon's website: Online version of the new "2022 World Service Conference Summary": https://al-anon.org/pdf/P46-2022-web.pdf  Archive of all the World Service Conference Summaries: https://al-anon.org/for-members/world-service-conference-wsc/world-service-conference-archive  QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM EVELYN: "...we'll survive the most difficult circumstances because of the way the founders of Al-Anon were thinking." LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES: "The Forum" (magazine)  –  Episode 5: part 4 of 4,   Episode 6: part 1 of 4,   Episode 6: part 2 of 4,   Episode 7: part 4 of 5,   Episode 10: part 2 of 4,   Episode 12: part 4 of 5,  &  Episode 12: part 5 of 5  "Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual 2022-2025" "1961 World Service Conference Summary" "2021 World Service Conference Summary" "2022 World Service Conference Summary" OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:  Visit my "CAL Chat" blog -  www.calchatblog.com  Instagram -  www.instagram.com/​CALChatFan1  Pinterest -  www.pinterest.com/​CALChatFan  Twitter -  www.twitter.com/​CALChatFan  "CAL Chat" website -  www.calchatpodcast.com 

Continuing the discussion about the "1961 World Service Conference Summary" (P-46) in Part 4 of 6 (of Episode 1 from "CAL Chat - Deep Dive"), I explain how I time traveled as research for this particular show.  Evelyn talks about what moved her spiritually and reveals a surprise about the 2022 Conference. QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM EVELYN: "...the whole Conference is a spiritual meeting!" LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES: "The Forum" (magazine)  –  Episode 5: part 4 of 4,   Episode 6: part 1 of 4,   Episode 6: part 2 of 4,   Episode 7: part 4 of 5,   Episode 10: part 2 of 4,   Episode 12: part 4 of 5,  &  Episode 12: part 5 of 5  "First Steps - Al-Anon 35 Years of Beginnings" "Many Voices, One Journey"  –  Episode 10: part 4 of 4,    Episode 11: part 3 of 4,  &  Episode 13: part 4 of 11   "1961 World Service Conference Summary" "2022 World Service Conference Summary" OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:  Visit my "CAL Chat" blog -  www.calchatblog.com  Instagram -  www.instagram.com/​CALChatFan1  Pinterest -  www.pinterest.com/​CALChatFan  Twitter -  www.twitter.com/​CALChatFan  "CAL Chat" website -  www.calchatpodcast.com 

What really goes on at an Al-Anon World Service Conference (WSC)?  How is the WSC different than the WSO?  What's it like for a Delegate to visit Stepping Stones, the house of Al-Anon's co-founder?  Welcome to the very first "CAL Chat - Deep Dive" episode!  This spin-off show is where we take a closer look at Al-Anon and Alateen Conference Approved Literature.  This episode is in 6 parts and in Part 1, before we dive into the "1961 World Service Conference Summary" (P-46) - which was Al-Anon's first Conference - I introduce Evelyn, an Area Delegate, that has currently attended two Conferences.  She compares the experience attending one virtually (in 2021) and in person (in 2022), and how she feels like a Millennial in a Senior's body.  I share about my first interaction with the greater Al-Anon organization when I received a “cease and desist” letter. To see all the World Service Conference Summaries on Al-Anon's website, visit:  https://al-anon.org/for-members/world-service-conference-wsc/world-service-conference-archive  QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM EVELYN: "I knew that I have to follow something in order to have what I saw in other people." LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES: "1961 World Service Conference Summary" "1967 World Service Conference Summary" OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:  Visit my "CAL Chat" blog -  www.calchatblog.com  Instagram -  www.instagram.com/​CALChatFan1  Pinterest -  www.pinterest.com/​CALChatFan  Twitter -  www.twitter.com/​CALChatFan  "CAL Chat" website -  www.calchatpodcast.com 

I thought this was an interesting idea for a meeting: Three Fellowships - First we have Lucy from Alateen followed by Steve from Alanon and then Bud M (sober in 1983) from AA. I dont know a lot about this meeting other than it was recorded sometime in June of 2011, somewhere in the UK. Email: sobercast@gmail.com Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate We have added a page of meetings that have moved online https://sobercast.com/online-meetings Sober Cast has 1900+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search.

