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SO excited to have bestie of the pod (and co-host emeritus), Grace Atwood, on to talk about what she's been up to lately, specifically the joy of starting to write a novel!    What we read this week Olivia - You Between the Lines by Katie Naymon, Under Story by Chloe Benjamin, Warning Signs by Tracy Sierra, A Visit from the Good Squad by Jennifer Egan Becca - Lake Effect by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney   Grace's Recent Reads In Her Defense by Philippa Malicka, The Force of Such Beauty by Barbara Bourland, Strangers by Belle Burden, The Storm by Rachel Hawkins, Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser, Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro    March's Book Club Pick - So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder   Obsession Becca - American Girls and Taste Back by Harry Styles   Sponsors Better Help - Get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/BADONPAPER. Master Class - Get an additional 15% off any annual membership at masterclass.com/BOP. Skims - Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at SKIMS.com.   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Buy our Merch! Join our BFF Group! Order Olivia's Books, Little One, and Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia's Newsletter! Order Becca's Book, The Christmas Orphans Club, and preorder Back Where We Started!   Subscribe to Becca's Newsletter!  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.  

Typical Skeptic #2509Tim Swartz7 PM EasternTitle optionsTim Swartz — Tesla, Time Travel, Alien Encounters & Hidden History | Typical Skeptic #2509Alt:Nikola Tesla, UFO Mysteries & Weird Time — Tim Swartz | Typical Skeptic #2509Alt 2:Alien Encounters, Gef the Mongoose & Lost Tesla Secrets — Tim Swartz | Typical Skeptic #2509Polished bioTim R. Swartz is an Emmy Award-winning television producer/videographer, author, and longtime investigator of paranormal phenomena, UFOs, hidden history, and Fortean mysteries. He is the author of books including The Lost Journals of Nikola Tesla, Big Book of Incredible Alien Encounters, Gef The Talking Mongoose, Mimics: The Others Among Us, Weird Time, and Admiral Byrd's Secret Journey Beyond the Poles. His work has appeared in publications such as FATE, Atlantis Rising, UFO Universe, and Flying Saucer Review. Tim has also appeared on Ancient Aliens, The UnXplained, History's Mysteries, and Contacto Extraterrestre, and serves as co-host/co-producer of The Paracast.Show descriptionTonight on the Typical Skeptic Podcast, I'm joined by Tim Swartz — author, researcher, and one of the most respected voices in the world of paranormal investigation and hidden history.We'll get into Nikola Tesla's lost journals, alien encounters, time anomalies, mimics, hollow earth-style mysteries, Admiral Byrd, and the strangest cases Tim has investigated over the years. With a background in journalism and years spent exploring the unexplained, Tim brings a rare mix of research, storytelling, and firsthand investigation.This is gonna be a deep dive into the strange and unknown.Short teaserTonight at 7 PM Eastern — Tim Swartz joins me for Typical Skeptic #2509 to talk Tesla, time travel, alien encounters, hidden history, and the paranormal. This one should be a banger.Guest linksConspiracy Journal: ConspiracyJournal.comThe Paracast: TheParacast.comTagsTim Swartz, Conspiracy Journal, The Paracast, Nikola Tesla, Lost Journals of Nikola Tesla, Time Travel, Alien Encounters, UFO Research, Paranormal Investigation, Hidden History, Gef the Talking Mongoose, Mimics, Fortean Mysteries, Admiral Byrd, Hollow Earth, Ancient Aliens, The UnXplained, Fortean Phenomena, High Strangeness, Typical Skeptic PodcastHashtags#TypicalSkeptic #TimSwartz #ConspiracyJournal #TheParacast #NikolaTesla #TimeTravel #AlienEncounters #UFOs #Paranormal #HiddenHistory #HighStrangeness #GefTheTalkingMongoose #AdmiralByrd #Fortean⚠️ Disclaimer"The views and experiences shared by the guest are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of the platform we are streaming on. This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. We are not in any way giving medical or financial advice; always seek help through a professional. This podcast is a space for open thought and conscious dialogue and is a platform for skeptical but open-minded free thinkers."Typical Skeptic Podcast Links and Affiliates:Support the Mission:

In this new release of "RecoverED," Lisa Kroencke explains how the AA traditions act as guiding principles to help keep connections healthy, from family and friendships to work and community.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.

