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THE FOUR AGREEMENTS. On This episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast Monty and Alicea explore the four agreements from Don Miguel Ruiz's book, connecting them to recovery principles and personal growth. It emphasizes the importance of integrity, self-awareness, and continuous improvement in living a healthy, authentic life. Closing Song: Friend Who Can by Thomas Mac.#recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction
STEP FIVE (A Snap-Shot) This episode explores the profound importance of Step 5 in recovery, emphasizing honesty, confession, and the transformative power of sharing one's true self. Hosted by The Montyman with cohost Roger McDiarmid this episode offers practical guidance on working through this crucial step. Closing Song: Lighten Up by Mike O'Bryan#recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction
Pedro Tapia is a Mexican freediving athlete and the deepest unassisted freediver in the Americas, diving almost 120m with the mono fin and 88m in No Fins.In this episode we discuss:Pedro was training for a pool competition at the time of recording.Pedro won Vertical Blue in 2023.Pedro has a history of alcohol abuse and is now in recovery.He has been sober for 6 years.He was born and raised in Mexico City, Mexico.He is now based in Playa Del Carmen.He was working as an entertainer in resorts.Donny discusses similar issues from his past.Quitting a destructive addiction is never easy. If you need help, reach out to someone and ask.We mentioned r/stopdrinking on Reddit, Alcoholics Anonymous, SMART and Narcotics Anonymous.Discovering freediving through Tinder!All about the Cenotes, fresh water sink-holes in Mexico.Shout out to Pranamaya and the Azul Freediving Challenge.Pedro is essentially self-taught in freediving and doesn't have a coach.Pedro progressed very quickly.He is now struggling with the mental game in dynamic freediving.Shout out to Samo Jeranko and his latest interview on the podcast (#157).How Pedro periodises through the year and what a typical week of training looks like.Pedro is also working as a coach and instructor as well as training at the same time.Is Pedro using partial or fully empty lung dives?Pedro has a background in gymnastics during his teenage years.How does Pedro maintain his strength training when he is training?Pedro is actively doing cardiovascular exercises.On the benefits of sauna and possibly ice bath.Pedro eats a plant-based diet with added eggs.What supplementation does Pedro take (creatine, beetroot powder, omega 3 from algae, protein).On the topic of doping/use of performance enhancing drugs in freediving.Shout out to the Deep Water podcast from the Observer newspaper/Tortoise media/Lydia Gard.Desert Island Questions - PATREON EXCLUSIVE SECTION What does Pedro do for fun when he's not freediving?For all episodes of The Freedive Cafe Podcast, information about freediving courses, coaching, workshops and retreats in Dahab, Egypt, visit www.truedepthfreediving.comTo support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/freedivecafe
Send a textIn this deeply honest and illuminating conversation, host Andrea Atherton welcomes special guest Tyler Blandin, a substance abuse counselor with over 20 years of professional and personal recovery experience. Together, they explore one of the most misunderstood truths in addiction treatment: you cannot force someone into recovery. With compassion and clinical insight, this episode unpacks the painful reality individuals face when they desperately want change. Tyler shares how true transformation begins with willingness, and how attempts to control or coerce often deepen shame and resistance rather than inspire healing.Andrea and Tyler also address the vulnerable question so many quietly ask: How do I know if I'm an addict or alcoholic? They clarify the difference between problematic use and addiction, discuss the emotional and behavioral markers that often go unnoticed, and demystify how programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous actually work. Together, they gently dismantle common misconceptions about 12-step