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Do not listen to this episode in front of people you arent familiar it because you will laugh uncontrollably. On this wek's episode, we are joined by award winning nigerian Comedian during the festival premiere of his 3rd special "The Just in case child" in Toronto. SLK who has 3 specials out with one on Netflx called the Teetotaler talks the art of comedy, his journey with some incredible stories full of laughter and lessons.We talk about running a comedy and performing in Lagos versus Toronto, Writing for Sprite and Leading the wave of new comics in Nigeria.Follow SLK - https://www.instagram.com/slkomedy/?hl=enSee the trailer for his Netflix Specialhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HickABcYbQMCulture shock in Toronto (5:20) King of Puns (9:35)100,000 Hr Rule (13:00)Premiere "Just in Case Child - (15:00)Teetotaler on Netflix(18:25)Leading the new wave (20:20)Running a comedy Club - (25:32)Next Special - Payback(28:34)Take your flowers, SLK (33.36)Performing in Toront (37:45) Writing as SLK - (43:27)Let the jokes Breathe (52:33)Jokes, Jabs and Stories (59:46)Youre in a car chase (01:11:10) Is Ex gonna give it to ya ( 1:14:23)
S3E7 Mike shares his experience with coming to believe. Big Book Shrapnel discusses "The Bella Donna Treatment", "No Real Infidelity", and "A Teetotaler". If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com
In this video, Shauna McKenna Vick shares her expertise as an addiction recovery coach, helping you navigate the overwhelming world of rehab options for yourself or a loved one. We'll cover sorting through different treatment options, building a team of experts to help make the right choices, finding the right level of care, the role of treatment planning professionals and interventionists, and making rehab work for you while understanding rehab success rates.Key takeaways include understanding the various types of treatment options, working with a clinical team to assess the severity of the addiction and recommend the appropriate level of care, and the importance of willingness and readiness to change. Also, learn how treatment planning professionals and interventionists can help narrow down your options and find the right rehab facility, and why continuity of care is essential for a successful rehab experience. Watch the video to get all the insights and advice you need from Shauna McKenna Vick to navigate the world of rehab and find the best option for you or your loved one. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more helpful tips and support on your recovery journey.===============================Find out more about the Shauna McKenna Vickhttps://pxl.to/smv===============================
In this video, we explore the teetotaler dating trend and answer the question: is this a good dating trend for men? We discuss the benefits of dating someone who doesn't drink alcohol and whether or not this trend is a green flag for relationships. Whether you're a teetotaler yourself or just curious about this dating trend, this video has something for everyone. You won't want to miss this important episode of Joshua Sigafus in the Afternoon! Teetotaler article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12056131/Is-going-teetotal-new-dating-trend.html Book a free discovery call: https://joshuasigafus.com/discovery-call Download my free ebook - The Quick Start Guide To Improving Your Dating Life - For Men: https://joshuasigafus.com/free-ebook/ Check out my dating and masculinity system (and my books) for men: https://joshuasigafus.com/dating-in-the-wild Visit my alpha-mentality book list: https://joshuasigafus.com/alpha-mentality-books/ My Website: https://joshuasigafus.com/ YouTube: https://joshuasigafus.com/YouTube/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoshSigafusauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshua_sigafus/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshSigafus LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-sigafus/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshua-sigafus Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in my videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content are simply that - opinions. I have achieved positive results from using this information, but individual cases may vary. My opinions should never be considered legal advice or medical advice. I am not a licensed counselor. Though I make every effort to ensure that my content is helpful and relevant, under no circumstances should my content be considered anything other than entertainment. Use at your own risk. By watching my videos, listening to my podcasts, reading all of my written published materials, and consuming any of my other content, you agree that any losses or damages incurred as a result of utilizing the information obtained is your sole responsibility, and you agree to release Joshua K. Sigafus from any liability, legal or otherwise. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joshua-sigafus/message
Ah, our beloved Portland. Home to some great restaurants, beautiful waterfront views, and of course...BEER. If our lovely city is known for one thing, it's the breweries! And we all know Jackson loves a good brew, so today B regales us with the startling history of Maine's experiment with prohibition and the important lessons the state government learned along the way: don't fuck with the Irish. Sources: C+R Research Maine Brewer's Guild Media Kit When Maine Went Dry, by Kelley Bouchard for Portland Press Herald ‘Portland, Prohibition & Evergreen' event will recall Rum Riot, help burial ground by Kelley Bouchard for Portland Press Herald The Irish who instigated the Portand Rum Riots by Nathan Mannion for the Irish Times The Portland Rum Riot of 1855 Ends a Teetotaler's Career by the New England Historical Society Wikipedia You can reach out to us via email - homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or just say hi! Twitter: https://twitter.com/HgHpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homegrownhorrorpod/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hghpod/support
Hopefully y'all remember what a Teetotaler is. Well, we talk about the Teetotallest man and his evil ways as Bryce tells of the horrendous murder of Kelly Anne Bates. Amandas inner eye must have sensed Bryce was going find a difficult story to research because she covers the first set of many superstitions! Get your bread and butter ready for a wild ride.LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/hellonheelspodcastInsta: @hellonheelspodcastTwitter: @hellonheelspodEmail: hellonheelspodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hellonheelspodcastFor pictures from this episode visit us on Instagram or Twitter
Time for episode 2 of my journey through Ireland, along with Alfred Barnard's historic trip to John Jameson & Son's famous Bow Street Distillery, and the story of a man who will turn your impression of the Irish and their love affair with drink on its head.
Between the extremes of Clinical Substance Abuse and Teetotaler is the much larger category of Gray Area Drinking. Here today to discuss the topic is therapist, gray area drinking coach, and board member at Mosaics of Mercy, Carolyn Robistow. Join us today to hear Carolyn's hard-earned perspective on what she calls ‘Groundhog Day Drinking' and what to do about it. You'll hear what Carolyn does when she realizes that someone needs support for Clinical Substance Abuse, and why she believes that people's response to your changed relationship with drinking says absolutely nothing about you. We talk about resolving points of disconnection within your value structure, and she shares what she thinks of as the trifecta of change: making fully informed decisions, finding daily support, and being a subcortical change maker. We touch on Brainspotting, the influence of the pandemic, and Carolyn shares an inspiring story of hope from her own life. Thanks for joining us!Key Points From This Episode:Defining Clinical Substance Abuse, Gray Area Drinking, and Teetotaller.How many people are dealing in this area: approximately 30% of people.An introduction to therapist and gray area drinking coach, Carolyn Robistow.Why she refers to ‘Gray Drinking' as Groundhog Day Drinking.Three subdivisions of category: White Knuckling Avoiders, Rule Creating Moderators, and Special Occasion Slippers.What she calls the Groundhog Day Drinker's Circle of Shame.The telltale sign of Groundhog Day Drinking: the mental energy dedicated to alcohol.How Carolyn identifies, based on the initial consultation if someone needs more support.Common things people say if they are in the Groundhog Day Drinking culture.Why people's response to you no longer drinking says nothing about you.Assessing your value structure and where the points of disconnection are.The trifecta of change: the fully informed decision-maker, daily support, and the subcortical change maker.Why Brainspotting is one of her preferred methods.The importance of researching groups to make sure they are having the conversations you want to be part of. How the pandemic has impacted Gray Area Drinking.Navigating social situations where we would usually be drinking: confidence!Realizing that you are not on people's radar the way that you might think.Carolyn's story of hope: the feeling of hopefulness, freedom, and happiness she feels on the other side.Sherry's joy at having a front-row seat to people's healing and happiness.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Carolyn RobistowCarolyn Robistow on InstagramHope Pieced TogetherMosaics of MercySherry Burkhard on LinkedIn
This week's guest is Amanda Kuda. She is a life coach and alcohol free expert who specializes in getting you to the next level of your life. Even if you aren't re-evaluating alcohol in your life, this episode is FULL of great information because it isn't about alcohol.... It's about finding the obstacles we place between ourselves and our ideal life. As always, feel free to reach out to me or my guests with questions or feedback! xo Find Amanda on InstagramorWork with Amanda
Danijela the creator and founder of Teetotaler Wines (which was featured on the new Sex and the City reboot, And Just Like That), walks us through her sobriety journey and how she redefined structure. Shes explains how she uses it to propel her life and reach her goals in sobriety and beyond.
