A Meeting in Progress

Terry’s story is a gift to my heart. We met through a mutual friend who visited a convention in the Pacific Northwest a year before COVID-19.

A very public recovery story https://www.loudersound.com/features/the-epic-true-story-of-grace-slick-and-jefferson-airplane One of my favorite songs https://youtu.be/SFz1I-E3LrQ?si=mQjLcMdpXfQlMmdy

Here is SJ, back again to tell us their recovery story. They offer Consulting & Speaking. Plus, they just graduated with a Master’s in Social Work. Find SJ on Instagram at callmesj.the letters & at their website https://resilientfatgoddex.com

Dada returns for our conversation about mental health. Here is a link to the switchboard resource: https://switchboard.lgbt

This is an interplay between foreground & background, inside & out. Owls talking to each other in the darkness. House-cat chomping on dinner.

Mixed topics covered in this episode include Carolyn Collado https://www.recoveryfortherevolution.com Anti-racism https://www.whitenessanonymous.org Animal rescue https://www.pasadosafehaven.org

We met at a meeting, and this is my first opportunity to get to know Loreleï’s story a little bit. Also, my first attempt at editing while on an airplane.

We met in a trans meeting. Dada's was one of the familiar voices who helped me through some of the most painful times in my pandemic journey, e.g. when I was hospitalized. Our connection is a blessing for me.

Have you told your story in two languages, or could you, if you tried? Zack & I found each other at a transgender meeting. This is such a spectacular gift to hear the language of the heart with 12-steps in both French & English.

Fresh from Argentina, we bring our friend from Gender Splendour meeting. We are excited to hear this share in Spanish and English.

Spanish song “Solo” https://metalmagazine.eu/en/post/interview/rubby-valentin

I met Frankie at Gender Splendour 12 Step meeting, a place I credit with helping me heal gender dysphoria in recovery. Deep thanks for Frankie sharing this unfolding story.

The one, the only, the mystical music man. I met Ben at an Artists in Recovery (AiR) meeting thanks to his work at what was T’Shuvah Center & is now Selah https://www.selahbk.org

Music episode with recommendations from Jesse. Here is a public playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8_3tuuGhIAGhwZ_TXYkm-hWSsANXkdc0

Jimmy Somerville is in recovery now! https://youtu.be/7FkvBS4wzlY

Welcome Jesse for a conversation about Native life and recovery. (1) Licton Spring: https://crosscut.com/2019/04/north-seattle-native-people-reclaim-whitewashed-spring https://southseattleemerald.com/2021/07/15/new-signage-final-step-in-preserving-legacy-of-licton-springs-as-indigenous-landmark/ (2) UNEA https://www.urbannativeeducation.org (3) Between Two Knees: https://playbill.com/production/be...

Larkey and I have shared a home group, a sponsor, & many key friendships. I have mad respect for her commitment to working a program, as well as her spiritual passion. (She also wears best lipstick colors!)

Get ready to hear this recovery story from my truly diverse friendship with a woman who is nearly opposite me in all demographic ways. Love can transcend every barrier.

World music, poetry, and legacy https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/arts-letters/articles/ofra-haza-tragic-israeli-pop-diva

Catching up with each other about loss and healing and making meaning

Connect with us in “Our Jewish Recovery” (OJR) here: https://www.ourjewishrecovery.com

Renaming ourselves in recovery. Heart to heart real talk. Plus, how do we help Ukrainians now? @torah_crafting on Instagram to connect with Rabbi Tzipi or https://instagram.com/torah_crafting?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

We talked about our shared memories, after she finished telling her story in the previous episode. Jen answered some questions, and I started to practice my talk show interviewer chops.

Welcome my dear friend, Jen, to the pod. We met at a meeting. She was a random newcomer who became integral to my spiritual family.

Summer of Love https://www.openculture.com/2017/08/89-essential-songs-from-the-summer-of-love-a-50th-anniversary-playlist.html