Podcast appearances and mentions of Serenity Prayer

Promo, Spy Lounge, Anthony Jeselnik, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Liberal Fear, Dr Berg, motivation, meditation, Professor Feynman, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Deon Cole, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Liberal Fear, Fauci, faith, WNBA, Bill Maher, President Trump, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Rodney Dangerfield, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Liberal Fear, Noir Cat Club, Ego Death In the Desert, Surf Guitar, Barrel House Fever, Vatican Techno, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Bernie Mac, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, No Free Lunch, Liberal Fear, Rules for Retrogrades, Florian Hutter, Byron Donalds, The Mossad, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Dave Chapelle, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Liberal Fear, Swing Jazz, Tijuana Taxi, Organ Groove, Plaza Monumental, Mexicali Desert Chill, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Listen without ads and buy DOPEYCON TICKETS ONLY ON SALE ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast This week on Dopey! On a sprawling new episode of Dopey, Dave celebrates recovery, remembers members of the Dopey Nation who have died, and welcomes Good Baklava founder Roy Donk for an unbelievably chaotic conversation about drugs, Phish, entrepreneurship and sobriety. The episode begins with Australian Dope Maddie B celebrating one year without alcohol after years of severe alcoholism, seizures, psychosis and repeated attempts to stop. Her message about continuing to try leads into a remembrance of Annie Ellie on the anniversary of her death. Dave plays Annie's old recording about discovering Dopey while she was still using and how Dave, Chris and the Dopey Nation helped make recovery feel possible. Dave also explains Dopey Day, the annual social-media tribute honoring Chris, Todd, Annie, Brian and the other dopes the community has lost. Taylor checks in with a darkly funny voicemail about why Dopey's willingness to laugh at addiction, death and other painful subjects still matters. Dave then reads responses to the Christmas episode with Chris O'Connor's former partner Annie, including messages about grief, relapse, lost loved ones and the idea that grief never disappears—we gradually build a larger life around it. Minnesota Matt contributes the episode's first major drug story: after spending days smoking crack alone, he wakes up naked, bloodied and bruised beside a broken guitar and realizes he overdosed while playing along with the Allman Brothers. A tape recorder captured the collapse, but after listening to the evidence, he loads another crack pipe and continues smoking. California Miles then sends an update about the end of his 38-year marriage and his attempt to replace self-pity with acceptance and the Serenity Prayer. The featured guest is Roy Donk, founder of Good Baklava and the Knicks fan who became a viral presence outside Madison Square Garden. Roy recounts growing up Orthodox Jewish in New Jersey, smoking K2, stealing cologne, dropping out of high school, working bizarre Hasidic jobs and eventually discovering Phish and psychedelics. His story escalates through cocaine dealing, life in a San Diego drug house, a dog accidentally eating acid, selling drugs on Phish tour and getting arrested at Mohegan Sun after doing ketamine at the slot machines while dressed in a Phish robe. Court-ordered rehab initially fails to convince Roy that he is an addict, and he quickly returns to nitrous, cocaine, ketamine and touring. During the pandemic, he moves to Mexico and maintains a remote marketing career while using heavily. A Tulum work trip becomes a massive binge, culminating in Roy accidentally uploading uncensored photographs of the debauchery to his employer's shared drive. After losing the job, Roy walks into an English-speaking AA meeting in Mexico and begins working with a sponsor. He eventually admits that he cannot control his drug use, returns to Phish tour sober and discovers that recovery doesn't require surrendering the music or community he loves. When he needs a legal way to make money on tour, he buys three containers of grocery-store baklava and sells them at a show. That spontaneous hustle eventually becomes Good Baklava, importing unbaked baklava from Turkey and building a growing business from New Jersey. All that and more, more, more, more on a sweet phishy new dopey episode of that good old dopey show.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Richard Pryor, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Liberal Fear, Machiavelli, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Cocktail Confidential, Dave Chapelle, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Evil liberal, Freedom of Speech, Professor Feynman, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