On fiddle, then on whistle. All are in G. In the Irish sessions, they almost always play sets of three tunes. The first set I concocted I call my Irish-American set. All of the Irish tunes are forerunners of American old time tunes (i.e. very similar). Teetotaler or Temperance Reel - Irish or old time titles Green Fields of America - Irish = Old Mother Flanagan (from Lee Triplett, WV) or Shippensport - old time; I start the fiddle on the part most compatible with the Irish set version on whistle; also I've given you two ways to play Old Mother Flanagan Honeymoon Reel - Irish = Crocket's Honeymoon - old time
Mike's has some tunes and some comics where Adam comes with, get this, a video game (and a fun tv show!): (13:56) Peacemaker (HBO) (https://www.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GYb0FKQLsGIyPfQEAAAAM) (20:26) Swami John Reis - “Ride the Wild Night” (https://open.spotify.com/album/6yjsr85b2YehjLqOco7jEa?si=nyFKVdXtQAyy2ua7ntSMcQ) (26:20) Sifu (https://www.sifugame.com/) (33:30) Falconspeare (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57413317-falconspeare)/Many Deaths of Laila Starr (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58673883-the-many-deaths-of-laila-starr) Drinks! Adam - Short Throw Brewing - Skyote (https://untappd.com/b/short-throw-brewing-co-skyote/4648628) Mike - Manhattan with the Reservoir rye blend (https://reservoirdistillery.com/collections/curbside-pickup-bottles-1/products/hunter-scott-rye) Followup and Footnotes Music Break: Swami John Reis - “Ride the Wild Night” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pk10exKDwlQ) What Had Happened Was - Season 3 - Dante Ross (ep. 143) (https://starburns.audio/podcasts/what-had-happened-was/) EPL heating up (ep. 32) (https://www.premierleague.com/) CoD Vanguard (ep. 172) (https://www.callofduty.com/vanguard) Abbot Elementary(ep. 178) (https://abc.com/shows/abbott-elementary)
In this episode, Varun is in conversation with Aneesh Bhasin who is one of the co-founders of Svami drinks that makes progressive drinks and mixers. He takes us through the company's genesis, the experiments they conducted with reference to the product and its marketing, responses from a diverse market like India, and probable future trends and plans. Aneesh is on Instagram and Twitter @aneeshbCheck out Svami drinks on their Instagram, Twitter and WebsiteTalk to Varun Duggirala on Twitter and Instagram: @varunduggiYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android OR iOS: https://ivm.today/ios
Brought to you by The Real Voice - Mel Allen. Providing voice over for commercials, podcasts, explainer videos, eLearning, telephone systems, and more. Samples and demos at https://therealvoice.com The Best Cocktail Mixers are there to help to enlarge your drink, break back the alcohol, add another layer of flavor, and make the cocktail complete. The best ones are often simple, but not always. To Have the best mixers, you can look to a number of canned sodas, add in some bitters or citrus and you have a complete drink - and it can even be alcohol-free. Here's a list of simple mixers that link to complete recipes if you need more direction. https://www.falstaff.com/en/nd/the-best-cocktail-mixers/ Is it ever OK to put ice in wine? Of course, it is! If you bought it - you can have it however you like. It's no longer considered sacrilege by many and it's common to see ice in rose wine during the summer months in France. However, isn't just for those hot summer nights if you want to cool yourself or your wine down anytime. If you want to have the best experience, then maybe check the list from Winemag https://www.winemag.com/2021/12/20/ice-in-wine/ And continuing with the wine and non-alcoholic beverages as we head toward a dry January for many. Is NA wine, basically grape juice? No - it's crafted and the alcohol is often removed from these beverages, just like others. Learn more about that process and the winemakers from California, Spain, and others who are removing the alcohol for their customers from brands like Teetotaler, Leitz, and Surely https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/everything-you-need-to-know-about-alcohol-removed-wine Tomorrow: Beers to use in place of Champagne for your celebrations, Dry January tips, and helping to fund a cure. The Boozebuddy Update continues on video! On Spotify, watch alongside the podcast, or head to the YouTube channel. Help me get a custom URL on YouTube by viewing, liking, sharing, and subscribing at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC033VXK28YhXgJAYpHS-C_w Thanks for listening or watching, remember to like, review & subscribe! Head to BoozebuddyUpdate.com to leave feedback or get in touch with me! Remember - don't drink and drive, stay safe, drive sober and support the booze that supports your local community. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/boozebuddy/support
Rum riots and rebellions on two different sides of the planet, both in the 19th century, capture our attention this week. First up is the Rum Rebellion of 1808, the rebellion formerly known as “The Great Rebellion.” The second was in 1855 and is known as both the Portland Rum Riot and the Maine Law Riot. These were two battles involving the same spirit but fought for vastly different reasons. The motivation behind these episodes was simply the host's foray into rabbit holes around booze riots, as there were so many more than she originally knew, and only recently learned about. Resources from this episode: Books: Certified Specialist of Spirits Study Guide (Society of Wine Educators), Nickles, J., (2020) Websites: Colby College (Digital Commons): Demon Rum, Devious Politics: The Lessions of Neal Dow's Crusade for the Maine Prohibition Law, Herman, A.J., (2007) https://digitalcommons.colby.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1265&context=honorstheses Military Wikia: Rum Rebellion https://military.wikia.org/wiki/Rum_Rebellion New England Historical Society: The Portland Rum Riot of 1855 Ends a Teetotaler's Career https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/portland-rum-riot-1855-ends-teetotalers-career/ Portland Press Herald (formerly the Eastern Argus): ‘Portland, Prohibition, & Evergreen' event will recall Rum Riot, help burial ground, Bouchard, K., (2015) https://www.pressherald.com/2015/06/01/rum-riot-remembrance-to-kick-off-fundraiser/ State Library New South Wales: From Terra Australis to Australia - The 1808 ‘Rum' Rebellion https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/stories/terra-australis-australia/1808-rum-rebellion Wikipedia: Portland Rum Riot (Maine Law Riot) of 1855 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland_Rum_Riot Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.) Additional Music this Series: Pixabay: "Ultra Metal" by Loyalty Freak Music “British Grenadiers's March” FluteTunes.com ”Fife and Drum" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
Greg goes sol to deliver a very powerful message from Pastor Jim Freeney Ph.D Summary: Are you a drunkard? Of course you should stop drinking! Probably most would agree that you should forsake the booze and go on the wagon. Are you a “social drinker”? Now that's a different situation. I hope in the next few minutes to give you some convincing reasons to choose to abstain from alcohol. Proverbs 23:29-35 Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaints? Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes? Those who linger over wine, who go to sample bowls of mixed wine. Do not gaze at wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly! In the end it bites like a snake and poisons like a viper. Your eyes will see strange sights and your mind imagine confusing things. You will be like one sleeping on the high seas, lying on top of the rigging. “They hit me,” you will say, “but I'm not hurt! They beat me, but I don't feel it! When will I wake up so I can find another drink?” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abishai/message
Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Bae Savage. In this episode, we chat with one of friends, Danijela Kovac. In this episode, we hear about Dani's journey through alcoholism and sobriety. We unpack what it's like to date as a sober person, and offer advice if you're dating someone who is sober. Hear how her path led her to start Teetotaler wines and how she's falling in love with herself hard. Be sure to check her out on social @teetotalerwines or by visiting teetolaterwines.com
Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Bae Savage. In this episode, we chat with one of friends, Danijela Kovac. In this episode, we hear about Dani's journey through alcoholism and sobriety. We unpack what it's like to date as a sober person, and offer advice if you're dating someone who is sober. Hear how her path led her to start Teetotaler wines and how she's falling in love with herself hard. Be sure to check her out on social @teetotalerwines or by visiting teetolaterwines.com
Buck Mulligan was a teetotaler who had never had a sip of alcohol. Then after a particularly rough breakup he decided to go on an adventure around the world so that he could experiment with drugs that he had never used before. Buck and Vance Crowe talk about using drugs, the dangers of addiction and the claims people make about the healing power of drugs.The Merch Store: https://teespring.com/stores/thevancecrowepodcast To buy Buck Mulligan's book: Adventures on Drugs: https://amzn.to/37IY6xjSubscribe to the podcast for email notifications on new episodes, invites to events and other exclusive content — http://eepurl.com/gSTfk5About the Vance Crowe Podcast — Vance Crowe interviews people with an expertise that you would want to know about, but might not think to ask. He prompts his guests to think about their work in novel ways, discusses how it applies to regular people and has fun sharing stories and experiences.Want to support the podcast? https://ratethispodcast.com/vcpJoin the Articulate Ventures Network | https://network.articulate.ventures/ —We are a patchwork of thinkers that want to articulate ideas in a forum where they can be respectfully challenged, improved and celebrated so that we can explore complex subjects, learn from those we disagree with and achieve our personal & professional goals.Contact Vance for a Talk | https://www.vancecrowe.com/ —Vance delivers speeches that reveal important aspects of human communication. Audiences are entertained, engaged, and leave feeling empowered to change something about the way they are communicating. Vance tells stories about his own experiences, discusses theories in ways that make them relatable and highlights interesting people, books, and media that the audience can learn even more from. Join the #ATCF Book Club | https://articulate.ventures/category/atcf-book-club
Jean tears through today's crossword like it's a Monday, while Mike takes a more TORTOISE-like approach, hindered by a lack of knowledge, spelling, and in some tragic cases, both. The clues themselves are minor works of art (see: 31D, Study pills, PLACEBOS, and 30D, Air traveler in early winter, SANTA), but even some of the juxtapositions are worthy of note -- RUSHERS next to TORTOISE, PINACOLADA next to TEETOTALER, that's craftsmanship, right there!A terrific 5 squares on the JAMCR scale, and we hope to see more of Nam Jin Yoon's work sometime soon!
If you're sober curious or wondering how alcohol is affecting your life, this episode of Redesigning Life covers it all. Holly Whitaker is the author of QUIT LIKE A WOMAN and in this super honest conversation, we discuss her journey to sobriety and our society's perception on drinking.Holly's Blog: HIP SOBRIETYHolly's book: QUIT LIKE A WOMANHolly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollyHow to: JOIN TEMPEST
Did you know that the Father of the constitution was not a teetotaler author of the other Madison's will discuss this and more. Bettye KearseAlso joining us today Jason Mitchell navigating several business in the age of COVID.
