Podcasts about recovery guy

This week, Reco12 continues with the "Ask-it Basket" project we started in July with the Recovery Guy, Robert Pardon.  Robert has been a speaker on the Reco12 Speaker Meeting Podcast several times on meetings 44, 91, and 145.  In this conversation, Robert and Justin B bring in Michelle K, who has what I want, to discuss several more questions that were submitted from various addicts from various backgrounds and locations.  We dive deep into working with and loving others as well as working for and loving Higher Power.  Our primary purpose is fitting ourselves to be of maximum service to God and our fellows.You can find Robert at any of the following places:Recoveryguy.orgYouTube ChannelPodcast - Recovery Guy - From Broken to WholeIf you would like to connect with Robert, Michelle, or Justin, or if you would like to submit any questions for a future Ask-it Basket episode, please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com.Support the Show.Private 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

This week, Reco12 branched out a little and did an "Ask-it Basket" with the Recovery Guy, Robert Pardon.  Robert has been a speaker on the Reco12 Speaker Meeting Podcast several times on meetings 44, 91, and 145.  In this conversation, Robert and Justin B discuss about 10 questions that were submitted from various addicts from various backgrounds and locations.  We dive deep into working with and loving others as well as working for and loving Higher Power.  Our primary purpose is fitting ourselves to be of maximum service to God and our fellows.Specific questions posed and answered include:How do I learn to take it one day at a time when everything seems urgent? How do we go into places that could be slippery in early Recovery? It seems I must surrender, but that is the hardest thing ever done. I'm afraid of surrendering. Have you lost a loved one in recovery? A time when you felt that God had abandoned you in recovery and how did you regain that connection?  You can find Robert at any of the following places:Recoveryguy.orgYouTube ChannelPodcast - Recovery Guy - From Broken to WholeIf you would like to submit any questions for a future Ask-it Basket episode, or if you would like to get in contact with Robert or Justin, please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com Support the Show.Private 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 RECOVERY GUY. Robert Parton, also known as the Recovery Guy, (www.recoveryguy.org) discusses the importance of spirituality in recovery and the cellular level of addiction. He emphasizes the need for a power greater than oneself and the daily reprieve from a hopeless state of mind and body. The conversation explores the concept of being recovered versus being cured and the role of accountability and service in recovery. They also touch on the legalization of drugs and the need to examine the reasons behind wanting to change the way one feels. In this conversation, Robert Pardon and The Monty Man discuss addiction recovery and the importance of valuing oneself and one's relationships. They share personal stories of overcoming addiction and making life changes. They also talk about the role of spirituality and the concept of a higher power in recovery. The conversation emphasizes the importance of listening and being present for others in their recovery journey. Closing Song: I Am My Own God by Michael Purington. #higherpower #aa #na #alcoholicsanonymous #recovery #recovered #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #narcoticsanonymous #addiction #bigbook

Laura is a mom of 4 who started struggling with a pain pill addiction with her last baby. Her struggle got terrible due to an epidural injury. The next 2 years were chaos and a decline that she didn't even know was possible.  She racked up 5 felonies and jail and  prison time and thousands of dollars in fees and penalties. But her Higher Power, Christ saw her out of her addiction and now she gets to help others eliminate the shame in their own addiction story and find @the.road.back. Which, by the way, is her Instagram handle. Laura has been clean off of opiates now since May 27, 2014 and she also refuses to take pain meds, even through multiple surgeries.  She states that when she commits to God that she won't take those drugs, God takes the pain, and makes the situation bearable. Reco12 is an organization with the mission of learning and sharing the similarities of addiction of all kinds and gaining and sharing tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  We come together from all places, faiths and backgrounds to gain tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  Speakers from our past meetings have represented so many fellowships, addictions, and afflictions.  And we look forward to continuing to add to the diversity of speakers and backgrounds.  Reco12 appreciates your help in keeping us working our 12th Step with these great resources and services for the addict and loved ones.  We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of the Zoom platform, podcast platform, web hosting, and administrative costs. To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can quickly and easily become a monthly donor here: https://www.reco12.com/support or you can do one-time donations through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12) or Venmo:  @Reco-Twelve . Thanks for your support!Resources from this Meeting:Addiction Recovery ProgramVictoryRecoveryAZMeeting 53 with Brock BevellThe newest Reco12 Recovery Resource is called “The First 164” and is a Big Book Study with The Recovery Guy, Robert P.  The first meeting will be today, April 14, at 4:00 pm eastern time.  The Zoom ID that you can get into the meeting with is:  87954532608 no password needed.  Outro music is “Standing Still” by Cory Ellsworth and Randy Kartchner, performed by Mike Eldred and Elizabeth Wolfe.  This song, and/or the entire soundtrack for the future Broadway musical, “Crosses:  A Musical of Hope”, can be purchased here:  https://amzn.to/3RIjKXs This song is used with the express permission of Cory Ellsworth. Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group

