A is for Alcoholic

Today we discuss getting it out and letting it go. Be angry. Be petty. Do it on the page. Feel those feeling then be done with it. Writing is the liminal space between thought and action, between emotion and reaction. It is where I can explore ideas, express feelings, and ask questions, all without fear or judgment. Also join my workshop Sunday June 23rd at 4pm register now: https://www.opheliasbo...

Today we talk about all the awful things you've done and all the time you've wasted in your life. Fun, right?!!! Not sure if they ever go away. I'll let you know when they do. Until then crack open the notebook and let's get writing about it. Oh, and thanks for listening. music: https://neglect.bandcamp.com/releases Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIFA Website: https://www.aisforalcoholic.com/ Fa...

Today I bring you my interview with Ronny Grooms, friend and host of The Morning Show on KSVY Sonoma 91.3 FM. We discuss my upcoming course Writing In recovery: Finding Creativity in Sobriety brought to you by Ophelia's Books in Seattle, WA Sign up for my workshop: https://www.opheliasbooks.com/courses-1/writing-in-recovery%3A-finding-creativity-in-sobriety Ophelia's Books: https://www.opheliasboo...

Today's talk is on using Gratitude Lists and Prayers to kick start your morning writing. What they consist of and how to make sense of it all for the page. Thanks for listening. I'll be teaching a workshop on this topic and more on Sunday June 23rd 4-6pm PST CLICK THAT LINK!!! DO IT!!! https://www.opheliasbooks.com/courses-1/writing-in-recovery%3A-finding-creativity-in-sobriety

Today I start a series on....you guessed it---Writing in recovery. I will be teaching a class starting next month. More to come on that. DON'T BUY A NEW NOTEBOOK. Grab any one around the house and just get started. What you write is less important than THAT you write. Thanks for listening. See you in class.

Jerry's Back! Well, sorta. One time only. If you have been wondering what he's been up to it is not nearly as exciting as a border town relapse. Mostly painting and being a dad. As always it is great chatting with him and as always thanks for listening. music: https://neglect.bandcamp.com/releases Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIFA Website: https://www.aisforalcoholic.com/ Facebook: https://www...

Welcome to Wolf! My first podcast in a while. I found her on the internet duringg the height of the pandemic and found her content and presence to be inspiring and helpful. Come to find out she is sober and I had to have her on the show. What I found most striking in our conversation was that we don't always have to be in the depths of our alcoholism to be struggling. Thanks to Wolf for sharing an...

Today I speak with Gigi Langer PhD. She is the author of '50 Ways to Worry Less Now'. A great talk about coming from the depths of alcoholism and finding a better life through writing and helping other. She is someone full of wisdom and insight and this book collects much of it in both a helpful and informative way. Thanks for listening. Buy The Book: https://gigilanger.com/ music: https://neglect...

Today I speak with my old friend Taurmini Fentress. A licensed independent clinical social worker with a MPA, she is a wealth of knowledge on the affects of drugs and alcohol especially in those experiencing houselessness. We discuss abstinence vs. harm reduction and how both can be implemented in different capacities depending on the person. Honestly, it is truly about meeting the person where th...

Today's guest is comedian Jules Posner. We discuss how he went from Godless to finding a spiritual center in sobriety after marijuana acted as his gateway drug to alcoholism and coming to find the importance of community and service in his program. Thanks for listening. music: https://neglect.bandcamp.com/releases Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIFA Website: https://www.aisforalcoholic.com/ Face...

Today I catch up with my old friend Ian Gray. 13 years sober brings with it a lot of wisdom and experience. Ian is no exception. We talked about the gift of desperation but also that we need not compare miseries to find a way forward into recovery. Thanks for listening. music: https://neglect.bandcamp.com/releases Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIFA Website: https://www.aisforalcoholic.com/ Face...

Kelly Hogaboom is a designer, mother and fellow 12 stepper with a lot of good sobriety. One thing that stuck out to me from our talk was that even though the things we do while in active alcoholism echo out, sometimes years after we get sober, we can still make amends and create a better life for ourselves and our loved ones. Thanks for listening. music: https://neglect.bandcamp.com/releases Patre...

