Between the Lines Recovery

This episode features my interview with Kacey, an alcoholic in recovery who may challenge your preconceived notions about alcoholism and addiction...a must listen. And there is good news and gratitude galore, as always. Enjoy. Contact Jay email: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com Instagram: @jlind40 Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution is available on Amazon. Click the...

In Episode 37 I discuss the difficult life transitions that led to my recent break from the podcast...and how I managed to bounce back. Also, I read the introduction to my book, Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolutio n. It's interesting, relevant, and worthwhile...I promise. Contact Jay email: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com Instagram: @jlind40 Between the Lines: A...

In this very special episode, Moe pontificates on a recovery related topic of his choosing, as usual. But wait...there's more. In the spirit of saying yes to everything, Moe agreed to play along with me and answer a bunch of rapid fire questions, right off the dome, as they say. Trust me, his responses in this "speed round" that we decided on the fly to call, "Catch and Shoot&qu...

Episode 35 features my interview with "Daisy" who is the first guest to return to Between the Lines Recovery for a second interview. I included some of "Daisy's" story in my book, Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution , and then I invited her to be my guest in Episode 1 of the podcast. Back then, she rated her recovery 5/10. Find out what score...

Episode 34 features my interview with Frank, an alcoholic in recovery who went to his first AA meeting on the orders of a judge 30 years ago. He's been in and out ever since. But he's doing great these days...putting together a solid new stretch of sobriety. Oh yeah...he was a professional golfer, has lived in England, Spain, Virginia, and Colorado...and he really knows how to spin a tale....

Episode 33 announces a new element to the Between the Lines Recovery umbrella that you definitely don't want to sleep on. Give it a listen to learn how you can access a recovery tool that saved my life. Let me know what you think. Contact Jay:  Email: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com  Twitter: @jaylind40  Instagram: @jlind40 Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution is...

Episode 32 features my interview with Lexy, a single mother who found her way in to recovery with the help of a supportive community on TikTok. Almost two years later, and she's still sober. Listen to the interview to find out how she does it. Also, Moe is back for another installment of "Gimme Moe." Tune in to hear what's going on in Moe's recovery journey. And there is good...

Episode 31 features my interview with Nisha, a licensed therapist who noticed that her relationship with alcohol was getting problematic in college, and who eventually found her way into healthy recovery in her mid-twenties...well before many addicts or alcoholics turn things around in their lives. Listen to the interview to learn how Nisha did it. And there is good news and gratitude galore, as a...

Episode 30 features my interview with Mel Wingfield, a meth addict in recovery who has a real story to tell...or several stories to tell. And there is so much we can learn from Mel. This is a must listen episode. Trust me. Of course, there is some good news to brighten your week, too. Enjoy. Contact Jay:  Email: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com  Twitter: @jaylind40  Instagram: @jlind40 Between the...

Episode 29 features an interview with Mark, the owner and CEO of a successful plumbing company, a veteran of the U.S. Army, and an alcoholic who has been sober for more than nine years. Listen to his story to hear how he does it. And on this week's installment of "Gimme Moe," Moe discusses why he sucks at drinking. Of course, there is some good news to brighten your week, too. Enjoy....

In this episode, I discuss my experience in therapy...especially how it has supported my continued recovery from drug addiction. I wrap up the episode by reading a short chapter of my book about the important and meaningful relationship I have had with my therapist for the past nine or ten years. And there is some good news to brighten your day, as always. Enjoy. Contact Jay:  Email: betweenthelin...

Episode 27 features my interview with Ryan, an addict who found recovery in an interesting place. This episode also includes the second installment of the much heralded segment, "Gimme Moe." Enjoy. Contact Jay:  Email: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com  Twitter: @jaylind40  Instagram: @jlind40 Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution is available on Amazon . Clic...

Episode 26 features my interview with Karen Casey,  the author of "Each Day a New Beginning: Daily Meditations for Women." Published in 1982, this was the first daily meditation book written expressly for women in recovery from addiction. The book has sold more than 4 million copies. This year, to mark the 40th anniversary of the publication of "Each Day a New Beginning," Karen has released a...