Text and Be HeardLaughter is not a detour from recovery, it can be the shortest path back to it. We sit down with Greg from Tampa, co-host of the Sober Shenanigans podcast with Primo, to talk about why humor in recovery does more than lighten the mood. It breaks shame, softens resentment, and helps us stop taking ourselves so seriously, which is often the exact mindset that keeps addiction alive. We also get real about what it means to own your story completely. Greg shares how the Big Book, the steps, and honest conversation help clear out the baggage we carry for years, the legal trouble, the relationship damage, the secrets, and the “shadow life” that makes us feel split in two. We dig into active listening as a form of service and why hearing someone say “you're not alone” can be the difference between staying stuck and walking into recovery. If you have ever thought your problem is too unique or too messy to share, this will meet you right where you are. Finally, we unpack the practical power of one day at a time, 24 hours. “No drinks today” is not just a slogan, it is a strategy that reduces pressure, stops future tripping, and makes you available for the moments that matter, especially with family. You'll hear how consistency rebuilds trust, how recovery changes relationships, and why small daily actions can reshape your brain and your life over time. If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs a boost, and leave a review so more people can find real addiction recovery support.Connect with Sober Shenaniganssobershenanigans | Instagram, Facebook | LinktreeCheck out Sober Shenanigans podcastYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@UChtNtRpx3H8w1cH6EdZkoZA Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/p/Sober-Shenanigans-61574649471535/Support the showRecovery is Beautiful. Go Live Your Best Life!!Facebook Group - Recovery Freedom Circle | FacebookYour EQ is Your IQYouTube - Life Is Wonderful Hugo VRecovery Freedom CircleThe System That Understands Recovery, Builds Character and Helps People Have Better Relationships.A Life Changing Solution, Saves You Time, 18 weekswww.lifeiswonderful.love Instagram - Lifeiswonderful.LoveTikTok - Lifeiswonderful.LovePinterest - Lifeiswonderful.LoveX - LifeWonderLoveLinkedIn - Hugo Vrsalovic LinkedIn - The 1% in Recovery

Transform your inbox into your #1 client magnet with proven email marketing strategies. Learn why pros stop chasing algorithms and start owning their career by making email their powerhouse for client relationships and bookings. We break down how to build and use your contact list, write outreach that lands gigs, and avoid the biggest beginner mistakes. Download your FREE “First 50 Contacts” Swipe File to kickstart your client list today!

