Podcast appearances and mentions of betty ford clinic

Resources: http://www.jflowershealth.com Welcome to another inspiring episode of Without Regret the Podcast. I'm your host Tamara. May is Mental Health Awareness month and Today, I am so excited to have an exceptional guest, Dr. James Flowers. Dr. Flowers grew up in a home marked by addiction, stepping into an adult role at a young age after the sudden loss of his father. This early responsibility and the subsequent loss of one of his twin sisters to cancer profoundly shaped his life path.   Initially pursuing a degree in marketing and finance, Dr. Flowers changed course to align his education with his values and passion for helping others. His journey led him to the Betty Ford Clinic, where he honed his expertise in addiction recovery. With a distinguished career at several prestigious institutions, he eventually founded the J Flowers Health Institute in Houston, Texas. The institute is renowned for its unique, complex and comprehensive approach to recovery.  In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Flowers is the host of the podcast Understanding the Human Condition, where he delves into the complexities of mental health and addiction with experts in the field. Join us as we explore his remarkable story and the unique insights he brings to the table in our discussion today.

Drew and Bob interview each other in this special edition of Bob and Zip w/Ed Kelly. In part, for the industry voters in the 2023 Radio Hall Of Fame. Read Bob's Bio, at bobrivers.com (https://bobrivers.com) Drew (https://www.youtube.com/@DrewandMikeShow) asks the follow up questions. Yes, Bob was Nude in one of these fables. And the true story is publicly told here for the first time. Yes, Bob and Zip were courted big time by major markets. Why Zip wouldn't leave, and Bob, who is a huge fan of fellow nominee Charles Laquidera, may have benefitted from competitor WBCN trying to get the show moved away from Boston. Just hearsay, mind you… but at least 3 Infinity Radio stations (Infinity owned WBCN) came a calling. Who is Drew Lane? Only one of the most successful morning show hosts in America. He was Bob's successor at WAAF/Boston (former KISW sister station) His 23 year reign as the #1 morning show on WRIF Detroit never skipped a beat. It continues today with his daily podcast of The Drew and Mike Show. We are all big fans of Drew. He shares his secrets of success. From starting in the business hoping not to be fired too quickly, to achieving market dominance. So with 2 hosts and 2 sidekicks to pick on, Bob and Drew take turns interviewing each other, and comparing Zip and Ed stories… like the time Zip had a short vacation to the Betty Ford Clinic. Just how did huge bands like Blue Oyster Cult and Collective Soul end up playing in Bob's Garage? That and more true stories from Rock Radio's Glory Days. Listening to the audio on Podcast Service? See the Video at: - BobRivers.com - https://bobrivers.com/bob-and-zip-show-20230616- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC0_LAeITac- YouTube Channel - https://YouTube.com/@BobRiversShow --> ( Please 'Like' and 'Subscribe' for Livestream notifications

Join Nicola in today's episode where she introduces Ryan Dusick, now Therapist and previously the founding drummer of the world's most popular band, Maroon 5 with Adam Levine. Discover Ryan's journey of fame, loss of identity, addiction and making it back to a new life with failures, mistakes and owning his vulnerability. You will hear about Ryan's real life stories with Maroon 5, and the painful journey through depression, alcoholism and finally leaving the band he had grown with since the age of 15. This episode is exceptionally transparent and authentic as Ryan talks about his latest book Harder to Breathe, and how he wants to spread the message that recovery is possible from life's traumas, anxiety, failures and addiction. Ryan bares his soul in this episode that is nothing less than courageous as he discusses what happened to him during his fame, how he broke down with physical and mental health challenges and turned his life around after rehab at the Betty Ford Clinic. For all of us feeling the need to be in constant perfection, afraid of making mistakes, feeling that its too late to redefine ourselves and create new identities, join Nicola and Ryan as they discuss overcoming low self-esteem, the downside of pushing through life without taking the time to reset, how to stay teachable, curious and as Ryan says ‘ failing upward' and growing from our mistakes. Links WEBSITE: RyanDusick.com INSTAGRAM: @ryan_michael_dusick AMAZON: Harder to Breathe: A Memoir of Making Maroon 5, Losing It All, and Finding Recovery

