A is for Alcoholic

Today we get to catch up with our old friend Coda. Jerry had known him since '92 and John since '98. We have all been through a lot together. A lot of heavy drinking and now with two years sober Coda was kind enough to share his story with us. It is important to keep in touch with old friends and be there when you can. This was a really great conversation. Thanks for listening. Our sponsors: http:...

Today we discuss how it all began. It had it's origins in drunken facetime calls back in 2012. Later we would get on line and just talk about how we got and continued to stay sober. Just one drunk helping another and finding common ground, connection and support. Thanks for listening. Our sponsors: http://greencamelpress.com A design firm with an old school aesthetic in a digital age. Go check em...

The full quote from Bojack Horseman is, "It gets easier. Everyday, it gets a little easier. But you gotta do it every day---that's the hard part. But it does get easier." This was, of course, a quote from a baboon about running but it applies to recovery as well. Thanks for listening. Our sponsors: http://greencamelpress.com A design firm with an old school aesthetic in a digital age. Go check em...

It's a 2 for 1 episode! he platitude, the letter placement and wordplay was too much to pass up. It is a perspective. It is personal responsibility. It is something we as alcoholics want too often to blame on someone else and put off until tomorrow. What we have found over and over again is that it is a choice regardless of what is going on in our lives. It takes mental training and real desire bu...

In this episode we discuss our struggles, issues and the steps we took to lose weight, eat better, exercise and make strides towards healthier habits. Both how we differ and are the same and how we can use the language and tools of recovery to help with diet and fitness. Thanks for listening! Our sponsors: http://greencamelpress.com A design firm with an old school aesthetic in a digital age. Go c...

Easy does it. Easier said than done. Today we discuss being kind to yourself, focusing on your accomplishments, practicing forgiveness and dealing with the personality dysmorphia that often plagues alcoholics. Thanks for listening. Our sponsors: http://greencamelpress.com A design firm with an old school aesthetic in a digital age. Go check em out! Really!!! Gluten is NOT your problem podcast: htt...

We had something else entirely planned for this show but on a whim we looked up the opposite of recovery and these were the first three words so we went for it! Thanks for listening!!! Our sponsors: http://greencamelpress.com A design firm with an old school aesthetic in a digital age. Go check em out! Really!!! Gluten is NOT your problem podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-904951665 Rashida and...

As a podcast with a Patreon it becomes a little dicey to talk about money and recovery and not come across as hypocritical or disingenuous. We do our best today to talk about commodity vs ritual in tattooing, art, sobriety and recovery. Topics range from for profit recovery and sober t shirts to how much responsibility we should take for someone else's recovery after they reach out for help. We al...

Sometimes in recovery it is hard for us to not look back and say, "If only I ad done this sooner." Lamenting the past has yet to change the present moment we live in and a little gratitude goes a long way at any age and stage in recovery. We also answer some listener mail from Ireland! Write us whether here in the States or abroad. We would love to hear about your recovery. Thanks for listening. O...

We discuss Auld Lang Syne. For old times sake roughly translated. We talk about New Year's past and future. Sharing our hopes for the next year and decade we look for meaning in the time we have spent and the time we have left. Thanks for listening! The bulk of my information came from the podcast The Anthropocene Reviewed: https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/anthropocene-reviewed/episodes/anthro...

Our year end wrap up! We talk about the past but more importantly our future goals, hopes and resolutions. Happy New Year! Thanks for listening! Our sponsors: http://greencamelpress.com A design firm with an old school aesthetic in a digital age. Go check em out! Really!!! Gluten is NOT your problem podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-904951665 Rashida and John Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/s...

Today we discuss abstinence, relapse and moderation. What works and what doesn't. Again, it is different for everyone but we at AIFA definitely need to put the plug in the jug as they say. Thanks for listening! Our sponsors: http://greencamelpress.com A design firm with an old school aesthetic in a digital age. Go check em out! Really!!! Gluten is NOT your problem podcast: https://soundcloud.com/u...

Merry Christmas Former Party People! Renata Virk, Valley of the Moon Magazine's Society Editor asked me to be on her show. We talked about music, podcasting, running, art and sobriety. We had such a great time we had to do it in two parts! Here they both are! Have a great sober holiday season and if you feel like picking up or using please remember that help is out there. Thanks for listening!!! V...