Weight feels like one of those topics everyone has an opinion on, yet it's deeply personal for each of us. So, for this episode, Emily and Jill take the opportunity to dig into what it's like to navigate body changes in a world full of strong opinions, from the rise of GLP-1 medications to the stigma that can come with medical or surgical interventions.Jill opens up about her own journey with weight, body image, and ultimately deciding to have gastric bypass surgery, including what's shifted for her since, physically, emotionally, and socially. They also talk about the judgment people can face, how conversations about health often get reduced to discipline or willpower, and also zoom out to explore the bigger cultural messages about bodies and how therapists can support clients in talking about weight in ways that move beyond shame or “fixing.” Listen and Learn: Why shame, Yo-yo dieting, and a surprising therapy session insight led Jill to discover a life-changing path that transformed her health, mindset, and relationship with exerciseWhy the idea that weight loss tools are “cheating” reveals deeper cultural biases about bodies, health, and who gets judged for the choices they makeHow constant pressure on women's bodies may actually distract from power, health, and autonomy in ways most people never questionFocusing on values instead of weight loss goals to help you stop postponing the life you want to liveHow changing your relationship with cravings and “food noise” through psychological flexibility can make long-term weight loss maintenance more possibleResources: Jill's Website: https://jillstoddard.comConnect with Jill on Social Media https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNDJ6pR5PVGZSSzRFc556QAhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jillstoddardphd/ About Jill Stoddard Jill Stoddard is passionate about sharing science-backed ideas from psychology to help people thrive. She is a psychologist, writer, TEDx speaker, award-winning teacher, peer-reviewed ACT trainer, bariatric coach, and co-host of the popular Psychologists Off the Clock podcast. Dr. Stoddard is the founder and director of The Center for Stress and Anxiety Management, an outpatient practice specializing in evidence-based therapies for anxiety and related issues. She is the author of three books: The Big Book of ACT Metaphors: A Practitioner's Guide to Experiential Exercises and Metaphors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Be Mighty: A Woman's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance; and Imposter No More: Overcome Self-doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career. Her writing has also appeared in The Washington Post, Psychology Today, Scary Mommy, Thrive Global, The Good Men Project, and Mindful Return. She regularly appears on podcasts and as an expert source for various media outlets. She lives in Newburyport, MA with her husband, two kids, and disobedient French Bulldog. Related Episodes:348. Sustainable Exercise with Michelle Segar326. Weight Stigma and Body Image with Sarah Pegrum264. Raising Intuitive Eaters with Sumner Brooks and Amee Severson231. Eating Skills and Emotional Eating with Josh Hillis151. Intuitive Eating with Evelyn Tribole93. Effective Weight Loss with Evan Forman77. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Jill Stoddard36. Weight Loss Strategies From Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Jason LillisSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Redeemed Through His Blood, Scott and Deb are joined again by Nick and Crystal for a recovery-centered conversation on Step 3: When We Stop Running the Show. Together they explore what it really means to “turn our will and our lives over to the care of God,” why surrender is so difficult, and how self-will, fear, perfectionism, and our obsession with outcomes keep us stuck. Drawing from the Big Book, personal recovery stories, and the hope of Jesus Christ, they unpack the difference between controlling inputs and trusting God with outcomes, the power of the Step 3 prayer, and the daily choice to let God direct the play. Whether you are in recovery or simply exhausted from trying to manage everything yourself, this episode offers a deeply honest invitation to trust the One who can do for us what we cannot do on our own.

There Is A Solution The Big Book tells us that alcoholism isn't just about drinking — it's about a condition of mind and body that keeps bringing us back to the first drink. But the message of this chapter is simple and powerful: there is a solution. Men and women just like us were once hopeless, unable to control their drinking, and convinced nothing would work. Yet they found a new way to live through spiritual principles, honesty, and helping others. Today we're diving into the chapter There Is a Solution and talking about what the Big Book says the real problem is — and why the solution still works today. Trudging Together. No one trudges alone.

Paulina Wilk i Bartosz Kamiński rozmawiają o tegorocznych nominacjach do Nagrody Bookera. Na które książki powinniśmy zwrócić szczególną uwagę? Czy Nagroda Bookera jest przepustką do literackiego Nobla? Jaki wpływ ma ona na świat literatury?Posłuchaj rozmowy, aby dowiedzieć się więcej o Nagrodzie Bookera, nominacjach do Nagrody im. Ryszarda Kapuścińskiego, książkach poświęconych Iranowi i nie tylko!Dziękujemy osobom, które wspierają powstawanie tego podcastu w Patronite. I zapraszamy kolejne osoby do tego grona, bo wspieranie naszej fundacji wiąże się z różnymi małymi przyjemnościami. Sprawdź i wspieraj kulturę czytania!https://patronite.pl/bigbookcafeDziękujemy Miastu Stołecznemu Warszawa za wsparcie w Stałym Programie Kulturalnym, także dzięki niemu tworzymy dla Was serwisy informacyjne w formach audio, wideo i newsletterowej.