Steps Toward Contentment Wake up early and take the time to be grateful for the tiniest things. If you're tired, go to bed early. If you can't, try taking a nap. I was never able to nap until I turned 60. Now every other day I take a 45-minute nap. I am refreshed. Only watch the news in the morning. Hit the high points and get out. If you feel powerless, write a letter to your congressman. Complain to the people in charge. Donate 10 bucks to The World Kitchen. Go through your drawers and donate stuff you never wear. You have power, use it. Have you tried meditation? Or just take 10 minutes to say a prayer for yourself. I read a little prayer every morning with my cup of coffee. Or write down your own word for the day. Lots of days I read from an old Daily Word from the original Betty Ford Clinic. “I can have the day I want.” Engage in any type of exercise. Whatever it is: walking, swimming, riding a bike, window shopping. Every step counts. Put a step counter on your phone or use the one on your smart watch. It will make you accountable. I have double my steps by doing this. I walk to manage my anxiety, which, if left alone, eventually turns into depression. Exercise helps me focus my thoughts. I worked with Richard Simmons about 100 years ago. He'd say, “Denisey, move more, eat less.” How simple is that? Eating is about needs, habits, obsessions, filling the void, social contacts. It's huge. If you eat too much and you want to change, write down what you eat every day. A food diary is the only way to know what you really consume. Start with accurate amounts and then tackle calories. Lisa suggested going sober for the summer…Let's not be silly…I can agree to one glass of wine instead of two. Cull your friends list on social media. Negativity is bye-bye. Do you have friends on FB or Instagram that always complain about the same thing? Why aren't they learning? Worse yet, why are you listening? Would it be helpful if you pointed it out to them? If you do and they are upset, let them block you! Real friends change your life for the good and are there for the bad. Visualize where you want to be. I am learning to visualize my retirement. It has taken me two years. I loved my work, but I am finally able to say I love not going to work! And, lastly, if you have mixed feelings about life, or can't find a happy or contented peace, try talking to a friend that listens, a pastor or a therapist (find one on a sliding scale that can help you). Yes, life is hard and tedious. But it's also wonderful and exhilarating. Lisa Stollman's newsletter always gives me food for thought. I got the idea for this episode from her. You can sign up to receive her newsletter for free here: https://lisastollmanrd.com/newsletter   Women Beyond a Certain Age is an award-winning weekly podcast with Denise Vivaldo. She brings her own lively, humorous, and experienced viewpoint to the topics she discusses with her guests. The podcast covers wide-ranging subjects of importance to older women.   SHOW LINKS Website: https://womenbeyond.podbean.com Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomenBeyond/ Follow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WomenBeyond/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondacertainage/ Episode archive: https://womenbeyond.podbean.com Email us: WomenBeyond@icloud.com Denise Vivaldo is the host of WBACA. Her info lives here: https://denisevivaldogroup.com/ More of Denise's info is here: https://denisevivaldo.com Cindie Flannigan is the producer WBACA. Her info lives here: https://linktr.ee/cindieflannigan Denise and Cindie's books: https://www.amazon.com/Denise-Vivaldo/e/B001K8QNRA%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

Leonard Lee Buschel lived life in the fast lane. It was a journey from the streets of Philadelphia then around the world, dealing and using drugs and alcohol that brought him to the steps of The Betty Ford Center. Now, 27 years sober, Leonard tells his story on the Behavioral Corner.The Behavioral Corner Podcast is made possible by Retreat Behavioral Health. Learn more - https://www.retreatbehavioralhealth.com

This week on INS, it's come to this: A combination of Y2K and a stint in the Betty Ford Clinic mean the guys present a new intro…and a classic episode of INS! Hosts: Kevin Harrison, Mike Wiebe, Brian Camp Producer & Music: Mark Ryan Announcer: Nancy Walker Graphic Designer: Mike Tidwell