It is that time of year again. Today we are all over the place. We talk about surviving holidays with families, bean recipes, video games and also how best to talk to a loved one in active alcoholism when they are not interested in our help. Some heavy and some light conversation. As always thanks for listening and Merry Christmas! Our sponsors: http://greencamelpress.com A design firm with an old...

Today's AIFA Conversation is with Gregg Adams. We talked fitness, loss, strength, recovery and purpose. It was a real honor to get to spend time with Gregg and I think his story of recovery is an invaluable one. Thank you Gregg and thanks for listening!!! Our sponsors: http://greencamelpress.com A design firm with an old school aesthetic in a digital age. Go check em out! Really!!! Gluten is NOT y...

When posing this question I didn't realize it could be interpreted two ways. Both what are the things we do to keep sober (prayer, meditation, meetings) and also what inspires us to stay sober (relationships, health and a better life). All good things. Thanks to all our listeners who wrote in and sent voice messages. Thanks for listening!!! Our sponsors: http://greencamelpress.com A design firm wi...

Today we discuss vulnerability, shame, expression and being our truest selfs in recovery. Thanks for listening Our sponsors: http://greencamelpress.com A design firm with an old school aesthetic in a digital age. Go check em out! Really!!! Gluten is NOT your problem podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-904951665 Rashida and John Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TRx4eWB5ER1RA31QzK01G?si=9h47...

We find it helpful to look outside ourselves for help. Often that means seeking out new ideas from others that have what we want. Ask, listen and learn. We also discuss meltdowns over zippers and cleaning our rooms to better organize our thoughts. Thanks for listening! Our sponsors: http://greencamelpress.com A design firm with an old school aesthetic in a digital age. Go check em out! Really!!! G...

Thank you Patrons one and all!!! Following up with our 'Tactics (for sobriety)' episode here are some tools we have found useful navigating the stresses of holiday travel, family functions and other pitfalls in what can be a alcohol fueled long weekend. Happy Holidays!!! This Naked Mind by Annie Grace www.thisnakedmind.com Our sponsor: www.greencamelpress.com A design firm with an old school aesth...

Our good friend John S. is back from Hawaii. This marks his second appearance on the show. It's always great to sit down with old friends. We talk Sharks, Sobriety and Success. Thanks for listening! Our sponsors: http://greencamelpress.com A design firm with an old school aesthetic in a digital age. Go check em out! Really!!! Gluten is NOT your problem podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-90495166...

Today we discuss a few of the things we are thankful for in life. It is easy to get sidetracked and become negative but finding the head space to give thanks can put us in a better state of mind. Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for listening!!! Our sponsors: http://greencamelpress.com A design firm with an old school aesthetic in a digital age. Go check em out! Really!!! Gluten is NOT your problem podc...

Hey all you Sobernauts! Today we discuss just a few different sides of the Alcoholic self that we have experienced in the the many stages of drinking and recovery. Thanks for listening!!! Our sponsors: http://greencamelpress.com A design firm with an old school aesthetic in a digital age. Go check em out! Really!!! Gluten is NOT your problem podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-904951665 Rashida a...

There is a discussion in the recovery world about whether or not one is "cured" from alcoholism or it is a life long process. Not to play both sides but it seems to us to be a bit of both. Thanks for listening! Our sponsors: http://greencamelpress.com A design firm with an old school aesthetic in a digital age. Go check em out! Really!!! Gluten is NOT your problem podcast: https://soundcloud.com/u...

A true sober success story Janet Quinonez went from drinking cheap wine in Houston to pursuing her dream of writing for television and working for NBC in Los Angeles. She is currently the host of Drunkalogue: Stories and Stand-Up from Rock Bottom to Redemption. So wonderful to talk with her and get to know her. Thanks for listening! Link to show: http://drunkalogueshow.com Our sponsors: http://gre...

Today we answer questions from listeners. Favorite colors, sobriety resources we like and whether or not we are happy. Always fun to hear what YOU are curious about. Thanks for listening! Our sponsors: http://greencamelpress.com A design firm with an old school aesthetic in a digital age. Go check em out! Really!!! Gluten is NOT your problem podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-904951665 Rashida a...