Send a textThe Books That Helped Me Get and Stay Sober | The Sober Butterfly PodcastIn this solo episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast, Nadine shares the books that helped her question her relationship with alcohol, get through early sobriety, and begin the deeper healing work that came after quitting drinking.From classic quit lit like Quit Like a Woman, Blackout, We Are the Luckiest, and This Naked Mind to recovery staples like The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous and A Woman's Way Through the Twelve Steps, Nadine reflects on how books became a lifeline in the earliest and most fragile stages of her alcohol-free journey.She also shares nontraditional sobriety reads that helped her rebuild her mindset and heal, including Atomic Habits, The Mountain Is You, The Body Keeps the Score, The Inner Work, and Dry Humping by past Sober Butterfly guest Tawny Lara.Whether you're sober curious, newly sober, years alcohol-free, or simply exploring your relationship with drinking, this episode offers a thoughtful reading list and honest reflections on how books can support recovery, healing, and growth.Books mentioned in this episode:Quit Like a Woman by Holly WhitakerBlackout by Sarah HepolaWe Are the Luckiest by Laura McKowenThis Naked Mind by Annie GraceAlcoholics Anonymous (The Big Book)A Woman's Way Through the Twelve Steps by Stephanie S. CovingtonAtomic Habits by James ClearSober on a Drunk Planet by Sean AlexanderThe Mountain Is You by Brianna WiestThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der KolkThe Inner Work by Ashley Cottrell and Mathew MichelettiDry Humping by Tawny LaraSponsors

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.

Text and Be HeardSmoke, music, and a stadium full of stories—our Houston Rodeo broadcast turns championship barbecue into a roadmap for recovery. We break down why brisket, chicken, ribs, and dessert each mirror a vital piece of recovery living: the Steps as foundation, meetings as daily nourishment, traditions as structure, and fellowship as the sweet finish that keeps you coming back. If you've ever wondered how to make recovery feel real, tangible, and even joyful, this is your plate.We start with brisket and fat — no sauce, just truth. The Twelve Steps are the core cut: patience, heat, and practice until the obsession lets go. From emotional inventories to amends and service, you can't outthink wounds; you have to work them. Then we shift to chicken, a reminder that not all meetings feed you equally. We talk about finding rooms that lift you—Spanish Alcoholics, English Gamblers, topic nights, Big Book studies—so you leave feeling stronger, not stuck.Ribs bring the structure. Traditions and Unity Steps protect the room: singleness of purpose, principles over personalities, and humility guided by a higher power. That framework keeps groups honest and safe, letting the truth fall off the bone. Finally, dessert is fellowship—the sweetness of texts, hugs, and check-ins that make recovery feel like family. From pie and cobbler to late-night calls across languages, we celebrate the connections that turn recoveryy into a rich, shared life.Come for the rodeo, the music, and the world-class barbecue; stay for a vision of recovery that's flavorful, grounded, and free. If you're ready to build a foundation, find a meeting that feeds you, trust the traditions, and savor the fellowship, press play and join us. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review to help others find the show. Which “course” are you hungry for today?Support the showRecovery is Beautiful. Go Live Your Best Life!!Facebook Group - Recovery Freedom Circle | FacebookYour EQ is Your IQYouTube - Life Is Wonderful Hugo VRecovery Freedom CircleThe System That Understands Recovery, Builds Character and Helps People Have Better Relationships.A Life Changing Solution, Saves You Time, 18 weekswww.lifeiswonderful.love Instagram - Lifeiswonderful.LoveTikTok - Lifeiswonderful.LovePinterest - Lifeiswonderful.LoveX - LifeWonderLoveLinkedIn - Hugo Vrsalovic LinkedIn - The 1% in Recovery

The Book Is Born In The Language of the Heart, the chapter “The Book Is Born” tells the story of how the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous came into existence — not as a polished masterpiece, but as a desperate effort to carry a message that was saving lives. It was written by alcoholics who knew they needed something permanent, something clear, something that could reach people they might never meet. This wasn't about literature. It was about survival. It was about preserving a spiritual experience in written form so that others could find freedom. The book was born out of urgency, humility, debate, sacrifice, and faith. Today we're talking about why the Big Book mattered then, why it still matters now, and how a simple manuscript became a lifeline for millions. Join the conversation and let's explore the birth of a movement. No one trudges alone.

