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By: Mark S

February 7, 2020

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Popsicle Sticks – Recovered 1059

By: Mark S

February 5, 2020

Popsicle Sticks is not really a topic but rather a style of meeting here in Southeast Michigan. Tonight, this show will be presented in the form of a popsicle stick meeting.

A popsicle stick meeting is a meeting where we let our higher power determine what we need to share on. Here in the studio, we have a can full of popsicle sticks. Each stick has a recovery topic written on it. We will take turns, randomly picking a stick and then sharing on that topic that was chosen.

Tonight, we do popsicle sticks

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So, listeners, join us at The 2020 International Convention of AA in Detroit. If you are coming into town for the convention, the Recovered Podcast wants to meet you! If you would like to get all the information regarding the Recovered Podcast at the 2020 International Convention, just email me and we will get you on our google group. Just email me at mark@recoveredcast.com To get on our 2020 International Convention Google group

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I first experienced “Popsicle Sticks” at the Thursday Midnight night meeting at the Northwest Alano Club in Wayne Michigan. At first I hated it, then I got used to it, then it became my favorite meeting.

Flash forward to 2008ish when the PC Alano club started in Canton, Michigan. On September 28, 2008, the Canton Candlelight meeting started at the PC Alano Club. Soon after that, this style of meeting started on Thursday nights. This style of meeting continues at Canton Candlelight every Thursday at 10:00 pm and in led by are own Matt O.

Here’s how it goes.
Pick a stick
Announce the topic to all
Share on the topic
Keep the stick
Pass the can

What would you say to the new person about Popsicle Sticks?

We have calls
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What step are you working?

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Mari G on the Traditions – Recovered 1060

By: Mark S

January 31, 2020

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Communication Recovered 1061

By: Mark S

January 29, 2020

The disease of addiction clouded how addicts related to others. It was a disease of perception. Isolated and lost in the self; they did not know how to communicate as addicts. But, in recovery, we learn how to overcome barriers to communication. It’s like learning how to talk once again.

Recovery is a second childhood. Addicts learn how to be part of society and live with life as it stands. They do this by understanding themselves and others. Like everything else, they get good at it over time. It will be a painful, scary, and embarrassing process in the beginning. As they progress, they’ll realise like with recovery, it was all worth the effort.

Tonight, we talk about Communication

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As a result of active addiction, addicts have lost the ability to communicate with others. A great majority of relapses have resulted from poor communication skills. Addicts have been unable to relate to their loved ones in mutual understanding.

First Thoughts?

What is good communication to you?
What is bad communication?
What gets in the way of good communication?
Why is communication important in your program?

Before program?

How do you communicate with recovery people?
What form is most effective?
When is face to cae needed?

History of communication in AA
In 1940, about ⅓ of household had a telephone, so early AA communication was face to face.
https://www.statista.com/statistics/189959/housing-units-with-telephones-in-the-united-states-since-1920/

What are essential parts for you?
What are barriers to communication?
Low Self-Esteem
Perfectionism
Dishonesty
Lack of Boundaries
Shame
Inauthenticity / Masks
Aggression / Timidity

How can you overcome barriers?
Self-assertion
Self-compassion
Engage with others
Humility
Have empathy for others

How can you be a better listener?
What do you need to work on better communication?

Who is difficult for your to communicate with?
Why?
What can you work on?

Who is easiest to communicate with?
Why?
How can you improve?

When did you communicate poorly?
What happened?
What was your part?
What was the other person’s part?

What would you say to the new person about Communication?

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We asked our listeners,
How do you most commonly communicate with your recovery friends?

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So Remember; abandon yourself to God and admit your faults. Clear away the wreckage of your past and give freely. God bless and see you next time.

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Communication – Gigi L

By: Mark S

January 25, 2020

Listening–REALLY Listening! (From Gigi Langer)

How often have you tried to share a problem with someone who only wanted to talk about themselves? Frustrating, aye?

Unfortunately, most of us respond to our loved ones either by telling stories about our own past or offering solutions. Both types of responses prevent seeking to understand first, perhaps the most important of Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

NOTE: THIS HABIT OF INTERRUPTING TO TELL OUR OWN STORY OR OFFER ADVICE IS VERY HARD TO BREAK. Listening in this way does NOT mean that you can’t do this. But FIRST, you listen and paraphrase to help the person clarify the issue BEFORE asking them if they would like to hear your experience or a suggestion.

HOW TO REALLY LISTEN: When in a conversation with someone, open your heart, empty your mind, and listen. If you notice yourself thinking about your own past, refocus your attention on what he/she is saying. If you’re tempted to suggest solutions, remind yourself that actively listening is your goal.