Hey Friends!Today's episode I wanted to dive into the first year of recovery. As I always state, recovery is personal and individual but I have seen some common themes when it comes to navigating that first year. I want to spend today's time with you to talk about some things that were amazing (to me) and things not so great (to me) as I navigated my first year of recovery or as I like to see it the "Renaissance year of Cynthia." Let's dive in!The Good:Understanding yourself more! During my first year, I learned so much about myself. Discovered what matters, what I value, and what I don't. I never knew what I really stood for until I decided to recover my life. Having a clear headI was used to always being a fog. Alcohol consumed me and if I wasn't shaking off a daily hangover (of some kind), I was focused on the happy hours or weekend, so I could indulge. My mind wasn't being used to its fullest potential. Building relationships outside of usingLearned to meet new people can be awkward and anxiety-inducing. I'm very introverted but developing new relationships or cultivating the ones I had before in a new way was key. I discovered being able to have activities where alcohol wasn't the focal point and it was fun. New hobbiesTalk about these all the time. Got really into sensual dance. Discovered my love of self-portraiture. All new things for me that I enjoyed and used a tool to explore and get to know myself more. The Bad: (kinda)Emotional Ups and Downs and how to navigate themMan, oh, man! It was nuts. Allowing myself to feel. Defining what I feel. Why I was feeling it? There was just a lot there to unpack. It was overwhelming and I hated parts of it but I tried my best to put in that work. FOMO or old hangouts/friends may not “fit” you anymoreIt sucks feeling like you have outgrown people or situations but it's really a part of life. We may just halt ourselves from doing it. Struggling to find balanceFor an all or nothing type of chick, this was something I STRUGGLED with. Seeking out new ways to get “high”You still crave that rush of intensity. How do you navigate that and channel it constructively? Net/Net: You will grow so much without even realizing it! I encourage you to document this process and revisit where you were and reflect. It can be hard to see growth when you are just trying to make it through the day. I've been there and I see you. Stay safe out there, friends! Here is the link to some online AA meetings. And as always, thank you for listening to my lovely show. If possible, I would love for you to review me on iTunes, Google, Stitcher -- anywhere, really. If you have comments or suggestions feel free to hit me up via the ways below! And sign up for my mailing list. I do like to do giveaways from time to time. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.com
This week we are delighted to welcome Shari Hampton from Served Up Sober. Shari is a fellow She Recovers Designated Coach and absolute sober shero. Here is her wonderful introduction:As the founder of Served Up Sober, and a Teetotaler, I'm honored to be a part of the recovery community. My name is Shari Hampton and I've been sober since Valentine's Day 2015. I battled alcohol and drug addiction for over 35 years until I landed in the arms of a retired psychiatrist and anthropologist turned holistic wellness enthusiast. This couple merged their perspectives into a regime that combined various holistic modalities and focused on introspective examination and healing. Through the experience I was able to build a life of recovery and the experience taught me that sustained recovery exists at the crossroads of traditional methods and holistic ones. I knew I wanted to create a program that blended the two together. I founded Served Up Sober because there is a stigma attached to healing that needs to be broken. Served stands firm in the power that we get to change and heal into our better selves. Our organization offers holistic support services in the form of weekly and monthly classes curated specifically for sober and sober curious women of color. And its community over everything — always. I am a founder, a podcaster, and on and off again blogger. But more than anything, I’m healing just like you and I’m cheering for all of us to win.You can find Shari @servedupsober on insta where you can find links to The Support Group You Never Knew You Could Have and the Women of Color Get Sober Facebook group. More details on her website http://www.servedupsober.com/ We absolutely loved this chat, so grab a cuppa and enjoy! X
Hey all!It's been a minute since I dropped an episode. I will be honest between work, 'rona, and this quarantine -- your girl had to take a mental break. More to come there. However, I missed y'all and wanted to jump back in with more of a fun topic. So, dating...I know folks are still getting their date on during this time, so if that's you, I'd love to hear how it's going. I love how this crazy world has kinda forced us to slow it down and actually court each other. I know, I'm old fashioned but I dig it.In this episode, I chat it up about:Why I took the suggestion of not getting into anything/or dating anyone for my first year in recoveryWhether I disclose about my alcoholism upfront or not. How first dates go for me and how the first date jitters are nowBeing authentic on first dates and standing in my truthRealizing my pattern of dating unavailable people or being unavailable myselfStay safe out there, friends! Here is the link to some online AA meetings. And as always, thank you for listening to my lovely show. If possible, I would love for you to review me on iTunes, Google, Stitcher -- anywhere, really. If you have comments or suggestions feel free to hit me up via the ways below! And sign up for my mailing list. I do like to do giveaways from time to time. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.com
Hey all!I'm sure most of us are trying to adjust to this new way of existing. I know that I am. First full week in working remotely and my cabin fever is already quite high.While I do go outside for a bit, it's not like how it used to be. It also doesn't help that spring is officially here and I want to be all out there taking it in.However, we do what we have to do. Just sending a quick post, checking in with you all. Giving some tips on how to navigate these times (if you're stuck inside) or how to keep yourself balanced (if you have to still go out there). Shout out to our service people, doctors, nurses, hospital staff that still have to show up and do the damn thing. We appreciate you!Episodes will still be coming your way weekly. I'm looking forward to getting to know you all more now that our worlds have been mandated to slow down.Stay safe out there, friends! Here is the link to some online AA meetings. And as always, thank you for listening to my lovely show. If possible, I would love for you to review me on iTunes, Google, Stitcher -- anywhere, really. If you have comments or suggestions feel free to hit me up via the ways below! And sign up for my mailing list. I do like to do giveaways from time to time. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.com
(Hey friends! I spoke about my lack of sense of self in my prior episode on self disrespect. Received a lot of good feedback from the episode, so I appreciate it. If you missed it, check it out here.)This episode, we’re going to dig into sense of self. What it is, how it can impact your life if you don’t have one and ways to go about defining/cultivating it for you!What a sense of self implies:You know who you areYou are confident in who you are (the good and bad)Self esteem is relatively high or solid (not the same as having a big ego – which is usually more about feeling inferior/insecure, when you really dig into it)Being grounded within your self even when life gets real When it came to myself:I was forced into being an adult before I should have been oneI felt like I had to take care of my immediate family, close friends, past relationships BUT also, I thought that was my job to do that. I read about values/core beliefs and got the idea but never would think to apply them to myselfI mirrored what I thought others wanted, even if I didn’t feel comfortableI never looked at what I wanted. I reacted to others and discarded my own or buried them down (food/drinking/sex)Why drinking and my other addictions masked it:Numbing, I drank until I couldn’t think or feel. I made poor decisions in order to keep the self hate loop going in my head. I would “blame it on the alcohol” but it was really all me. How to cultivate a sense of self:Encourage yourself. Getting props from others is great but if you don’t pump you up – what others say will only resonate so far.Hobbies and Interests. Why are you into what you’re into? What do you get out of it? If you don’t have any hobbies – why not? What keeps you from finding something your passionate about? Is there some guilt/shame there?See shit through. When things get tough, it’s easy to throw in the towel. When you’re feeling out of your comfort zone, don’t know how something is going to play out – it’s easy to chuck it and go back to what is familiar. That’s how you stay stuck or small. Growth is part of discomfort. Think about what matters to you. If something rubs you the wrong way or irritates you, explore why instead of brushing it off or pushing it down. May be a key to a value or core belief that is important to you. Having core beliefs will help you understand what matters to you as a person and can also help you examine how it is showing up in your life. Why isn’t it showing up? Do you allow it? Do you feel like you shouldn’t? Think about those things and really sit with it.Boundaries. Yes, I know – I’m a broken record. Knowing when to say no, knowing when to speak up for yourself, knowing how to do it. That will help your sense of self growTake time for you. Sometimes you need that alone time. Sometimes you need to take a step back, regroup and then step forward. Nothing wrong with that. Most people should understand that and if they don’t…well, I’d examine that relationship and see if it’s healthy for everyone involved.And as always, thank you for listening to my lovely show. If possible, I would love for you to review me on iTunes, Google, Stitcher -- anywhere, really. If you have comments or suggestions feel free to hit me up via the ways below! And sign up for my mailing list. I do like to do giveaways from time to time. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.com
What's in this episode?I think coping has been thrown out a lot more the past couple of years. I know, I would have side eyed this a couple of years ago because you know, we’re all human and we have to get by. Cue talib kweli!We all cope good and badly. Hopefully, more good than bad but even if not, that can change – if you want it too.What can coping can be?A way to soothe yourself if you’re feeling anxious, emotional, overwhelmed, confused, etc Something that will calm you down, make you feel more balancedIt tips into if it’s bad or good based on how you feel after you’ve calmed down. Does it leave you energized, focused, driven OR do you feel rundown, lethargic, numb?Coping & Me:I coped poorly. I took the path of least resistance. I stuck to things that would numb me, take me out of my head (even if I knew it was hurting me). If it made me feel like shit or allowed me to keep treating myself like shit. I was all for it. Drinking was my biggest way to cope. The thought of trying to figure something out, process something, confront something or someone would send me into overdrive. It was much easier to take it out on the bottle. I would spend days, nights, hours drink just to not deal with my life. Or deal with the people that were in my life.Why do we cope the way that we do?It’s what we know. It’s easy/familiar to us. If it’s a bad coping mech, it’s usually immediate, so we don’t have to wait to get the result we wantIt’s acceptable in your world, so you don’t have to explain itLow self-esteem/no sense of selfNumbing / don’t have to feel or think about shit/DistractionOther things that fall under this category would be:Drugs/alcohol useEmotional eatingRisk seeking behavior (sex usually falls into this)SmokingExcessive reliance on technology Healthy ones could be:Exploring your creativityMeditating (your girl has tried this)WritingSelf-care activities How to notice what kind you have or are displaying?Awareness. Self-awareness is so crucial. It can be a bitch, though. When I want to act out, it’s always coping poorly but maaaan – being aware that’s what it is, is crazy. Name what is driving you. Whether it’s a situation or emotion, think on it. Ask if is it really worth it? And as always, thank you for listening to my lovely show. If possible, I would love for you to review me on iTunes, Google, Stitcher -- anywhere, really. If you have comments or suggestions feel free to hit me up via the ways below! And sign up for my mailing list. I do like to do giveaways from time to time. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.comSign up for my mailing list!