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Luke H is a garden variety sexaholic and will be speaking to us today on Step 4 and doing it in a way that is VERY helpful.Reco12 is an open-to-all addictions and afflictions organization, dedicated to exploring the common threads of the differing manifestations of alcoholism; sharing tools, and offering hope from those walking a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and locations to learn from and support one another. Our speakers come from various fellowships and experiences, demonstrating the universal principles of recovery.  Reco12 is not allied or affiliated with any specific 12 Step fellowship.Support Reco12's 12th Step Mission!Help provide powerful audio resources for addicts and their loved ones. Your contributions cover Zoom, podcasts, web hosting, and admin costs.Monthly Donations: Reco12 SupportOne-Time Donations: PayPal | Venmo: @Reco-Twelve | Patreon | WISEYour support makes a difference—thank you!Resources from this meeting:Big Book of Alcoholics AnonymousOutro music is "The Screen Between Us” Copyright Just Joey 10th Leper (Joseph Nehls).  To learn more or if you have questions, please visit joe@soffender.com  http://www.soffender.com or find the YouTube Channel for other recovery songs at https://www.youtube.com/@tenthleper Use by Reco12 of this song and any other from the tenthleper YouTube page is done with full permission of the artist.  Information on Noodle It Out with Nikki M Big Book Roundtable Informational Seeking and educating on how to donate to Reco12.Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

The Unsaid Rules of AA AA has its written Steps and Traditions — but anyone who has spent time in the rooms knows there are also unwritten rules. These aren't printed in the Big Book, but they shape the culture: respect anonymity, avoid cross-talk, share from your own experience, protect the newcomer, and keep ego out of the room. Today we're unpacking the customs and quiet expectations that help meetings stay safe, honest, and effective — and why these “unsaid rules” often matter just as much as the written ones. Join the conversation and share what you've learned in the rooms. No one trudges alone.

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Courtney joins Olis and Sam and tells them about shying away from drinking as a teen, but then taking to it around her graduation from high school. With the progression, it got to the point where she couldn't function without alcohol. As a member of AA she values her sponsor because she does not always trust what she thinks. We hear Listener Feedback from Charlie. In a new feature, Language of the Heart, Gary talks about pages 86 to 88 in the Big Book.While we provide the podcast at no charge, we do have expenses. Grapevine is the only AA entity that does not accept direct contributions, so to support the AA Grapevine Podcast, please subscribe to Grapevine Magazine in print, online, or on the Grapevine app. You can also provide a subscription to someone in need through our "Carry the Message" program or purchase books or other items at aagrapevine.org/storeYou can email us at podcast@aagrapevine.org. To record an Ask-It-Basket question or a recovery-related joke, call 212-870-3418 or email a voice recording to podcast@aagrapevine.org

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(Repeat episode) - SEASON 11 Coming FEB 27th! My website My Instagram

David describes the Word of God as being perfect, trustworthy, sufficient, enduring and pure. God's Word is sweeter than honey, and more precious than gold. In the second half of Psalm 19, David shows us how we can know God through the gift of His Holy Word. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

Dave Kroencke, a loved one of an alcoholic, shares how his family moved from uncertainty and instability to healing and strength, showing how recovery transforms not just one person, but the entire family.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.