Evie has been in CoDA for 35 years and has done service throughout most of that time at every level of the Fellowship in three different CoDA communities and at the world level.  She found CoDA after many years of therapy and other personal development efforts and believes that CoDA and the 12 steps have given her the most important tools she needed to heal her relationships especially with members of her family of origin.  She met the love of her life through recovery and they were together for 31 years and married for 29 before he passed away last June. Their relationship went through many periods of struggle and she truly believes that it would not have survived without the CoDA tools.  Her ongoing CoDA recovery and her many CoDA friends have been her primary support during this past year. Reco12 is an organization with the mission of learning and sharing the similarities of addiction of all kinds and gaining and sharing tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  We come together from all places, faiths and backgrounds to gain tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  Reco12 appreciates your help in keeping us working our 12th Step with these great resources and services for the addict and loved ones.  We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of the Zoom platform, podcast platform, web hosting, and administrative costs.  To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can quickly and easily become a monthly donor here: https://www.reco12.com/support or you can do one-time donations through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12) or Venmo:  @Reco-Twelve .  Thanks for your support!To record a Reco12 Shares … share or prayer, please link to https://www.speakpipe.com/reco12shares and leave a share or your favorite recovery prayer. To find Reco12 Shares on virtually any podcast platform and follow and listen, go here:  https://reco12shares.buzzsprout.com/share Reco12 is collaborating with The Recovery Guy to bring you a Big Book Study and Forum that starts today in a live Zoom meeting.  It will be held each Friday at 1:00 pm pacific time.  reco12pod@gmail.com to get link and more info.Resources from this meeting:Big Book Joe and CharlieCODAACACODA PrayersWhat You Feel, You Can Heal - John GrayInner Child Zoom Meeting: Sundays at 11:00 am Eastern time.Zoom ID:  814 5678 0560  Password:  828733 To get any of the materials that Evie mentioned, please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com and I will get them to you.Outro music is “Standing Still” by Cory Ellsworth and Randy Kartchner, performed by Mike Eldred and Elizabeth Wolfe.  This song, and/or the entire soundtrack for the future Broadway musical, “Crosses:  A Musical of Hope”, can be purchased here:  https://amSupport the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group

Throughout my life, I heard many things regarding my potential. The word BUT was used as part of my description when I was mentioned. People would often say how wonderful they thought I could be, BUT..... There was always an exclusion of my potential. There was always a conjunction between how I wanted to be seen and how I was seen. This lasted until I first came into recovery when I was 32. It was then that I learned to Drop the But. My journey has been to be as I hoped to be seen, without the word BUT playing a role in that description. I hope you enjoy today's podcast. Be blessed The post Episode #246 The Fix: Drop the But appeared first on Recovery Guy.