What's in this episode?Today's episode is the second in our two part series with Kristen Feemster. In this episode, we continue to talk about views on diversity in recovery, mental health and how it applies to to the black community. In this episode we talk about:Summing up the first year of sobriety (mine was getting over that recovery was not just stopping drinking), Kristen talks about why she said "yes" to everythingHow spirituality came back into her life and how it helped her establish a routine for herself in order to get back to her potential S.M.A.R.T. goals and how it's helped her tackle big tasks in her lifeRecovery and how it applies to the work she does with her personal clients (how she shares, when she shares -- how it applies to both her safety and the safety of her clients)I hope you enjoyed our series! It was amazing being connected with Kristen and I can't wait to have her back on the show. Feel free to follow her on her IG or reach out to her for services.www.believebefreebewell.com@KristenFeemsterFacebook.com/b3bykristenAnd as always, thank you for listening to my lovely show. If possible, I would love for you to review me on iTunes, Google, Stitcher -- anywhere, really. If you have comments or suggestions feel free to hit me up via the ways below! And sign up for my mailing list. I do like to do giveaways from time to time. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.comSign up for my mailing list!
What's in this episode?Today's episode is the first in another two part interview. Kristen Feemster joins us on the podcast to talk about her view on diversity in recovery, mental health and how it applies to to the black community and why fitness has been her saving grace. In this episode we talk about:Kristen's backstory of being a rising basketball athlete, a straight A student and how lack of structure led her to down the path to alcoholism Why Kristen decided to be honest about her recovery with her fitness and mental health clientsLack of diversity in recovery places and how that can unintentionally alienate people of color that want to get (and remain) clean Tune in next week to hear the second half, where we will discuss the benefits of recovery and how it has impacted not only Kristen's life but career. And as always, thank you for listening to my lovely show. If possible, I would love for you to review me on iTunes, Google, Stitcher -- anywhere, really. If you have comments or suggestions feel free to hit me up via the ways below! And sign up for my mailing list. I do like to do giveaways from time to time. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.comSign up for my mailing list!
YO! I can't believe January is almost gone! It flew by fast this year and I know some of y'all may be coming to the end of your sober January or maybe contemplating a sober February or longer stint. I wanted to wrap up this month with a little more detail around problematic drinking. Thing we will discuss:Alcohol abuse versus alcohol dependence (it’s not the same)Ways you can be honest with yourself about how much you drinkI did an episode earlier in this podcast about how I realized I had a problem; listen here!What is Alcohol Abuse?Things to ask yourself: Has your drinking gotten in the way of work or school? Any legal issues or alcohol-related medical issues? If you answer yes, then you may be abusing alcohol.What it is: technically alcohol abuse is any “harmful use” of alcohol. If your use of alcohol impedes your daily life at critical levels (mentally, socially, emotionally, and physical). You may be struggling with alcohol abuse. You may not necessarily be an alcoholic, but your drinking may be above the recommended levels.Risky levels are considered:According to the NIAAA, guidelines for "heavy" or "at-risk" drinking are as follows:Five or more drinks for men: Five or more drinks during any one drinking session, or more than 14 drinks a week, is considered risky.Four or more drinks for women: Four drinks or more during a day, or more than seven drinks a week, is considered heavy drinking for women.More info can be found here.What is Alcohol Dependency?What it is: Your drinking falls into the “harmful use” category. Some key differences that alcohol dependents may exhibit:Drink-seeking behavior. Going to events, parties, etc. that you know will include drinking. You only hang with others that drink and are suspicious of others that don’t drink. Alcohol tolerance is crazy high. Drinking to avoid withdrawal/hangover symptoms. Putting conditions around your drinking.If you see yourself in any thing that I’ve discussed, the first thing is not to panic. But I urge you to really sit with yourself and think. If you think your drinking falls into the dependent category and you want to go cold turkey, that may not be the best option, especially if you have been at it for a long time. Alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous and life threatening if not done properly. Please seek out help. If you’re not sure, note how many drinks you have in a week. Be honest about it. Document your moods and thoughts. Was it purely social and having a good time? Are there underlying things?If you want to cut back, make a conscious choice to that. Write down how many you want to have and then hold yourself accountable.Try to avoid your triggers. You may have to learn to associate fun without alcohol. This will take some time. I know I felt so awkward for the better part of last year. FOMO. I love to dance at clubs, lounges, parties and I just couldn’t be free. It was odd but you will get over all of it. Just stick with it and you will learn to have fun other ways too.Boundaries. I feel I talk about them every week, but you may need to spruce these up too. Not everyone you know will be cool with your cutting back or stopping. It sucks but learning to say NO or standing up for yourself will be key. If you get pressure, that is more about them and not you. You will have to determine if the relationship is worth it but before you decide that – boundary up, my friends.
This week we are going to discuss some suggested folklore. For this episode Kimmy tells Sydney about the hide behind cryptids, ones you don’t want to stumble upon your next camping trip. Then Sydney tells Kimmy about playful Selkie. In this episode Sydney manages to scare Kimmy with her own cryptid, discuss a future map to Mario kart, and Kimmy tells us how she really feels about Barbie & the Nutcracker. We hope you enjoy this episode and can't wait to see what you create..Thanks so much for joining us today, if you like this episode please take a moment to rate and subscribe to #Aloreing.To support the show and have access to exclusive aloreing content, please check out our patreon at patreon.com/aloreingSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/aloreing)
Today’s episode, I want to dig into disrespect. This episode was very vulnerable for me to record. I wavered on publishing it but I'm trying to not hold back this year. This is my truth and I hope it helps someone out there.I know I have talked about leveling up and things like that but I want to go into some of the things that led me to really treat myself poorly. My drinking was a direct result of a lot of this.Bottom line: I didn’t love myself. I didn’t believe in myself. I didn’t trust myself."I didn't trust myself" - I wasn’t honest:I lied to others and myself. If I didn’t like something, I would be passive-aggressive and conveniently forget or do what I wanted.I projected what I thought others wanted me to be. Then would resent them for it.I wouldn’t stand up for myself. I kept my mouth shut to keep the peace.I surrounded myself with people who were quick to withhold information or lie. They didn’t trust me and I didn’t trust them."I didn't believe in myself" - Boundaries: I didn’t have any. I let others define them for me.No sense of self: If I wasn’t the “good child,” the older more together sister, the unassuming girlfriend, the go with the flow friend then I wasn’t good I would react to others boundaries and thought that I deserved everything that happenedI never knew how to say noI would hold or take on others pain/frustrationI would allow people to treat me horribly because I thought my job was to hold their shit. I was used to walking around on eggshells – I understood that. I wouldn’t cry I would disassociate frequently – still do, sometimes (also, it's fight, flight or fright)"I didn't love myself" - I didn’t cherish my body: I would let anything happen to it.I wasn’t raised to value myself. I was told often that there was something wrong with me. I emotionally ate when we moved back to the states and I’ve always had an issue with my weight.I’d starve myself to be thin. Extended family members would insult me and call me names after awhile I internalized itI would get traumatized and then use food or booze to escape and pile on the weightI put myself last.I’d put myself in situations with people who would use my body or ME for their benefit. I’m not proud of this but I didn’t know any better. I would rarely be sober.If any of the things I outlined resonate with you, just sit with it. Come back to it, if it's too intense but don't push it away or bury it. -----And as always, thank you for listening to my lovely show. If possible, I would love for you to review me on iTunes, Google, Stitcher -- anywhere, really. If you have comments or suggestions feel free to hit me up via the ways below! And sign up for my mailing list. I do like to do giveaways from time to time. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.comSign up for my mailing list!
What's in this episode?Quick and dirty Q&A courtesy of my bestie, so yay! Question du jour is if I miss the "ease" of getting my drank on? Truth is: I had to think on this because I didn't know how to respond. Do I miss the aftermath? No. Do I miss numbing? Depending on how overwhelmed I feel that day. So, give this episode listen - I share a tip on something I do to keep my focus (it works -- trust me, friends). So, what else?Gotta listen and find out. I'm trying to make this into a regular segment, so if you have any questions around: addiction, recovery, being black and sober, early sobriety, leveling up, life sh*t, anything really -- let a girl know and I'd love to talk about it. And as always, thank you for listening to my lovely show. If possible, I would love for you to review me on iTunes, Google, Stitcher -- anywhere, really. If you have comments or suggestions feel free to hit me up via the ways below! And sign up for my mailing list. I do like to do giveaways from time to time. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.comSign up for my mailing list!
**Trigger/Content Warning: This episode includes discussions around suicide and suicidal thoughts. I acknowledge that this content may be difficult. I also encourage you to care for your safety and well-being.**What's in this episode?This week, Carlita Victoria an NYC-based actress and creator of the non-profit Darkness Rising joins us to talk about mental health, black families and therapy. In this episode we will talk about:Carlita's family history and how through that she learned to be open about her mental health strugglesHow learning to identify and be open about suicidal tendencies has reshaped Carlita's view of her life going forwardHow Darkness Rising came to be, how mental health and the entertainment industry plays a key role in the organizationFor those in the NYC/NJ area, Darkness Rising is having a free Fitness day on January 12th!Connect with Darkness Rising:Here's a link to the FREE Fitness Day: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/86913770427Darkness RISING: Live 3 is on Monday April 3rd. Website: Darknessrisingproject.orgTwitter: @DarkRiseProjectFacebook: @DarknessrisingprojectIG: @Darknessrisingproject Youtube: Music & Mental Health Video SeriesMake a tax-deductible donation: Bit.ly/darknessrising-----And as always, thank you for listening to my lovely show. If possible, I would love for you to review me on iTunes, Google, Stitcher -- anywhere, really. If you have comments or suggestions feel free to hit me up via the ways below! And sign up for my mailing list. I do like to do giveaways from time to time. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.comSign up for my mailing list!