In today's episode of All That to Say, I'm talking about a few of my very favorite concepts: detaching with love, emotional acres and how to live and let live. Let's get set free, girls! resources: Relationships 201 e-course: https://elisabethklein.com/product/relationships-201/ Time for a Change e-course: https://bit.ly/time-for-a-change-course To find a local AlAnon or AlAteen meeting: http://www.al-anon.alateen.org To find a counselor: https://www.betterhelp.com/ ***Marriage Methods & Heartbreak to Hope CHANGES*** COST: You can now PAY WHATEVER YOU CAN AFFORD for both of these courses! FORMAT: You can now decide between receiving the content weekly for twelve weeks or in a guidebook pdf! GIFTING: You can now give either of these courses as a gift to a friend or loved one who is hurting. Marriage Methods is for women in challenging marriages who are hoping to stay but in better ways. You can see all the details and register here: https://bit.ly/marriage-methods-pwyc Heartbreak to Hope is for separated or divorced women who are longing to find healing after their marriages have ended. You can see all the details and register here: https://bit.ly/Heartbreak-to-Hope-pwyc And hey, if you'd like to drop me a message or ask a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast, you can do so here: elisabeth@elisabethklein.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elisabeth-klein/support

On today's Mini Monday episode of All That to Say, I'm sharing how I landed in a twelve-step group and what I learned in the first few sessions that - not being overdramatic - changed my life. resources: To find a local AlAnon or AlAteen meeting: http://www.al-anon.alateen.org To find a local Celebrate Recovery group: https://www.celebraterecovery.com/ To find a local Divorce Care group: https://www.divorcecare.org/mydivorcecare To find a local AA group: https://www.aa.org/ To find a counselor: https://www.betterhelp.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elisabeth-klein/support