Robert first came into recovery February 9, 1986 and met a group of people who would change his life. After a short relapse, Robert came back to recovery on April 25 of 1986 and has been clean and sober ever since. Robert's mission is to become more well and to encourage others along the way.  Robert also hosts The Recovery Guy Podcast and The Recovery Guy online community, and I was blessed to be a guest on his podcast in 2022.Reco12 is an organization with the mission of learning and sharing the similarities of addiction of all kinds and gaining and sharing tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path. We come together from all places, faiths and backgrounds to gain tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  Reco12 is a self-supporting service and we appreciate your help in keeping it that way. We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of the Zoom platform, podcast platform, web hosting, and administrative costs. To contribute, you can go to https://www.reco12.com/support  or you can click the link to PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12)  in the chat of the live meeting. We also have a Venmo:  @Reco-Twelve. When you contribute, please specify the meeting number. This is meeting number 145.To join our vibrant WhatsApp Community, send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com with your WhatsApp number and we will add you in.Resources from this meeting:Recovery Guy PodcastRecoveryguy.orgRealRecoveryGuy on YouTubeAs Bill Sees It (Book)As Bill Sees It Zoom Meeting ID:  87954532608    Code:  691826  Every Friday at 7:00 pm Eastern / 4:00 pm Pacific.Alcoholics AnonymousGamblers AnonymousBig Book of Alcoholics AnonymousOutro music is “Standing Still” by Cory Ellsworth and Randy Kartchner, performed by Mike Eldred and Elizabeth Wolfe.  This song, and/or the entire soundtrack for the future Broadway musical, “Crosses:  A Musical of Hope”, can be purchased here:  Healthy Lifestyle Solutions with Maya AcostaLet's make 2023 the best year ever...let's invest in our health.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageDonationsYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com

The difference between those who get sober and those who live a life of sobriety is Transformation. When we look at the emotional, mental, spiritual and the physical one is no more important than the other. Having said a well-rounded Transformation is REQUIRED for lifelong recovery. Today's conversation with Alex covers exactly that. The post Episode #245 The Fix; Transformation with Alex appeared first on Recovery Guy.

In the beginning, all most of us can do is hang onto our recovery chair. After we are sober for a while, we begin to see the areas of our life that went neglected. For most of us, the physical side of our health went ignored. A well-rounded sober journey requires to I become fit in all aspects of my life. This conversation with Leandro is what this podcast is about. The post Episode #244 The Fix; Leandro on Fitness appeared first on Recovery Guy.

As you have heard me say, there are four elements or dimensions to our personal recovery. Those four dimensions are, emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical. Today we are so fortunate to have my dear friend and fitness instructor in the studio, Vera. We will discuss the facets of fitness, what it is like for a person entering a fitness journey and why it is something to continue moving forward. We will also discuss the empowerment it brings on an emotional, spiritual, and mental level while satisfying physical fitness needs. I hope you enjoy this podcast. The post Episode #243 The Fix; Vera Talks Fitness appeared first on Recovery Guy.

One of the most important things any of us can ever understand about substance abuse addiction and behavioral destruction is the amount of selfishness and self-centeredness that is at the core of the addiction. One of the reasons so many people stay in addiction, is not because they enjoy the negativity. The post Episode #242 The Fix; A Different Way to Live appeared first on Recovery Guy.

In this podcast Bo and I discuss recovery at large and how we can have a positive effect on others. As we strive to have a positive impact in the lives of other people our personal recovered life is positively affected. The story of Recovery is one of amazing miracles that continue to occur daily. You can reach out to Beau and discover his work at www.BeauPayne.com The post Episode #241 The Fix; Conversation with Beau appeared first on Recovery Guy.

Life is meant to be lived according to a set of rules. I used to conduct my life as a very selfish and self-centered person. Within that self-centeredness, I decided that I would live however I would want to live, and life would have to accommodate me. That is not how it works at all. The post Episode #240 The Fix; Rules to Live By appeared first on Recovery Guy.

As a people of recovery, we have agreed to go on a journey that is filled with challenges and opportunities. There are times when these realities of life seem overwhelming and difficult to understand or accept. We have a human response to embrace what makes us feel good and reject that which feels terrible. Gandhi said “One cannot do right in one department of life while attempting to wrong in another department. Life is one indivisible whole.” The point is, there will be times when the journey is filled with goodness and at other times sadness will take hold. Either way, it is the same journey The post Episode #239 The Fix; The Journey to Acceptance appeared first on Recovery Guy.