What's in this episode?Hey gang, time to get new eps a-popping. With all the festivities behind us, I wanted to revisit the series I started way back when around alcohol (check out the other eps below). Now that we're into 2020 and sober January has commenced for some, I wanted to talk about rock bottoms. When do you have a problem?You have a problem and need support, where to go? Guilt & shame and how it impacts your lifeRock bottoms! What is it? What does it mean?Rock bottom can be just one thing (i.e. physical, financial, emotional) or it can be a mix.It's personal to you. It's your "why" basically. When you can't keep going through life the same way that you used to do.It's not just associated with addiction but its usually what people think of when they hear the term.If your rock bottom is addiction related, you need to sit and really ask yourself the hard questions. Here is a quiz to take if you think you have a problem.What can it symbolize?Change: It's about you questioning everything in your life. Your ego will take a hit: It can be very humbling because you will start to see YOU as you truly are. It can be hard to stomach if you've been in denial or putting on a lie for years. You will have fear/anxiety: Change can be scary and we all have bad habits or coping mechanisms for a reason. It will take awhile to sift through and unlearn. What you should know?Your path: It's not linear. There will be stop/starts. You will get frustrated but remember, it's like learning anything new. You weren't born able to walk out the gate or ride a bike. It will take time to learn new, healthier ways of being.Accountability: A lot of people fear or hate that word. But while climbing out of your rock bottom -- accountability to yourself will make so much sense because it's not about the quick fix, it's about cultivating the result you need in order live the life you want. You want and desire more for yourself. Complaining, casting blame won't fit it. The only thing that will is putting in the work. Compassion/Empathy: That will expand because you'll be able to see things from others perspectives more and be able to extend some level kindness. However, kindness is not enabling. Three things you can do:Treat yourself kindly! Guilt/Shame won't help. Find a positive outlet: For me it was creative. It was scary at first because it was raw but it's been incredibly healing. So, I urge you to find something similar for you. Channel all your feeling into something constructive.People: Surround yourself with the people that will elevate your vibe. Will champion your growth. That may be people currently in your circle or it may not be. Be okay with that either way.And as always, thank you for listening to my lovely show. If possible, I would love for you to review me on iTunes, Google, Stitcher -- anywhere, really. If you have comments or suggestions feel free to hit me up via the ways below! And sign up for my mailing list. I do like to do giveaways from time to time. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.comSign up for my mailing list!
What's in this episode?Friends! I can't believe it's basically the end of the damn year! Where did this year go? I swear, it felt like yesterday when I was looking up at the clock in Virginia at this "interesting" end of year party with one of the best friends counting down until 2019 (and no more drinking). Crazy town! So, in celebration of this new year coming to close, I wanted to talk about the top five things I learned or came to discover this year. Let's dive on in, shall we?!Favorite Book: Self Compassion - Kristen NeffI have spoke about this book at length because it is that great. The exercises will really help you shape how you view yourself but how your sense of self impacts those in the world around you. I will always consult this book because I pick something up each time I read it. Favorite Album: Jimmy Lee - Raphael SaadiqSaadiq is a phenom and such a brilliant, insightful soul. I AM SO INTO HIM -- I don't even try to hide it but his most recent album just smacked me in my musical soul. If you are going through addiction or know someone who has suffered -- this will probably hit you in the feels somewhere. Hell, if you just love raw, honest music -- it will probably hit you too. Favorite Phrase: One day at a timeThis phrase is common in the recovery circles but it's such a simple, yet true phrase. You only have the one day, you can only take things one day at a damn time. It didn't really click with me until this year and is one of my mantras. It balances when I feel myself going into a spiral and not able to control everything. Favorite Break through: Being able to see peoples reactions from their viewpoint and not take it personally. It's their stuff not mine. In other words, holding space but with BOUNDARIES!Yo! Boundaries and being able to have them when I have had to deal with complex situations with people that I care about. GAME CHANGER. I think empathy gets confused with being a doormat, (don't think that it is) but my empathy has definitely grown when I was able to step outside of myself and just see the issue/problem for what it was. The good/bad on both sides. It boiled down to two people hurting or not getting their needs met. How can you not feel for that? It was nice being able to see it that way and not taking it in internally. I think it has allowed me to be more present for those closest to me. Favorite Thing about 2019: Recovery hands down!I can't believe it's coming up on a year. This year has been my most productive, my most vulnerable, my most introspective and even with all the damn tears that I shed -- the most loving and probably healthy. So happy that I made it out sober and can't wait to see what 2020 has in store for all of us. And as always, thank you for listening to my baby podcast. It was really a labor of love for me and something that I wanted to get out there in hopes that it would resonate with someone. I can't wait to pick things up with you all in the new year! Be safe, healthy and happy out there, friends! If possible, I would love for you to review me on iTunes, Google, Stitcher -- anywhere, really. Hit me up via the ways below! And sign up for my mailing list. I do like to do giveaways from time to time. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.comSign up for my mailing list!
What's in this episode?I say this all the time but when I first decided to get sober, I thought my life would stay the same MINUS the copious amounts of booze. But your girl was lying to herself in every way possible! One thing to note though, is that not only will YOU be going through all the changes (the good/bad/ugly) but the people who relate to you, shit -- even strangers may have something to say about your recovery. Things you may discover:Most will be supportive. In fact, you will probably meet people who champion you in a quicker amount of time compared to people who knew you for years! Embrace it.On the flip, people who have may been in your life or you have strong ties with may react differently towards you. It will be hard NOT to take it personal but you have to do your best to keep a healthy distance. Usually, when someone acts out of character to you, it has more to do with them and not you. However, if you respect/cherish the relationship - please bring it up to them when you're ready.You may meet people who will challenge your recovery. They may substances around, ask you to purchase or push up against your resolve in some way. Again, that's more about them and not you...and face it, some folks are just assholes. And as always, thank you for listening to my lovely show. If possible, I would love for you to review me on iTunes, Google, Stitcher -- anywhere, really. If you have comments or suggestions feel free to hit me up via the ways below! And sign up for my mailing list. I do like to do giveaways from time to time. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.comSign up for my mailing list!
What's in this episode?Today, I sit down with Jocellyn Harvey, where we discuss her new book "Recovering the Home," and how her sobriety journey has impacted her career as a writer. In this episode we talk about:How recovery looks different for everybody AND THAT'S OKAY!How "Recovering the Home" came to beHow sobriety typically goes hand in hand with coming to grips with your mental health and family history As a special gift, Jocellyn has provided listeners to the opportunity to purchase her newest mini-guide on "Recovering the Home" at 50% off using the code: CYNTHIALISTENERS50 at her site https://www.recoveringthehome.comThrough her site, you will also find a mini-guide for "Recovering the Holidays." Check it out, it's that time of year and no matter where you are, there is always something that can be gleaned from dealing with folks during this special season. More about Jocellyn!After several years of near-daily drinking in her early to mid-20s, Jocellyn rolled over in bed one morning in January of 2016, cried, and said goodbye to champagne, wine, and gin. Since then, Jocellyn has lived a sober life through 12-Step programs, the Hip Sobriety School, therapy, and other spiritual work. And since she's a lifelong writer, Jocellyn loves writing the successes and trials of her recovery, whether it's about sober travel, astrology, health issues, compassion, and change. You can also find her work on The Temper and read her newest piece Recovering the Home, which is a decluttering eBook aimed at sober women (www.recoveringthehome.com)https://www.recoveringthehome.com/https://tinyletter.com/Sharingmysobriety@sharingmysobriety - not actively posting, but you can still browse the old postsAnd as always, thank you for listening to my lovely show. If possible, I would love for you to review me on iTunes, Google, Stitcher -- anywhere, really. If you have comments or suggestions feel free to hit me up via the ways below! And sign up for my mailing list. I do like to do giveaways from time to time. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.comSign up for my mailing list!
What's in this episode?I celebrated ten months of sobriety on November 1st. I decided to do a little recap on what I've learned so far. These are my key takeaways and while this is about my recovery from the booze. You can really apply most of these to anything involving a major life shift or change that you're going through. Hopefully, some of these will give you some food for thought as you start to reexamine your life since we're approaching the end of this year. Can't believe it!Stopping the drink was the easy partPink cloud of sobriety is a legit thingFeeling come back when you least expect itYou will need supportTriggers can hit you at anytime and anywhere! Honesty is HUGE and has been a lifesaverBoundaries are awesome BUT not everyone will dig themYou may lose people (OR, they may lose you)FOMO (it's all in your head but damn it does suck)Time flies! And as always, thank you for listening to my lovely show. If possible, I would love for you to review me on iTunes, Google, Stitcher -- anywhere, really. If you have comments or suggestions feel free to hit me up via the ways below! And sign up for my mailing list. I do like to do giveaways from time to time. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.comSign up for my mailing list!
What's in this episode?Life Recovery, what does that mean and how does sobriety play into it? This the second part of the interview that I had with Kiola Raines and we dive more into how the tools learned in sobriety can shape your life for the better. AND even if you don't have any issues with addiction but want to rework your life, these tools can still benefit you. In this episode we talk about:How sobriety shaped how we view our lives and the key steps Kiola abides by when it comes to changing your life for the better Accountability! And how Kiola uses it to keep her clients engaged over the interwebz!As a special gift, Kiola has provided listeners to the opportunity to join her challenge for December, click this link right here and get all up in it. I will be in there too, trying to set myself to end this year with a bang and keep that momentum going for 2020. Also, if you're interested in the rest of her services, check out her website!And as always, thank you for listening to my lovely show. If possible, I would love for you to review me on iTunes, Google, Stitcher -- anywhere, really. If you have comments or suggestions feel free to hit me up via the ways below! And sign up for my mailing list. I do like to do giveaways from time to time. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.comSign up for my mailing list!