Episode #41: In this episode we'll explore the complicated and often misunderstood topic of Codependency vs. Interdependency. In codependent relationships, one person does much of the giving and at the same time tries to get their own needs met by controlling the other person. While some people will recreate these same codependent patterns in many of their relationships, others may find that they have just one difficult relationship, in which establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries is challenging. This situation often arises when we have a loved one with mental health problems, substance abuse problems, or their own unskillful ways of relating that pulls us into an anxious and imbalanced pattern of relating. Joining us for this conversation are Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) member Jill and psychotherapist and recovery specialist Kat Zwick, LMFT. This conversation is not just for those who view themselves as having codependent tendencies, but for anyone who struggles with knowing what is and is not in their control. Most of us will likely encounter this challenge at some point, with some person—a child, an aging parent, a troubled friend or an intimate partner! If you are a parent, caregiver, or spouse to this person …. the odds are greater that you will wrestle with where to draw appropriate lines about who Is responsible for what. Join us as we talk about how to find greater personal well-being, even in those more challenging relationships. Broadcast: 4/3/22 Special thanks  to Jeanne Baldzikowski for audio production, to Jennifer Young for research and outreach, and to Izzy Weisz for marketing. And thanks to acoustic guitarist Adrian Legg for composing, performing, and donating the use of our theme music. LISTEN ANYTIME or subscribe to get new or past episodes delivered to your listening device: Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher  / TuneIn JOIN EMAIL LIST Want to know our interesting topic each month? Simply  SIGN UP for our email list! FOLLOW US Facebook  @stateofmindksqd Instagram @state_of_mind.radio SUGGEST A TOPIC If you or someone you know has topic ideas for future shows or a story of mental health recovery to share, please email debra.stateofmind@ksqd.org SHARE YOUR STORY In Your Voice are short segments on the show where a listener gets to share their experience of the topic we are discussing. You can call us at 831- 824-4324 and leave a 1-3 minute message about: a mental health experience you've had, something that has contributed to your mental health recovery journey, or share a resource that has helped you. Alternatively, you can make a 1-3 minute audio recording right on your phone and email that file to debra.stateofmind@ksqd.org. Your voice may just become part of one of our future shows! SUPPORT OR UNDERWRITE If you like what you're hearing here on KSQD, also affectionately called K– Squid, you can become a “Philanthropod on the Squid Squad” by becoming a supporting member  and help keep KSQD surfing the air waves! Consider underwriting your business or agency and showing our listeners your support for State of Mind. RESOURCES Websites: Co-dependents Anonymous (CoDA) World — 12-step program for those who want healthy and loving relationships. Offers information about the program, where to find meetings and resources to learn more about codependence relational patterns. NorCal CoDA — Co-Dependents Anonymous for Northern California. Providing information about the program, working the steps and where and how to attend online meetings. Out of the Fog — A website to help communicate with people who have personality disorders. National Alliance for Mental Illness – Santa Cruz County Chapter — Provides free information, education classes, and support groups and does advocacy work helping those with loved ones with mental illness. Al-Anon - Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems. Al-Anon sees alcoholism as a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.  Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization, or institution; does not engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions.  Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. Al-Anon does this by practicing the Twelve Steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic. Alateen - Alateen is a fellowship of young Al-Anon members, usually teenagers, ages 12 to 19, whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking.  Alateen groups are sponsored by Al-Anon members who meet the current Northern California World Service Association Alateen safety requirements and have successfully completed a background check. Al-Anon/Alateen Meetings in Santa Cruz County in English and Spanish: More Information or call 831-462-1818 Download Free Al-Anon and Alateen Literature including information for professionals FAQ for Newcomers Books & Articles: Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself  by Melody Beattie (1986) — Instructive life stories, personal reflections, exercises, and self-tests to help readers key to understanding codependency and to learn to  unlock its hold . This book can help chart a path to freedom and recovery. Facing Codependence: What It Is, Where It Comes from, How It Sabotages Our Lives by Pia Mellody and Andrea Wells Miller (2003) — Identifies codependent thinking, emotions and behavior and provides an effective approach to recovery. Mellody sets forth five primary adult symptoms of this crippling condition, then traces their origin to emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical and sexual abuses that occur in childhood. Breaking Free: A Recovery Workbook for Facing Codependence by Pia Mellody and Andrea Wells Miller  (1989) — A workbook that provides a step-by-step journal-keeping method for moving toward recovery from codependence. Based on such concepts as the "precious child" and the five core symptoms of codependence, along with the Twelve-Step process of recovery used by Codependents Anonymous. Moving From Codependent to Interdependent Relationships — An article defining codependent patterns and the qualities associated with interdependent relationships published by the Gender & Sexuality Therapy Center, Nov. 29. All Books & Audio by Pia Mellody — An authority, lecturer and educator in the fields of addictions and relationships and a leading author of books on Codependency. This website contains a full listing of her publications, audio resources, as well as some free recovery articles. All Books by Melody Beattie — Author of the sentinel work, “Codependent No More,” which introduced the world to the term “Codependency” in 1986. This website contains a full listing of all her publications with descriptions as well as some recovery tools. Local Counseling Resources: Ride the Wave Recovery — Individual and Group psychotherapy for recovery from eating disorders, addictions, codependency & trauma for clients of all genders, sexualities & neurotypes. Email: admin@ridethewaverecovery.com, Phone: 831-275-541 DBT Mindfulness & Skills Group Series — For Northern California Clients Kat Zwick's 22-Week Group Series . This group is appropriate for people struggling with unmanageable codependency that leads to problematic behaviors against self or others.  Family Service Agency (FSA) of the Central Coast is a dedicated underwriter of State of Mind. FSA provides resources, support, and counseling services to adults and children.  FSA believes in the power and potential of people of all ages and backgrounds to discover their own creative solutions and welcomes people of diverse cultures, genders, sexual orientations, ages, faiths, socio-economic backgrounds.  FSA Counseling Offices offer Medi-Cal, Medicare, and low-cost, sliding scale services in both downtown Santa Cruz 831-423-9444 x200 and in Soquel 831-346-6767 x200. Spiritual Resources Recommended by Jill Mount Madonna Center — Yoga-based online spiritual classes at no cost Free YouTube meditations by Ellaeenah Jadefire Contact Guests Jill – Is able to answer questions about Co-Dependents Anonymous or advise regarding other local resources. Email: pupjill@hotmail.com Katherine (Kat) Zwick, LPCC Email: admin@ridethewaverecovery.com Interdependency Support Girls Inc. of the Central Coast - Offers leadership and self-empowerment programs for girls ages 8 to 18 led by peers or mentors at school sites in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito Counties. “Behind The Scenes at SOM” Of all of our 30+ shows this show presented the most challenge in deciding on a title.  We believe this is due to the complexities and nuances of this topic.  Below is the collection of brainstormed titles. Thank you to all our volunteers and helpers who submitted ideas!  A ponder may help elucidate more of the complexities and subtleties of this very important topic.  Enjoy! Other Title Ideas: Recovery from Codependent Patterns: The Choices We Can Make Co-Dependence Recovery: The Choices We Can Make The Co-Dependent Spectrum: Finding the Choices We Can Make The Codependent Spectrum: Reclaiming The Choices We Can Make Understanding how Co-Dependence differs from Interdependence Unlocking Co-Dependence Patterns Co-Dependence Patterns: Refocusing on the The Choices We Can Make Journey from co-dependent to Healthy Relationships From Codependency to Freedom Untangling Enmeshment - The Path to Healthy Relationships Making Different Relationship Choices Recovering from our Codependent Patterns Reclaiming our Agency: The Roadmap to Healthy or Self-Contained Relationships Journey from Enmeshment to Healthy Relationships Holding Space for Yourself in Your Relationships Setting Healthy Relationship Boundaries Relational and Independent Staying Self-Connected while Connecting with Others Caring for Self and Other in Relationship Interdependence: Balancing Care for Self and Other in Relationships Recovery from Codependent Patterns: Creating healthy boundaries Recovery from Codependent Patterns: Supporting the people we love in healthy ways Codependence vs. Interdependence: Creating healthy boundaries Codependence vs. Interdependence: Supporting others without losing ourselves