People are often dismayed and even discouraged that not drinking or using is only the basic requirement for sobriety. Let me assure you. Sobriety ONLY comes over time and when a program of recovery is followed and practiced. It's not so much as to what plan of success you follow, as much as it is that you follow a plan that has worked for others. Be blessed. The post Episode #238 The Fix; Recovery is not an Event appeared first on Recovery Guy.

People are often dismayed and even discouraged that not drinking or using is only the basic requirement for sobriety. Let me assure you. Sobriety ONLY comes over time and when a program of recovery is followed and practiced. It's not so much as to what plan of success you follow, as much as it is that you follow a plan that has worked for others. Be blessed. The post Episode #238 The Fix; Recovery is not an Event appeared first on Recovery Guy.

Positive Affirmation is a topic inspired by my daughter Carol. Sometimes life is very encouraging and sometimes it's like being a rat on a wheel. Sometimes we feel stuck in the middle of being held captive and being set free. The best safeguard to being in between or feeling like we're on a roller coaster is positive affirmation The post Episode #237 The Fix; Positive Affirmation appeared first on Recovery Guy.

Being invited to speak in Boise was a wonderful opportunity. Part of my recovery is sharing my experience, strength, and hope. I am blessed to have been given this time. I hope you enjoy this talk. Please share it with someone you care for. The post Episode #236 Tuesday The Fix; Boise Speaker Meeting July 23, 2022 appeared first on Recovery Guy.

When it comes to characteristics of addiction there are many aspects and facets that we need to look at to come to terms with our personal condition and move forward in our recovery. Without characterizing our addiction, we will not have a sufficient jumping off place to diagnose or treat the addiction. The same could be said for getting in your car and not having a destination in mind. We could drive all we want, and we would never get anywhere. Enjoy this podcast and please reach out to Alcoholics Anonymous of Greater Detroit in Ferndale MI for more information regarding the information that we discussed today. Also please visit my personal and professional friend Burke brown by going to www.berkebrown.com The post Episode #235 Tuesday the Fix; Characteristics of Addiction appeared first on Recovery Guy.

In the beginning I did everything I could not to drink or use. I also found it necessary to not engage in other behaviors that would trigger my drinking, which would trigger my using of drugs. This seems to be the battle in early recovery. The post Episode #234 Tuesday the Fix; The Recovered Life appeared first on Recovery Guy.

One of the most challenging things we would ever do in recovery is learn how to control in a healthy manner. One of the things that it says in the big book of Alcoholics Anonymous is “lack of control, that was our dilemma.” The post Episode #233 Tuesday the Fix; Control the Controllable appeared first on Recovery Guy.

Justin B of Reco12.com Speaker Meeting discuss the importance of recognizing various addictions and behavioral challenges, as we look to become as well as we possibly can become. So many of us have challenges beyond our core addiction. As we overcome that core addiction, we must address the other areas where Wellness is needed. If we do not do this, we will continue to be uncomfortable with who we are and that degree of being uncomfortable will lead to a relapse. We will only be uncomfortable for so long before we revert to the thing or behavior that medicates us against feeling badly. Check out today's podcast and don't forget to go check out Justin B at Reco12.com The post Episode #232 Tuesday the Fix; Justin B of Reco12 and Me appeared first on Recovery Guy.

When we first come into recovery we are infants who can barely roll over let alone crawl, stand, or walk. As we move forward in our recovery process and opportunity, we begin to grow a pair of wings which we will use as we learn how to fly. Some will grow a pair of wings and never use them. Others may limit themselves in their flight and or flying experience based on their fear or restrictions that others place on their flying. Learning to fly is about overcoming the perceived laws of aerodynamics and exploring new heights in our personal recovery. If you have not learned how to fly, I invite you to do so. Please let me know what I can do in this area. I wish you well and a happy soaring. The post Episode #231 Tuesday the Fix; Learning to Fly appeared first on Recovery Guy.

As a person who has recovered from the bondage of addiction, I now help others find their way to the same freedom. One of the ways I do that is to live aloud and express a sense of happiness, mixed with joy and a demonstration of freedom. As you will learn in today's podcast being happy, joyous, and free is foundational in the life of everyone who lives this life of recovery. I hope you feel the same way. If you do not, I hope by the end of this podcast you find yourself moving in that direction. Be blessed and have a wonderful day. The post Episode #230 Tuesday the Fix; Happy, Joyous, and Free appeared first on Recovery Guy.