Adam Ferrara is an actor, comedian, co-host of the critically acclaimed BBC sensation, Top Gear US, host of The Adam Ferrara Podcast, and one of the funniest guests ever! Adam joins Shannon and Matty to talk marrying his wife next to a redwood tree, the time he had a gun pulled on him, getting beaten up and having his bike stolen, the best kiss he ever delivered, seeing Darryl Strawberry of the Yankees after he snuck out of the Betty Ford Clinic, doing laundry and day drinking, leaving the government as much debt as possible, and more!Air Date: 1/4/22The Thing Is...Podcast Merch available athttps://podcastmerch.com/collections/the-thing-isThe Thing Is... Airs every Tuesday, at 5:30pm ET on the GaS Digital Network! The newest 15 episodes are always free, but if you want access to all the archives, watch live, chat live, access to the forums, and get the show five days before it comes out everywhere else - you can subscribe now at gasdigitalnetwork.com and use the code TTI to get a One Week Free Trial.Follow the show on social media!Adam Ferrara-adamferrara.com-Instagram: @adamferrara-The Adam Ferrara PodcastShannon Lee-Instagram: @shannonlee6982Matty Jesterskulls-Instagram: @jesterskullsSubscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC87Akt2Sq_-YEd_YrNpbS2QSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

So much Liz that we needed two episodes to deal with all that stardom. Here we cover everything from the Liz-starring film epic Cleopatra that bankrupted 20th Century-Fox to near-death from pneumonia and an emergency tracheotomy to the scandalous Liz-and-Dick romance that included two marriages to Richard Burton plus one rebuke from the Pope to her Oscar-winning performance at age thirty-four as middle-aged harridan Martha in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? to rehab at the Betty Ford Clinic to groundbreaking AIDS activism... And a whole lot more besides! 

The best leaders have high levels of self-awareness and the capacity to be courageous. (The ability to act when we're afraid.) Effective leaders have the ability to be courageous in appropriate ways and at appropriate times. Mike Neatherton, former COO of the Betty Ford Clinic shares his perspectives about how many execs are truly self-aware. (Far fewer than you think!) And he discusses how the greatest courage is the execs ability to make themselves truly vulnerable to their teams. (FYI - Lyndsay Knox, our Business Manager at The Eppley Group says this is our best podcast ever!)

The number of people suffering from addiction and alcoholism in the United States is astounding. In this episode, we are joined by Olivia Tomasco, a fourth year TCOM student who experienced an incredible week at the Hazelden Betty Ford Clinic, chosen from over 600 applicants. Tune in, and hear how the experience shaped her perception of this crucial issue.

Nashville producer, session-player, teacher, and 12-year Darius Rucker band-member Lee Turner is unashamed to admit it and pulls no punches in celebrating it: his sobriety is largely dependent on his ‘higher power’. As you’ll discover with Marc during this episode, Lee had to wander down the path of broken marriages, poor musical performances, and life-sapping demons. And finally, while physically shaking and unable to even utter words, it was a phone call made on his behalf to the Betty Ford Clinic when he was finally able to say to himself, “Thank G-d, it’s over”.  Now, playing more vibrantly than ever before, Lee expands on why his belief in a higher power plays such an important part in his recovery, and why he feels his music has never sounded better.     ...

Hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson talk to Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison about scams related to COVID-19 and other issues (3:15); Steve Delisi, Medical Director of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation about substance issues in these times of isolation (26:00); Juli Hagstron, local real estate agent on how COVID-19 has affected the housing market (44:00); and former Marine resident (and Jim and Gayle's daughter) Casey Maher, now residing in Spain, with an update on pandemic life in Europe (58:30). Also included are updates on news from the community (22:50 and 40:20).RIVER RADIO show page with links mentioned in this program:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/river-radio-050920/

Mike Neatherton is the former head of the Betty Ford Clinic. He's an Ohio native and in recovery since 1978. In this podcast Mike shares the story of his personal journey in recovery, the impact it has had on his family and his belief in the power of organizational health. This is a fascinating and powerful conversation that ever leader of a team should hear.

Sandra Bullock's home is invaded from her 3rd intrusive stalker, Joshua James Corbett. Party girl Lindsay Lohan has a meltdown at the Betty Ford Clinic. Justin Bieber narrowly escapes from high speed, out-of-control paparazzi, and Kourtney Kardashian encounters an unsettling home robbery while pregnant with her first child. Hollywood 911 is part of the Dark Hollywood collection in The REELZ Files. New podcasts drop each Thursday. Next week, Whitney Houston, Shia LeBeouf, Miley Cyrus and Lamar Odom or people close to them are forced to call 911. Like what you hear and want more true crime and mystery? Go to https://www.reelz.com/podcasts/

