Podcasts about alcoholics

Curious about the furry community? Yes they are wild and yes we talk about the "Hallway pizza" incident at the furry convention. Todays guests are my gf and my good friend Dane (aka DaneisDead). We dive into the furry community and also go off on a tangent about our experiences filled with drunken chaos! podcast also available on YouTube. Follow Dane on X (Twitter) https://x.com/dane_hawthorne?s=11&t=ka7JRMqSp1EeQ7S7jz6bwwor follow him on VrChat - DaneisDeadCheck out our sponsor DUBBY energy at dubby.gg and use promo code SCREAMINGCHUY for 10% off on all products! https://www.dubby.gg/discount/JESUSPAZ?ref=zkzhblds ** For more Episodes and Platforms https://linktr.ee/ScreamingChuyShow. *For cool merch https://my-store-10115944.creator-spring.com/?*

If you've ever gone looking for help and come away feeling like nothing quite fit — today's episode will explain why.Most resources for people affected by someone else's drinking weren't built for you specifically. And that gap matters more than you might realize.Today I'm naming exactly what's missing — and why being the WIFE makes your experience fundamentally different from anyone else's.You'll learn:

Retired Long Beach Fire Captain James Owen spent his career running toward other people's emergencies while addiction, trauma, and post-traumatic stress were building behind the badge.In this episode of The Hopeaholics, James opens up about the murder of his close friend and fellow firefighter Captain Dave Rosa, surviving a motorcycle crash that broke his neck, losing and rebuilding his sobriety, and the realization that ultimately changed his life: after spending his career trying to save everyone else, the last patient he needed to save was himself.James joined the Long Beach Fire Department and built the career he had dreamed about, eventually becoming a fire captain. But as the job became more of his identity, his recovery began to disappear. After years of sobriety, James found himself drinking again while dealing with divorce, overwhelming stress, internal investigations, traumatic calls, and the cumulative weight of life as a first responder.James also discusses first responder PTSD and suicide, Alcoholics Anonymous, Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACA), nonlinear recovery, alternative recovery modalities, the importance of continuing to seek new ways to heal, and his book, The Last Patient.Firefighter PTSD, Addiction & the Cost of Being "Tough" w/ James Owen | The Hopeaholics Podcast #363

Boaz shares her experience, strength, and hope about recovering from growing up in an alcoholic / dysfunctional home using the 12 steps of Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACAD).

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a 417 Lager from Springfield Brewing Company in Springfield, MO. She reviews her Labor Day weekend at Lake of the Ozarks hanging out with family and friends. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.” TASTING MENU (3:01): Kathleen samples Old Vienna of St. Louis Red Hot Riplets, Limited Edition Apple Pie a la Mode Oreos, and Firecracker Gummi Bears. QUEEN NEWS (18:52): Kathleen shares news that Dolly's favorite Northern California getaway is revealed, the University of Calgary is offering a Celebrity Culture course that includes Taylor Swift marketing, Cher gets conservatorship over son Elijah Blue, and Stevie Nicks' younger brother Christopher passes away at age 72. HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (28:12): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood. UPDATE (42:18): Kathleen updates on Elizabeth Holmes' upcoming “You Can See Everything” documentary, and the British Royal family takes a formal stance against Meghan & Harry. FABULOUS LIVING BY AMY (47:21): Kathleen and her sister-in-law Amy talk about wardrobe capsules and how to maximize your wardrobe with a minimalist approach and consideration to quality over quantity. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (12:35): Kathleen recommends watching “Nashville” on Amazon Prime, and “Martha Cooks” on Netflix. SPORTS NEWS (1:04:49): Kathleen reads about the Wisconsin vs Notre Dame “Catholics vs Alcoholics” tee, the 2026 best fantasy football punishments before drafting are released, the US Open tennis tournament has an Influencer problem, Wimbledon won't credential Influencers after US Open issues, the CEO of Good Good Golf steps down, and LA Rams owner Stan Kroenke buys the LA Angels. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (1:24:44): Kathleen reports on Picasso painting “Torero” that was stolen from a Milwaukee gallery has been found 8 years later in a rental apartment, and a rare orange shark has been discovered off the coast of Costa Rica. NEWS (1:27:31): Kathleen reports that only 2 countries in the world allow pharmaceutical tv ads, the Canadian mint is releasing another glow-in-the-dark coin, Gloria Steinem passes away at age 92, Australia becomes the first country to ban AI-generated music from charts, and 40,000 lbs of Pabst Blue Ribbon go missing in a California heist. SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:41:54): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “cuál es tu comida favorita, or “what is your favorite food” in English. PATRON SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:46:30): Kathleen reads about Saint Thecla, patron saint of women's empowerment after she fought off killer seals & lions and being burned at the stake. FEEL GOOD STORY (1:43:31): Kathleen shares a story about Bill Greason, the first Black pitcher in St. Louis Cardinals history who served as a US Marine and is the last surviving member of the Negro Baseball League. 