As a sober member of Alcoholics Anonymous and a recovery speaker, I have always appreciated the opportunity to share my experience, strength, and my hope. It is through this Ave that I seek to teach and learn at the same time. I learn because I am making sure that my own life is in order, as well as updating myself on recovery information, while teaching individuals things that I have learned along my 36-year journey. Join me in this podcast, as I share that experience, strength, and hope, with those seeking to incorporate the common solution into their lives. The post Episode #229 Tuesday the Fix; South Davis Recovery Club appeared first on Recovery Guy.

When I was in my addictive condition, I found it exceedingly difficult to celebrate. The more my condition deep and the less I celebrated and eventually I stop celebrating altogether. Coming into recovery I learned that just not drinking and using, while not engaging in the other negative behavior, was the beginning of a new approach to celebrating life. That celebration has continued for over 3 1/2 decades. I learned to celebrate each victory. I learned that celebration was an outward expression to an inward change. Let us look at this word celebration and speak of it in terms of our personal recovery. The post Episode #228 Tuesday the Fix; Reasons to Celebrate appeared first on Recovery Guy.

According to Wikipedia, The Golden Rule is the principle of treating others as one wants to be treated. It is a maxim that is found in most religions and cultures. It can be considered an ethic of reciprocity in some religions, although different religions treat it differently. As a result of this understanding, those of us in personal recovery, realize that to be served we must first serve. In other words, If I want to stay sober, I must be as concerned toward others as I want others to be concerned for me. The post Episode #227 Tuesday the Fix; Do Unto Others appeared first on Recovery Guy.

One of the things built into healthy relationships is making amends. This is universal and something that everyone should keep in mind as we explore a healthy balance in our relationships. If this is true for the average person, how much more is it true for the person who has struggled with addiction and or behavioral challenges. The post Episode #226 Tuesday the Fix; Amends Is More Than Sorry appeared first on Recovery Guy.

Living, interacting and being accountable to these 5 relationships everyday helps give me the direction I need and want. They also serve to give me the personal fulfillment of things I want done for me, but more importantly what I can do for others. The post Episode #225 Tuesday the Fix; Who’s In your 5 appeared first on Recovery Guy.

When it comes to recovery the only way to go up is to have first gone down. Addiction is one of the only diseases known to man that will tell you that you do not have it. We call that denial. While we are negotiating the truth from our position of denial, we hit what we call a bottom. Bottoms are two things. First, a bottom is necessary for every person of recovery. Secondly, bottoms are subjective. Have a blessed day and stay well. http://www.recoveryguy.org February 19 Salt Lake Alano Club March 4 www.reco12.com Podcast March 26 South Davis County Alano Club April 21 Other Side of Addiction Podcast April 24 Triangle Club Pomona CA The post Episode #224 Tuesday the Fix; Bottoms Up appeared first on Recovery Guy.

My restoration to sanity was my mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical transformation from that mindset. Today I know what to expect when I do certain things. I know what to expect if I behave negatively and I know what to expect when I behave positively. My silver bullet is the answer to all my concerns. The post Episode #223 Tuesday the Fix; The Silver Bullet appeared first on Recovery Guy.

The greatest gift that my recovery has given me is the Promises. I needed to know that the work I was expected to do for my recovery would revolutionize my life. These are the promises as listed in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. The post Episode #222 Tuesday the Fix: Promises, Promises appeared first on Recovery Guy.

Whether you agree with the Big Book or not, I believe you will agree with the principles as they are laid out. The word recover, recovered, and recovery are used throughout the book. The post Episode #221 Tuesday the Fix: Recovery as a Lifestyle appeared first on Recovery Guy.

When it comes to the plan of recovery and most specifically the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, they are divided into three categories. The first category is me, the second being God and the third category being others. Once we solve and reconcile these three areas, we are on the road to recovery. Everything in our life, both important and non-important, will stem from me, God, and others. If I fail to address any of these with a sense of urgency and completeness. The post Episode #220 Tuesday the Fix: Solving for Me, God and Others appeared first on Recovery Guy.