This bonus episode finally lifts the lid on Patrick and Russ's long-awaited book project, Laurel & Hardy: Silents. Eight years in the making, this exclusive limited edition book(s) promises to be the definitive record of Stan and Ollie's silent era and will be the only book to publish every available production still for these classic, formative comedies. Patrick and Russ are joined by a friend of the podcast, Chris Seguin, as they discuss the genesis, the transformative production process and the final physical product. Also included in the conversation are details of how to order, the cost and the predicted timescale. In addition to all this, the tables are turned, as Patrick and Russ both face the Atoll Question! For more information on Laurel & Hardy: Silents, to join the mailing list or watch the promotional videos, visit the boys' website at https://www.laurelandhardyfilms.com/books To become part of the new 'Fraternally Yours' online discussion group, and to access bonus Patron-only exclusive podcasts, just sign up to show your appreciation and support for the show and become a 'Plumtree Tier' Patron by clicking the link here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=88010194⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more information on The Laurel & Hardy Podcast visit the website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.laurelandhardyfilms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To contact Patrick, email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theboys@laurelandhardyfilms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to leave feedback about the podcast, make a point, ask a question, or generally join in the discussions about the podcast and all other things Laurel and Hardy related, why not become part of the podcast community by joining the Fraternally YoursFacebook Group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2920310948018755⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To purchase CDs of the Beau Hunks Orchestra's music contained in these podcasts, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/2CgeCbK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Send a text"Carrying the message" doesn't mean becoming Mr. AA or giving speeches at speaker meetings. It's not about recruiting, arguing on Facebook, or diagnosing strangers.In this episode, Matt and Steve talk honestly about what carrying the message actually looks like — and why it has nothing to do with preaching.Steve shares the story of his first AA meeting: lost, confused, and terrified. Then someone reached out with a simple handshake and said, "Hey, I'm Mike. How you doing tonight?" That moment changed everything. Not because Mike gave him a Big Book speech, but because he showed up and made him feel human.Matt breaks down his approach: "The number one thing I can do to share the message is to live a good sober life and not be a prick." He talks about being the kind of person who makes others curious about recovery — not through preaching, but through the quality of his life.We discuss:Why "attraction not promotion" actually works in practiceWhat it means to be "the only Big Book someone might read"Steve's realization: "I don't want to be the guy people think would be better off drinking"How carrying the message looks different at 3 months vs. 15 years soberThe story of the 11-month chip and the 38-year chip at the same meetingWhy newcomers carry the message too (even when they're struggling)Matt's exhaustion from travel and why taking care of yourself IS carrying the messageThe real reason Steve keeps his Monday night meeting goingThe conversation gets real about Steve's neighbor asking him to walk the dogs, his grandson's birthday party, and why being wanted at family events is the whole point of doing this work.Bottom line: You don't have to be perfect to carry the message. You just have to live well enough that when people hear you're in recovery, they're curious instead of skeptical.If you've ever felt uncomfortable about "carrying the message" or thought it wasn't your place because you're too new, too flawed, or too tired — this episode is for you.Support the show

In Psalm 19 David exclaims “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the works of his hands.” David can see God's handiwork in the heavens above, and his poetry in this psalm reveals the splendor of both the creation and the Creator. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

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(Repeat episode) - SEASON 11 Coming SoonMy website My Instagram

HOW TO STOP PROCRASTINATING On Your Devotional Life. A short Montyman's Meditorial. Do you find it hard to get in the grove with your daily recovery readings, your Just for Today handbook, your Bible or Big Book readings. You'll never find the time, so you must make the time. Here is a short Meditorial with a few suggestions that may help.#recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction 

Writer, performer and producer, Judy Calabrese took a chance on being a switch and ended up gaining far more pleasure than she'd anticipated. Certified sex educator and sex worker, Elle Stanger, learned something new about her body during an impromptu experience in a gay bar bathroom. Topics you'll hear about: Dominatrix work and BDSM as a newbie Erotic spanking  Squirting, aka "she-jaculation" or "female ejaculation" Sex work, including an important myth set straight Check out Judy and Elle's stories in The Big Book of Orgasms, Volume 2: 69 Sexy Stories: https://bit.ly/3bgQG9k - edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner patreon.com/girlboner   Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin. This episode was originally released in June, 2022.  

Send a textMatt and Steve dive deep into Dr. Silkworth's groundbreaking work on alcoholism and why understanding the medical nature of addiction changes everything. They explore a fascinating discovery: Silkworth published his "allergy theory" in a 1937 medical journal—two years before the Big Book—challenging the common AA legend about why he initially hesitated to put his name in print.The hosts discuss why the Doctor's Opinion matters less for its 1939 medical accuracy and more for what it tells newly sober people: you have a condition, not a character flaw. Matt and Steve get real about the difference between the physical reality of addiction (not your fault) and the actions taken while drinking (your responsibility to address).Steve shares his own parallel journey with weight management and GLP-1 drugs, drawing powerful connections between different types of medical conditions that were once viewed as moral failings. The conversation unpacks why self-knowledge alone isn't enough to stay sober, the role of dopamine in addiction, and why removing shame is the first barrier that needs to fall.Whether you're brand new to sobriety or years into recovery, this episode offers a compassionate, science-informed perspective on what's really happening in your brain and body—and why that understanding is the foundation for everything that follows.Links to the two articles Silkworth wrote in 1937:Alcoholism as a Manifestation of AllergyReclamation of the AlcoholicSupport the show