recovery, revealing the spiritual, communal, and accountability-based foundations that have helped millions find lasting sobriety.This episode also courageously confronts the cultural punishment model still embedded in how society responds to addiction. Andrea and Tyler examine the stigma surrounding medication-assisted treatment, particularly the shaming that can occur in some recovery spaces for those taking Suboxone. They explore how self-help communities can both save lives and, at times, unintentionally perpetuate harm. If you have ever loved someone struggling with addiction or questioned your own relationship with substances, this conversation offers clarity, hope, and a call toward more compassionate recovery pathways.Tyler Blandinhttps://emotionalnightmarespodcast.buzzsprout.com/30-minute Consultation with Andrea https://www.andreaatherton.com/booking-calendarAndrea Atherton Websitehttps://www.andreaatherton.com/Love Anarchy Websitehttps://www.andreaatherton.com/podcasthttps://loveanarchypodcast.buzzsprout.comLove Anarchy Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/loveanarchypodcast/Andrea Atherton Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/andreaatherton-17/
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Send a textFrom armed robberies and drug dealing to long-term recovery and mentorship, Peter Wicket's life is proof that transformation is possible. After years lost in addiction, jail time, and chaos, he found hope through Narcotics Anonymous and chose a different path. Peter speaks openly about adoption, abandonment, ego, crime, relapse, and the moment surrender finally broke through. He shares how recovery isn't just about abstinence — it's about spiritual growth, accountability, and practicing principles in every area of life. Today, he's a father, mentor, and leader in Saskatoon's recovery community.This conversation centers on recovery, awareness, and the courage to face the exact nature of our wrongs. Peter's journey reminds us that no matter how deep addiction runs, a new way of life is possible when we stop fighting and start surrendering.Support the showCheck out the speakeasy podcast Follow Daniel Unmanageable on Facebook Follow Project Sparky We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE For business or speaking inquiries: Daniel@hardknoxtalks.com Follow Hard Knox TalksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalkspodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardknoxtalks?lang=en Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check us out on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hardknoxtalksWant to watch our episodes uncensored? Become a channel member here!
This is a study and commentary of the Basic Text book within Narcotics Anonymous. We invite you to come along this journey with us. Please get your book, a highlighter, and a pen/pencil.
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LET'S GET UNCOMFORTABLE. In this episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast, Alicea, Tom and the Montyman discuss the importance of embracing discomfort as a means of personal growth and transformation. They explore various topics including food addiction, interventions, and the challenges of recovery. The conversation emphasizes the need for community support and the role of discomfort in fostering resilience and courage. The hosts also address listener questions from the mailbag, providing insights into the complexities of addiction and recovery. Closing Song: Lord I'm Not OK performed by CeCe Winans. #recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction
HE WAS KICKED OUT OF A.A. Wade from Minnesota shares how he was kicked out of Alcoholics Anonymous via a call from the local sheriff's department notifying him that he has been trespassed and banned from all AA meetings in Minnesota for one year. What the heck is going on? Find out on today's show. #recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction
This is a workshop of the Guiding Principles book within Narcotics Anonymous. We invite you to come along this journey with us. Please get your book, a highlighter, and a pen/pencil.