What's in this episode?The lovely Kiola Raines joins the podcast to talk about health, wellness and recovery! Fun fact: we're sober sisters (been in recovery since January 1, 2019) and we're not to far in age! She has a young spirit too and I love her vibe so I really enjoyed the conversation. In this episode we talk about:What it was like for Kiola to come clean about her recovery while being in the coaching and health/wellness field How she views recovery versus sobriety (they are not one and the same)This is part one of a two part interview series. So tune in next week to hear the rest where we will discuss the benefits of recovery and what Kiola is up to this month!And as always, thank you for listening to my lovely show. If possible, I would love for you to review me on iTunes, Google, Stitcher -- anywhere, really. If you have comments or suggestions feel free to hit me up via the ways below! And sign up for my mailing list. I do like to do giveaways from time to time. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.comSign up for my mailing list!
What's in this episode?I grew up in a household that leaned more towards the conservative side. I never felt like I fit in and I seemed different not just in my family but just in general. So, in order to go undetected, I learned to project what I thought people wanted. Which worked, for a while but one of two things usually happened:I slipped up one day and I got reamed for itI grew resentful and acted out in some type of destructive mannerMy need to act out has definitely ramped up since getting sober. A joke in AA is that quitting drinking is the easy part, I used to roll my eyes at that BUT NOW -- honey, that truly was the easiest part of all of it (and the most harmful). In sobriety, I see my triggers all the more clearly and now that I don't have my numero uno vice booze to knock me out of my head/body...my mind still goes through hoops in order to scratch that damn itch. Let's chat about it, shall we?And as always, thank you for listening to my lovely show. If possible, I would love for you to review me on iTunes, Google, Stitcher -- anywhere, really. If you have comments or suggestions feel free to hit me up via the ways below! And sign up for my mailing list. I do like to do giveaways from time to time. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.comSign up for my mailing list!
What's in this episode?Time to get all into mess. I know, as adults, people try to shy away or hide from their mess because it's not what put together grown folks do. Well, screw all of that. We all have some type of mess in our lives, whether it's financial, career, family, friends, relationships -- and that's okay! We shouldn't hide from it or pretend like it's not there because that's not how it works (unfortunately). So what do you do? Celebrate it? Okay. Cry over it? Why, not? Personally, I say own that shit. Learn from it and use it to keep going, creating, moving forward. But don't hide or lock it away like it's nothing. That won't benefit you. This episode was inspired by the lovely Jennifer Baumgardner and the post I reference in the show is here! Check her out!And as always, thank you for listening to my lovely show. If possible, I would love for you to review me on iTunes, Google, Stitcher -- anywhere, really. If you have comments or suggestions feel free to hit me up via the ways below! And sign up for my mailing list. I do like to do giveaways from time to time. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.comSign up for my mailing list!
What's in this episode?In today's episode, we deep dumpster dive right into scarcity mindset. What is it? Who has it? How do we get over ourselves enough to reframe things with a more abundant POV.Scarcity means something is in low supply or is lacking. If you think about it, how many times have you uttered..."there is no good men/women, etc out there because I'm old, too hairy, too accomplished..." so let's settle for what I have, although I'm not happy. Or I can't go on that trip, that's what rich people do and I will never be reach. Whether we are aware we're doing it, scarcity still leads us to playing it "safe" within our comfort zones and never growing. I know that has been the case for me (and still is at times...if I"m to be honest). Let's discuss allllll of this though and see how we can start to change our thinking. And as always, thank you for listening to my lovely show. If possible, I would love for you to review me on iTunes, Google, Stitcher -- anywhere, really. If you have comments or suggestions feel free to hit me up via the ways below! And sign up for my mailing list. I do like to do giveaways from time to time. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.comSign up for my mailing list!
What's in this episode?For years, I have always felt outside of myself. I know, it's odd thing to say. I think that's why my weight fluctuated a bit without me even realizing it. Especially if something traumatic happened to me. I never processed what I went through, it was almost like I was floating outside of my body but it would show up subconsciously in my eating, my drinking, and even with my sexual impulses. But thankfully, I am starting to really work it out and I have fallen back into my love of dance and moving my body. Which has been lovely and I am enjoying exploring my sensuality on my terms in a loving and safe place. It wasn't something I expected. I mean, I'm clumsy...me...trying to drop it in stilettos or slink across the floor? But hey, friends -- that's where I am and I'm embracing it.However, I want to know about you. Are you struggling with this? Or are you good with your mind/body combo? If so, what works for you? Any tips? What has been a huge takeaway for you? I'd love to hear and may share on the show -- if you're cool with it. And as always, thank you for listening to my lovely show. If possible, I would love for you to review me on iTunes, Google, Stitcher -- anywhere, really. If you have comments or suggestions feel free to hit me up via the ways below! And sign up for my mailing list. I do like to do giveaways from time to time. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.comSign up for my mailing list!
What's in this episode?Dating...and being sober on top of that, what the eff? Amirite? But you know, let's talk about it anyway. So...?Yeah, as someone who is somewhat awkward (it's endearing) and not a fan of small talk, dating for me is a mixed bag. Another reason why I frequently got down with some liquid courage either before or during the date. Now, it's a whole new world, baby with a lot to think about unless I just want to keep playing out the same type of patterns that I'm used to. Let's dive in together, shall we? And as always, thank you for listening to my lovely show. If possible, I would love for you to review me on iTunes, Google, Stitcher -- anywhere, really. If you have comments or suggestions feel free to hit me up via the ways below! And sign up for my mailing list. I do like to do giveaways from time to time. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.comSign up for my mailing list!
What's in this episode?I got a listener question. Shout out to @planningwanderlust on Instagram! Check her stuff out if you are into planning and leveling up in this life. So...what was the question bih?Drinking! More importantly, will I ever drink again. Pretty straight to the point but still gave me a lot to think about. So, what else?Gotta listen and find out. I'm trying to make this into a regular segment, so if you have any questions around: addiction, recovery, being black and sober, early sobriety, leveling, life sh*t, anything really -- let a girl know and I'd love to talk about it. And as always, thank you for listening to my lovely show. If possible, I would love for you to review me on iTunes, Google, Stitcher -- anywhere, really. If you have comments or suggestions feel free to hit me up via the ways below! And sign up for my mailing list. I do like to do giveaways from time to time. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.comSign up for my mailing list!
What's in this episode?Time to jump back into our little series around addiction and the behaviors, thoughts and feelings that may be manifested because of it. Today's episode is around the lovely guilt and shame. NOTE: they are not the same! However, they can wreck the ever loving sh*t out of you, if left unchecked. Let's examine shall we?If you'd like to check out the other eps that fall under this series, please see below:When do you have a problem? You have a problem and need support, where to go? Guilt and shame sounds like such a sh*t show, yes?Well, it can be, if you don't address it. We all have felt both guilt and shame, if you come from a household more on the dysfunctional side -- I bet you felt it early. I know I did. How do you tell the difference, this is how I keep it straight.Guilt: applies to something outside of myself. What I did to another person and how I feel about that equates to guilt.Shame: applies to how I view myself. If I consider myself a slob that is unlovable. That's a story I'm telling myself, which amps up my need to self destruct or act out.How to break out of it, fam?There is no one way or easy answer. Self awareness is key but the bigger piece to me is learning self compassion. I plan to dive so deep into this but something that saved my life AND sense of self was reading a book by Kristen Neff called "Self Compassion: the proven power of being kind to yourself." WHEN I SAY IT WAS LIFE CHANGING -- it was no lie but plenty of tears were shed in the process. Learning to speak kindly and loving to yourself will go a long way when it comes to alleviating your shame and being able to accept, grow and rectify (if you can) your feelings around guilt. Check, It. Out. Thank you for listening to my lovely show. If possible, I would love for you to review me on iTunes, Google, Stitcher -- anywhere, really. If you have comments or suggestions feel free to hit me up via the ways below! And sign up for my mailing list. I do like to do giveaways from time to time. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.comSign up for my mailing list!
What's in this episode?Honesty time! I resisted AA like a mutha when I was gently prodded by my therapist to try it out. I'm contrarian by nature and typically resist most things group related and truth be told, the idea of AA that most of us have doesn't make the idea seem to pleasant. So, yeah -- a bih resisted for a long damn time. But, whet?I got over it. Well, not sure if I got over it OR I had no choice but to confront it. It was humbling, though but I'm glad I let my ego go enough to try something new. So, they got to you too, eh?I wouldn't say that. It's just something I needed to do for this part of my journey. NOW, I will always urge anyone to do what is best for them. There is no right way to be sober and it drives me crazy when folks try to say that there is. I will say, AA helped me a lot as a newbie and gave me a lot of tools on top of making me feel less alienated. Is it easy? Nah, it's probably one of the hardest things I've ever had to do but it's been worth the growth I've experienced in such a short amount of time. If this resonates with you in anyway, feel free to reach out to me -- I will gladly discuss. Feel free to review, comment or provide suggestions of things you want to hear me discuss. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.comSign up for my mailing list!