Rj StiltenpoleEducation & Background: Holds a B.S. in Kinesiology and Wellness from Marywood University and held a minor in Coaching RJ was a qualifier for the Boston Marathon and has ran in dozens of races ranging from 5K and marathons throughout the years.His Coaching experience includes, Track and Field for Scranton High School , and was the 4 year Captain for Track & Field at Marywood University as an Academic All American RJ was a founding member of the Scranton Running Company and founded t"The "Barrier Breaker" running and walking group. He was honored to be a finalist for prestigious multi National running award "Most inspiring coach Awards' by Brooks Running Company. Today we talk about the cynicism that can be contagious to a mind that grows up around 12 step parents, and overcoming it before it is too late. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/allbetter)

Diane mentions (in part 10 of 11 from Episode 13), how this podcast inspires her to try something new (like the audiobook version of "How Al-Anon Works" (eA-22)) and always reminds her that she has choices.  She explains how the vision motto "Dream Big" applies to the long-term outreach project she's working on, more virtual recovery avenues we want to explore (especially for outreach purposes), and how a pandemic is similar to recovery.   QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM DIANE: "...our experiences lift us up and not hold us down."  LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES: "How Al-Anon Works" (audiobook)  –  Episode 6: part 3 of 4  "How Al-Anon Works"  –  Episode 1: part 1 of 2,   Episode 6: part 3 of 4,   Episode 10: part 1 of 4,   Episode 10: part 2 of 4,   Episode 11: part 2 of 4,  &  Episode 12: part 2 of 5  "How Al-Anon Works" (electronic book)  –  Episode 6: part 3 of 4  "As We Understood"  –  Episode 6: part 1 of 4,   Episode 6: part 2 of 4,  &  Episode 10: part 2 of 4  OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:  Visit my "CAL Chat" blog -  www.calchatblog.com  Instagram -  www.instagram.com/​CALChatFan1  Pinterest -  www.pinterest.com/​CALChatFan  Twitter -  www.twitter.com/​CALChatFan  "CAL Chat" website -  www.calchatpodcast.com 