Episode 25 is a very special episode...introducing you all to a new segment called "Gimme Moe." I will be bringing Moe from Episode 23 back to the show on a regular basis for his very own segment. Moe will discuss relevant issues in his recovery...or whatever he feels like talking about. It should be insightful and fun...maybe a little scary.  This week Moe discusses his early experience atte...

Episode 24 features my interview with Jenny, a heroin addict in long-term recovery. She spent close to twenty years using heroin daily. But something happened about four years ago that changed Jenny's life forever. And she has been clean ever since. Her story is one you need to hear. Trust me on this one. And there is plenty of good news and gratitude galore...as always. Contact Jay: Email: betwee...

Episode 23 features my interview with Moe, who put an end to a long history of drug and alcohol abuse more than five hundred days ago. After a brush with rock bottom, Moe started going to AA meetings, mostly to earn some points with a particular judge...but he quickly realized that he was right where he needed to be. And then he just kept coming back. Moe's story is inspiring and full of lessons f...

Episode 22 features my interview with Ken Montrose who has worked in the addiction treatment field for more than 20 years. On top of that, Ken got clean and sober 35 years ago...and he has remained clean and sober ever since. And there is good news and gratitude galore, as always. Enjoy. Contact Jay: Email: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com Twitter: @jaylind40 Instagram: @jlind40 Between the Lines:...

Episode 21 is all about hope, progress, good news, and gratitude.....and a couple of special year-end best of lists. Look back at 2022 with me. You will not regret it. Top 13 Podcasts that Jay Listened to in 2022 Armchair Expert Heavyweight Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend Smartless Sistas Who Kill Revisionist History Something was Wrong Hidden Brain Cousins by Blood Death, Sex, and Money Culpable Pre...

Episode 20 features a deep dive into Hollywood's best and worst portrayals of addiction and alcoholism. And there is good news and gratitude galore, as always. Contact Jay: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com Twitter: @jaylind40 Instagram: @jlind40 Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution is available on Amazon . Click the link below to buy one today. https://a.co/d/imqWkx5...

Episode 19 features my interview with Gigi Langer, author of 50 Ways to Worry Less Now . But maybe more relevant and impressive than that, Gigi walked into her first 12 step meeting more than 30 years ago and she's been clean and sober ever since. Listen to the episode to learn how she did it. You will not regret it. There is good news and gratitude galore, as always. Contact Gigi Langer and/or bu...

In Episode 18, I take a deep dive into the sometimes problematic role of resentments in recovery. I share some Twitter-solicited advice on how to handle such resentments, as well as some of my own strategies and practices that have helped me acknowledge and let go of my resentments. As always, there is good news and gratitude galore. Don't you worry. Thanks for listening. Contact Jay: Email: betwe...

In this very special episode of Between the Lines: The Podcast , I take a deep dive into making amends, a crucial part of any addict's recovery, in my humble opinion. But don't you fret, there is good news and gratitude galore, as always. Listen, learn, and enjoy. Contact Jay: Email: betweenthelinesmemoir@gmail.com Twitter: @jaylind40 Instagram: @jlind40 Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction...

Episode 16 features my interview with "Sam," a heroin addict with an incredible story and an outside the box approach to recovery...that is definitely working for her. Sam also happens to be a former student of mine, and was once the best friend of someone whose story I included in my book. It's powerful and inspiring.  And there is good news and gratitude galore, as always. Check it out. You...

Episode 15 features an interview with my cousin, Winkie. We all have a lot to learn from Winkie...most of all that adults can play dress up too. But that isn't why I invited Winkie on the podcast. He is also the son of an alcoholic...and the cousin of a drug addict. And Winkie's story teaches us a lot about the impact addiction and alcoholism can have on entire families. But Winkie turned out more...

Episode 13 features an interview with "Dani," a friend of mine who I met in rehab more than five years ago. She had a rewarding career as an ICU nurse before I met her, and now she's the amazing mother of two happy and healthy teenage daughters. She has been through a lot, to say the least, but she continues to be a model of strength, courage, and hope. There is so much we can learn from her. And,...