There is a well-known phrase that reads “Absolute Power, Corrupts Absolutely.” This quote is attributed to Lord Acton. It is stated that John Edward Acton, the first baron, has expressed this opinion in his letter written to Bishop Mandell. The letter was written in 1887. The original statement reads; “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men.” However, it is stated that Lord Acton is not the primary originator of this quotation. English politician, William Pitt the Elder, Earl of Chatham and former Prime Minister of England from 1766-1778. He is stated to have said in the parliament that “Unlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who possess it”, which is where we get, “absolute power corrupts absolutely”. As we dive into today's podcast let's look at what absolute means. The post Episode #219 Tuesday The Fix- Forever Home appeared first on Recovery Guy.

In this podcast, Robert lends a glimpse into his 35 plus years of personal recovery. Robert shares his journey from childhood to what it's like today. He all talks about his relapse and fortunate return to the rooms of AA. Please listen, subscribe, and share. The post Episode #218 Tuesday The Fix- Norco Speaker Meeting 12/29/2021 appeared first on Recovery Guy.

Being teachable is the prerequisite for learning anything. If I am not teachable in an overall perspective or in a specific area I wouldn't find it necessary to be taught anything. With that, being teachable is to learning what air is to breathe. The post Episode #217 Tuesday The Fix: Are You Teachable appeared first on Recovery Guy.

Have you ever heard of The Everlasting Gobstopper? Pulling information from Wikipedia, It is a candy from Roald Dahl's 1964 children's novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory that is intended, according to Willy Wonka, its creator, "for children with very little pocket money". It not only changes colors and flavors when sucked on, but also never gets any smaller or disappears. It is like the gift that is recovery. Recovery is the Gift that keeps on Giving. The post Episode #216 Tuesday The Fix: The Gift That Keeps On Giving appeared first on Recovery Guy.

Suzy W and I discuss the importance of addiction as a family disease. The programs of Al-Anon and Alcoholics Anonymous have so much in common. Beyond the addict-codependent connection, it has been our experience that each need to become well. Without each person working on their own recovery, balance will not be achieved. The post Episode #215 Tuesday the Fix: Addiction, a Family Disease; A conversation with Suzy W. of Al-Anon appeared first on Recovery Guy.

Experience, Strength and Hope In this podcast Robert P. shares his story of recovery and the path he has chosen along the way. For those who suffer from addiction, there is hope for life-long recovery One Day at a Time. The post Episode #214 Tuesday the Fix Special: Yana Club Talk w/Robert P. Dec. 5, 2021 appeared first on Recovery Guy.

If recovery were hard very few of us would achieve it. I am so grateful the plan of recovery is designed to be simple. I am not assaying it is easy, I am saying it is simple. The simplicity of recovery makes it accessible to and by everyone. I am not a good artist, but if you arrange the dots in the proper sequence I can draw a horse, a person or anything else you place the dots to portray. That is exactly what was done when the 12 Step Plan of Recovery was laid out. It is my experience that those who do not connect the dots and recovery are those who don't want to connect the dots. I hope the recovery is for you and you decide to connect the dots as they are laid out. The post Episode #213 Tuesday the Fix: Recovery is Dot to Dot appeared first on Recovery Guy.

One of the most challenging things for any person of recovery is holidays and the triggers that often accompany them. In the beginning, holidays can be the most challenging obstacle to our personal recovery. This is true whether you are the addict or the Co-dependent. Keep in mind that most addicts, are also adult children of Alcoholics, therefore co-dependent as well. Keeping this in mind, there are things that we can look out for that can help us stay insulated against relapse, while enjoying ourselves in this festive and holiday season. Here are a few of the things that we need to lookout for as we approach this time of year. The post Episode #212 Tuesday The Fix: Holiday Triggers appeared first on Recovery Guy.