Why do alcoholics and drug addicts find it so hard to quit and stay quit?  Is addiction really a disease? And if it is, how's it best treated?It's been over a hundred years since Dr. William Silkworth formulated his “allergy theory” that appeared in the Big Book. Since then, science has learned a whole lot more about both the physical and psychological dimensions underlying addiction. In this episode Fr. Bill interviews addictionologist Doctor Nicole T. Labor, DO, author of The Addictoholic Deconstructed. Her book provides the general reader and those in recovery with a much-needed primer on the brain chemistry that underlies addiction. Dr. Labor shares her story of recovery and her passion for helping both addicts and family members recover. You'll find her knowledgeable, dedicated, and pretty damned funny. Her book is available in the show notes below. Show notes:The Addictoholic Deconstructed by Nicole T. Labor, DO, BCFP,BCABAM, FASAMDr. Labor's website and contact information: https://www.theaddictsdoc.com/

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Deb tells Don and Sam about being a blackout drinker at an early age. Over the years she became hopeless, not knowing about a way out. A suicide attempt brought Deb to a hospital and that brought her to AA. In AA she found a modicum of hope that kept her coming. After many years of sobriety, Deb's life now is filled with service to alcoholics in many forms. Check out Grapevine's Instagram for a photo of Deb's overstuffed Big Book. In Listener Feedback we hear from Scott; in a new feature, Using Traditions in Our Lives, we hear from John, Sharron and Polly on Tradition Two.While we provide the podcast at no charge, we do have expenses. Grapevine is the only AA entity that does not accept direct contributions, so to support the AA Grapevine Podcast, please subscribe to Grapevine Magazine in print, online, or on the Grapevine app. You can also provide a subscription to someone in need through our "Carry the Message" program or purchase books or other items at aagrapevine.org/storeYou can email us at podcast@aagrapevine.org. To record an Ask-It-Basket question or a recovery-related joke, call 212-870-3418 or email a voice recording to podcast@aagrapevine.org

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Debi's 1st meeting was in 1981. Her 1st sober date was in 1987. Her current and (TY God) permanent sober date is 1/31/94. Debi had a long history of trouble at home, school, and the law, from a very young age, including rehab, detox, jail, DUI, psych ward, diagnoses, medication, etc. None of those things made her willing to do anything. She tried many other methods in and out of the rooms of AA. She was dry 3.5 years for the 2nd time and ready to suicide when she reached out for help with more humility and desperation than she'd ever before been able to muster and allowed a recovered member and experienced sponsor take her through the Big Book & the Steps. Debi finally had the vital spiritual experience the book talks about. She made ALL of her 9th step amends in a meaningful way and now lives in Steps 10-12, falling more and more deeply in love with Alcoholics Anonymous. The consciousness of the relationship with her Creator it has produced is the center of her life.  Today, Debi kicks us off on the first week of the 12 week series on the 12 steps of recovery.Reco12 is an open-to-all addictions and afflictions organization, dedicated to exploring the common threads of the differing manifestations of alcoholism; sharing tools, and offering hope from those walking a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and locations to learn and support one another. Our speakers come from various fellowships and experiences, demonstrating the universal principles of recovery.  Reco12 is not allied or affiliated with any specific 12 Step fellowship.Support Reco12's 12th Step Mission! Help provide powerful audio resources for addicts and their loved ones. Your contributions cover Zoom, podcasts, web hosting, and admin costs.Monthly Donations: Reco12 SupportOne-Time Donations: PayPal | Venmo: @Reco-Twelve | Patreon | WISEYour support makes a difference—thank you!Resources from this meeting:Dr. Bob's 3rd Step PrayerNew Light on Alcoholism by Dick B12 and 12To connect with Debi or any of the other speakers, please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com .Outro music is "Truth and Reconciliation" written and performed by James Carrington and used with full permission of James Carrington.  To learn more about this music and performer, please visit https://www.jamescarrington.net/ and https://m.facebook.com/jamescarringtonmusic Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Peter M from Primary purpose group in Cannes France leading a Big Book Study on the topic of  the chapter How it works specifically on pages 62-67. This was recorded at the Global Lockdown Group in India sometime during the summer of 2022. Zoom Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3200+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

In this special RecoverED episode, Dave and Lisa Kroencke read "The Family Afterward," sharing their personal journey from both sides, as a recovered alcoholic and the loved one. 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.