How is a pandemic similar to recovery?  What audiobooks are available from Al-Anon?  Can a book also be a picture frame?  In part 1 of 11 (of Episode 13), Diane explains why the title of the book "From Survival To Recovery" (B-21) is so appropriate, how it helped her tell her own personal story and experience authentic joyfulness in her life.  Also, find out why we can't use highlighters when reading Al-Anon books!  Lastly, at this podcast show's website,  www.calchatpodcast.com,  I've attached *bonus content* so you can see an image of the two versions of "From Survival To Recovery" mentioned in this part of the episode! QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM DIANE: "This book helped me to be seen..."  LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES: "From Survival To Recovery"  –  Episode 4: part 1 of 2,   Episode 4: part 2 of 2,   Episode 11: part 1 of 4,   Episode 11: part 3 of 4,  &  Episode 11: part 4 of 4  "Courage to Change"  –  Episode 3: part 4 of 4,   Episode 5: part 3 of 4,   Episode 9: part 1 of 4,  &  Episode 9: part 2 of 4  OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:  Visit my "CAL Chat" blog -  www.calchatblog.com  Instagram -  www.instagram.com/​CALChatFan1  Pinterest -  www.pinterest.com/​CALChatFan  Twitter -  www.twitter.com/​CALChatFan  "CAL Chat" website -  www.calchatpodcast.com 

In Episode 13's part 2 of 11, Diane describes how cycles of violence and "predictable darkness" affected her while growing up in an alcoholic home.  We touch on the story "Authorities Frightened Me" from page 253 (or 255 depending on the book's edition) in "From Survival To Recovery" (B-21) and Chapter 5 ("Becoming Aware" on page 21) from "How Al-Anon Works" (B-32).  Lastly, I learn how a book can be a picture frame! QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM DIANE: "This book was a part of the freedom to tell the truth."  LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES: "From Survival To Recovery"  –  Episode 4: part 1 of 2,   Episode 4: part 2 of 2,   Episode 11: part 1 of 4,   Episode 11: part 3 of 4,  &  Episode 11: part 4 of 4  "How Al-Anon Works"  –  Episode 1: part 1 of 2,   Episode 6: part 3 of 4,   Episode 10: part 1 of 4,   Episode 10: part 2 of 4,   Episode 11: part 2 of 4,  &  Episode 12: part 2 of 5  OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:  Visit my "CAL Chat" blog -  www.calchatblog.com  Instagram -  www.instagram.com/​CALChatFan1  Pinterest -  www.pinterest.com/​CALChatFan  Twitter -  www.twitter.com/​CALChatFan  "CAL Chat" website -  www.calchatpodcast.com 

The conversation continues with Diane (in part 3 of 11 from Episode 13), about  "From Survival To Recovery" (B-21) which she feels is one of the most relevant books during the Covid-19 pandemic.  She talks about what she does after climbing a high recovery mountain and we discuss one of the benefits of the pandemic with regards to literature.  To find a virtual Al-Anon book study group, visit  www.al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/electronic-meetings  and you can type into the search bar the term: “book,” or “literature,” or the particular book's title that you'd like to study.  Last but not least, at this podcast show's website,  www.calchatpodcast.com,  I've attached *bonus content* so you can see an image  (or click here for a video)  of Diane's Al-Anon bookshelf mentioned in this part of the episode! QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM DIANE: "...we don't have to go out and grow a new tree!"  LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES: "From Survival To Recovery"  –  Episode 4: part 1 of 2,   Episode 4: part 2 of 2,   Episode 11: part 1 of 4,   Episode 11: part 3 of 4,  &  Episode 11: part 4 of 4  OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:  Visit my "CAL Chat" blog -  www.calchatblog.com  Instagram -  www.instagram.com/​CALChatFan1  Pinterest -  www.pinterest.com/​CALChatFan  Twitter -  www.twitter.com/​CALChatFan  "CAL Chat" website -  www.calchatpodcast.com 

