Boiled as an Owl

Summary In this episode, Dave F. discusses Step Five of the recovery process, emphasizing the importance of sharing one's personal inventory with a trusted individual. He explores themes of humility, accountability, and the necessity of confronting past mistakes to foster personal growth. The conversation delves into the complexities of relationships, the ongoing journey of self-discovery, an...

summary In this episode, Dave Fichera delves into the inventory process in recovery, emphasizing the importance of introspection, shared experiences, and connecting with a higher power. He discusses the role of fear, the significance of community support, and the challenges of navigating anger in relationships. The conversation highlights the necessity of recognizing blind spots in self-inventory...

Summary In this episode, Dave Fichera delves into Step Four of the recovery process, emphasizing the importance of the inventory process in addressing personal deficits and resentments. He shares personal experiences and insights on the necessity of honesty, the impact of self-pity and jealousy in sobriety, and the role of service in spiritual growth. The conversation highlights the challenges fac...

Summary In this conversation, Dave Fichera explores the complexities of addiction recovery, emphasizing the importance of understanding powerlessness, the role of ego, and the necessity of self-appraisal. He discusses the impact of resentments, the significance of the fourth step in transforming character defects, and the healing power of community. Fichera highlights the journey towards living in...

Summary In this episode, Dave Fichera explores the concept of emotional sobriety, emphasizing the importance of understanding the limbic system and its role in navigating emotions. He discusses how childhood experiences and parental influences shape our emotional responses and the challenges of regulating emotions in adulthood. The conversation delves into the cycles of addiction and the necessity...

Summary In this episode, Dave Fichera discusses his personal journey through burnout, workaholism, and the path to sobriety. He emphasizes the importance of emotional recovery and understanding the emotional addiction cycle that affects relationships. Through his experiences with the 12-step program and the Break Method, he shares insights on navigating complex feelings, building healthy communica...

In this conversation, Dave Fichera delves into the complexities of addiction, particularly focusing on the second step of recovery. He shares personal experiences with alcoholism, the mental insanity associated with addiction, and the importance of community and a higher power in the recovery process. The discussion emphasizes the need for self-awareness, the impact of mental health on addiction,...

Explaing the concept of step 3, making a decision to turn our will and our life over to the care of God as we understand him. A little more talk on when hope can be a pitfall, and how we can align our will with the will of the higher power. Hope (see what I did there) you get a better understanding of this concept.. Send a text Support the show

Looking at the principle of hope that we get from step 2. We are broken and defeated and we understand that our thinking is broken.  We begin to look for a power greater than ourselves to restore us to sanity. Send a text Support the show

using powerlessness to get a better sense of step one and understanding addiction and unmanagability. Send a text Support the show

My name is Dave and I'm the host of Boiled as an Owl. This is my first episode I introduce the gist of the podcast and go into an intro of my early steps in recovery and sobriety. my hope is to keep getting better at production and to fine tune my offering. Send a text Support the show