Cayla shares her experience, strength, and hope about recovering from growing up in an alcoholic / dysfunctional home using the 12 steps of Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACAD).

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Why is it that one glass of wine can so easily turn into two… or three? And what if the answer has nothing to do with either wine or willpower??  Towards the end of my marriage, I was drinking about two glasses of wine almost every night.  I loved the taste, I looked forward to it, and it became a little ritual that signaled the day was finally over. I could exhale. I could relax. I could have something that felt good. Looking back, I can see that I wasn't craving wine. I was craving relief. In this episode, we're going deeper than the usual conversation about moderation, self-control, or why you “can't just have one.” We'll explore what your glass of wine might actually be doing for you, and why understanding the need underneath the behavior can change the entire conversation. P.S. - I'm celebrating my 41st birthday by opening a limited number of private coaching spots at a special birthday rate. Curious? Come talk to me: www.bodyyoucrave.com/schedule Don't let another year pass you by before you finally start choosing your own life. Chapters (00:00:02) - Why I Drink Alcohol in Toxic Relationships(00:04:38) - Marriage and the Alcoholics(00:12:47) - How I Learned To Love My Alcoholic Partner(00:19:33) - How to Create a Life That Feels Like Your Own

In this episode of "Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholics," Joe Beggs shares how nine years of relapse and struggle finally gave way to 30 years of lasting sobriety. Through sponsorship, service, and staying active in Community, Joe found freedom from alcoholism and now helps other men find the same hope and recovery.The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping alcoholics achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Please note that the curriculum we teach in our programs is based on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group, and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.All donations help us to provide programs and services to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you'd like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit ⁠⁠magdalenhouse.org/donate⁠⁠.

Veronica shares her experience, strength, and hope about recovering from growing up in an alcoholic / dysfunctional home using the 12 steps of Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACAD).