In part 4 of 11 (of Episode 13), Diane and I keep the discussion going about the book "From Survival To Recovery" (B-21) focusing primarily on the chapter "Untangling Confusion" from page 269 (or 270 depending on the book's edition), the infamous "Promises" section from page 267 (or 269 in the first edition) and the book's very last chapter on page 287 which leads to an idea for a possible workshop!  To find a virtual Al-Anon book study group, visit www.al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/electronic-meetings and you can type into the search bar the term: “book,” or “literature,” or the particular book's title that you'd like to study.  Additionally, at this podcast show's website,  www.calchatpodcast.com,  I've attached *bonus content* so you can see an image of the "From Survival To Recovery" special bookmark/order form! QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM DIANE: "...there's no predicting anything."  LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES: "From Survival To Recovery"  –  Episode 4: part 1 of 2,   Episode 4: part 2 of 2,   Episode 11: part 1 of 4,   Episode 11: part 3 of 4,  &  Episode 11: part 4 of 4  "How Al-Anon Works"  –  Episode 1: part 1 of 2,   Episode 6: part 3 of 4,   Episode 10: part 1 of 4,   Episode 10: part 2 of 4,   Episode 11: part 2 of 4,  &  Episode 12: part 2 of 5  "Many Voices, One Journey"  –  Episode 10: part 4 of 4  &  Episode 11: part 3 of 4  OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:  Visit my "CAL Chat" blog -  www.calchatblog.com  Instagram -  www.instagram.com/​CALChatFan1  Pinterest -  www.pinterest.com/​CALChatFan  Twitter -  www.twitter.com/​CALChatFan  "CAL Chat" website -  www.calchatpodcast.com 

Diane details (in part 6 of 11 from Episode 13), how she uses "How Al-Anon Works" (B-32) for outreach in a broader sense - especially in an extensive relationship-building project that just started.  Find out how outreach is like mining gold!   QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM DIANE: "...having this book available makes a big difference because anybody can pick it up... It's not too deep and it's not too scary."  LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES: "From Survival To Recovery"  –  Episode 4: part 1 of 2,   Episode 4: part 2 of 2,   Episode 11: part 1 of 4,   Episode 11: part 3 of 4,  &  Episode 11: part 4 of 4  "How Al-Anon Works"  –  Episode 1: part 1 of 2,   Episode 6: part 3 of 4,   Episode 10: part 1 of 4,   Episode 10: part 2 of 4,   Episode 11: part 2 of 4,  &  Episode 12: part 2 of 5  "How Al-Anon Works" (Spanish) / "Cómo ayuda Al-Anon" "Just For Today" (bookmark)  –  Episode 1: part 2 of 2,   Episode 10: part 3 of 4,   Episode 10: part 4 of 4,  &  Episode 12: part 4 of 5  "Just For Tonight" (bookmark)  –  Episode 12: part 4 of 5  &  Episode 12: part 5 of 5  OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:  Visit my "CAL Chat" blog -  www.calchatblog.com  Instagram -  www.instagram.com/​CALChatFan1  Pinterest -  www.pinterest.com/​CALChatFan  Twitter -  www.twitter.com/​CALChatFan  "CAL Chat" website -  www.calchatpodcast.com 