Clive and Ron are joined in the Wood by guest curator Geno Cuddy to talk trucks, vehicular manslaughter and such.   MMW theme by Mike Powell   Musical break: Ten Wheels for Jesus by Elvis Hitler   Musical outro: Calling All Trucks by Betty Ford Clinic

Melanie Weiss, OD, in the second part of a two-part podcast, describes how she found help in treatment and in a supportive community, including optometrists who helped her keep her practice afloat after news of her opioid addiction became publicly known. Now back at work, she dedicates 20 percent of her time to talking about addiction and recovery and has launched Vision of Hope at myvisionmyhope.com. Asking for help doesn't make you weak, she says. It makes you strong. Listen to part 1.

Melanie Weiss, OD, of Watertown, South Dakota, had it all: a loving husband, three beautiful daughters, a successful optometry practice. Her opioid addiction put it all at risk. In part 1 of this 2-part series, Dr. Weiss describes how three surgeries in three years contributed to a hellish dependency. The day she was arrested became the turning point in getting her life back in order. Listen to part 2.

“I was never in the same institution twice. One was like the best Betty Ford Clinic – all tempura fish and espressos and people walking around with floaty scarves. And then there was the other extreme, with padded walls and barbed-wire fences.” In her 20s, Taimi Allan is told she faces a life of institutionalisation and crippling psychiatric drugs. She's not so sure about that. * Content warning: Discussion of suicide. * If you want to talk to a trained counsellor, call or text for free to 1737. * www.stuff.co.nz/outofmymind * Taimi is CEO of mental health charity Changing Minds. Learn more at changingminds.org.nz 9biu9iz9

“I was never in the same institution twice. One was like the best Betty Ford Clinic – all tempura fish and espressos and people walking around with floaty scarves. And then there was the other extreme, with padded walls and barbed-wire fences.”In her 20s, Taimi Allan is told she faces a life of institutionalisation and crippling psychiatric drugs. She’s not so sure about that.* Content warning: Discussion of suicide.* If you want to talk to a trained counsellor, call or text for free to 1737.* www.stuff.co.nz/outofmymind* Taimi is CEO of mental health charity Changing Minds. Learn more at changingminds.org.nz 9biu9iz9

In the much anticipated follow-up to their first-ever LIVE performance, your Two Guinea Hens (Rosie and Gabby) were horrified by how much Coppola Pinot Noir they drank at the Brillobox live recording. In fact, they didn't record for almost 2 1/2 weeks due to humiliation, regret and a short stint at the Betty Ford Clinic. In this episode the Two Hens discuss Rose's upcoming wedding, a fight with a Bernedoodle that turned bloody and Gab once again opines over the end of her favorite television shows Speechless and Criminal Minds. It's a more chill conversation (Gab's mania was in check) than their usual podcasts but they hope you enjoy all the same. Stay tuned to the very end when the Hens sing their #1 listener Jill Davis a lullaby.Ciao!

Jerry Moe from the Betty Ford Clinic in California stops by to talk with Aaron about how to help the brothers and sisters of those who struggle with addiction. They discuss how parents can be supportive of the siblings while still being supportive of their other child with the recovery process.

Zev Buffman runs Clearwater’s Ruth Eckerd Hall. With hundreds of major concerts in multiple venues each year, and an education arm that works with public schools and trains teenagers that Zev books to open for bands like Chicago. Zev spent his own teen years carrying a machine gun in the Israeli army. He invented dinner theatre in L.A. when he was in his 20s, owned a network of theatres in Florida and produced dozens of hit Broadway shows. Zev reworked Andrew Lloyd Webber’s only flop and turned it into a hit, and used his producer’s skills to create the Miami Heat basketball team. He wrangled with Lillian Hellman and spent years working with Elizabeth Taylor, and probably saved her life when he drove her to the Betty Ford Clinic. Listen to an amazing conversation with a true theatrical legend, who now calls Pinellas County home. Find out more about Ruth Eckerd Hall - https://www.rutheckerdhall.com Ruth Eckerd Hall’s Education programs - https://www.rutheckerdhall.com/hoffman-school-of-arts Music Revolution program for Teens - https://www.rutheckerdhall.com/marcia-p-hoffman-school-arts/arts-education/grammy-museumrs-music-revolution-projectr Zev Buffman’s many productions and awards - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zev_Buffman Arts In is produced by Matt and Sheila Cowley. Executive Producer, Barbara St. Clair for Creative Pinellas.