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In an interview with Esquire magazine, Brad Pitt admitted that he is off the wagon after 7 years sober. The actor saying he can have a few drinks, and after a few “overconfident” incidents, has decided to continue drinking, but “not in big quantities.” Pitt’s admission has rekindled an ongoing debate among recovering alcoholics, with Alcoholics Anonymous maintaining that “no one who has become an alcoholic has ever ceased to be an alcoholic” while other organizations support a moderation management technique, similar to what Pitt describes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an interview with Esquire magazine, Brad Pitt admitted that he is off the wagon after 7 years sober. The actor saying he can have a few drinks, and after a few “overconfident” incidents, has decided to continue drinking, but “not in big quantities.” Pitt’s admission has rekindled an ongoing debate among recovering alcoholics, with Alcoholics Anonymous maintaining that “no one who has become an alcoholic has ever ceased to be an alcoholic” while other organizations support a moderation management technique, similar to what Pitt describes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an interview with Esquire magazine, Brad Pitt admitted that he is off the wagon after 7 years sober. The actor saying he can have a few drinks, and after a few “overconfident” incidents, has decided to continue drinking, but “not in big quantities.” Pitt’s admission has rekindled an ongoing debate among recovering alcoholics, with Alcoholics Anonymous maintaining that “no one who has become an alcoholic has ever ceased to be an alcoholic” while other organizations support a moderation management technique, similar to what Pitt describes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an interview with Esquire magazine, Brad Pitt admitted that he is off the wagon after 7 years sober. The actor saying he can have a few drinks, and after a few “overconfident” incidents, has decided to continue drinking, but “not in big quantities.” Pitt’s admission has rekindled an ongoing debate among recovering alcoholics, with Alcoholics Anonymous maintaining that “no one who has become an alcoholic has ever ceased to be an alcoholic” while other organizations support a moderation management technique, similar to what Pitt describes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Lutheran Service Book, the commemoration of St. Monica falls on August 27 each year. To give you enough time to source ingredients for Erin's delicious St. Monica Buns, we're sharing this episode from August 2024 to inspire your ideas for a St. Monica Day Party! Who exactly is St. Monica? How does one celebrate her? To answer these questions (and more), the Party Planning Committee is back!   Monica, mother of St. Augustine of Hippo, is remembered today as an example of faith, patience, and godliness in the face of complicated family relationships.   In this episode, Rachel briefly tells Monica's inspiring life story before suggesting an appropriate menu and party plan befitting the saint's fabled austerity — featuring vegetable porridge, bread, water, loud weeping, and all-night prayer vigils. Thankfully, Erin and Sarah intervene with a much more festive set of ideas, including Erin's original recipe for St. Monica buns (see below) and Sarah's home-grown party games: pin the collect on the saint, “Aqueducts and Leviathans” (a fun “Shoots and Ladders” spinoff), and, of course, a hymn sing. St. Monica's Buns Recipe by Erin Alter Makes 12 buns (can easily be doubled)  Dough  ½ c (117 ml) milk, any kind, lightly warmed 1 ¼ t (½ packet) instant yeast  2 T (25 g) granulated sugar  ¾ t salt   1 large egg  4 T (57 g) butter, softened  1 ¾ c (227 g) flour   Filling  3 T packed brown sugar  ¼- ½ t cinnamon  Scant 1/8 t ground ginger  Good pinch of salt  2 peaches, pitted and diced   Garnish  Milk  Turbinado sugar  Directions Whisk together warm milk, yeast, sugar, and salt a large bowl. Whisk in eggs. Add softened butter, chunked up. Use Danish dough whisk to incorporate flour. Stir vigorously for the duration of one of your favorite songs (ideally 4-6 minutes; the song will help it go faster). The dough will be smooth but still extremely sticky. This is proper.   Transfer the whole mess into an oiled bowl big enough to hold it when doubled. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, and from here there are two possible schedules:  Method 1: Let the dough rise at room temperature until it just shy of doubles, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Transfer dough to the fridge to chill for at least 1 hour and up to 2 days. It is impossible to work with this dough when still at room temperature; don't even try.  Method 2: Let the dough rise in the fridge a minimum of 8 hours, and up to 2 days. It will be just about doubled when it comes out.  From this point, you are now back on the same track, regardless of your rising method. Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease a muffin tin. Combine brown sugar, spices, and salt. Mix in the diced peaches. Set aside to get juicy.  On a well-floured counter, divide the dough in quarters, and then divide each quarter into 3 pieces, so you have 12 pieces of dough.   Roll each piece of dough into a ball. On a well-floured counter, use a rolling pin to flatten it out into a circle, ~ 4 inches wide. Add flour as needed to keep it from sticking. Work fairly quickly, so the dough doesn't get too warm.   Holding the circle of dough in your palm, add two heaping spoonful's of the peaches to the center. Gather the edges of the dough up around the sides, forming a little nest. Nestle the nest into the muffin tin and repeat. If you have extra peaches at the end, you can see if there are any buns that you could scoop a little more into.   Brush the dough edges with a little milk and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.  Bake for 16-18 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool at least 5 minutes before removing from the muffin tin and serving.  Optional: Serve with crème fraiche.    Note: If you add extra peaches to a bun, don't let the peaches heap up over the dough much at all. If you do, they will probably overflow in the oven and you will have delicious buns that are very, very sticky to eat and an extremely messy pan to clean. And non-overflowed buns are just as delicious, and much more pleasant to eat.     Crème Fraiche  Combine 1 c heavy whipping cream with 1 heaping T sour cream in a container with a tight fitting lid. Shake for 15 seconds (don't turn this to butter!). Leave it on the counter for 24 hours, covered. Stir it 2-3 times during that time. It will become thickened (similar to yogurt, but not nearly as thick as Greek yogurt) and delicious. Note: If your kitchen is too cold, it won't thicken.   Resources referenced:  Accounts of St. Monica:  St Monica – The Patron Saint of Alcoholics & Mothers! (bishoysblog.com)  St. Monica – Saints & Angels – Catholic Online  Saint Monica – Wikipedia  Recipe for Roman puls porridge:  Romans in Britain – Recipe for Puls Fabata (Fava bean porridge) (romanobritain.org)  Recipe for Roman bread:  How to make Roman bread: a Roman bread recipe (vita-romae.com)  Aqueducts and Leviathans! Want to play a fun game of Aqueducts and Leviathans? Download the PDF Aqueducts and Leviathans Board Game here! Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

In this episode of "Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholics," Magyn Whitaker shares how years of believing she could control her drinking led to isolation, denial, and ultimately a life-changing decision to seek help. She opens up about finding hope, community, and lasting recovery at The Magdalen House, proving that no one has to face alcoholism alone.The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping alcoholics achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Please note that the curriculum we teach in our programs is based on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group, and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.All donations help us to provide programs and services to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you'd like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit ⁠⁠magdalenhouse.org/donate⁠⁠.

