Recovery Crone Podcast

Welcome to Chapter 5: The Iceberg Theory, a deceptively short chapter. This episode is part 1 of 3 where we discuss the topics of addiction-switching and the ABA concept of "primary colors of insanity: self centeredness, illusion of control, and dishonesty."  Anorexics & Bulimics Anonymous website Audiobook version of the ABA Book Link to additional resources

My “Light Into Dark Places” series is to pay tribute to the speakers who carried light into my very dark years. In gratitude, I want to share their stories with you. Take what you like and leave the rest!

A wonderful conversation with Selah regarding our health journeys—the limits of western medicine, the limits of alternative medicine, letting go of hope, and holding on to possibility.

We’re back! In this episode, we unpack Chapter 4: “The Loonie Theory—A discussion of our view that anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive eating disorder together comprise a single entry, and illustrations of how we switch from one to another.” Anorexics & Bulimics Anonymous website Audiobook version of the ABA Book Link to additional resources

A new feature of slogans we use in our recovery programs that you won't find in your daily reader. Enjoy!

Megan Falley performing at National Poetry Slam 2014 in Oakland. You can watch her powerful performance here .

Fr Terry's 2007 six part Al-Anon workshop.  Link to Google Drive Recovery Tools Folder Link to Recovery Crone Episode Index Portland Al-Anon Website Al-Anon Family Groups Website

This is an excerpt from Chip Conley's Midlife Chrysalis podcast episode with Liz Gilbert. Link to Love Addicts Anonymous website Link to my Love Addicts Anonymous folder Link to my Recovery Library

Enhancing the ACA Reparenting Experience Using Internal Family Systems (IFS) Tools and Techniques is from the 2025 Annual World Convention.  Reparenting IFS Tools Handout Adult Children of Alcoholics website https://tinyurl.com/RecoveryCrone  

Our first episode on the symptoms of underearning sparked a lot of interest. In this follow-up, we take a closer look at the solution offered by Underearners Anonymous (UA). In the interest of time, we do not cover the foundational tools of all 12 Step programs, i.e., the steps, attending meetings, sponsorship, and service. Rather, we focus on the tools specific to UA and how they support recovery...

Excited to share this episode on chapter 3 "About Eating Disorders". This recording is longer than usual, so I did my best to edit out long pauses. Hopefully, it doesn't ruin the flow. I'm extremely grateful to Lynda and Max for their invaluable contributions.  Here is some more information on disassociation and eating disorders  and i ntermittent disassociating . More links: Anorexics & Bulim...

Maria Bamford is our RuPaul. Here she is singing her classic sing-along, "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" from her classic 2014 YouTube series. Fun fact: this YouTube series lead to her Plan B Standup Special and Netflix Lady Dynamite series.  https://mariabamford.com/

This year has been especially challenging as my chronic illness, the stressful sociopolitical environment, and my aging organs are all Venn diagramming. This episode is a voice memo to a friend about what it feels like to experience joy while walking through what often feels like a truly desolate wasteland. I'll add that within my small recovery community, I personally know 16 people who are exper...

My “Light Into Dark Places” series is to pay tribute to the speakers who carried light into my very, very dark years. Lorna Kelly was an incredible champion for recovery and I love listening to all her talks. She passed away in 2016 but her spirit continues to inspire. 

Priscar Njeri reading her beautiful poem Grief Has Arrived from her scar_poetry  Instagram. Print version available here .

This is part two of Wes' journey and her daughter's first year on Earth. I'm so grateful to Wes for her courage and generosity in sharing her story. She and I both hope that raising awareness regarding autism in babies will help another mother feel less confused and alone in the world.  Here's a link to the first episode.

I'm very grateful to Neil for sharing his experience, strength, and hope with underearning. We then go through the symptoms of underearning as found on the official UA website . 

'Stuck in a Sports Bra’ by mossyrockk is comic genius. Every time I hear it, I feel like I’m at opening night of the smash-hit musical My Life in OA. Here's a link to the YouTube video .

I interviewed my friend Wes because she’s the firebreather, tech head, card-carrying straight wife, mom to an autistic child, homeschool advocate, snowflake-loving, blue state voting, seed librarian and council member we all need in our lives. You're welcome. 🐦‍🔥💚

The slings and arrows never cease nor does hope. I was reminded of Krista Tippett's The Soul in Depression interview with Parker Palmer and the light they both brought to my dark place. Normalizing depression is so important. I hope you check out her podcast .

My recovery taught me that anger is often just grief in disguise. Once I stopped running from the grief, I had to learn how to move through it — and ultimately, into forgiveness. This workshop was a turning point for me, and I'm sharing it in hopes it becomes one for you, too.

Anorexics & Bulimics Anonymous website Audiobook version of the ABA Book PDF version of ABA Book 1st Ed, chapters 1-3

I can only hope this is the beginning of a new series! My friends Tom and Neil are back! We had a great discussion on 12 Step Recovery and spirituality behind self care. I hope you enjoy it! My Recovery Library: https://tinyurl.com/MyRecoveryTools Next Right Action Decision Wheel: https://tinyurl.com/NextRightAction

Anorexics & Bulimics Anonymous website Audiobook version of the ABA Book PDF version of ABA Book 1st Ed, chapters 1-3  

My “Light Into Dark Places” series is to pay tribute to the speakers who carried light into my very, very dark years. Many don't resonate with me today, which is fine. I don't need them today like I did 13 years ago. In gratitude, I want to share their stories with you.