In part 7 of 11 (of Episode 13), Diane lists all the Spanish versions of books (such as "How Al-Anon Works" (SB-32)) that she has also included in the public outreach project.  We talk about cross-germination and unintended ripples outreach can sometimes have.  Lastly, at this podcast show's website,  www.calchatpodcast.com,  I've attached *bonus content* so you can see the final complete breakdown of Al-Anon and Alateen materials in the outreach project gift basket. QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM DIANE: "You don't have to get rid of all your worldly goods... to learn how to be kind.  Get involved in Al-Anon service and you'll watch it, you'll see it, you'll feel it..."  LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES: "How Al-Anon Works"  –  Episode 1: part 1 of 2,   Episode 6: part 3 of 4,   Episode 10: part 1 of 4,   Episode 10: part 2 of 4,   Episode 11: part 2 of 4,  &  Episode 12: part 2 of 5  "How Al-Anon Works" (Spanish) / "Cómo ayuda Al-Anon" "From Survival To Recovery"  –  Episode 4: part 1 of 2,   Episode 4: part 2 of 2,   Episode 11: part 1 of 4,   Episode 11: part 3 of 4,  &  Episode 11: part 4 of 4  "From Survival To Recovery" (Spanish) / "De la supervivencia a la recuperación" "Hope For Today"  –  Episode 9: part 2 of 4  "Hope For Today" (Spanish) / "Esperanza para hoy" "Courage to Change"  –  Episode 3: part 4 of 4,   Episode 5: part 3 of 4,   Episode 9: part 1 of 4,  &  Episode 9: part 2 of 4  "Courage to Change" (Spanish) / "Valor para cambiar" "Just For Today" (bookmark)  –  Episode 1: part 2 of 2,   Episode 10: part 3 of 4,   Episode 10: part 4 of 4,  &  Episode 12: part 4 of 5  "Just For Tonight" (bookmark)  –  Episode 12: part 4 of 5  &  Episode 12: part 5 of 5 

In Episode 13's part 8 of 11, Diane and I discuss the importance of libraries and how doing outreach is not a duty but a privilege.  And she reminds me why I need to go back and listen to my own podcast!  Click here for a video of the hardcover version of "How Al-Anon Works" (B-22) that was accepted into a local library.  Also, at this podcast show's website,  www.calchatpodcast.com,  I've attached *bonus content* so you can see a screenshot image of the library's unique summary of the book and try to locate where they got the description from.  Can you find it?  Happy hunting!

I compare the audiobook of "How Al-Anon Works" (eA-22) to the print version (B-32) in Episode 13's part 9 of 11.  A moving story about suicide, Chapter 27's "Finding Reasons To Live," is highlighted because of what it taught me about expectations when listening to the audiobook version.  The show wraps with an update given on all Al-Anon audiobooks available.  Lastly, for the 2009 World Service Conference Summary, click this link  www.al-anon.org/pdf/P46_​2009_web.pdf  to check out page 14 that is mentioned in this show. QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM THE SHOW: "...with the audiobook, my heart was more involved with the listening."  LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES: "How Al-Anon Works" (audiobook)  –  Episode 6: part 3 of 4  "How Al-Anon Works"  –  Episode 1: part 1 of 2,   Episode 6: part 3 of 4,   Episode 10: part 1 of 4,   Episode 10: part 2 of 4,   Episode 11: part 2 of 4,  &  Episode 12: part 2 of 5  "From Survival To Recovery"  –  Episode 4: part 1 of 2,   Episode 4: part 2 of 2,   Episode 11: part 1 of 4,   Episode 11: part 3 of 4,  &  Episode 11: part 4 of 4  "Courage to Change" (audiobook)  –  Episode 3: part 4 of 4  &  Episode 9: part 2 of 4  "One Day at a Time" (audiobook) "Opening Our Hearts, Transforming Our Losses" (audiobook) "2009 World Service Conference Summary"   OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:  Visit my "CAL Chat" blog -  www.calchatblog.com  Instagram -  www.instagram.com/​CALChatFan1  Pinterest -  www.pinterest.com/​CALChatFan  Twitter -  www.twitter.com/​CALChatFan  "CAL Chat" website -  www.calchatpodcast.com 

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