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Thom's Nutshell: The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless. Seeking truth through withholding judgment. What makes it difficult to keep our mouths shut. The Odyssey, grades in school, “won't” drink versus “can't” drink. What is the suffering that breaks us open and makes us susceptible to change? Our music is provided by the great southern artist Jefferson Ross. Learn more about Jefferson at jeffersonross.com Visit our website: www.emotionalsobriety.info Learn more about Joe C., Secular AA and Rebellion Dogs here: https://rebelliondogspublishing.com  Follow us on social media: Instagram: thomrutledge2 Joe C. Twitter: @Rebellion_Dogs   Friendly Circle Berlin workshops: https://friendlycircleberlin.org/events   Allen's book, 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety: https://www.amazon.com/12-Essential-Insights-Emotional-Sobriety/dp/1955415129/   Join Allen & Thom at our Thursday night, 7pm PST Zoom meeting on Emotional Sobriety and the Steps (login information below):  https://zoom.us/j/330149513 Password: 375986   For our ongoing workshop video series on Emotional Sobriety and the 12 Steps, visit our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEM2-kqLkfp3I4c0jy-X-g   Also, please join our “Emotional Sobriety and Recovery” FB Group at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/120450976662519 We'd love to stay in touch in between meetings.   We appreciate feedback! Contact Patrick, our producer, at pndirective4@gmail.com for any questions or comments. Chapters (00:00:07) - Coming to Alcoholics: The Next Step in Recovery(00:01:03) - Can We Ever Come Home?(00:02:11) - Alcoholics on the Recovery Process(00:06:04) - Tom Rutledge: The Key to Life(00:08:55) - The Value of Listening(00:14:38) - Tom and Alan on Their Most Toxic Relationship(00:17:36) - Non-Judgmental Musings for 12 Step Life(00:23:43) - Know the Meaning of Your Life(00:24:53) - Should We Suspend Our Judgment of Trump?(00:30:29) - Open Minds on the Divorce(00:34:43) - Can I Be Active Azealously?

Hello, welcome to his book! I'm reviewing the Alanon family groups material. I'm currently reading “How Alan Works for Families and Friends of Alcoholics,” which tells the story of a father who takes responsibility for himself. You can find reviews of the Al-Anon book here.

Brent Boren knew what sobriety felt like but had yet to find a solution. After four catastrophic relapses, he finally found lasting recovery at The Magdalen House. Hear his full story on this episode of "Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholics."The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping alcoholics achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Please note that the curriculum we teach in our programs is based on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group, and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.All donations help us to provide programs and services to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you'd like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit ⁠⁠magdalenhouse.org/donate⁠⁠.

Sean shares his experience, strength, and hope about recovering from growing up in an alcoholic / dysfunctional home using the 12 steps of Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACAD).

**** DISCLAIMER*******LISTEN AT YOUR OWN RISK, NOT FOR THE EASILY OFFENDED. LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISEDIn Episode 378, The Declaration of Alcoholics the guys are joined by Jose Ramos from The Ranting with Ramos podcast for another wild night of chaos, laughs, and nonstop rambling. As the crew pre-games for the 4th of July and America's 250th birthday, they dive into heavy and hilarious conversations and the ultimate debate: who's better John Stamos or Rob Lowe? Plus, the chaos keeps rolling with Fan Questions, King Mexico Questions, What would Penny Do, and What would Gary Do. Drinks are flowing, opinions are flying and nothing is off limits. DRINK RESPONSIBLY.... BECAUSE WE NEVER DO. LET'S GET READY TO RAMBLE THE FUCK ON! RAMBLE ARMY PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT. SUBSCRIBE, SHARE AND LIKE!!! JOIN THE RAMBLE ARMYRAMBLE+PATREON:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Ramblingnetworkchannel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LINKTREE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Ramblingalcoholics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Melissa McClure didn't find recovery until the weight of shame, defeat, and isolation became unbearable. In this episode of "Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholics," she shares what that internal collapse looked like, and what was waiting on the other side when willingness finally met surrender.The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping alcoholics achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Please note that the curriculum we teach in our programs is based on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group, and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.All donations help us to provide programs and services to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you'd like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit ⁠⁠magdalenhouse.org/donate⁠⁠.

Self Supporting Alcoholics? One of AA's Traditions says that every AA group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions. But what does that really mean, and why does it matter? Today on The Daily Trudge, we're talking about the principle of self-support—not just financially, but personally and spiritually. We'll discuss personal responsibility, carrying our own weight, the difference between accepting help and becoming dependent, and why freedom often comes with accountability. Is self-support just about putting money in the basket, or is it a way of living? Join the conversation as we explore one of the most practical—and often misunderstood—principles in recovery. #TheDailyTrudge #Recovery #AlcoholicsAnonymous #AA #Sobriety #RecoveryCommunity #TwelveTraditions #PersonalResponsibility #SelfSupport #RecoveryWorks

Trinity grew up in a family affected by rage, addiction, abuse and mental illness, all untreated. The children carried dysfunctional attitudes and behaviours into their adult lives, with each family member, including Trinity, locked into their own patterns of isolation and individual illness. Trinity married an alcoholic and, a few years ago, at the end of her rope, found Al-Anon. Next she found another fellowship, Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families and finally understood the family system of which she was a part. If you think that Al-Anon  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.auHelp 3CR raise the $300,000 it needs to continue broadcasting and support the Living Free show here: https://www.3cr.org.au/donate#Alcoholism #Al-Anon #RecoveryIf you would like more information about Alcoholics Anonymous, they can be contacted on 1300 222 222 or go online at aa.org.auFind an Adult Children and dysfunctional Families here:https://adultchildren.org/meeting-search/ 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.