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Today's Show: ARE YOU BEATING YOURSELF UP? This week's short Montyman's Meditorial covers the issue of self-condemnation. Have you made a mistake this week, fallen again, perhaps a relapse? What do you do now? #recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction
Lucy knew from a very young age that she was different from other kids and her siblings and felt anxious and a bit depressed. She found concentrating at school difficult and today acknowledges that this is probably related to her neurodivergence. Lucy gravitated to alcohol and drugs to compensate for her feelings and to fit in, often with the wrong crowd.By late teens Lucy was ready to leave home and moved in with her boyfriend, who she knew already had a heroin addiction. Introduced to heroin and then ice, she found that she couldn't hold down a job and was dependent on others as her drug dependence grew and she developed psychosis. Lucy's change of character under drugs saw her become a family violence perpetrator against her mum and this is what eventually caused her to seek help.Lucy was fortunate to get into a 12th step drug rehab where she found Narcotics Anonymous and has now been clean for two years.If you would like to find out more about Narcotics Anonymous or need to talk to somebody, then please call 1300 652 820 at any time or go online at www.navic.net.au.You can show your support to the Living Free show and keep us on air by:subscribing to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/subscribeand/or donating to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/donatePrevious female NA guest podcasts:Sara and Nat - https://www.3cr.org.au/livingfree/episode-201808231300/narcotics-anonymous-sara-and-natEmma and Kiandra - https://www.3cr.org.au/livingfree/episode-201809271300/narcotics-anonymous-emma-and-kiandraLiz - https://www.3cr.org.au/livingfree/episode-201908221300/narcotics-anonymous-lizEl and Summer - https://www.3cr.org.au/livingfree/episode-201911281300/narcotics-anonymous-el-and-summerEmma - https://www.3cr.org.au/livingfree/episode/narcotics-anonymous-emma-26sep2024
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SURVIVING vs THRIVING. On this episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast Tom, Alicea and Monty discuss the difference between simply surviving life vs thriving in life. As members of the recovery community, it is an important topic as so many people find themselves stuck in the rut of life without vision or choosing to settle for less than what they can actually accomplish. Closing Song: I Belong to You by Phil Keaggy. #recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction
BEING KIND TO DIFFICULT PEOPLE. In this short Montyman's Meditorial Monty shares his thoughts on the challenge of responding in kindness when it comes to difficult people who get in our face. Them songs: Might As Well Be Me by Mike O'Bryan, Producer Brian Pothier. #recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction
We interview acclaimed minister and author John Ortberg in a wonderful conversation about the 12 Steps, the nature of faith, and how spirituality plays such a vital part in so many people's recovery. Special Guest: John Ortberg.
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Harry Beattie spent over a decade in Narcotics Anonymous while repeatedly relapsing. In this episode of Coming Clean With Me, he shares what finally changed when his sobriety began to stabilise — not through a new programme, but through major life shifts including fatherhood, daily structure, public accountability, and cold-water exposure. He reflects on why previous recovery attempts failed and what made the difference this time.In conversation with cocaine addiction expert Elliott Wald, Harry opens up about his history of cocaine use, repeated relapse, and the emotional roots of addiction. He discusses growing up in an emotionally distant home, living with undiagnosed ADHD, and using cocaine to quiet his mind rather than energise it — until it led to paranoia, disrupted sleep, and deteriorating mental health.Harry explains how responsibility, habit, and routine became key to lasting sobriety. He maintains a focus on discipline, structure, and daily consistency rather than thinking in terms of being “cured.”00:00 – Cocaine addiction recovery: From chaos to Ice Bath Harry00:34 – Childhood abandonment and emotional neglect00:42 – Privilege without nurture: hidden trauma01:11 – 409 days clean: why sobriety finally stuck01:30 – Full introduction: Ice Bath Harry's story03:14 – Growing up wealthy but emotionally deprived04:13 – ADHD, school expulsions, and being labelled “naughty”06:40 – Seeking validation, rebellion, and risk-taking09:20 – Impulsivity, danger, and early addiction traits10:19 – Undiagnosed ADHD and addiction vulnerability12:35 – “I'm not cured”: understanding long-term recovery12:49 – Video game addiction and escapism13:49 – Alcohol, early substance use, and rebellion15:36 – First cocaine use and immediate emotional relief16:45 – Why cocaine felt calming, not stimulating18:10 – ADHD, dopamine deficiency, and cocaine21:43 – How cocaine addiction escalates23:04 – Sales culture, money, and daily cocaine use24:07 – When cocaine stops working26:26 – Addiction, anxiety, and loss of control28:30 – Isolation, paranoia, and binge use30:00 – Dry sniffing and hiding cocaine addiction31:09 – Why traditional recovery failed33:56 – Losing family, home, and identity36:00 – Staying awake for days on cocaine38:30 – Cocaine-induced paranoia and psychosis42:10 – “This isn't what cocaine promised”44:20 – Rock bottom and emotional collapse46:55 – Rehab, relapse, and reality49:05 – Visualising recovery and future identity51:22 – Is addiction a disease?55:00 – Why one-size-fits-all recovery doesn't work59:57 – Alcohol vs cocaine: brain differences01:08:11 – Why stimulant addiction needs a different approach01:24:26 – Ice baths, dopamine, and recovery01:26:00 – Public accountability and staying clean01:28:30 – Building Ice Bath Harry online01:31:40 – Identity, shame, and self-belief01:32:30 – What addiction really is01:34:00 – Fatherhood, meaning, and closing messageElliott Wald is a British psychologist, hypnosis expert, and behavioural analyst with over 30 years of clinical experience. He specialises exclusively in the treatment of cocaine addiction via nasal use (snorting) — a form of stimulant addiction that is frequently misunderstood and poorly treated by generic recovery models.Alongside his formal clinical training, Elliott also brings direct lived experience. He maintained a daily cocaine addiction for 15 years, when he was publicly visible and appearing as an expert on national television. This combination of clinical expertise and first-hand experience allows Elliott to understand stimulant addiction from both a neuropsychological and human perspective — without ideology, moral judgement, orFind out more on Elliott's website: https://www.hypnosis-expert.com/ADDICTION/
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We look at some of the highlights of recovery in 2025, as well as some of the challenges of the holiday season for ourselves and some of our previous guests. Special Guest: Robyn Scott.
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Send us a textA dropped call, a shaky signal, and then the truth lands: our brother Remo relapsed after years sober, lost his job, totaled his car, and vanished into shame. What follows isn't a tidy redemption arc; it's a candid account of how cocaine slid into meth, how late nights and familiar faces reopened old doors, and how a traffic stop and a smart case manager pushed him toward a rapid diversion program that might save his record—and his life.We walk through the real logistics of recovery: court dates, Medi‑Cal approvals, chasing a bed, and learning to live inside structure again. Roll call, laundry duty, limited phone time, group therapy, and Narcotics Anonymous turn chaos into routine. The emotional work runs alongside the rules. He starts calling his daughter again, listens for disappointment to soften, and sets a boundary around a hard conversation with his dad on the advice of counselors. He names triggers with clear eyes—late drives, old hangouts, the barbershop rule—and chooses boring consistency over another flash of excitement.We zoom out, too. There's a quick movie pick (No One Will Save You on Hulu) and a strong take on California's refinery exits, special gasoline blends, and why gas prices could spike as policy reshapes supply. But the heart stays with recovery: the dirty street supply, fentanyl risk, friends lost, and the way support systems—from partners to persistent case managers—make the difference when willpower alone falls short.If you or someone you love is trying to find a way into treatment, reach out. We'll help point you to a bed, a program, a meeting—whatever gets you to day one and through day ninety. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs to hear it, and leave a review to help more people find the show.Suavecito All hair types and textures. Pompadours, side parts and slick backs.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showSupport our podcast E-Mail: theetalkers4us@gmail.com Tip us: cash.app/$TheeTalkers https://theetalkers.buzzsprout.com/sharekick.com/theetalkerspodcast-1theetalkers_podcast1 - Twitch(3) Theetalkers1 (@theetalkers1) / TwitterThee Talkers Podcast: Unscripted - YouTubepatreon.com/theetalkerspodtiktok.com/@theetalkerspodcasttheetalkers.buzzsprout.com
This is a study and commentary of the Basic Text book within Narcotics Anonymous. We invite you to come along this journey with us. Please get your book, a highlighter, and a pen/pencil.
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Photo: Josh Engle, manager and peer support specialist at True North Recovery in Wasilla, gives out cookies as part of homeless outreach efforts in Anchorage on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. (Matt Faubion / Alaska Public Media) For people experiencing addition, it can help to talk to someone who has been through recovery themselves. Peer support specialists offer a different kind of support from therapists or psychiatrists. And in Alaska, there are state certifications for peer support roles, including a special track for Indigenous people with lived experience in recovery. Alaska Public Media's Rachel Cassandra has more on peer-to-peer care in the state. Josh Engle is bundled up on one of the first really cold days in October. He walks along a forest path to do outreach in an encampment in Anchorage. He approaches a man in a weathered coat. “How long you been out here on the streets?” “Too long. Yeah. Yeah.” Several tents and makeshift structures lean together. “You connected with any resources?” Engle is a manager and peer support specialist at True North Recovery – and one of his aims today is to help guide people into recovery. It's a path Engle knows well because he's in long-term recovery himself. Now he supports people in ways that go well beyond what a more traditional therapist or psychiatrist can do. He may text with clients outside business hours, help them find work or get connected with benefits – anything that supports them in a way that might lead to recovery. “I personally, really enjoy being able to connect with them on a personal level of someone that has walked their path.” When patients interact with workers with lived experience, research shows it can aid recovery and can reduce healthcare costs. Aaron Surma is Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in Juneau, which runs training for peer support. And Surma experiences mental illness himself. He says psychiatrists and mental health professionals play an important role in supporting recovery and treatment, but there is a strong power difference. “You’re in a small room, you’re making intense eye contact, and the dynamic is that you have the expert and the person who needs help.” Surma says he was arrested multiple times during high school and was court ordered to go to Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous meetings. He says hearing peers in those groups was awesome, but things felt different when talking with his formal providers. “When I was a teenager, I was lighting stuff on fire and buying garbage bags of weed. So then to go into a small room and talk to somebody who you know, like, imagine the counselor from “South Park” who’s saying ‘Drugs are bad, Mkay?’ And it’s a million miles from what you know.” He says it's easier for peers to bridge those gaps in early recovery. Peer support specialists speak the language of addiction and mental illness and also understand the more traditional language of behavioral health professionals. Seeds of Eden, which offers addiction recovery services and community-based behavioral health services, recently received a $30,000 grant from the South Dakota Community Foundation. The grant will help the organization’s work to provide sober living, peer support, care coordination, and case management, including a project to build a recovery housing facility on the Standing Rock Reservation on the South Dakota side. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe straddles the South Dakota and North Dakota border. Isaiah Keller is one of the co-founders of Seeds of Eden. He says they're already secured a home, which is being remodel to offer future services. “The house that we have been remodeling is about 90% complete. So, a small portion of the funds that were awarded will go to finish that project, that house and to make it livable and to make it functional.” Keller says Seeds of Eden was designed to help fill a gap when it comes to addiction recovery services, and he says the group realized there was a need for assistance within tribal communities. He says they've been working closely with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Native American board members, and Native advocates. “We’ve partnered with a really good ally and advocate. And her name is Bobbi Jamerson. She’s the chairwoman of the Bear Soldier District on the South Dakota side of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. And she has been advocating and promoting recovery and community involvement. We’re at a point right now where we feel like we have some great traction and some great movement.” Keller says they would like to expand services across South Dakota and beyond. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out the latest episode of Native America Calling Wednesday, December 10, 2025 – Mental health experts point to personal connections to maintain winter mental health
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In this candid and deeply human conversation, SHE RECOVERS® co-founder Dr. Dawn Nickel sits down with Elizabeth Gilbert to explore the intertwined threads of love and sex addiction, codependency, drug dependence, and recovery - core themes of Liz's newest book, All the Way to the River. Liz shares openly about her own compulsive relationship patterns, her partner Rayya's relapse, and the moment that brought Liz to her knees. Together, Dawn and Liz explore 12-step recovery, emotional repair, and what it means to start again in the aftermath of profound loss. What emerges is a raw, insightful look at addiction, grief, and the deep courage it takes to heal and return to oneself.EPISODE RESOURCES:Book - All The Way to the River: available at Indigo, Powells.com, bookshop.org/shop/elizabeth_reads, and at your local independent bookstore.Elizabeth's website: www.elizabethgilbert.comElizabeth's Substack: https://elizabethgilbert.substack.com/SHE RECOVERS: www.sherecovers.orgSex and Love Addicts Anonymous: https://slaafws.org/Narcotics Anonymous: https://na.org/Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/SHE RECOVERS® Foundation is a non-profit public charity and a global grassroots movement serving more than 325,000 women and non-binary individuals in or seeking recovery from life challenges including mental health issues, trauma, and substance use. SHE RECOVERS is dedicated to redefining recovery, inspiring hope, ending stigma, and empowering women to increase their recovery capital, heal themselves, and help other women to do the same.If you found this conversation helpful please consider donating to our lifeline organization or sharing it with others who may benefit. We would love to also receive your rating and review of the SHE RECOVERS Podcast on your favorite platform.Visit sherecovers.org to donate today.
Sarah K and her two teenagers talk about their experience of Sarah's addiction and recovery, exploring how both the active addiction and recovery have affected them.
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Anthony Zorzetto (@mr.zorzetto) is a father, husband and men's sobriety coach. Anthony has battled addiction, homelessness and hitting rock-bottom and overcome all of it to now having a thriving family, business and leading other men on the same path. The Possible Principle is his 90 day 1-1 coaching program to help men eliminate alcohol from their life. Addiction is a crazy beast. One that more people than many of us realize struggle with, but also one that help is available for. It was a pleasure to chat with Anthony and learn about what addiction really is, learn about some of the early warning signs, some of the steps towards sobriety, and how we can help those in your life who may be heading down the path. I tried to make some connections back to fitness in this chat, but it turns out that fitness is actually an integral part of Anthony's coaching program. It never ceases to amaze me how impactful improving physical health can be in all aspects of our life.This was a powerful conversation and one that I personally learned a ton from and I'm sure you will too. Maybe this conversation will even save someone's life. Please share this with anyone you know who is struggling, help is available. To keep up with Anthony, follow him on IG, and visit his website to learn more about The Possible Principle coaching program. Below are some of the free and widely available resources mentioned in the chat as well:Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.aa.org/Narcotics Anonymous: https://na.org/ Cocaine Anonymous: https://ca.org/ The best way to support the podcast is to share the episode with a friend. You can support yourself and the podcast by applying for 1:1 online coaching here. Grab my FREE Protein Cheat Sheet HERE. Grab my FREE Muscle Building Workout HERE. Join 1000's of others in receiving the best fitness tips, tools and tactics for free via the Sunday Meal Prep newsletter. Share this episode with a friend who would enjoy or benefit from it! Comments, questions, and feedback are greatly appreciated. If you enjoy this podcast, I would be extremely grateful if you subscribed and left a short review on iTunes or rating on Spotify. It really helps to spread the message and ultimately help more people. Website danielyores.com Connect with me on Instagram @danielyoresConnect with me on X @danielyores Podcast Cover Art by @octopuslegss
Scott grew up in chaos—very young parents, a wild home of 3 boys, and the weight of being the oldest. He got sober in Narcotics Anonymous but soon found his path in Alcoholics Anonymous. Scott tends to hit new bottoms before making changes—but the steps and fellowship have kept him growing, connected and sober.Sobriety Date: 12/26/2013Quotes“My biggest problem in life is my attitude and perception.”“Don't drink, go to a meeting, and ask for help.”Referred by: Sara A. (Episode #211)InstagramFacebook
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Complete our 2025 Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/smJxoWJhr66qKG4Q7We'd love to hear from you! Every year, we ask the Life After Prison audience to complete a short survey. Your answers help us understand what's working, what we can improve, and they also help us show our funders the real impact of the show. It only takes a few minutes and your feedback really does make a difference.In this brand new series, Cellmate to CEO, Tony Supreme, CEO of Soul Surge Wellness, who has lived experience of the criminal justice system himself, talks to other CEO's, leaders and changemakers about their transition from prison to leadership.In this episode, Tony chats to Mandy Ogunmokun, the founder and CEO of Treasures Foundation. Mandy shares her inspiring journey from addiction and the revolving doors of prison, to founding a trauma-informed recovery charity for women. Mandy talks about the power of faith, personal growth, and the importance of having supportive people around you.Useful organisations: Treasures Foundation- Providing safe accommodation in East London and specialist outreach support to women with histories of addiction, mental health, trauma and experience of the criminal justice system.Samaritans- Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.UKNA- We are Narcotics Anonymous in the United Kingdom & Channel Islands. If you have a problem with drugs, we are recovering drug addicts who can help you get and stay clean.Contact us: If anything you've heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you'd just like to get in touch, please contact us.
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GENEROSITY IN ACTION. In this episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast, the hosts discuss the theme of generosity in action, exploring its significance in recovery and personal transformation. They share personal stories, insights on the heart of generosity, and the impact of giving on communities. The conversation emphasizes that true generosity is not about the amount given but the sincerity and intention behind the act. The hosts encourage listeners to reflect on their own generosity and how it can transform their lives and the lives of others. Closing Song: Humble & Kind by Tim McGraw. ` #recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction
USHERING IN THE MONTH OF GRATITUDE. On this episode of Buddha Time, Tommy Buddha & the Montyman discuss the importance of finding ultimate weapons to combat distractions in life. He emphasizes the need for awareness and mindfulness, highlighting how being misinformed can lead to a lack of appreciation for the present moment. The dialogue explores the parallels between addiction and the distractions that plague our daily lives, urging listeners to pay attention to the world around them and not get lost in their struggles. We feature two positive, uplifting songs by Tommy. Horses Fly and Believe It or Not. #recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction
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We talk with the amazing Dr. Nicki Monti, whose indomitable spirit shines through in this wide-ranging conversation about all things recovery. Special Guest: Dr. Nicki Monti.
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Today's Show: DADDY, WHAT'S A NORMIE? Join the Take 12 Recovery Radio Team as they discuss the definition of the word “Normie”. Does AA or NA have an opinion on this issues? What does the literature say if anything? Is this a term of endearment or a word of sarcasm? Closing Song: The Man I Never Met by Aaron Loy. #recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction
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This is a study and commentary of the Basic Text book within Narcotics Anonymous. We invite you to come along this journey with us. Please get your book, a highlighter, and a pen/pencil.
7OH is a new drug that has showed itself to be highly addictive for many people, yet it's perfectly legal in most places, there's no regulation for it, and many people start on it with no idea of what they are getting into. We are seeing more and more clients show up at Windmill Wellness Ranch struggling with this, so we need to get the word out. Kira and Casey discuss all the ins and outs of 7OH and what we are doing to help further research about it.
Are you living the life you want to live? Broadcaster Davina McCall's recent health scare has shown her the importance of living boldly, with no regrets.In this chat, live from The Happy Place Festival, best pals Fearne and Davina share how having tumours removed within a few months of each other brought them closer together.Davina explains how you can turn fear into joy through mindset changes, and how to apologise so you're not carrying the weight of guilt anymore. She also reflects on how being in Narcotics Anonymous finally enabled her to like herself, warts and all.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like: Mel RobbinsTrinny WoodallDannii Minogue Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
*Trigger Warning* This episode discusses suicidal thoughts and alcoholismThis week, Antoinette and Shanti start with some light-hearted pleasantries and respond to some comedic listener voicemails. We are then joined by Antoinette's father, Jay Henry. Mr. Henry's full humanity is on display as he shares his experience as both an intentionally present father and recovering alcoholic. Antoinette and her father navigate this conversation with nuance and grace, while offering listeners the opportunity to bear witness to this healing conversation between father and daughter. Join us.Contact Us:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus episodesIf you or anyone you know is experiencing addiction, please see the resources below that may prove helpful: Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.aa.org/Narcotics Anonymous: https://na.org/Al-Anon members are people, just like you, who are worried about someone with a drinking problem. https://al-anon.org/Contact Us:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus episodesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.