Mark James Heath is a father, husband and comedian. We had a great talk on responsibility, community and not looking for bears in the woods. Thanks for listening. music: https://neglect.bandcamp.com/releases Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIFA Website: https://www.aisforalcoholic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/A-is-For-Alcoholic-218005295665042/?view_public_for=218005295665042 Twitter:...

Angel Luna is a comedian and podcaster. We discuss doing sobriety alone and finding community to help as well as the importance of setting boundaries in sobriety even with family members. Especially with family members. We also talk about confronting and dealing with your own shit and how only you can do that. It was a real pleasure getting to know Angel a bit. A great talk with a great guy. Thank...

Laura H. comes to us with 25 years of sobriety and a lot of good insight. The thing that struck me most was the idea of inner concession. Not only the moment of clarity that something is wrong but the notion that something has to be done to fix it. She hosts the Keep Coming Back Comedy Show which showcases not only humorous stories of recovery but also other stories of difficult experiences and pe...

The Sarcastic Big Book takes on all the delusional thinking those of us alcoholics in recovery have and makes a hell of a lot of fun of it. Hilarious and honest, Clay F shares his story and how he came to find the humor in all the tragedy. Thanks for listening. https://sarcasticbigbook.com/ https://recoveryradiokmp3.com/ music: https://neglect.bandcamp.com/releases Patreon: https://www.patreon.com...

Meme makers make memes. Today's conversation is with Lauren from the Instagram meme page @brutalrecovery. We talk about the winding road to recovery that is as far from linear as you can get. Also we discuss memes. Their power and importance in conveying what we so often think of as singular and solitary moment into a universal truth. Thanks to Lauren and thank you for listening. music: https://ne...

On hearing of her passing this is a conversation I had with Dayna Keyes about three years ago. She was an amazing person I never got to know as well as I would have liked. We were in a few meetings together and talked twice at length. Once here and once on her podcast Radio Rehab. Also linked below is a piece I wrote for her. I miss her. She was great. That's all. Thanks for listening. https://joh...

A great talk with a great sober writer. We talked about faith, transformation and changing your life through writing. We also discussed finding joy along with the sadness. Thanks for listening. music: https://neglect.bandcamp.com/releases Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIFA Website: https://www.aisforalcoholic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/A-is-For-Alcoholic-218005295665042/?view_publi...

Today I talk with Kim Hill. Alcoholism hits us all in different ways and varying degrees but there is always something to learn. Kim shares her strength and resilience not only battling alcoholism but coming back from an injury that derailed her running and felt impossible which compounded the alcoholism. She recovered from both and is back running races and sincerely living the best life sobriety...

Carolyn Anne Anderson is a mother, artist and all around delighful person. We discuss getting into recovery early and finding your way through art and life in sobriety. Such a great talk! Thanks for listening! CUT THE SHT apparel: https://teespring.com/cut-the-sht?pid=793&cid=103538 music: https://neglect.bandcamp.com/releases Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIFA Website: https://www.aisforalcoho...

Joe Richards is a friend I haven't talk to since high school. A lot has happened in that quarter of a century including 17years of sobriety. Great to catch up and hear his story of being a high school drug dealer to now helping others find their way to recovery and a better life. Thanks for listening. CUT THE SHT apparel: https://teespring.com/cut-the-sht?pid=793&cid=103538 music: https://neglect....

Welcome back to what is by my count season 8 of the podcast. Today I speak with Kortney Olsen. Stan Lee called her the "woman with the world's deadliest thighs". We talked sobriety and eating disorders, dead lifts and dead weight and the multitude of modalities to getting sober. What a badass and a genuinely great person to talk recovery with. Thanks for listening! https://linktr.ee/Kortneyolson C...

Today I speak with KL Wells. She is the second non-alcoholic we've had on the show. So often we overlook all the other people in our lives while in pursuit of the next drink or next fix. A lot of harm and pain can be caused around us while drinking. It was difficult for KL to find the support she needed in coping with her son's addiction so she created her own. Voices in Courage is a virtual commu...

Jess Harrison proves that putting in the work pays off. We talked low bottoms and feeling on top of the world. We talked about defending the future resentments of our alcoholic homes and how fitness and focus can elevate any program. Thanks for listening! CUT THE SHT apparel: https://teespring.com/cut-the-sht?pid=793&cid=103538 music: https://neglect.bandcamp.com/releases Patreon: https://www.patr...