In week eight of Above All Else, a series on the heart and the seven deadly sins, Grant Clark explores gluttony. Drawing on Proverbs, John 6, and the unforgettable image of Augustus Gloop tumbling into Willy Wonka's chocolate river, Grant argues that gluttony is not fundamentally about food but about a disordered appetite in the heart that cannot say "enough." He then points us to Jesus, the Bread of Life, as the only one who truly and lastingly satisfies."Gluttony is a third car when one will do, a third drink when one is best, a third hobby when the other two you started aren't satisfying enough. Alcoholics and drug users are gluttons, but so are some web surfers, card players, and businesspeople. In other words, '-aholic' is the suffix attached to the glutton's meal of choice, for gluttony is immoderation, and immoderation is not about having body fat; it's about having a gaunt soul." - Jeff Cook, SevenWhat gluttony is (and isn't):- Gluttony is not simply eating too much; it is any appetite that refuses to say no, not yet, or enough- Thomas Aquinas: gluttons eat "too soon, too expensively, too much, too eagerly, or with too much finicky fussing about... food"- The Desert Fathers: gluttony is not fundamentally about food; it is about the heart. Food simply reveals the deeper issue- Gluttony is about MORE: the pattern that shows up in our spending, our shopping, our screens, our stuffGluttony in our culture:- 26% of Americans spend more than they earn (highest level ever recorded)- 90 million Americans use buy-now-pay-later services; 40% of purchases are regretted within days- People buy 60% more clothing than 15 years ago and wear each item only 7-10 times before discarding it- Global viewers consumed over 2.43 billion hours of YouTube every single day in 2025- Humanity now consumes the equivalent of 1.7 Earths' worth of resources every yearGluttony and the heart - John 6:- The crowd who followed Jesus across the sea came to him not because of who he is, but because of what he gave them: "you are looking for me... because you ate the loaves and were filled"- "They were moved not by full hearts, but by full bellies." - Leon Morris- "The young man who rings the bell at the brothel is unconsciously looking for God." - Bruce Marshall- "The greatest enemy of hunger for God is not poison but apple pie. It is not the banquet of the wicked that dulls our appetite for heaven, but endless nibbling at the table of the world. It is not the X-rated video, but the prime-time dribble of triviality we drink in every night." - John Piper- Jesus's response: "I am the bread of life. No one who comes to me will ever be hungry, and no one who believes in me will ever be thirsty again." (John 6:35)From gluttony to self-control - fasting:- Fasting is abstaining from food so that we might pray; when hunger pangs come, we turn to God rather than the fridge- "Fasting reveals the things that control us." - Richard Foster- Dallas Willard: "Very little of our being lies under the direction of our conscious minds and very little of our action runs from our thoughts and consciously chosen intentions. Our mind on its own is an extremely feeble instrument... If we are to be transformed, the body must be transformed."- Fasting disrupts our automatic habits and retrains us to hunger for God, not the table of the world- Challenge: practice 24 hours of fasting this week (sundown to supper), using meal times to pray and read ScriptureVerses referenced:Proverbs 4:23Proverbs 21:17, 20 (CSB)John 6:24-26John 6:27John 6:33-35Philippians 3:18-19Mark 8:34Matthew 6:161 Corinthians 10:31

Steven Wolt is the founder of Valor Recovery, a program aimed at helping men treat porn addiction and intimacy challenges.  Steven joins Theo to talk about why he felt a personal connection to this cause, the psychological side effects of watching adult content, and what recovery really looks like.  Valor Recovery: https://findyourvalor.com/  Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous: https://slaafws.org Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.aa.org/  Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families: https://adultchildren.org/  ------------------------------------------------- Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tour New Merch: https://www.theovonstore.com ------------------------------------------------- Sponsored By: Celsius: Go to the Celsius Amazon store to check out all of their flavors. #CELSIUSBrandPartner #CELSIUSLiveFit https://amzn.to/3HbAtPJ  Perplexity AI: Ask anything at https://pplx.ai/theo  Acorns: Go to http://acorns.com/theo to get your $20 bonus investment today! Liquid IV: Go to http://liquidiv.com and get 20% off your first purchase with code THEO at checkout Manscaped: Thanks to MANSCAPED for sponsoring! Get The Beard Hedger Plus for 15% OFF + Free Shipping with code THEO at http://www.Manscaped.com   Shopify: Take control of your income. Start selling for $1/month at http://shopify.com/theo  Watch on Spotify. Spotify subscribers get fewer ads on our episodes.  ------------------------------------------------- Music: “Shine” by Bishop Gunn Bishop Gunn - Shine ------------------------------------------------ Submit your funny videos, TikToks, questions and topics you'd like to hear on the podcast to: tpwproducer@gmail.com Hit the Hotline: 985-664-9503 Video Hotline for Theo Upload here: https://www.theovon.com/fan-upload Mail stuff to: PO BOX 40137, Nashville TN 37204 ------------------------------------------------ Find Theo: Website: https://theovon.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/theovon Facebook: https://facebook.com/theovon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thispastweekend X: https://twitter.com/theovon YouTube: https://youtube.com/theovon Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoVonClips Shorts Channel: https://bit.ly/3ClUj8z ------------------------------------------------ Producer: Zach https://www.instagram.com/zachdpowers Producer: Trevyn https://www.instagram.com/trevyn.s/  Producer: Nick https://www.instagram.com/realnickdavis/ Producer: Andrew https://www.instagram.com/bleachmediaofficial/  Producer: Halston https://www.instagram.com/halstonrays/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOSIAS BOOK LINK YouTube video podcast link: https://linktr.ee/podcastandpoetrybookBarb's Links! Free 30 minute "Say No without Guilt" call: http://barbchat.net/podcast: https://higherpowercc.com/podcasthttps://higherpowercc.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/barb-nangle https://www.youtube.com/@higherpowercoachingInternal Safety Course: "Boundaries That Hold: How to Stop Overriding Yourself In Real Time." https://higherpowercc.com/boundariesthathold/Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACA) 12 step recovery program: https://adultchildren.org/

