Mark, Joe, and Russ discuss Anonymity. What anonymity meant to them when they were new and what it means to their program now. They discussed what it means on a personal level as well as a group level, along with press, radio, TV, and now the digital age. They also…
read moreOn today’s episode, Mark, Joe, and Russ discus a Recovery Environment. What things attract us to certain meetings? Russ shares that being greeted at a new meeting when he enters a new meeting creates a welcoming environment which makes him feels comfortable. Joe shares that as a new guy two…
read moreThe Recovery Topic tonight is Isolation. Mark, Joe, and Spencer discuss Isolation before and after coming into the fellowship. Joe shared that before the program, he could isolate even when in a crowd because he was disconnected with his piers. Spencer, who is a member of Al-anon, shared that because of shame he isolated…
read moreMy sponsor, Russ, and a friend of Andrew, Joe, take the time to discuss memories, triumphs, and struggles we experienced with Andrew. Russ met Andrew in 2003 when he was 16 and Joe spent alot of time 6 years later when Joe was new. Chess, service work and humor are the…
read moreAndrew S. June 9, 1986 – July 2, 2012 On July 2,2012, my first born son, Andrew S., died suddenly. He was only 26 years old. Andrew took me to my first AA meeting and taught me so many things.
read moreTonight’s Recovery Topic is the Future of the Podcast Mark is solo tonight and he discusses his plans for the future of the show. Mark talk’s about improving the equipment in the studio and the software. He also discusses his desire to start an interview segment during the show. Whether using Skype or his iPhone, Mark…
read moreTonight’s Recovery Topic is Meeting Etiquette. This episode, Mark, Aaron, and Spencer discuss some of the behaviors they have seen at meetings which make sense and some behaviors which they would rather not see anymore. They discuss: Texting Cross Talk Shares that have nothing to do with recovery Anonymity Kids…
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