In this episode of the Brand X Podcast John and Deuce welcome Deuce’s brother Joe to the show for the first time. * Follow up on story from "the Jimmy” episode The motorist who killed a man attacking a state trooper was described Monday by the trooper's boss as a humble, spiritual man who believes God had put him on a desolate stretch of Interstate 10 to save the trooper's life. * John is hooked on The Hunted a new show on Fox * How easy are we to track? * Social Media * Cell Phones * Debit Cards - No One Uses Cash * Video Cameras - are everywhere. * The new Sexbots are ready Men will be able to meet their witty android lover for the first time from April 15, 2017. The sexbot takes artificial intelligence to a whole new level – she is unpredictable and charming...and have the ability to surprise their masters. “Emotional connections are the foundations of relationships and that’s what we are simulating. “And it’s emotions which add the X Factor to sex. I think two people can meet in a bar, have sex the same night and not remember each other’s names and say well that was fun. “But that’s different sex than when you actually get to know someone and you bond with them intellectually and emotionally. “You long for each other and maybe you wait for sex. It is the deeper connection we all crave.” The robot will be great fun, have an incredible memory and the “surprise factor”, the creator added. Men will choose from 12 personality traits including Sexual, kind, shy, friendly, naive and intellectual. There will be a rating system of 1-3 so fellas can choose how strong the characteristic is. Speaking exclusively to Daily Star Online, Matt added: “The A.I. is prone to falling in love with you. “But it will depend very much on the selections you’ve made. “The traits will have a lot to do with how it will play out. “She will say things you are not expecting.” Men will be able to embark on a passionate love affair with their kinky cyborgs from the date of release. Once users have set up an account they will be able to access the app on their smartphone, iPad, tablet or computer. And when the fellas are stunned with the racy developments of the robot in the next six to nine months, the app will then sync with the fully functioning sex robots with a "PULSE" to give Men the out-of-this-world sexual experience. Matt said they are looking at a yearly subscription model at around $20 or £15, available anywhere in the world. He added: “It’s really exciting to see where it will take us next.” Dr. Driscoll, from the University of Sunderland, says that robotic, interactive, motion-sensing technology is likely to become more and more central to the sex industry in the next few years. "We tend to think about issues such as virtual reality and robotic sex within the context of current norms. "But if we think back to the social norms about sex that existed just 100 years ago, it is obvious that they have changed rapidly and radically. Robophilia may be alien now but could be normal in the near future as attitudes evolve with technology. "As virtual reality becomes more realistic and immersive and is able to mimic and even improve on the experience of sex with a human partner; it is conceivable that some will choose this in preference to sex with a less than perfect human being.” Dr. Driscoll adds: "People may also begin to fall in love with their virtual reality partners." It's not a new prediction, but the technology has improved at a quicker rate than may have been expected. Back in 2007, artificial intelligence researcher David Levy from the University of Maastricht told LiveScience that people could be marrying robots - and consummating their vows - by 2050. The Realbotix app will be available exclusively from the official website www.realbotix.com. * Pouring one out for Mary Tyler Moore * Mary Tyler Moore died at the age of 80 on Wednesday, January 25, due to cardiopulmonary arrest, according to the late TV actress’ death certificate * Unlike a heart attack, cardiopulmonary arrest means that the heart simply stops beating. TMZ reports that aspiration pneumonia, hypoxia (lack of oxygen to the tissues) and diabetes mellitus also contributed to Moore’s death. * Moore was diagnosed with Type I diabetes when she was 33. In 2011, she had surgery to remove a meningioma, a benign brain tumor. In 2014, friends reported that she had heart and kidney problems and was nearly blind. * During her life, Moore has struggled with alcoholism, a disease her mother and father also battled, and not long after she married Levine, she checked herself into the Betty Ford Clinic for treatment. * On October 14, 1980, at the age of 24, Moore's son Richard died of an accidental gunshot to the head while handling a sawed-off shotgun.[71] The model was later taken off the market because of its "hair trigger”. * Mary was a Cougar. Married Robert Levine who was 15 years younger. * How long do you wait before you make your attention known to a widow? * What if it was a good friend? * You have an in * You can gain access and trust * What if you know the family? * * Bionic penis man lands $1m deal to become a PORN star * Mohammed Abad hit the headlines after he was fitted with a £70,000 willy on the NHS after losing his member in a childhood accident. * The hard-working supermarket manager, 44, has been flooded with offers from women asking to try out his man-made member. * But Mohammed, from Edinburgh, works seven days a week to make ends meet. * He has even considered dating a sex robot – if he was still single when they become widely available. * Now BangBros – one of the biggest adult film production companies in the world – has offered Mohammed a life-changing role as a porn star. * Bangbros producer Colin Rae contacted Daily Star Online after reading about Mohammed’s story. * The 43-year-old said: “We at Bangbros are very intrigued about the guy with the bionic penis. * “His package is unique. It could be a $10,000 deal, $25,000 deal or it could be a million dollar deal with the right talent. * “I do not want to say a particular number. The possibilities are limitless.” * Colin added that Mohammed should have no fears about the future. * “Bangbros is very excited to entertain the possibility of him working with us on a variety of different projects,” he said. * “Don’t be scared, don’t be shy, and rock out with your c***. * We are always looking for the next big thing. * “He has a bionic penis, so it's probably going to function a bit different from the normal man. * “We are always trying to stay cutting edge. This could be the next big thing.” * Mohammed has not had sex since spending the night with specialist hooker Charlotte Rose, who waived her fee so he could lose his virginity. * The shop worker revealed last year he can go for hours in the bedroom. Podcast Shoutouts: Three is Comedy Bad Cop Bad Cop Bold and Belligerent Now That I’m Older Toe on the Trigger Ice in the Face The Story Behind WTF of Success Unwritable Rant To find other great independent podcasts search the hashtag #Podernfamily Thank you so much for listening. If you enjoyed the episode, please SUBSCRIBE on iTunes | Stitcher | Google Play | RSS and leave a rating and or review. This warms our heart and makes us smile. Please, we would love it if you joined in on the conversation! Find us on: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Deuce on Twitter | John on Twitter  