Mickey Corona spent a decade unable to understand why he couldn't stop drinking — losing his career, home, and nearly his life before finding answers at The Magdalen House. In our programs, he gained education about alcoholism, and most importantly, the solution. Today, he's helping others find the same way out.The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping alcoholics achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Please note that the curriculum we teach in our programs is based on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group, and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.All donations help us to provide programs and services to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you'd like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit ⁠⁠magdalenhouse.org/donate⁠⁠.

In this episode of "Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholics," Savannah Askin shares how years of alcoholism, relapse, and hopelessness led her to The Magdalen House—and ultimately to lasting recovery. Through education, Community, and service, Savannah found freedom from alcoholism and now helps other women find hope and recovery.The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping alcoholics achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Please note that the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group, and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.All donations help us to provide programs and services to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you'd like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit ⁠⁠magdalenhouse.org/donate⁠⁠.

* DISCLAIMER*******LISTEN AT YOUR OWN RISK, NOT FOR THE EASILY OFFENDED. LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISEDEPISODE 373 OF THE ALCOHOLICS STRIKE BACK IS PURE RAMBEL CHAOS. THE GUYS DIVE INTO WORLDLY DISCUSSIONS ABOUT AI COMPANIONSHIP, GARY GOES FULL POLITICAL MODE WITH HIS ENDORSEMENT OF MAYOR OF LA AND UPDATES EVERYONE ON HIS CAMPAIGN FOR GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA, AND THE CREW TACKLES NON-STOP CHAOS FUELED TOPICS.PLUS RAMBLE FAN QUESTIONS, I HATE WHEN, KING MEXICO QUESTIONS, WHAT WOULD PENNY DO? AND PROFESSOR PENNY'S CORNER. THE CREW ALSO BREAKS DOWN GETTING SHUT DOWN DURING THE RAMBLE HOUR AFTER SHOWING SEXUAL CONTENT LIVE ON YOUTUBE . THIS IS THE RAMBLE.DRINK RESPONSIBLY.... BECAUSE WE NEVER DO. LET'S GET READY TO RAMBLE THE FUCK ON! RAMBLE ARMY PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT. SUBSCRIBE, SHARE AND LIKE!!! JOIN THE RAMBLE ARMYRAMBLE+PATREON:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Ramblingnetworkchannel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LINKTREE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Ramblingalcoholics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

S14E10 Shank and Wayne reveiw the Treatment and Accessibilities agenda items for the upcoming General Service Conference in New York.  In Meeting Shrapnel they discuss "Alcoholics are bad at math. We try to solve all our problems at one time, instead of one at a time", Non-alcoholic beer is for non-alcoholics" and "If I'm not the problem, then I'm not the solution". Send comments, questions or suggestion to freedom@alcohlicsalive.com 

Alcoholics and Their Intentions The Big Book shows us something uncomfortable but true—our intentions were often good… but our actions didn't line up. We meant to stop. We meant to do better. We meant not to hurt people. But once alcohol entered the picture, something changed. The obsession would take over. The promises would disappear. And we'd find ourselves doing the very things we said we wouldn't do. That's the difference between intention and power. Because for the alcoholic, it's not a matter of wanting to stop—it's the inability to do so on our own. The Big Book makes it clear: self-knowledge and good intentions aren't enough. Something deeper has to change. That's what we're getting into today. Trudging Together. No one trudges alone.