When facing the chaos of everyday life or the struggles of sobriety, many of us cling to control or resistance. But what if the key to peace, growth, and authentic connection isn't pushing harder or trying to change everything—but learning how to truly accept? Emily'S heartfelt insights and a candid conversation about family, faith, and self-love reveal how embracing yourself can be the strongest step forward.In this raw and inspiring episode, Logan shares deeply personal stories about family bonds, overcoming shame, and the importance of self-acceptance in recovery. You'll discover:How acceptance isn't about resignation but a gateway to genuine change.Practical tools like the Serenity Prayer to navigate difficult emotions and situations.Why loving yourself first allows you to love others unconditionally—no masks required.The subtle difference between shaping character flaws and reshaping love and acceptance.How trusting God's plan can free you from the endless cycle of control and worry.We break down the spiritual toolkit that turns acceptance into a powerful catalyst for peace, resilience, and real relationships. Logan's reflections are an invitation to stop fighting reality—and start working with it, warts and all. Whether you're in recovery, struggling with family, or seeking a deeper understanding of self-love, this episode offers practical hope and profound spiritual insight.Perfect for anyone who's ever felt overwhelmed by life's chaos or trapped in self-judgment. It's about embracing where you are today, trusting the process, and finding purpose in the journey. Don't miss the transformative power of acceptance—because sometimes, letting go is the only way to move forward.

On this week's episode, after being away for a bit, Pastor Arik looks at the numerous life changes he has experienced recently and examines how the Serenity Prayer can bring comfort and peace for us in uncertain times. Listen in!

Promo, Mid-century Daydreams, Chris Rock, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Evil liberal, Dr Berg, meditation, TonyX2, President Trump, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Brent Donnelly joins Matt Zeigler to explain how professional traders build a durable edge through risk management, trading psychology, probabilistic thinking, and creative market analysis.Drawing from his new book, Trade Outside the Box: Advanced Thinking for Professional Traders, Brent breaks down why trading strategies decay, why rationality beats intelligence, how to avoid risk of ruin, and how lessons from poker, behavioral finance, and real-world experience can improve decision-making.Trade Outside the Box: Advanced Thinking for Professional Tradershttps://amzn.to/4h9bi3eBrent Donnelly on Xhttps://x.com/donnelly_brentSpectra Marketshttps://www.spectramarkets.comTopics covered:Why fundamentals, technical analysis, behavioral finance, and quantitative methods are necessary but not sufficient for trading successHow traders can develop an edge by connecting markets to poker, psychology, biology, auto racing, and video gamesWhy profitable trading strategies decay as more investors discover and copy themHow changing volatility regimes force traders to adapt their style and avoid becoming a one-trick ponyWhy mismatching a long-term investment thesis with a short-term stop loss can destroy a good ideaHow trading journals and P&L data help separate normal variance from a broken processWhy the house money effect can make traders more reckless after large gainsWhy rationality, flexibility, and expected value matter more than credentials or raw intelligenceHow Bayesian thinking helps traders update probabilities and fight confirmation biasThe difference between independent thinking and blind contrarianismWhy avoiding risk of ruin, protecting family and health, and defining success beyond money are essential to a sustainable trading careerTimestamps:00:00 Introduction to Brent Donnelly and Trade Outside the Box04:00 Why smart analysts often produce fully priced trade ideas08:00 Poker discipline and avoiding boredom trades12:00 How lead-lag correlation trading lost its edge16:35 Matching a trade's stop loss to its time horizon21:00 What trading data reveals about win rates and expected value25:00 The house money effect and the danger of overearning29:00 Why rational traders beat smarter traders33:00 Strong opinions weakly held and Bayesian updating37:00 Curating a balanced diet of bullish and bearish information41:00 Using creativity and outside disciplines to find market edge45:11 Avoiding risk of ruin and the lessons of Jesse Livermore50:29 The Serenity Prayer and focusing on what traders can control55:00 Choosing family and health over markets59:00 Why your first thought may not be your ownLearn more about the Excess Returns podcast network:https://excessreturns.coNo information discussed in this podcast should be construed as investment advice. Securities discussed may be held by the hosts and guests, their firms, or their clients.