To show your intent to understand, briefly summarize what you think you heard. When he/she replies, summarize again.

Listening in this way not only shows that you care–it also invites the person to clarify his own thoughts and feelings, often leading to helpful insights.

FOR EXAMPLE, if a friend tells you she’s worried about losing her job because her boss constantly criticizes her, tune in, breathe, and resist the urge to tell your own tale about a bad boss.

Then paraphrase her words: “It sounds like you get a lot of negative responses from him.”

Your friend replies, “Well, it’s not really criticism. It’s just that he has such high expectations and I always feel that I’m not doing well enough ”

Then you summarize (without giving advice), “Hmmm, high expectations; that’s gotta be hard! Tell, me, where do those expectations come from? ”

This reply elicits her feelings and encourages more detail, allowing both of you to explore the problem, define it (e.g, is it her own perceptions OR really her boss’s behavior?) and find positive ways to address it.

TRY IT OUT

Select a friend or coworker who is easy to talk to.
Ask him to begin talking about something happening in his life.
Listen intently while suspending your urge to break in with your own experiences or solutions.
When he stops, pause to see if he’s finished and take a moment to prepare your response. Summarize the most important parts of what he said in your own words. For example, “So, you said (fill in blank). Tell me more about that.” or “You mentioned the word (fill in blank). What does that mean to you?”

Don’t worry if you find this difficult. Most people do. Even though the habit of seeking to understand may feel artificial, you will soon find it more natural, especially when you sincerely intend to give pure, loving attention to another.

In your everyday interactions, make a conscious effort to listen carefully to others and paraphrase what you heard. Withhold your own thoughts and reactions until you fully comprehend the other person’s position or experience.

As you listen fully, you’ll be astonished at how much you learn–and by the good will you create!

Lee C on AA History – Recovered 1058

By: Mark S

January 24, 2020

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Tim P Open Talk – Recovered 1063

By: Mark S

January 23, 2020

Tim P Open Talk

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Popsicle Sticks – Recovered 1057

By: Mark S

January 21, 2020

Popsicle Sticks is not really a topic but rather a style of meeting here in Southeast Michigan. Tonight, this show will be presented in the form of a popsicle stick meeting.

Tonight, we do popsicle sticks

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Here’s how it goes.
Pick a stick
Announce the topic to all
Share on the topic
Keep the stick
Pass the can

What would you say to the new person about Popsicle Sticks?

We have calls

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The Family Afterwards Karl J – Recovered 1056

By: Mark S

January 18, 2020

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Recovery Goals – Recovered 1053

By: Mark S

January 15, 2020

In our program, it’s our responsibility to make plans. Making plans help us to achieve goals. Goals to improve our well being. Goals to help us be happy, joyous, and free. We are told, it is okay to plan, just that we should be careful not to plan the outcomes. We can make a plan, we should just be careful that our plan doesn’t turn into an expectation. An expectation that is unreasonably high can turn into a premeditated resentment. And resentments are dangerous for us alcoholics.

Tonight, we talk about Making Recovery Goals.

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So, we alcoholics need to be careful in this business of resolution making we need to be careful as we plan our recovery life for the next year. We need to be flexible as we plan. Our higher power may have a different idea of what the outcome will be. My experience, I need to be flexible or else I will be miserable.

First thoughts?

What would make your recovery happier?

more time for friends
a hobby
more service work
work all steps
work a specific step
more prayer

What specific actions will you take to keep you on track?
How do we move from an idea of change to actual change?
calling sponsor on progress
journal
talk about it at meetings
prayer

What were some of your past recovery plans that you tried?
discuss failures
discuss successes

Do you have any Recovery Plans for 2020?
What are they?

How did you decide on those specific needs?
What tools, steps, prayers, what recovery methods
do you plan to use to achieve those goals?

How do you deal with plans not achieve, how do you deal with failure?
How do you make plans and manage expectations?

For the new guy, what tips would you suggest when making plans?
Some Goal Setting Tips
Be specific about personal recovery goals
Take small steps and ask for help along the way
Establishing a Routine
Exercise
Reduce stress
Eat healthy food

What advice would you give the new person who is making recovery plans for the first time?

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Do you make New Year’s Resolutions?

Did you take the survey?

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What would be your answer?
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Nobody

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Jade
Mike
Alex
Jennifer
Nicole
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What would you say to the new guy about Making Recovery Goals?

So Remember; abandon yourself to God and admit your faults. Clear away the wreckage of your past and give freely. God bless and see you next time.

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