Emotional sobriety is a state of emotional balance and self-awareness. According to Samantha Jo and Spencer, emotional sobriety involves intentional living, gratitude, self-love, and setting healthy boundaries. Their conversation explores the nuances of this journey, drawing connections from literature and personal experiences, both in Al-Anon and ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families). Our... The post Emotional Sobriety – 453 appeared first on The Recovery Show.

Send us Fan MailThe boys announce a big change as Greenfield's Finest moves to an every-other-Thursday schedule to keep things fresh while still bringing the chaos. They catch up on life, The Masters, and a loaded week in Pittsburgh — from Penn Brewery filing Chapter 11 (don't worry, they're still pouring) to the Pirates randomly dominating, and the Penguins punching their ticket back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With the NFL Draft right around the corner, the city is buzzing, and the Pittsburgh Scanner delivers classics — including a gun found in some hedges, a finger stuck in a sweeper, and a full-blown investigation into whether a couple was “repopulating” inside a stuck elevator.Corndick of the Week brings the madness with a Florida bus driver driving through a train crossing with kids onboard, a viral TikTok trend of people running into Scientology buildings, and insane stadium foods like a 1-pound “Glizzilla” hot dog and nachos you can wear as a hat. Brother in Arms keeps things rolling with space history as the Artemis II mission wraps up, a 91-year-old woman too locked in on video games to answer a police welfare check, and a massive archive of rare live concert recordings finally being shared with the world. Plus Gear Grinders and a wild round of “What Would Greenfield Do” featuring rats, mayo, and some truly cursed food scenarios.Everything GFP:https://linktr.ee/gfpSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7viuBywVXF4e52CHUgk1i5 Produced by Lane Media ⁠https://www.lanemediapgh.com/ #GreenfieldsFinest #PittsburghPodcast #PittsburghNews #NFLDraft #Penguins #Pirates #PittsburghScanner #CorndickOfTheWeek #Glizzilla #OddNews #BrotherInArms #ArtemisII #PodcastClips #GearGrinders #WhatWouldGreenfieldDo 

Kirbie Jean shares her journey from all-day drinking and denial to hitting a life-threatening breaking point that led her to seek help. By working the 12 Steps and leaning on Community, she found lasting recovery. The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping alcoholics achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Please note that the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group, and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.All donations help us to provide programs and services to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you'd like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit ⁠⁠magdalenhouse.org/donate⁠⁠.

Thom's Nutshell: One of emotional sobriety's greatest challenges is for us to understand and accept our contribution to our own distress without becoming distracted by self-condemnation. Shame and humility are not the same thing. One of the first levels of self-acceptance is an utter refusal to be in an adversarial relationship with ourselves. When we take ownership over our own existence, there's nowhere left to hide. In this episode, Allen and Thom touch on the notion of writing an apology letter to our bodies for the way we've disregarded them - a practice that will further our journey towards wholeness. Behind anger is pain. If we keep yelling about what's bothering us, behind the rage are usually tears. In dealing with anger, we continue trying to live in the space between a stimulus and a response, which widens as we continue to practice emotional sobriety and maintain alignment with reality. Our music is provided by the great southern artist Jefferson Ross. Learn more about Jefferson at jeffersonross.com Visit our website: www.emotionalsobriety.info Follow us on social media: Instagram: thomrutledge2 Joe C. Twitter: @Rebellion_Dogs Learn more about Joe C., Secular AA and Rebellion Dogs here: https://rebelliondogspublishing.com   Friendly Circle Berlin workshops: https://friendlycircleberlin.org/events   Allen's book, 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety: https://www.amazon.com/12-Essential-Insights-Emotional-Sobriety/dp/1955415129/ Join Allen & Thom at our Thursday night, 7pm PST Zoom meeting on Emotional Sobriety and the Steps (login information below):  https://zoom.us/j/330149513 Password: 375986   For our ongoing workshop video series on Emotional Sobriety and the 12 Steps, visit our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEM2-kqLkfp3I4c0jy-X-g   Also, please join our “Emotional Sobriety and Recovery” FB Group at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/120450976662519 We'd love to stay in touch in between meetings.   We appreciate feedback! Contact Patrick, our producer, at pndirective4@gmail.com for any questions or comments. Chapters (00:00:07) - Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery(00:03:31) - Responsibility for One's Life(00:09:59) - Tom Brokaw on His Own Body(00:13:47) - Separation and the Authentic Me(00:14:01) - Angry Feelings and Emotional Sobriety(00:17:18) - The Anger of Alcoholics(00:21:31) - The Anger of Relationships(00:26:01) - Alan on Being a Codependent

Harrison shares how his drinking progressed from early euphoria to complete powerlessness, proving that no amount of external success can fix an internal problem. He ultimately found lasting freedom through surrender, spiritual action, and helping others in recovery.The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping alcoholics achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Please note that the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group, and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.All donations help us to provide programs and services to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you'd like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit ⁠⁠magdalenhouse.org/donate⁠⁠.