Promo, Bongo Grooves, Erica Rhodes, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Evil liberal, American Thinker, Cocktail Jazz, Mambo Explosivo, Cinematic Acid Groove, The Gilligan Signal, Hammond Goes Surf, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Bongo Grooves, Andy Huggins, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, No Free Lunch, Evil Liberal, Rules for Retrogrades, The Mossad, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Mid-century Modern, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Evil liberal, MCM, New York Cafe, Alley Cats Groove, Chill Out, Swing Jazz, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Erica Rhodes, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Evil liberal, Dr Berg, Machiavelli, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Atomic Jazz Lounge, Michael Blackson, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Evil liberal, Faith As It Is, Professor Feynman, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Bongo Fever Exotica, Erica Rhodes, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Evil liberal, Democrat Narrative, Musk, meditation, Dr Berg, Faith As It Is, President Trump, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

How much of your day do you spend wishing things were different than they are? Wishing people were different. Wishing situations were different. Wishing the world would just cooperate with how you think it should be. If the answer is "a lot" — you're not alone. And it might be costing you more than you realize. In this episode of Ted in Your Head, Certified Hypnotherapist Ted Moreno explores one of the most common — and most exhausting — sources of human suffering: Fighting reality. Drawing from the wisdom of the Serenity Prayer, the teachings of Wayne Dyer, and 23 years of working with clients, Ted breaks down why our refusal to accept what is keeps us stuck in stress, anxiety, and misery — and what we can do about it. Find out: Why fighting what you cannot change is one of the fastest roads to misery The difference between acceptance and giving up How to tell the difference between what you can change and what you can't Why "shoulding all over yourself" is making your life harder The one question that can immediately shift your perspective Why acceptance is not weakness — it's emotional intelligence This episode is for anyone who is tired of being at war with their own life — and is ready to find a little more ease, peace, and clarity in the face of whatever shows up. "Peace is the result of retraining your mind to process life as it is, rather than as you think it should be." — Wayne Dyer Web: https://tedmoreno.com/ Podcast: https://tedmoreno.com/blog/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tedamoreno Are you struggling to find peace in the face of what life is throwing at you? Ted can help. Reach out for a 30-minute complimentary phone consultation at https://tedmoreno.com/contact-us/ tedinyourhead.com

Promo, Spy Lounge, Bill Burr, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Evil liberal, Catherine Club Confidential, Psychedelic Tijuana, Dinner at Ipanema, Cantina Tan Tan, Cocktail Jazz, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

It's a beautiful prayer that we read every single week at Celebrate Recovery. This prayer, written by Reinhold Niebuhr, is more than just a rote group of words that we recite for convenience to close out our CR services and small groups. No, these are deeper words with a great meaning to help us in our day-to-day recovery interactions. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, recites the prayer and gives some thoughts around the meaning for some central phrases in this important prayer.

Promo, Bongo Grooves, Tom Papa, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, No Free Lunch, Evil liberal, Rules for Retrogrades, Dr Ramani, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Bongo Grooves, Anjelah Johnson, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Evil liberal, Transmission 105, Golden Sunset, Acid Jazz, Swing Drum Fire, New York Cafe, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Bill Burr, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Evil liberal, Alice Weidel, motivation, meditation, Faith As it is, psychopathy, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Andy Huggins, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Evil liberal, Candice, wind turbines, Professor Feynman, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Bill Burr, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, ABC, Tony, meditation, Tony, King Millennial, President Trump, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Gary Delaney, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Dangerous Conservative, The New York Sound, Pirate Radio Cumbia, Bollywood Bongo Funk, Tijuana Taxi, Cosmic Groove, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

John and Eoin take up worry and the question of what is actually within our control, structured around the Serenity Prayer. John describes his own approach to anxious thoughts: he doesn't open the door to them at all — “if you let it in, it'll make itself at home” — and explains why the small […] L'articolo Peace of Mind – Accept the Things I Cannot Change – John Farren and Eoin Brennan proviene da Radio Maria.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Bill Burr, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, No Free Lunch, Dangerous Conservative, Rules for Retrogrades, The Mossad, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Pete Lee, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Dangerous Conservative, Psychedelic Moon Funk, Slap Bass Groove, Atomic Lounge, Spaceship Funk, Lunar Lounge, USC, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Nate Bargatze, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Dangerous Conservative, AOC, motivation, meditation, Machiavelli, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Keith Alby, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Dangerous Conservative, Dr Berg, Maria Bartiromo, meditation, Professor Feynman, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Lunar Lounge, Anthony Jeselnik, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Dangerous Conservative, Dr Berg, motivation, meditation, Ukraine, President Trump, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Hollywood Improv, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Dangerous Conservative, Mambo Explosivo, Jazz Funk, Cinematic Acid Groove, Latin Jazz, Coffee and Rain, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Sébastien Maniscalco, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, No Free Lunch, Dangerous Conservative, Rules for Retrogrades, Iran, rape gangs, Ukraine, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Brad Upton, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Dangerous Conservative, Smooth Jazz and Soul, Psychedelic Jazz Funk, Salsa Jazz Cafe, Elevator music, Hypnotic Tiki Lounge, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Greetings, Welcome! I'm Fernando, Alcoholic, and your Secretary for this meeting. Let's go ahead and open this meeting with a moment of silence followed by the Serenity Prayer.God grant me the serenity,,,,