Julie, with 118 days of sobriety, shares how she does it... Resources mentioned in this episode: RE needs your input! Follow the link below to fill out a quick survey to determine the future of the RE Podcast! Recovery Elevator Survey Connect with Cafe RE For $12.00 per month, you can have unlimited, private access to groups of like-minded people via in-person meetups, unsearchable Facebook groups, and travel. First month FREE with Promo Code: Elevator. Join Cafe RE in April for a trip to PERU! Trip details can be found here: http://www.recoveryelevator.com/peru/   Rockstars Who are Sober: http://www.soberrecovery.com/recovery/12-rock-stars-proud-to-be-sober/#/most-popular http://www.eonline.com/news/271628/amy-winehouse-s-cause-of-death-accidental-alcohol-poisoning-blood-level-five-times-the-legal-limit Good reads mentioned by Julie: Drinking: A Love Story, by Caroline Knapp Let's Take the Long Way Home: A Memoir of Friendship, by Gail Caldwell Support the Recovery Elevator Podcast by shopping at Amazon with the Recovery Elevator link: www.recoveryelevator.com/amazon/   SHOW NOTES Paul Introduces Julie Julie has been sober for 118 days. Julie is 46, she grew up in Annapolis and Germany. She has been working with the same marketing company for 20 years. Julie is on her 4th year in a relationship with a great guy who is a normal drinker. She loves to stay active and be outside. What are you going to do differently this time? Julie was sober for 129 days before relapsing at a wedding. Now, the next thing for her is to get to 130 days. Julie was “white-knuckling” it, doing it all on her own. This time around, the difference is that Julie is reaching out and connecting through Cafe RE, sober friends, and she is holding herself accountable. Julie speaks on how to tell your friends, “I don’t drink,” Talk to me about your bottom? “I let down a friend. I had promised to help a friend at a certain time. I drank. And I passed out… Sleeping through my commitment.” Despite many other signs that somehow didn’t get Julie to quit for very long… this was the final trigger. “I’d have many incidents where I would stop for one to three days, but this last one was it.” What were your drinking habits like? “I was a wine drinker. When one (referring to either 'red' or 'white') would present a problem to me, I would switch. Sometimes it was ‘red’ and then it was ‘white.’ I don’t like beer or hard liquor. In High School I felt that my shyness was hurting me, so I started drinking to “loosen-up.” Come college, I’d be the one passed out on the couch. It never occurred to me that I had a problem. In my 30s, it got pretty scary. I started drinking alone. I just took the ball and ran with it.”  Did you ever try to “cut-back” and put rules in place? Julie played games. The ‘red’ wine, ‘white’ wine game. She wouldn’t keep wine in the house, but would play games where she based her whole lifestyle around the wine shop hours. She used day/time constraints to “control” the drinking… Shockingly, it didn’t work. “I remember standing on my front porch thinking, drinking is my biggest problem ever.” Julie used to drink to calm her anxiety, but what she found was that drinking actually caused anxiety. Walk me through the start of your sobriety. “Whatever works for you, grab it and go with it!” Julie does not participate in AA, but sees it as a very valid way to support a sober journey. Julie uses the Cafe RE Facebook group to connect and create sober like-minded friends. Julie reads a lot of books, listens to podcasts, and connects with others. What does your recovery portfolio look like today?  “In recovery, I have a whole lot more free time.” Julie is very connected to Cafe RE’s Facebook Group (unsearchable and private group).   Rapid Fire Round What was your worst memory from drinking?  “I passed out in an Uber and the driver couldn’t wake me up when he got to my house so he called an ambulance.” Did you ever have an “oh-shit” moment? “I had a couple of these… My habit was that I would take my wine to bed. I wanted to be safe, so I’d take my wine to bed… If I woke up at 6am and there was still wine left, I’d finish the bottle.” What is your plan in sobriety moving forward? “I’m going to stick with Cafe RE, the facebook page, and continue reaching out and connecting and sharing with people.” What’s your favorite resource in recovery? Besides Cafe RE! “Drinking: A Love Story, a book by a woman who has now passed away. She wrote about her drinking story in a way that I was able to connect with.” Julie also mentions, Let’s Take the Long Way Home: A Memoir of Friendship. What’s the best advice you’ve ever received (on sobriety)? “Life is better sober.” What parting piece of guidance can you give to our listeners who are in recovery or thinking about quitting drinking? “You can do it. It is absolutely possible. You just can.” Julie recognizes that she is in early sobriety, “But, it is doable!” What did you lose to alcohol? “I lost a lot of self respect and I lost time. I lost evenings to red wine. But, the good news is as soon as you stop, you get those back.” What advice would you give to your younger self? “I wish I never started drinking. I was just fine the way I was, I didn’t need to fit it.” What’s on your bucket list? “My goal is to visit 50 countries by the time I’m 50, including going to the Galapagos and on a safari.” QUOTABLES “That’s the thing I didn’t know about our problem, it doesn’t back dial. It just picks up right where you left off.” - Julie “There is no better time to get sober. If today is the very best day to quit alcohol, do it.” - Paul “You might be an alcoholic is you shop for the test online that is going to tell you that you aren’t an alcoholic.” - Julie   SOBER & NOT-SO-FORTUNATE MUSICIANS We can learn from the past. Although some stories are not so bright, we can learn from the successes and the tragedies of others. Some of the musicians below made it and are still able to share their art and creativity with the world... Unfortunately, some were not so lucky and left this world too early. Sober Musicians Steven Tyler - The Aerosmith frontman maintained sobriety for 12 years when he became seriously clean in 1988. Though that streak was compromised by a relapse into prescription drug addiction in 2006, Tyler checked himself into the Betty Ford Clinic three years later and has said to be dedicated to his sobriety ever since. Neil Young - Young finally commented publicly about his sobriety two years ago, stating that he had achieved sobriety in 2011 after decades of alcohol and drug use. According to Young, he wanted to see what his life would look like from a sober perspective and has been going strong, viewing life with a new lens for over three years now. Eric Clapton - Clapton, who has made a career off of his work with Cream as well as his solo work, has been sober since the late 1980s. He is publicly dedicated to recovery, holding benefit concerts and acting as founder of Crossroads Centre, an addiction treatment center in Antigua. Elton John - Elton John has been sober for over 20 years. The main source of inspiration for his own sobriety was witnessing the death of Ryan White, an Indiana teenager and poster child for HIV/AIDS. John felt that as a gay man he needed to get his life together to help those suffering from HIV. According to many different sources, John claims that getting sober has been his greatest achievement. Ringo Starr - The drummer from The Beatles has been sober since the 80s-- a time which he has referred to as an “alcoholic haze.” Today, he exercises three times a week, practices daily meditation and is a vegetarian. Tom Waits - Known for his booze-drenched voice and persona, Waits has been sober for over 20 years now and credits his wife Kathleen in helping him get there. The singer went to AA and though he’s happy to be in recovery now, says that it was a struggle. Keith Urban - Keith Urban has battled with drug and alcohol addiction since the 90s and also