Weekend Clubbing (Cj024 Instrumentals) by Love Justin Perry & Cwspod © Copyright - Cwspod / Creative Wind Studios (193428884281) High Energy Party Dance Jams, 3 Hours, Easy DJ Mixable into Classics, Club Style, Practice Skills, Freestyle Beats, Bar / Tavern, Upbeat Mood, Background Tunes, Public Events, Social Gathering, Dancing School Material. Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap: Instrumental Hip-Hop Release Date: 2019 Download $1.99 available for download only TRACKS all songs 01. Adjunct (Instrumental) 3:30 02. Antifogmatic (Instrumental) 3:49 03. Bathtub Gin (Instrumental) 3:22 04. Blind Pig (Instrumental) 2:04 05. Blotto (Instrumental) 3:57 06. Blowout (Instrumental) 2:26 07. Bottle Conditioning (Instrumental) 5:17 08. Brett (Instrumental) 4:03 09. Brick of Wine (Instrumental) 3:34 10. Bug Juice (Instrumental) 3:53 11. Cask Beer (Instrumental) 2:54 12. Celebration (Instrumental) 3:48 13. Clean (Instrumental) 3:18 14. Dead Man (Instrumental) 3:49 15. Double (Instrumental) 3:26 16. Dry (Instrumental) 4:17 17. Dry Hopped (Instrumental) 3:57 18. Esters (Instrumental) 3:18 19. Festivity (Instrumental) 3:56 20. Fresh Hopped (Instrumental) 3:33 21. Giggle Water (Instrumental) 3:04 22. Glorious (Instrumental) 3:31 23. Gravity (Instrumental) 3:33 24. Hooch (Instrumental) 4:36 25. Hootenanny (Instrumental) 3:18 26. Ibu (Instrumental) 6:38 27. Imperial (Instrumental) 3:24 28. Jack Roller (Instrumental) 3:44 29. Jake Walk (Instrumental) 3:05 30. Jingled (Instrumental) 3:18 31. Juice Joint (Instrumental) 2:44 32. Macro Lager (Instrumental) 5:15 33. Malty (Instrumental) 4:06 34. Nippitaty (Instrumental) 2:55 35. Noble Hops (Instrumental) 4:03 36. Ombibulous (Instrumental) 2:48 37. Phenols (Instrumental) 2:51 38. Piney (Instrumental) 4:31 39. Session Beer (Instrumental) 2:50 40. Single Hopped (Instrumental) 2:59 41. Skid Road (Instrumental) 2:30 42. Skunked (Instrumental) 2:51 43. Teetotaler (Instrumental) 3:21 44. Vandyke (Instrumental) 3:49 45. Wet (Instrumental) 3:05 46. Wet Hopped (Instrumental) 3:22 47. Whale (Instrumental) 4:44 48. White Lightning 3:21 49. Wing-Ding (Instrumental) 3:51 50. Yeasty (Instrumental) 2:19
What's in this episode?Support! We all need it, especially if you're going through the emotional turmoil of realizing you have (or may have) an addiction of some kind. This is the second part of series discussing alcohol and addiction.The first episode is here: When do you have a problem? Check it out!Siiiiiiis, So I have all the options?Yes, boo -- you have all the options. Here are the ones I shout out in the podcast.Moderation ManagementAlcoholics Anonymous (of course)Refuge RecoverySMART RecoveryLifeRingSOSWomen For Sobriety But the list doesn't end there. There are so many support groups out there, you may have to hunt but help is out there.What if support groups aren't my thing?? Trust me, I feel you one hunnit on that. I'm not a huge group or group think kind of chick and before I stumbled into AA, I was in therapy. Like I said, there are options. Maybe you feel like you need rehab or hotlines, there are options for you. However, I'm a big believer in therapy -- a great therapist can help guide and support you as you work you way through all of this. I'm a huge fan of Therapy for Black Girls and they have a listing you can use. Give it a looksie. Feel free to review, comment or provide suggestions of things you want to hear me discuss. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.comSign up for my mailing list!
Here I dive into frame of mind, context and action steps to deal with shame to keep your recover thriving. Got to https://Courage-Recovery.com/Podcast for the download link of the show's mind map graphic outline.
What's in this episode?Let's jump into the nitty-gritty friends about determining whether you have a problem. Now, while I can only talk about my alcohol issues, this can apply to anything that you can indulge to excess (i.e. food, sex, drugs, smoking, etc.). This episode, I will talk about when I discovered I had a problem, it wasn't a straight line and it's not for most people and how I handled it (badly, at first).Also, I discussed binge drinking, here is the correct statistic.CDC defines binge drinking as a pattern of drinking that brings a person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08 grams percent or above. This typically happens when men consume 5 or more drinks or women consume 4 or more drinks in about 2 hours.But wait, so you have a problem, sis?You have no idea. Drinking was my escape from my life (the good and bad...mostly bad). Once I acknowledged that I had an issue, that's when reality set in. I struggled with it at first, I ran from it A LOT. It took my emotional rock bottom to make me realize how I was coping with life. That, if I didn't do this for me...figure out how to LOVE ME...that this cycle would keep going. So, basically -- I humbled my ass. Well, what do I do if I think I have a problem? Everyone gets their on their own time. Thinking about it is a great first step, assessing what you do HONESTLY is key. You can't sugar coat it and you may have to keep going through it for awhile until you reach the point of saying you've had enough. It isn't linear and you will go back-and-forth because change is HARD and not always fun. But if any of this story resonates with you, you are not alone and you will get there. One minute, one moment, one day at a time. Feel free to review, comment or provide suggestions of things you want to hear me discuss. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.comSign up for my mailing list!
Hey, all! I never know how to begin or end things (story of my life) but I’m trying to work on changing that aspect of myself. So with that being said, welcome! Where to begin?This podcast initially was my intro into discussing rapid life changes, especially as you got older. I’m in my thirties, and while I enjoy getting older — I started feeling suffocated by a life that didn’t seem to fulfill me. At the same time, i was meeting people (younger and older) who were living life on their terms and saying fuck it and doing them. I found that interesting and wanted to explore that and thus, the initial idea of "Getting Your Sh*t Together was born!"But wait, what happened tho?Well, life did. After a series of mishaps throughout the course of the past ten years, I took stock of where I was late last year and realized I needed to get my act together for my sake. First step, cutting out alcohol completely. I decided to do what a lot of folks do for the new year, I gave up drinking (again) for Sober January. Throughout all of that, I looked back at how alcohol has served my life (it hadn’t) and how it shaped the person I was to that point. Okay, but now what bih?Coming to terms with the idea that I didn’t relate to alcohol in a healthy way wasn’t overnight and it's still something I'm working through but instead of keeping it all in my head, I decided to go against my usual and talk about it. So, here it is in all it's swear-worthy glory. I'm not perfect, I don't always get it right but I'm honest about it -- which I couldn't say this same time last year. #progressLooking forward to connecting along the way. Feel free to review, comment or provide suggestions of things you want to hear me discuss. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.com
What's in this episode?Growing up, I always considered myself fairly honest. I didn't go out of my way to lie but I was never a fan of telling the whole truth. I thought I was being coy, maybe even a little bit mysterious... After all, everyone lies, right? I wasn't doing anything that bad. But wait, what happened sis?SOBRIETY did. Well, I truthfully, I got caught in the lovingly icy embrace of post-acute withdrawal (PAWS). Read about it here. I thought I was losing my mind but it actually was probably the best thing to happen. My mind, my life became so overwhelming and as I clung to my sobriety -- I surrendered and said f*ck it, let's try some new sh*t. So, honesty it was. There was no way I could keep moving forward without it. And you know what I discovered folk...honesty is the shi*t! Okay, honesty is the sh*t, now what? I KEPT ROLLING WITH IT. Day by day. Some day it's easier than others but I feel so much lighter. We forget all the mental gymnastics you have to go through even for a little white lie. Sobriety has been amazing (even with the PAWS bs) because I'm not hiding it. It's the truth, my truth and life is messy. So, sheesh -- a bih is embracing all of it and so should you. Looking forward to connecting along the way. Feel free to review, comment or provide suggestions of things you want to hear me discuss. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.com
What's in this episode?Ciara sang about (or whatever she does) it, the interwebs memes about it, so let's dive a little deeper into LEVELING UP and how it occurs at the most random times in our lives. Cynthia is taking a small break on the sobriety talk (kinda) to have a little leveling up testimony, friends!But sis, c'mon now...seriously?I know, right? But, it's legit -- a thing. For the longest words like "thriving" or "abundance" would have this bih seeing red until one day, it just all made sense. It took my birthday, followed by one of the hottest days of the year for something to snap within me to realize a bih needed to stop blocking her blessings. Can I LEVEL UP too? Hell yeah, you can. Although, this is part of my story -- this is within anyone's grasp. It's all about:Looking at your past and present to notice any patternsGetting clear on what you want and owning itSetting small tiny goals in order to move yourself forwardRealizing that setbacks are inevitable but you will learn more from those than you anythingAnd that, kindness and self compassion are KEY -- you got this!If this episode resonated, please reach out -- I'd love to hear from you. Also, please review, comment or provide suggestions of things you want to hear me discuss. IG: gettingyourishtogetherEmail: gettingyourishtogether@gmail.com
00:01 Introduction; 00:05 The d-word; 00:30 Brave Little Belgium; 00:50 Brave Little Toaster and Hardware Wars, both of which are real movies; 01:40 Sunlight for shooting; 02:05 Videos and presentation; 04:40 Advertising; 07:00 A little bit cold; 07:25 Tom's 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera; 08:20 Tom's uncle buys the car; 10:10 Tom's maternal grandfather outran imaginary Nazis and/or tornados; 11:15 Tom's paternal grandfather actually fought in WWII and Korea; 11:35 Tom's father avoids going into the military; 12:20 Tom's other uncle joins the coast guard; 13:10 No stairs; 14:30 Teetotaler; 15:00 Table Battles: Gettysburg; 15:55 Wilcow.