Greetings, Welcome! I'm Fernando, Alcoholic, and your Secretary for this meeting. Let's go ahead and open this meeting with a moment of silence followed by the Serenity Prayer.God grant me the serenity,,,,

Promo, Spy Lounge, Mic Jagster, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Bad Democrat, Iran War, motivation, meditation, Nigel Farage, class action, Machiavelli, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Space Lounge, Rodney Dangerfield, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Bad Democrat, Dr Berg, motivation, meditation, Professor Feynman, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Tom Cotter, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Bad Democrat, political psychology, gay marriage, entitlement, analysis, President Trump, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Promo, Spy Lounge, Tom Cotter, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, Varney and Company, Vintage Evening Jazz, Happy Jazz, Rainy Night Jazz, Atomic Lounge, Latin Jazz, Mexican Estate Jazz, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Protect your peace at all cost. Focus on what's in your control. The Serenity Prayer always helps me in this area. We are in our 16 season‼️ Thank you so much for your over pouring love and support. The Lord and you guys helped the success of this season. “seek peace and pursue it.”— Psalm 34:14 (ESV)

Promo, Spy Lounge, Anthony Jeselnik, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, No Free Lunch, Rules for Retrogrades, The Mossad, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

In today's episode, Gina shares the last part of her interview with listener Diane, who finishes her wisdom and experience from her own anxiety clearing journey and how ACP has helped her along the way. A key part of her message describes the differences between signals from the body and signals from the mind (and the external world). Being able to discern between the two have been very helpful for her. Diane shares a number of other practices that have help her in her anxiety clearing journey, listen in and try them out for yourself!Stillpoint Fridays is my once-a-week Friday note — a slower, more personal reflection that's different from what I share on the podcast.If you'd like a quiet place to land as the week winds down, you can join here: http://eepurl.com/bR2F9P or on our website anxietycoachespodcast.com and sign up for the newsletter.Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our community Group Coaching Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program1:1 Coaching Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingIf you prefer to listen AD-FREE, try our Supercast premium access membership:Learn more about anxiety What is anxiety?Free Guided Meditation for Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for AnxietyQuote:It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.-Confucius Chapters0:27 Recovery Starts with the Body3:10 Gentle Advice for Hard Days6:04 Diane's Practical Strategies10:16 Driving Fear and Milestones11:53 Helpful Resources and Prayers13:44 Healing Takes Daily PracticeSummaryIn this episode, we continue the interview with Diane about her anxiety recovery journey. She describes how she would tell her earlier self to start with the body first, including seeing a doctor, reducing news exposure, and using medication to get enough physical rest to begin healing.We then hear the practical steps she used over time: resting in a dark room, getting outside every day, slowing down physically, and returning to short meditation sessions. She explains that repeated listening to calming podcast episodes helped her, and that daily meditation became an important part of managing stress.Diane also talks about responding to difficult days by taking a big break, rescheduling tasks, and treating anxiety like a physical illness that needs care. She says calmer feels like relaxed muscles and a quieter mind, and she emphasizes that anxiety can create tension in the body and trigger a cycle that must be interrupted through ongoing practice.She shares a longer list of strategies that supported her recovery, including managing blood sugar, keeping medical and dental appointments, ending contact with people and groups that were not helpful, counting to 90 when alarmed, and building predictable routines. She also reduced media exposure, quit drinking alcohol, established morning silence with tea, gradually changed her bedtime, walked daily, and slowly re-entered social situations and driving after an accident.Diane closes by naming resources that helped her, including Claire Weekes, the 12 Symptoms of Inner Peace, the Center for Nonviolent Communication emotions list, Thich Nhat Hanh, The Power of Now, and the Serenity Prayer. The episode ends with a reminder that healing usually happens through small daily practices, not sudden change.#AnxietyRecovery #MentalHealth #AnxietyRelief #Mindfulness #Meditation #SelfCare #NervousSystemRegulation #PanicAttack #HealingJourney #InnerPeace #StressManagement #SlowDown #MentalWellness #Boundaries #HealthyRoutines #EmotionalHealth #AnxietyCoachesPodcast #OvercomingAnxiety #SoberCurious #PersonalGrowth #BreathingExercises #HolisticHealing #WellnessJourney #ACP #GinaRyanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is the questions and answers that followed the previous talk, both from Glebe, Sydney and Thirroul which is south of Sydney.Chapters 00:00:15 Language, Consciousness, and Spiritual Identity ‎ 00:01:56 Three Pillars of Spiritual Practice ‎ 00:03:29 Confronting Spiritual Reality and Finding Hope ‎ 00:06:49 Global Interconnectedness and Finding Peace ‎ 00:08:54 The Serenity Prayer as Spiritual Guidance ‎ 00:11:37 Identifying What We Can and Cannot Control ‎ 00:16:01 Material vs. Spiritual Sound Vibration ‎ 00:22:01 The Heart's Spiritual Connection ‎ 00:27:57 Breathing, Meditation, and Ancestral Knowledge ‎ 00:34:17 Chaos, Spiritual Practice, and Life Choices