salutes his wife, Nicole Kidman, for intervening and helping him achieve sobriety--though he also indirectly attributes her to be the cause of his relapse. After being sober for six years in 2004, Urban found himself drinking again after marrying Kidman and having to cope with time apart during her filming obligations. One day, after returning home from a shoot, Kidman staged an intervention. Urban reentered rehab in October 2006 and rededicated himself to sobriety. Anthony Kiedis - Kiedis, the singer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, has been sober for years after having grown up alongside an addict (his father) and later becoming one himself. Now, he’s dedicated to fitness and Men’s Fitness has listed him as having one of the best rock star abs. Chris Martin - Coldplay’s front man openly talks about the days when he used to use, but he is now dedicated to clean and sober living. In fact the musician doesn’t even drink coffee today. James Hetfield - The Metallica singer entered rehab in 2001 and has been sober ever since. His journey has been documented in the film Some Kind of Monster. Moby - Moby is known for his straight-edge Christian (though he’s not really Christian) look but this musician had more passed-out drunk moments than revelations in the 90s. After fearing that he was going to lose his memory from all the drug use, he left New York a few years ago to start over in LA and began attending AA meetings. David Bowie - Bowie spent decades off the wagon due to a heavy cocaine addiction, but finally kicked the habit sometime in his 50s. Now, at the age of 68, he is enjoying a full life in sobriety with model wife Iman. Not so fortunate Musicians Amy Winehouse - Honorable British musician Amy Winehouse died of an alcohol addiction in 2011. Known for her eclectic style and deep contralto vocals, Winehouse had much going for her but turned to drugs and alcohol due to stress and her sad life story. ***Tune in to RE81 for a full story on Amy Winehouse, her struggle and ultimate demise from alcohol.*** Whitney Houston - Singer Whitney Houston, cited by the Guinness World Records as the most awarded female act of all time, was repeatedly in and out of rehab. She passed away in 2012, allegedly as a result of her addiction. Flava Flav - Rapper Flava Flav has had his license suspended as a result of DUIs at least 43 times. Billie Holiday - Holiday suffered from alcoholism for most of her life.  She died of pulmonary edema and heart failure caused by alcohol induced cirrhosis of the liver on July 17,1959. She was 44 years old. Bon Scott - AC/DC singer Bon Scott died of alcohol poisoning combined with choking on his own vomit after night of heavy drinking on February 19, 1980.  He was 33 years old. Hank Williams (the original) - On January 1, 1953, Hank Williams died as a result of hemorrhages in his heart and neck. His chronic alcohol abuse was believed to be a factor in his death at age 29. Jim Morrison - On July 3, 1971, Jim Morrison died of a heroin overdose after a night of heavy drinking (accounts are hazy and disputed, but we’re going to allow his inclusion). He was 27 years old. John Bonham - On September 25 1980, Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham died after drinking over one liter of vodka. He died choking on his own vomit. He was 32 years old. Keith Whitley - Country musician Keith Whitley died of alcoholism on May 9, 1989. His blood alcohol level was .47 at the time of his death. Whitley was 34 years old. Lester Young - On March 15, 1959, Jazz musician Lester Young died from heart failure after years of alcohol abuse. He was 49 years old.   “We took the elevator down, we gotta take the stairs back up, we can do this!” Don’t forget to support the Recovery Elevator Podcast by shopping at Amazon with the Recovery Elevator link: www.recoveryelevator.com/amazon/ This episode was brought to you by Cafe RE and get your daily AA email here!

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