Inside the race to ready Colorado for legal sports betting. Then, how the state went from early Prohibition adopter to "Napa of Craft Beer." Next, we look back on how Gov. Hickenlooper handled rural Colorado and the economy. Also, Colorado Wonders what's up with all those geese. Finally, this artist can make a pinhole camera out of anything, even a truck.
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"I dream of a world in which people speak more openly honestly and express their feelings more accurately. That fascinates me!" - Greg Bennick I am completely in love with Greg and over the course of these episodes have become a fan of his work, music, and spoken word. His song "The Wounds Never Have To Win" with his band Between Earth, and Sky may very well become my life theme song. Greg is so much more than his music, spoken word, philanthropy. He's a humanist, an activist, a champion for those who suffer and clearly heard from these episodes, a great coach, and in my mind a guru like partaker and sharer of wisdom. His lifetime studies through the life and works of Ernest Becker inspired me. Greg is currently working on producing a new film documentary on Ernest Becker, so stay tuned for that. THIS CONVERSATION LEADS US TO DISCUSS: The sexy, sultry embrace of al of the other god's. The Legacy Project - Traveling to Trauma Areas for Study of Culture After Trauma and Their Need for Dictators. Deep talks of the pull and the captivity of institutional religion. Knowing yourself and being yourself. Greg’s passion and many facets of his work Punk, Metal, and Hardcore Culture. Music Art and Comedy are the only communities that are still diving into their pain and expressing it in unfiltered therapeutic ways. Humanity is in need of art, but will true artist ever be able to feed their families with the art they create? How do we keep the arts growing in our society for those that need and desire it? Living in the moment with others, and learning to live in their moments with them. The things we do to try and attach meaning to our lives which are completely unnecessary and create a lot of pressure on us. The pursuit of pleasure and chaos at the same time. The privatization of water and the depletion of it. If a Christian prays to cope, what does an atheist do? Art giving life to culture and individuals. MUSIC FROM THIS EPISODE Music in this episode is from Greg’s band Between Earth and Sky. JOIN US Join the CounterCulture Society: http://eepurl.com/bwqMWT Become a Producer: https://www.patreon.com/losingourreligion Find Out More: http://www.losingourreligion.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/LosingRReligion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LosingOurReligion Call 'Losers Anonymous' Hotline: 206-395-5608 This Episode's Landing Page: http://www.losingourreligion.org/episodes/2016/5/31/045-embrace-your-human-experience-greg-bennick-of-between-earth-and-sky-straight-edge-vegan-activist
Greg is a straight edge, teetotaler, so I brought a peace offering of Bundaberg Root Beer. He is also is an award-winning champion speaker who makes people laugh while inviting them to think. He is a bit of a renaissance man to me because he is also the lead singer of the band Trial, Activist, Philanthropist, Entertainer, Keynote Speaker, Film Writer, and Producer. The list could go on because the guy is doing all sorts of amazing shit. The fact that I got to sit down with him and record two episodes was an absolute privilege. We caught Greg right before his annual trips to Rwanda and Uganda. Among all the things he does, he makes time to travel around the world to places of human trauma to see and study how people and culture respond to trauma. Taking others along and asking, "Why do places once ruled by dictators become shining examples of a solid economy?" Taking note, to pay attention to the people's need of a dictator in the aftermath of trauma. Our human need to have people rule over us is a fascinating study. Raised Reformed Jewish, he left the faith immediately after fulfilling the family obligations of bar-mitzvah. He's an atheist, and once again I get to sit and learn from not only his extensive life study of Ernest Becker, a Jewish-American cultural anthropologist, and writer. Who is noted for his 1974 Pulitzer Prize-winning book, The Denial of Death. But also from his life experience and stories from traveling the world as an activist. As a kid, Greg was kicked out of Jewish school and declared "a menace to education" by the Newtown Connecticut Jewish Board of Education. Greg is also the Co-producer and Co-writer behind Flight From Death: The Quest For Immortality and The Philosopher Kings, two award-winning documentaries that look at how we see ourselves, the people around us, and ask how we are to live in an increasingly complex world. He offers presentations on each of these films for universities, theaters, and conferences worldwide. We Chat with Greg About: Trump and Politicians using fear rage anger and hate to consolidate people behind a dream. It feeds people on a psychological level; they need what he is giving them. Getting along with Nazis? Hug a Nazi? How we as humans need leaders like Mark Driscoll, Donald Trump, Adolf Hitler. We created and allowed these men to rule us. Own your shit - Own Your Terror Embracing human suffering, first our own, and then the pain of others. Are we intelligent enough to have religion? Do we have the emotional, psychological intelligence to embrace it? The legalization of marijuana, drugs, and alcohol and whether humans can handle it. Why Greg is a teetotaller. Being a Straight Edge, Musician, Activist, Philanthropist, Entertainer, Keynote Speaker, Film Writer, Producer. One of those people that simply lives his life in a such a way to make a difference in the world and society. One Hundred for Haiti & Words As Weapons. JOIN US Join the CounterCulture Society: http://eepurl.com/bwqMWT Become a Producer: https://www.patreon.com/losingourreligion Find Out More: http://www.losingourreligion.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/LosingRReligion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LosingOurReligion Call 'Losers Anonymous' Hotline: 206-395-5608 This Episode's Landing Page: http://www.losingourreligion.org/episodes/2016/5/24/episode-044-embrace-your-terror-part-one-greg-bennick-of-trial-straight-edge-vegan-activist
In the second part of this series, Holly and Laura talk about how the label "alcoholic" has evolved for them and whether or not they use it now and why. T-Spring shirts are available until March 15! Get "Awkward 'Til I Die," "Sorry I'm Late I Didn't Want to Come" and our personal favorite, "Teetotaler." Visit www.hipsobriety.com or www.lauramckowen.com to purchase. Music by Radiation City.
This year Colorado is expected to generate $125 million in tax revenue from legal marijuana sales. In the first full year of legalization Colorado homicide rates have dropped by 24%. Medically, the (preliminary) research is in: while cannabis has been shown to have deleterious effects on developing minds, it has also been proven to treat a whole host of medical conditions. Dr. Adam Winstock Still, many people remain staunchly opposed to legalization. In the United States, where pot is still illegal federally, the main organizations lobbying to keep pot a Schedule 1 narcotic-- alongside heroin, crystal meth and cocaine-- are private prisons, the prison guard unions, law enforcement, the tobacco lobby and the pharmaceutical industry. (The alcohol industry has since backed off following an uptick in sales post-legalization in Colorado.) Following the election of Justin Trudeau, Canada, a G7 nation, is poised to legalize recreational marijuana across the board-- as is California, the world's sixth largest economy. Meanwhile, the UK shows little interest, either on the streets or at Number 10. Why? Is marijuana really safe? What kind of message does legalizing weed send to kids? What are the medical dangers? And what about Butane Hash Oil-- an increasingly popular preparation with five times the amount of THC as the strongest strain of pot? Unlike the plant itself, the answers are not cut and dried! Click to take the Global Drug Survey Tonight we talk to psychiatrist and addiction specialist Dr. Adam Winstock who runs the Global Drugs Survey, the world's most comprehensive survey of drug use, including alcohol and tobacco. (Teetotaler or total stoner, please do fill out this year's survey). From emergency rooms to psychiatric wards to advising government and law enforcement, Dr. Winstock is perfectly poised to speak to addiction, the drug war, and even -- gasp!-- how some responsible people even use drugs for pleasure. So before you smoke your next spliff-- or even directly after-- check out what Dr. Winstock has to say. His answers may surprise you. Download the show as an audio file Subscribe in iTunes
This year Colorado is expected to generate $125 million in tax revenue from legal marijuana sales. In the first full year of legalization Colorado homicide rates have dropped by 24%. Medically, the (preliminary) research is in: while cannabis has been shown to have deleterious effects on developing minds, it has also been proven to treat a whole host of medical conditions. Dr. Adam Winstock Still, many people remain staunchly opposed to legalization. In the United States, where pot is still illegal federally, the main organizations lobbying to keep pot a Schedule 1 narcotic-- alongside heroin, crystal meth and cocaine-- are private prisons, the prison guard unions, law enforcement, the tobacco lobby and the pharmaceutical industry. (The alcohol industry has since backed off following an uptick in sales post-legalization in Colorado.) Following the election of Justin Trudeau, Canada, a G7 nation, is poised to legalize recreational marijuana across the board-- as is California, the world's sixth largest economy. Meanwhile, the UK shows little interest, either on the streets or at Number 10. Why? Is marijuana really safe? What kind of message does legalizing weed send to kids? What are the medical dangers? And what about Butane Hash Oil-- an increasingly popular preparation with five times the amount of THC as the strongest strain of pot? Unlike the plant itself, the answers are not cut and dried! Click to take the Global Drug Survey Tonight we talk to psychiatrist and addiction specialist Dr. Adam Winstock who runs the Global Drugs Survey, the world's most comprehensive survey of drug use, including alcohol and tobacco. (Teetotaler or total stoner, please do fill out this year's survey). From emergency rooms to psychiatric wards to advising government and law enforcement, Dr. Winstock is perfectly poised to speak to addiction, the drug war, and even -- gasp!-- how some responsible people even use drugs for pleasure. So before you smoke your next spliff-- or even directly after-- check out what Dr. Winstock has to say. His answers may surprise you. Download the show as an audio file Subscribe in iTunes
Saw the movie 'Flight' with Denzel as the drunk. Great acting! So talking about being teetotal. Drawing on the iPad using Procreate and ArtStudio
Booze, Teetotaler, On the Wagon, Slang for Beer, Cup of Joe Website for beer slang http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art36037.asp
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