Life keeps lifing. You know what you need to do for yourself, but somewhere between the to-do list and the people who need you, you keep landing at the bottom of your own priority list. In this episode, Dani gets real about the foundational practices she comes back to every time she starts to drift, and the mantra that rewired everything. She shares the magical moment in Paris where she thanked the past version of herself for the work that set her up to be on that solo trip, the line that has changed her mornings ("I'm unavailable to put Dani on the back burner"), and why she thinks motivation is, in her words, a crock of shit. In this episode, Dani talks about: - Why prioritizing yourself is the opposite of selfish (and how to spot the lie) - The 5 non-negotiable morning practices that keep her grounded - The alarm clock trick that gets you out of bed every time - Why burnout heals in the middle of life, not on a six-month sabbatical - Gentle somatic practices to wake up a fried nervous system - The Serenity Prayer as a daily reset button If you've been carrying everyone else and you keep landing last on your own list, this episode will hit like a deep breath and a hug and a kick in the ass all at once. When you're ready to stop putting yourself on the back burner for real, book a free discovery call and let's figure out your next right step together. Glad you're here, Dani Ready to Go to Your Next Level?

Katie had a stress bender recently. I'm still reeling from a version of RV life I didn't see coming and wouldn't have signed up for. If we can find the upsides, which we describe in this edition of Doing What Works, you're sure to be inspired.Here are your show notes…Maureen's proudest moment as a parent.A reframe doesn't have to be true to be helpful.The Serenity Prayer.In times of change, cling to and take comfort in what hasn't.

Episode Guest: Dr. John – This is a "Get Well" Program, Not a "Feel Good" ProgramHosts Mike and Glenn welcome Dr. John to the sober.coffee shop for a raw, straight-shooting conversation about Alcoholics Anonymous, the reality of working the program, and what it truly takes to get well.The Reality of RecoveryDr. John doesn't sugarcoat it: AA is not about rainbows, unicorns, and puppies. It is about getting well.With sobriety dating back to 1980—including a five-year "research sabbatical" (relapse) before getting sober for good in 2000—John uses his hindsight to fuel his insight. He views alcoholism as an "inside job." Alcohol was his soul food, and removing it leaves a void that must be filled. Even when joy and gratitude are hard to find, John emphasizes that you are still getting better.Key Takeaway: AA is a get well program, not a feel good program. When you are full of doubt and in a dark place, you have to trudge along, plot along, and stick around. It is in these tough times that you spiritually grow.The 3 Basics of Working the Program (In Real Time)When life gets heavy and you aren't "feeling it," John relies on three foundational steps:Be aware. Recognize where you are at.Check in. Talk with your sponsor and/or others in recovery.Pray on it. Seek guidance outside of yourself.The Trap of Self and EgoThe guys agree that when we have a problem with others, the root of the problem usually lies within ourselves. However, self cannot transform self, and ego cannot conquer ego. Because disturbed emotions impair our judgment, we cannot rely solely on our own thinking. God works through people—which is why AA is inherently a "we" program.When you find yourself emotionally disturbed, John offers a 3-step triage plan:Freeze: Stop and do not act.Check in with a sponsor: A pain shared is a pain halved, and an outside perspective is better equipped to take inventory.Pray for willingness: Pray for the willingness to accept and take direction.The 3 Types of Direction You Might Receive:According to Glenn, guidance from a sponsor or the program usually boils down to one of three truths:"It's none of your business.""Live the Serenity Prayer.""That's just what an AA is supposed to do."The Art of Sponsorship & SurrenderSurrender means accepting direction. John notes that a sponsor can only be as effective as the sponsee allows them to be, adding that working with a sponsor is much more of an art than a science.The Power of "I": John's sponsor famously corrected him on using pronouns like "he, she, or they" when pointing fingers. The focus must always be on "I."Humility Check: John's sponsor also gave him a great reality check: "When you think you have God's will figured out, come check with me."The "Broken" Paradox: The more broken we feel on the inside, the more potent we can become on the outside. John reminds listeners: You aren't a jerk/bad person; you are just acting like one.Honesty and EvolutionOnce you are sober, there is no longer a reason to lie. However, John drops a profound truth about the nature of recovery: "You can only be as honest as you are well." Because we grow over time, your truth today will look very different than your truth did five years ago.Final ThoughtWhat is relapse? According to Dr. John, relapse is simply what happens when you turn your back on recovery. Keep doing the basics, stay honest, and stick around.