One of the things that I have learned in my recovery journey is balancing expectations. I've come to learn that expectations can be positive and negative. Expectations can also be fair or unfair. Oftentimes, expectations will get in the way of our external relationships. Expectations that aren't met can be different to understand and often judged. Therefore, it is better off to balance the expectation with fairness toward others and the uncontrollable. Expectations are best served with understanding. The post Episode #211 Tuesday the Fix: Balancing Expectations appeared first on Recovery Guy.

In this episode, Robert shares his experience, strength, and hope in an AA Speaker Meeting. Robert talks about his 35 years of personal recovery and what he believes others need to follow to attain live long sobriety. The post Episode #210 Tuesday- The Fix: South Davis Recovery Club Nov 13, 2021 appeared first on Recovery Guy.

As I grew in my personal recovery so did my desire to become “normal.” When we consider the word normal and set it side by side with the word sober, they seem to go hand in hand. The post Episode #209 Sober is the New Normal appeared first on Recovery Guy.

Accountability simply means that I am subject to the obligation to report, explain or justify something. It means I am answerable. Once again for things that are outside of me that are part of what I do not who I am this is rather easy to do because it's not personal. So many of us are answerable or we have an obligation to fulfill a particular commitment or process regarding our work. The post Episode #208 Tuesday- The Fix: Accountability appeared first on Recovery Guy.

I was willing to do anything to have what they had and to become what I saw them becoming. Surrender to win was the path I decided. I hope you decide on this path as well. The post Episode #207- Tuesday The Fix- Surrender to Win appeared first on Recovery Guy.

In this edition of The Way Out we bring you an extraordinary interview I had the good fortune of having with The Recovery Guy, Robert Pardon, who just celebrated his 35th year of long-term recovery from alcoholism and addiction, and Hosts The Recovery Guy Podcast and is without question the genuine article. Roberts journey to and through recovery to this point is marked by profound feelings of inadequacy and not fitting in while in active addiction and alcoholism and using external substances and behaviors in an attempt to ameliorate this deep seeded pain, a feeling so many of us can deeply relate with. Robert's recovery journey then, is consequently marked by meaningful connections to people in long term recovery who had something he desperately wanted – peace, serenity, and a level of contentment that demonstrates a recovery program well worked. There's near limitless relatability to the internal and external adversity in Robert's journey and the spiritual and recovery wisdom that emanates through his story is equally as vast. Without question the headline is that you can recover regardless of anything or anyone provided you follow a few simple suggestions – namely admit we have a problem, trust God as you understand God, clean house and help others. To that end Robert shares his experience, strength, and hope with a passion and rawness that's as heartfelt as it is evocative and incredibly enlightening so Listen Up. Contact The Recovery Guy - Robert Pardon: https://recoveryguy.org/contact/ The Recovery Guy Podcast: https://recoveryguy.org/category/podcast/ Greatest Recovery Advice: You can get weller than well Song that Reminds Robert of Recovery “I Can't Drive 55” – Sammy Haggar https://youtu.be/RvV3nn_de2k Copyright: (c) 2015-2021 The Way Out Podcast | All Rights Reserved Theme Music: “all clear” (https://ketsa.uk/browse-music/) by Ketsa (https://ketsa.uk) licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-way-out-podcast/message

We are NEVER alone anymore. This is what recovery offers us. So, when you choose what recovery path choose wisely. Choose a plan that gives you back to power to choose to wear your shell on your back. A path that has a provision to stay recovered for the rest of your life. A path that doesn't require me to look backward at my past (except when helping someone). When we do this, we can live the absolute that our recovery is a journey for our lifetime. Here are 3 things I must do to ensure this is true for me. Stay grounded in the truth that set me free Be open to adding new elements to my plan Pray for and assist others along the way Doing these things will add to the absolute position I decided to take. Thanks for listening and be blessed. The post Episode #206- Friday The Check Up- Forever Home appeared first on Recovery Guy.

When we first arrive in recovery we are questioning many things. We are questioning if we're making the right decision. We are questioning will this work for me. We are questioning if follow through with the path we decided to try. The post Episode #205 Tuesday The Fix: Being an Exceptional Being appeared first on Recovery Guy.