A Meeting in Progress

We welcome rebel artist Sara Young to our show https://www.spikeofalltrades.com “Body Positive Coloring Book” at her shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/DisenfranchiseDesign We discuss creative expression, e.g. Tarot for Kids by Theresa Reed and Next World Tarot by Cristy C. Road, both available at Powell’s bookstore https://www.powells.com

Reflections on “Nature Boy” and my origin story. So many covers of this song! https://www.whosampled.com/Nat-King-Cole/Nature-Boy/covered/ This episode was originally number 118.

A Meeting in Progress podcast welcomes multiple perspectives (featuring: Robsy meets Myrtle).

In memory of Naomi Judd. Her daughter, Ashley, lifts up this organization to help us prevent suicide—please text or call 988 https://afsp.org Blessings to the family https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xD9W8fU1sNI

Tattoo Day. Featuring my look today, as Axl Thistle. About counting the Omer: https://www.jewfaq.org/counting_the_omer (don’t worry, it’s obtuse). The amazing way I’m attempting to count right now: https://goldherring.com/shop/ . To Write Love on Her Arms: https://twloha.com . Body Trust Provider Certification: https://centerforbodytrust.com/body-trust-professional-training/ . Fattitude movie: htt...

No. https://newcreationtreatment.com/dual-diagnosis-amy-winehouse/ Not an addict. https://youtu.be/cZfKOmygkr4?si=LenAQpq3Q88ijg7J

Friends introduced us at breakfast after a meeting. His ability to articulate the blessings of recovery inspires me every time I hear him. Here is Davon. Musical connection: Robert Glasper https://linktr.ee/robertglasper

Macklemore on sobriety in pandemic: https://www.today.com/today/amp/rcna13099 Grace Slick on social change: http://www.areaarts.com/new-grace-slick-song-the-edge-of-maddness/

Ira and I met at a meeting for trans and non-binary people. I am very happy to introduce this person with a Midwestern US accent now living in Germany. Get ready for insightful, deep, & complex reflections on life enhanced by four fellowships.

Sober music mhttps://www.npr.org/2024/01/11/1222874944/dry-january-songs-alcohol-sober

How do you pronounce NAMI? There is no wrong answer! Listen in on my chat with CEO, Lauren Simonds, MSW, of National Alliance on Mental Illness, WA. Go to namiwa..org to connect more.

V shares resources she gained from grieving her loss of two siblings to suicide. We talk about mental illness, trauma, the impact of alcoholism on a family, white supremacy, & abuse, while exploring options for coping, healing, & recovery.

Play returns for an update on their journey. This is an alternative episode with Lev processing externally my first tattoo. Find Play on previous & future episodes.

Christian & I hung out most recently in person at the International Al-Anon Convention in Baltimore, MD. We met about 25 years ago. His story offers a tremendous example of courage.

“Inner Voices” R. Carlos Nakai is Navajo-Ute heritage. https://rcarlosnakai.com Ute people call themselves Nuche https://youtu.be/wPaeDxp5Ti8

Wendy provided me with professional grief coaching last year. 🌈 We kibbitz about the distinction between sponsorship and coaching. You may contact Wendy for more information about her work. https://www.wendysloneker.com

My nephew’s yahrzeit. Grieving parents. Adopted people. https://awkwafina.com

I am super excited to introduce you to my friend, Wendy. This is quadruple recovery, as she says: “Right here—right now”.

“Inner Voices” created by the magnificent performance ensemble rooted in Black history/culture https://sweethoneyintherock.org

Kaden leads us in an introduction to soma coaching

From art to synagogue & then to centering practice

Chit-chat! (1) Sled hockey http://www.seattleadaptivesports.org/sled-hockey.html (2) Alcoholics Anonymous online book 12 Steps & 12 Traditions https://www.aa.org/twelve-steps-twelve-traditions (3) Dr. Laura S. Brown cultural competence in trauma treatment http://www.drlaurabrown.com/written/

Liz is one of the first people I met when I moved to a new town outside my urban comfort zone. Witnessing her transformation has been amazing.

Her is a list of some resources we touched upon. Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com Buddhist Recovery: https://www.buddhistrecovery.org Eight Step Recovery: https://www.valeriemason-john.com/eight-step-recovery/recovery-meetings-worldwide/ Lev’s favorite Bookstore: https://www.powells.com A Spiritual Principle a Day NA literature: https://www.spadna.org Tara Brach: https://insighttimer.com/ta...

Here is one of my favorite local recovery community members. Articulate, heart-full, wise, real, & funny as Hell. Thanks for sharing with us, Verna!