Have we biohacked our way to loneliness? We've over-optimized every aspect of our lives—Oura rings, trackers, endless connections on social media. We're fitter, more quantified, more tracked than ever. Yet we're the loneliest society that has ever existed. Suicide rates have never been higher. Somewhere along the way, we lost touch with each other and maybe even ourselves. Chris Schembra makes the case that true fulfillment doesn't lie in adding more optimization. It lies in adding friction back. In this conversation, we break down why convenience is the enemy of connection, what earned intimacy actually requires, and how the serenity prayer—tattooed on Chris's arm from early sobriety—reveals the wisdom we're desperately seeking. What You'll Learn: Why "biohacking" and optimization have backfired on human connection The difference between weak ties (what social platforms designed for) and deep relationships (what we actually need) What "earned intimacy" means and why it requires inconvenience and repeatability The League of Gentlemen: how a village of 100 friends grew from three people having breakfast together Why we're outsourcing our emotions to chatbots instead of sitting in our own thoughts The serenity prayer as a practical life design tool—not spiritual advice The discernment crisis: why judgment and taste are the most valuable skills of tomorrow How to reclaim your life from algorithms and convenience Rather watch on YouTube? https://youtu.be/8xxiRxRR24E Resources & Links: Chris Schembra on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/chrisschembra Reach out: chris@chrisschembra.com 7:47 Gratitude Experience: https://747club.org EP79of CC: A new twist on gratitude: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0V49SVlsXGMmcH8Af2aGnO?si=3f708350572a4b01 EP101: BDSM and the Boardroom: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4cBTAzKRV27qa3wSOwpsQV?si=be9222f7e2104674 EP157: Ketamine psychedelic therapy: Chris Schembra's story: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0V49SVlsXGMmcH8Af2aGnO?si=3f708350572a4b01 Key Timestamps: 00:00 — Intro: Have we biohacked our way to loneliness? 00:41 — Mother Teresa on the poverty of the soul 02:23 — Allison pushes back on the framing 03:40 — The distinction between "too easy" and "too optimized" 04:09 — Why tech companies call us "users" 05:56 — The convenience trap: clicking vs. calling 06:51 — Outsourcing emotions to chatbots and streaming services 54:26 — Building true intimacy vs. collecting weak ties 55:27 — The Strength of Weak Ties study and social media's backfire 56:25 — The breakfast story: how a village of 100 friends was born 58:26 — Walking through seasons of life together 59:13 — The League of Gentlemen and being held when you show up messy 01:01:14 — The serenity prayer tattoo and the three pillars 01:03:40 — Wisdom to know the difference: the discernment crisis 01:04:40 — The beauty of inconvenient choices and earned connection Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff.Schedule a FREE podcast clarity call with me - Your future audience is out there. Talk to them!Sign up for the free weekly emailAllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.DOWNLOAD the free podcast equipment guide- No guesswork, no google rabbit holes, start recording todayReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com