I would love to hear from you! Send me a one way text and share how Recover Your Soul is supporting you or what you would like to hear more about.The most downloaded Recover Your Soul episodes continue to be the ones connected to Al-Anon — and today I'm going back to the roots.I'm reading directly from How Al-Anon Works for Family and Friends of Alcoholics — specifically Al-Anon's First Step — and reflecting on how this profound, foundational step lives inside the Recover Your Soul process.Step One: We admitted we were powerless over alcohol — and that our lives had become unmanageable.In this episode we explore the First Step of Al-Anon alongside the Recover Your Soul Nine Step Process, including the 3 C's of Al-Anon — you didn't cause it, you can't control it, and you can't cure it — and why these truths are the gateway to real healing.Admitting powerlessness is not defeat. It is the beginning of your freedom.Take what resonates. Leave what doesn't. You are not alone — your soul remembers the way.Join us on March 2nd for the next Recover Your Soul FREE Support Group on Zoom from 6-7PM Mountain time.  Register on the website https://www.recoveryoursoul.net/eventsgroupsworkshops Recover Your Soul is a community and you do not have to do this walk alone.  Join me in Recover Your SOUL CIRCLE group coaching and connect with others who are in similar situations - Parents of Adult Children, Partners and Family and the Alumni Circles.  If you want a weekend of transformation- join me for a weekend Retreat.  This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not allied or representative of any organizations or religions, but is based on the opinions and experience of Rev. Rachel Harrison or guests. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein. Take what you need and leave the rest.Support the show FREE Mini Recover Your Soul 9-Step Workbook FREE Support Group on Zoom 6-7PM MT on the 1st Monday of the Month 1:1 Spiritual Coaching with Rev Rachel TRYASESSION for 40% off 1st session Recover Your SOUL CIRCLES Group Coaching with others on a similar path Follow on Social Media RYS Bonus Podcast Patreon Member or subscribing on Apple Podcasts for an extra episode every Friday. Free Patreon Members get access 1st week to new episodes. Transcripts

It took 3 million gallons of water to create this episode so yall are welcome! In this weeks episode Jamie aka The Cult Leader of the LA based podcast called Rambling Alcoholics has returned! Its been too long! We talk about the podcasts, whats going on in our respective worlds, some not political talk and a special certain someone who brought us all together. Big Thanks and Love to Rambling Alcoholics and everyone who been apart of the ride we're on. Yall go check out the podcast, patreon and everything else in the RA world.

Introduction“A woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle.” — Irina Dunn, 1970I heard about the movement of decentering men on TikTok. With zero expectations, I decided to try it out for a month. It was October 2025. I was sick of dating apps and about to publish my second book. I'd been single for three years, but this was something different. I'm here to tell you everything about it and share all the reasons why I'm never going back.I wrote this article to give us, women, a blueprint for how to be the main character in our own lives. Our mothers and grandmothers couldn't teach us this; they depended on men (financially) to survive, and had to center them accordingly. This article is not about hating men; it's about unlearning the ways that the patriarchy has trained us to prioritize making men happy. This pressure comes just as much from the women in our lives (aunties, influencers, our mother), as from men. After all, it was my mother who let my brother get away with never doing the dishes after dinner.Starting this process for the first time scared me. I was worried that if I stopped trying to date men, I was giving up on my dream of becoming a mother. Yet as I began to decenter men, I realized that my idea of motherhood was purely a fantasy. Facing the reality of motherhood, those statistics scared me much more. In this article, I will cover everything I've learned from the internet, economists, and my own experience, so that you can decide whether decentering men and trying it for a month to start is right for you. Let's begin!

Emma Reppeto's story reminds us that Step One isn't defined by outward consequences, but by the inner struggle no one else can see. In this week's "Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholics," she shares about her mental obsession with alcohol, walking into her first Maggie's meeting, and what it was like working the steps.The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping alcoholics achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Please note that the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group, and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.All donations help us to provide programs and services to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you'd like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit ⁠⁠magdalenhouse.org/donate⁠⁠.

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Codependents, people-pleasers, those who fawn, seek approval, and external validation, do not consciously understand why they are so frustrated and unhappy. Codependency and fawning are trauma responses that all lead to anger, and resentment. Oftentimes, those who are struggling with emotional and mental health issues, who seek help, are misunderstood when they are codependent. Their symptoms are vague, yet incredibly disruptive and tormenting. When a codependent seeks help, they complain about others, because they have been programmed to believe that someone or something outside of them is the cure for their ills.  In this episode, Lisa A. Romano reveals how knowledge helps us organize the mind. Taking an objective look at our family of origin history helps unlock the secrets to why we do what we do, think what we think, and feel what we feel. When Lisa was finally diagnosed with codependency, and her therapist helped her investigate her family history, feeling stuck, angry, and resentful all began making sense.  Today you will learn about: