Podcasts about Narcotics Anonymous

Listen without ads on patreon: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast Summary: This week on Dopey Greatest Hits, Dave marks the eighth anniversary of Chris O'Connor's death with a powerful replay about relapse, survival and the people addiction takes from us. Before the original episode, Dave reflects on his own recovery, restraint of pen and tongue, missing meetings and the uncomfortable truth that two things can be true at once. He also reads a brutally honest email from James D. DeHart about coming within seconds of buying meth after three years away from hard drugs. The original episode opens with Dave remembering Chris and listening back to the early years of Dopey—the jokes, interruptions and ordinary moments that preserved their friendship. A clip from Episode 100 becomes painfully prophetic as Dave and Chris casually discuss what their relapses might look like and whether either of them could die. Then Dopey legend DJ recounts the complete anatomy of his relapse after nearly two years sober. A new job and relationship slowly replaced meetings, sponsorship and honesty. Social drinking followed, then a drive past his old Detroit dope house. Within weeks, he was smoking crack and fentanyl daily, hiding drugs from his girlfriend and falling out in bathrooms. After mixing fentanyl, Suboxone, tequila, cannabis gummies and Ativan, DJ entered precipitated withdrawal and landed in a Detroit hospital. He left in undersized hospital scrubs and socks, found his way back to the dope spot and spent the day smoking crack and fentanyl in a blackout. He lost his clothes, wandered barefoot through Detroit, handed his debit card to a stranger and eventually surfaced dirty, disoriented and barely alive. His family found him, and he eventually returned to treatment. The episode also includes a classic exchanges between Dave and Chris, followed by a moving conversation with Chris's former sponsor, Dylan. They discuss sponsorship, psychedelics in recovery, the dangers of building a life and then neglecting the recovery that made it possible—and the authenticity, curiosity and independence that made Chris unforgettable. All that and way more! on this Ghosts of ChrisMiss Past episode! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen without ads: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast Episode summary: This week we continue Allman Brothers Month!Legendary photographer, archivist and Allman Brothers tour manager Kirk West tells the incredible story of his journey from small-town Iowa into the center of American rock-and-roll history. After discovering psychedelics and Chicago blues in the late 1960s, Kirk became an IV meth user and drug dealer. He fled pending charges, landed in the psychedelic communities of Boulder and Northern California, and was eventually identified and arrested while hitchhiking through Nevada with meth and syringes in his backpack. Kirk recounts therapeutic-community rehab, heroin addiction, the murder of his drug-dealing partner, repeated arrests and the camera-store burglary that finally led him back into treatment. He found recovery through one of Florida's earliest Narcotics Anonymous communities—but after five years sober, he attempted to prove that he could drink normally. That experiment ended shortly after John Lennon's murder and ultimately gave Kirk the sobriety date he has maintained ever since. His recovery opened the door to an extraordinary career photographing Bob Marley, Bruce Springsteen, the Rolling Stones, the Who, the Clash, Jerry Garcia and countless others. Kirk eventually became the Allman Brothers Band's archivist and tour manager, served as Dickey Betts' sponsor and helped preserve the group's history. He shares intimate stories about Gregg Allman, Duane Allman, Derek Trucks, Warren Haynes, the Big House in Macon—and the night Lowell George offered him cocaine shortly before his death. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is a study and commentary of the Sponsorship book within Narcotics Anonymous. We invite you to come along this journey with us. Please get your book, a highlighter, and a pen/pencil.Contact Information: 919-675-1058 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/theanonpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Participation Form: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/QhcK3JRrmzQzr8ZFA

TURNING GOOD THINGS INTO IDOLS. On this episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast Tom & Monty discuss idol worship. It comes in many forms. Success and Career, Relationships and Family, Health and Appearance, Ministry and Service, and Comfort and Entertainment. What do you worship at the feet of? As people in the recovery community, we should be ever mindful of what we place above the things that really matter. #recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction  

Have a listen to ECCNA 41 participants sharing a few minutes on topics and spiritual principles. If you think this would be a welcomed resource at a convention or camp-out you attend please contact us here at The Anonymous Podcast and make an introduction with the convention committee. It's been a blast at the ECCNA 41! Namaste.Contact Information: 919-675-1058 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/theanonpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Participation Form: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/QhcK3JRrmzQzr8ZFA

Patreon: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast This week on Dopey's Greatest Hits, Dave looks back on one of the most unforgettable interviews in the show's history with Miami nightlife legend Ingrid Casares. Before the classic conversation begins, Dave recaps the incredible success of the inaugural Dopey Recovery Short Film Festival, from a nearly sold-out crowd and appearances by James Frey, Kevin McEnroe, Aaron Carr, Ray Brown, Pete the Plumber, and more, to his early morning appearance on Good Day New York. He thanks everyone who attended, promises an even bigger festival next year, hints at a future DopeyCon in the same theater, reads listener emails and Patreon comments, debates Tesla versus ska music, and shares plans to keep releasing daily episodes while his family heads out on vacation. Then comes one of Dopey's all-time greatest recovery stories. Ingrid Casares tells the unbelievable story of growing up in Miami, discovering cocaine in the early 1980s, repeatedly trying rehab before she was ready, stealing an ounce and a half of cocaine from a college dealer, becoming a drug mule between Miami and North Carolina, freebasing across the Southeast, surviving terrifying cocaine paranoia, and eventually finding recovery. She explains how sobriety led her into the music business, introduced her to Sandra Bernhard and Madonna, and eventually helped launch the legendary Miami clubs Liquid, Bar Room, and Joy, helping transform South Beach into an international nightlife destination. Along the way she shares stories involving Sean Penn, Whitney Houston, Donald Trump, the Versace era of Miami, celebrity excess, relapse, prescription opioids, alcohol, and ultimately finding lasting recovery after decades of chaos. It's one of the wildest cocaine stories ever told on Dopey—and one of the most honest conversations about relapse, reinvention, fame, and recovery.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is a study and commentary of the Sponsorship book within Narcotics Anonymous. We invite you to come along this journey with us. Please get your book, a highlighter, and a pen/pencil.Contact Information: 919-675-1058 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/theanonpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Participation Form: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/QhcK3JRrmzQzr8ZFA

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.Contact Information: 919-675-1058 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/theanonpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Participation Form: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/QhcK3JRrmzQzr8ZFA

We explore the importance and power of positive self-talk to help people in recovery from addiction, including how it can help family members in their own recovery.

Send us Fan MailDaniel has 18 years in recovery and he gives credit for the life he has today largely to the program of Narcotics Anonymous. I don't care if you're a new comer or an old timer, this conversation has something for everyone and it's definitely worth a listen.Find Daniel on InstagramSupport the showSEIU-WestWellness NewsParenting in the Storm Check out Parenting in the Storm HEREAre 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 out the speakeasy podcastFollow Daniel Unmanageable on FacebookFollow Project Sparky We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HEREFor business or speaking inquiries: Daniel@hardknoxtalks.comFollow Hard Knox TalksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalkspodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardknoxtalks?lang=en Check us out on YouTube:ht...

This is a study and commentary of the Sponsorship book within Narcotics Anonymous. We invite you to come along this journey with us. Please get your book, a highlighter, and a pen/pencil.Contact Information: 919-675-1058 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/theanonpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Participation Form: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/QhcK3JRrmzQzr8ZFA

A RECOVERY MUSIC SET This episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast  we feature several recovery recording artist and their original recovery songs.Taking a break from recovery talk and kicking back and enjoying some great recovery music is the focus of this week's podcast. ENJOY! #recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction 

This is a study and commentary of the Sponsorship book within Narcotics Anonymous. We invite you to come along this journey with us. Please get your book, a highlighter, and a pen/pencil.Contact Information: 919-675-1058 or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/theanonpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Participation Form: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/QhcK3JRrmzQzr8ZFA

WHAT IS SPIRITUALITY REALLY? This episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast explores the true meaning of spirituality, its misconceptions, and how it relates to faith, religion, and personal growth. Hosts Monty Meyer and Tom Williams delve into the differences between biblical spirituality and popular interpretations, emphasizing the importance of clarity and relationship with God. Also, we answer your email. Closing Song: Good by Matthew West. Key Topics ·         The broad definition of spirituality and its many interpretations·         The difference between biblical spirituality and New Age concepts·         How feelings influence perceptions of spirituality·         The importance of defining what spirituality means to each person·         The role of relationship with God in true spirituality #recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction 

THE FOUR ABSOLUTES. In this episode, Monty and Roger look at the extremely ridiculous new laws that govern our water sports, play True or False and then on to the main topic. They explore the four absolutes—honesty, purity, unselfishness, and love—and their vital role in moral and spiritual growth. They discuss how these principles guide behavior, foster personal transformation, and are rooted in Christian teachings and early recovery movements. Closing Song: The Four Absolutes by Monty D. Meyer performed by Samual Artian. Key Topics ·         The origins of the four absolutes in Christian and recovery history·         The practical application of honesty, purity, unselfishness, and love·         The role of these principles in personal and spiritual development·         The challenge of living by these absolutes in a modern world·         The connection between the four absolutes and the 12-step program·         The importance of continuous self-inventory and moral standards·         The biblical basis for the four absolutes, especially Philippians 4:8·         The impact of these principles on relationships and community·         The concept of spiritual progress versus perfection·         The relevance of the four absolutes for everyone, not just addicts or alcoholics #recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction 

Where is Diane Jenkins? Y&R BTG Crossover; Sienna bartends The Shadow Room; Sharon toasts Noah and supports Phyllis; Danny announces retirement from touring; Nate needs two hands; Victor gives Phyllis Arabesque; Nick attends a Narcotics Anonymous meeting; The Victor and Nikki reunion; Malcolm and Holden bond; Lily tells Billy Cane is Chancellor CEO; Matt crushes […]

FILM FESTIVAL TICKETS: https://buytickets.at/thedopeyfoundation/2216905 DOPEY PATREON: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast Kevin's Substack: https://kevinjackmcenroe.substack.com/ This week on Dopey Wednesday,!Dave is joined once again by Kevin McEnroe for a powerful, funny, and honest conversation about addiction, recovery, family, tennis, writing, prayer, ego, and the New York Knicks.   Dave opens the episode with listener emails about quitting cigarettes, accidental heroin use, childhood Valium, Dopey Zoom chaos, stickers, socks, and Knicks obsession. Then Kevin McEnroe joins the show to talk about his morning routine, sobriety, teaching tennis, being John McEnroe's son, and finding peace with his name and his life in recovery.   Kevin opens up about pills, heroin, pancreatitis, isolation, treatment, relapse, his mother Tatum O'Neal's addiction and stroke, and how service has changed their relationship. Dave shares his own stories about heroin, custody, Klonopin, the Amy Winehouse documentary, AA, and finally surrendering.   Plus: Hells Angels bars, Roxy 30s, fentanyl, Joakim Noah, 21 yogurts, meth recovery advice, and why sometimes you have to try every path until something sticks.   ALL THAT AND MORE! MORE! MORE!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LETTING PEOPLE BE PEOPLE. This episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast explores the importance of letting people be themselves, managing expectations, and practicing patience and compassion in recovery and everyday life. Hosted by Monty Meyer and Tom Williams, it offers practical insights on handling difficult behaviors, setting healthy boundaries, and extending grace to others. We also answer listener email. Closing Song: No Longer a Slave to Fear by Jonathan Helsen. Key Topics ·         The importance of letting people be themselves·         Handling difficult behaviors and setting boundaries·         The role of patience, tolerance, and grace in recovery #recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction 

Film Festival Tickets: https://buytickets.at/thedopeyfoundation/2216905 FULL EPISODE: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast Heart Attack Doug returns for another Dopey Tuesday as he and Dave revisit the origins of their friendship, the rise and fall of Good Morning Dopey, and the eternal struggle of growing the Dopey YouTube channel. Plus: Knicks playoff agony, NBA conspiracy theories, June on Long Island, the upcoming Dopey Recovery Film Festival, and a powerful reading of the June 9th Just For Today meditation, "Old Dreams Needn't Die." Doug talks about selling weed to buy guitars, Dave reflects on addiction and recovery, and together they explore how sobriety can bring old dreams back to life. And of course: Patreon plugs, listener comments, birthday wishes, and a beautiful listener cover of "Good So Bad." PLUS MORE MORE MORE! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FINDING FREEDOM IN DISCIPLINE. This episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast we feature a deep discussion on discipline, spiritual growth, and overcoming life's challenges. Hosted by Monty Meyer and Tom Williams, they explore the importance of routines, faith, and practical steps to achieve freedom and stability. We also answer your email. Closing Song: Alive & Free by Monty D. Meyer Key Topics ·         The role of discipline in recovery and personal growth·         How routines and habits lead to freedom and stability·         Biblical perspectives on authority, headship, and spiritual gifts·         The significance of emotional sobriety and managing stress·         Practical advice on developing discipline and overcoming laziness

TIRED OF WAITING ON GOD AND OTHERS? This episode explores the importance of patience, trust in God's timing, and how waiting can lead to spiritual growth and better relationships. Hosted by Monty Meyer and Roger McDiarmid, it offers practical insights and personal stories about overcoming impatience and embracing divine timing. Key Topics ·         The meaning of waiting and patience in spiritual life·         How waiting develops trust and character·         Practical steps to practice patience in daily life·         The role of God's timing in recovery and relationships#recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction 

Jules returns to the podcast to talk about her family's history of unhealthy enabling, how it impacted her addiction and recovery, and then how she is helping to change the pattern in her family and the families of the clients she helps every day at Windmill.Special Guest: Jules Santiago.

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.

LET'S TALK MAKING AMENDS. From The Best of The Came to Believe Recovery Podcast . The hosts discuss the concept of making amends in recovery. They explore the difference between an apology and an amends, emphasizing that an amends involves taking action to repair the harm caused. They also discuss the importance of sincerity and genuine change in making amends. The hosts share personal examples and address the challenges of making amends when the other person may not be emotionally mature or receptive. They also touch on the idea that making amends is not about seeking forgiveness, but about taking responsibility and changing one's behavior. In this conversation, Tom, Monty, and Alicia discuss the importance of making amends in recovery. They also touch on the concept of forgiving oneself and the importance of being emotionally sober. The conversation concludes with personal stories of amends that went well and one that went badly. Closing Song: I'm Not Who I was by Brandon Heath. #aa #na #alcoholicsanonymous #recovery #recovered #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #narcoticsanonymous #traditions #addiction #bigbook  

ALCOHOL IN THE CHURCH. From The Best of Take 12 Radio. Do intoxicating beverages have any place within the faith community? What about Christians who claim it's OK to consume alcohol? Some strong words coming your way. Take a listen, I dare ya! #recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction 

ADDICTION IN THE WORLD OF SPORTS. From The Best of Take 12 Radio. Monty interviews Mark Ibanez, former Sports Director for FOX KTVU Channel 2. Mark is the longest tenured Bay Area sportscaster in history with 4 Emmys and 16 Emmy nominations. Mark shares his experience as it relates to addiction in the world of sports. Closing Song: Petaluma by Norman Greenbaum. #recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction 

POWERLESSNESS & UNMANAGEABILITY.  From The Best of The Came to Believe Recovery Podcast.When did we realize we were powerless over our addictions and when did we come to admit our lives were unmanageable? Join Tom, Alicea and your host the Montyman for this important discussion on Episode #2 of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast. #aa #na #alcoholicsanonymous #recovery #recovered #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #narcoticsanonymous #traditions #addiction #bigbook  

12 STEP MEETING ADDICTION. From The Best of Take 12 Radio. Many have said that meeting makers are the ones who succeed in recovery, but can one become so meeting dependent that they switch from their drug or alcohol addiction to meeting addiction, allowing the meetings to take priority over every aspect of their lives? Should our emphasis be on the meetings we make or the Steps we take? Join the Monty'man as he brings back this show from September 2010 with cohosts Mason C., Brad H., and special guest Devon. Closing Song: Road to Recovery by Leah Martinsen. #recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction 

WHEN YOU FEEL LIKLE GIVING UP (Surrender vs Submission). In this episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast, Monty and Tom explore the differences between surrender and submission, especially in the context of recovery when we feel like giving up on ourselves. They discuss how these concepts impact our spiritual journey, the importance of active choice, and practical ways to embrace these principles daily. Answer and responding to our listeners is also featured along with some whining about things we have no power over. Closing Song: I Keep Going by Anonymous. Key Topics ·         Difference between surrender and submission·         The active nature of submission·         How surrender leads to freedom·         Practical steps to surrender and submit daily #recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction 

DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE? This episode explores the profound questions of identity and purpose in recovery, featuring personal stories and biblical insights. Discover how understanding who you are in God's eyes can transform your life and recovery journey. Monty opens the mail bag to clear some things up and as always controversy is a major element of this week's topic. Closing Song: Hello My Name Is… by Matthew West. Key Topics ·         The biblical view of identity and being created in God's image·         Personal stories of discovering purpose and self-awareness·         The role of faith and belief in recovery and self-acceptance #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.

Bill and Michael sample some old Living Free and Stone Free shows from the 3CR ArchivesIf 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.If you're having trouble with gambling, or have a friend or family member that does, then maybe Gamblers Anonymous could help – phone (03) 9696 6108 or visit their website gaaustralia.org.au for information and to see a list of local meetings.If you would like to find out a bit more about alcoholism for yourself or a friend, then you can give Alcoholics Anonymous a call on 1300 222 222 or check out their website aa.org.au.If someone else's drinking is causing you a problem, then you can phone the Al-Anon Family Groups helpline on 1300 252 666 or go online at al-anon.org.au for more information.Show your support to the Living Free show by:subscribing to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/subscribeand donating to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/donate

SO YOU RELAPSED, NOW WHAT? This episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast explores the complex topic of relapse in recovery, addressing questions about recovery, relapse, and the spiritual and practical tools needed to navigate setbacks. Hosted by Monty Meyer and Tom Williams, it offers insights into maintaining sobriety, understanding relapse, and the importance of grace and community support.Can we recover or are we always in recovery? Can a recovered person relapse? Closing Song: God of Second Chances by Leroy Stoltzfus. Key Points ·         Relapse in Recovery: When It Happens and How to Respond·         Understanding Recovery and Relapse: A Spiritual Perspective #recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction 

THE LIES WE TOLD OURSELVES (In Our Addiction). This episode explores the lies we tell ourselves in addiction, sharing humorous and insightful stories to highlight the importance of honesty and recovery. Hosted by Monty Meyer with guests Roger McDiarmid and Dion Miller, it offers practical advice and encouragement for those seeking sobriety. Closing Song: The Games People Play by Joe Smith Key Topics ·         The common lies told in addiction and recovery·         Humorous stories illustrating denial and deception·         The importance of honesty and self-awareness in sobriety#recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction 

Emily Redondo talks about how she has dealt with years of addiction, how this impacted her self-image as a wife, mother, and person in recovery, and her new book, "Wife, Mother, Drunk."Special Guest: Emily Redondo.

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.

PATREON - LISTEN WITHOUT ADS - www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast SUMMARY: This Week on Dopey's Greatest Hits! Dave records from his dad's overheated apartment and opens with a long, chaotic conversation about Dopeywood at The Comedy Store. His dad gives a detailed, meandering recap of the trip, the show, and his mixed reactions to the comedians, praising the turnout but criticizing some of the material as confusing and overly raunchy.   They argue about politics, language on the show, and listener feedback, including a back-and-forth with a fan upset about violent rhetoric. Dave reflects on tone, community, and the balance between humor and responsibility.   The episode includes emails and voicemails about poppy seed tea addiction, with detailed stories about making opioid-like substances from seeds and pods, building tolerance, and the extreme lengths people went to stay well.   The second half features a replay of Dave's interview with Steve Earle. Steve talks about growing up surrounded by recovery, with addiction deeply embedded in his family, including relatives who were part of early AA. He says he avoided recovery at first despite seeing that it worked.   Steve describes getting high for the first time at age 11 and explains that music and addiction developed side by side but weren't directly connected. He talks about learning guitar from his uncle, discovering Dylan and the Beatles, and becoming obsessed with songwriting and storytelling.   He reflects on his career as a musician, the pressure of performing, and how much he depends on audience feedback to feel okay. He also talks about the realities of the music business, losing his band, shifting to solo work, and writing for theater.   Throughout the conversation, Steve is blunt about addiction, family history, and the long-term impact of substance use, while also showing humor, insight, and a deep connection to music as both a craft and a survival tool. ALL THAT AND MUCH MUCH MORE! On an old classic episode with my Dad in it TWICE! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

Today's Show: A NEW IDENTITY. This episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast the Montyman goes solo and brings to the mic the topic of a new identity found in the process of recovery and standing firm as a recovered alcoholic. Closing Song: The Ya-But Habit by Michael Purington. Key Topics ·         Recovered vs Recovery·         Alcoholic Definition·         The New Man·         The Old Man·         Our Identification and Others #recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction

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.

A Life Built on Lies, Addiction, and Broken Trust with Tony Johnson | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Tony Johnson shares his raw and unfiltered story of addiction, manipulation, crime, prison, and recovery, opening up about growing up with childhood neglect in Seattle, getting shot, chasing money and power through drug dealing, and spiraling into Xanax, pills, and heroin. He speaks honestly about living a double life filled with lies, burning bridges, stacking felonies, losing relationships, and hitting rock bottom before his adopted mother's tough love and a life-changing Narcotics Anonymous meeting pushed him toward recovery. Tony also discusses accountability in behavioral health, the dangers of fentanyl, rebuilding trust, faith, and using his past to help others escape addiction, delivering a powerful message about responsibility, redemption, and choosing a new path when everything feels lost. Throughout the conversation, he reflects on the mindset that kept him trapped in addiction, the importance of honesty in recovery, and the daily discipline required to stay sober and grounded. This episode highlights the reality of consequences, the power of community, and the role of faith and purpose in long-term recovery.#thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:01:07 - Tony Johnson introduction and welcome to the podcast00:02:05 - Love language and words of affirmation discussion00:11:28 - Childhood neglect and first exposure to weed in Seattle00:21:50 - Getting shot and deciding to chase money and power00:22:25 - Trauma from drug dealing and discovering Xanax00:28:08 - Getting ran over and becoming addicted to pills and heroin00:29:14 - Felonies stacking up and going to prison00:31:01 - Marriage destruction, prison time, and Suboxone charges00:32:00 - Adopted mom's tough love and rock bottom realization00:54:19 - First Narcotics Anonymous meeting and feeling at home00:55:15 - Addiction mentality and making amends in recovery01:09:20 - Responsibility in behavioral health and fentanyl crisis message01:10:40 - Closing thoughts and sharing God's message

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.

In this episode of The Criminologist Podcast, host Joseph Arvidson is joined by Paul Doke, PhD candidate at Liverpool John Moores University, to explore one of the most overlooked questions in our field: What does it take not just to desist from crime—but to stay desisting over time? Building on Shadd Maruna's groundbreaking Liverpool Desistance Study, Paul's research—"Made Good and Stayed Good"—examines identity, recovery, and belonging among long-term members of Narcotics Anonymous who have sustained desistance from crime and substance use for 5, 10, even 40 years. Together, Joseph and Paul explore: Why the concept of "stable recovery" at 5 years may be incomplete Where long-term desisters go after disengaging from the system The critical role of identity transformation in sustained desistance How Narcotics Anonymous fosters belonging, meaning, and pro-social identity Why lived experience must be centered in desistance research and practice The shift from thinking of people as having "desisted" to actively desisting Paul also shares his own powerful journey—from cycles of criminality and substance use to higher education and doctoral research—bringing a rare and essential perspective as both scholar and lived experience expert. And in a remarkable full-circle moment, Paul reflects on his connection to the original Liverpool Desistance Study—not just as a researcher, but as a participant. This is a conversation about the long arc of change, the power of community, and what it truly means to make good—and stay good.

We take a dive into the nature of trauma and how it impacts us, especially in relation to addiction. We look at how we can recover from both trauma and 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.

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.

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.

CHOOSE YOUR HARD. On this episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast Alicea and the Montyman discuss practical strategies for making hard choices. Before we lose the power in choice can we make the wise ones? Nothing changes if nothing changes, what choice will we make to change our direction from down to up? Life is hard, will you live it? Closing Song: In Spite of Me by Colton Dixon.  Key  Topics·         Heart posture and its impact on recovery·         Choosing between hard paths: addiction vs growth·         The role of discipline and accountability in recovery·         The importance of honesty and vulnerability·         Practical strategies for making hard choices#recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction 

Listen without Ads: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast Dopeywood 2 tix: https://www.showclix.com/event/dopeywood-2026   A Monday Dopey Total Replay where Dave sets up classic Dopey Episode 16—the one with Chris's legendary “city in my boxers” LSD trip and Mark's long, chaotic prank call to a detox intake. Along the way Dave reads Spotify comments (including kratom taper talk and new listeners coming from the Billy Strings episode), shares a voicemail story about meth, a blow-up with in-laws, and a late-season Sonoran Desert toad that leads to a 5-MeO-DMT “purge.” The replay captures early Dopey's exhausted, bickering chemistry—cookies vs donuts, quitting cigarettes, Gloucester “chowder” nonsense—and Dave closes by reflecting on the early origin of “toodles,” asking for voicemails, problems, and more phony phone calls.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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