Why did the greatest religious decline and meaning crisis happen during my lifetime? Order my brand new book "Based on a True Story: Vibe Shifts, the End of Deconstruction, and the Reboot of Meaning": https://a.co/d/0iBxIqhk For more visit: paulanleitner.org

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When setting off on any journey, it's best to know your intended destination in advance. On the 12th Step journey, to use the Big Book's original wording, that means following the 12 Steps to arrive at a transformational spiritual experience - one powerful enough to overcome addiction. Of course, the wording of the 12th Step was soon changed to “a spiritual awakening” not wanting to scare newcomers away. But when Bill Wilson tried changing it back to the original, AA wouldn't let him.This single episode describes the “psychic change” the Steps are intended to bring about using three quotes to describe the experience. First, a definition that originated with William James in his Varieties of Religious Experience; second, the description contained in the Big Book; and finally, a helpful quote from Jungian author Robert A. Johnson's book Transformation.  These quotes are contained in a handout found in the show notes.Show notes: What Is a Psychic Change or Spiritual ExperienceQuantum Change by Professor William MillerTransformation by Robert A. JohnsonJung's Answer to Job https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Answer_to_Job

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The Joe and Charlie Big Book workshops have been popular for many years and it was one of my first posts.  I went looking for the latest version I could find and came across this one from 2013, it has great audio quality and I have combined all the files into one 12 hour workshop.  A little background on the workshops: In 1977, some AA members met in a Tulsa, Oklahoma hotel room for a discussion on The Big Book. One member asked Joe and Charlie to come to his home group to present a program on The Big Book. A taping of that presentation was made and called "The Big Book Study". Through the circulation of these audio tapes throughout the Fellowship, Joe and Charlie received invitations to present the Study at AA conventions, roundups and special events. At the AA International Convention in New Orleans in 1980, Wesley P, organized a lunch for 1,500 AA members from all over the world and gave away 100 Joe & Charlie tape sets as door prizes. Invitations exploded, and within a couple of years Joe & Charlie were presenting about 36 seminars a year worldwide. These seminars struck a deep chord within the AA members. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3200+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

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LISTEN TO THE WHOLE SHOW at www.patreon.com/dopeypodcastThis week on the teaser! We record a raw, outdoor teaser for Dopey Tuesday with returning guest Heart Attack Doug. They eulogize Dave's high-mileage Subaru (hand-me-down from his dad), recount a hilarious pajama-clad mechanic confrontation that scored a full refund, share voicemails of Doug trash-talking show stats, joke about Dopey Zoom "polls" favoring Doug, read positive Spotify comments, detail Dave's easy lasagna recipe, discuss Step 12 sponsorship styles, reflect on gratitude, spirituality (Dave's non-traditional "God = universe/reality" view), quote the Big Book's powerful closing lines, and tease Patreon-only content: a resolved feud with nasty emails and an inspirational tribute to Dave's late father-in-law. Classic Dopey mix of car chaos, recovery wisdom, community drama, and Patreon hooks.SEO Search Terms / Keywords (for titles, descriptions, tags)Primary / Long-tail:  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today we have a big book study of the Preface and Forwards of the book. This group has covered the big book multiple times so we have six different people presenting on the same topic over three separate meetings. I popped a quick click track between the meetings. Recording provided by, The Big Book Awakening, a Womens Big Book Study for all who identify as Women and/or LBTQ+. They meet in person every Saturday in St. Paul Minnesota at 8:30am. If you would like to join them please visit https://westendaa.org Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3000+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

This is part of a one day workshop led by Bob D from Las Vegas speaking on the topic of How to Recover. Held at an in-person Big Book workshop in Scarborough in August of 2022 covering through Step 1. I do not have the rest of this workshop. I have looked around and cant find a full copy, if any of you have it and you would care to share it please email me. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3000+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com