A is for Alcoholic

My interview with good friend and drinking buddy from back in the day, Alicia P. As of this recording she had 59 days sober! We talked about her early life, being a student and bartender, dealing with the passing of her Mother and Brother a mere two weeks apart, the earliest days of recovery and now the prospect of a sober future and a family of her own. It is an honor and privilege to call her my...

Today on the pod we discuss LaCroix vs. Refreshe, humility, non-judgment, empathy, the Mexican ghosts of Jerry's childhood that helped open the door to his ultimate willingness to an understanding of God and John's run in with a skunk. Enjoy! Our sponsor: www.greencamelpress.com A design firm with an old school aesthetic in a digital age. Go check em out! Really!!! music: https://neglect.bandcamp....

In today's show we talk terminology. What is a functioning alcoholic? How we "functioned" while in active alcoholism and how much better we function as recovering alcoholics. Super Bowl parties and being a sober bartender alcoholic empath are discussed as well. Enjoy and please consider supporting the show on Patreon. Thanks! Our sponsor: www.greencamelpress.com A design firm with an old school ae...

Today we tackle the question, "If everybody's doin' it why can't we?" and discuss the resentments toward ourselves as alcoholics, alcohol in general and "normies" (people who can enjoy drinking without the effects we alcoholics suffer from). What we do to calm the constant chatter in our brains and shorten the resentment reaction time. Thanks for listening. Our sponsor: www.greencamelpress.com A d...

On today's podcast John discusses being a bartender for many years. The last few of which have been in active recovery. His continuing to work in an industry often fraught with the perils of alcohol and drug abuse and how to handle temptation and drunken customers. Using patience, kindness and empathy rather than falling back on resentments and hopefully reconciling it all. Thanks for listening! O...

Today we discuss celebrations both in active alcoholism and sobriety. From the euphoria and devastation that comes with partying and the contentment and joy involved in celebrating recovery and the real meaning it can bring to life. Also: suspect carne asada, the bad fashion of John as a drunken brunch waiter and listener mail. Enjoy! Our sponsor: www.greencamelpress.com A design firm with an old...

Today's podcast was a lot of fun. We talk about the great many benefits of sobriety. Immediate to long term, physical, emotional and mental, we covered quite a few with plenty of dad jokes and bad jokes and hopefully something to inspire those thinking about sobriety. Our sponsor: www.greencamelpress.com A design firm with an old school aesthetic in a digital age launching a line of hand drawn hol...

Our first pod of 2019. We talk about abstinence, moderation, Dry January, hot baths and the sometimes cold reality of not drinking. "You just gotta get used to leaving early." Our sponsor: www.greencamelpress.com A design firm with an old school aesthetic in a digital age launching a line of hand drawn holiday greeting cards. Go check em out! Really!!! music: https://neglect.bandcamp.com/releases...

We know, We know, its corny but it made us laugh out loud. Our final show of the season and the year. Today we had an open ended conversation with Jerry's Dad, Jerry Wagner Sr. With almost 30 years of sobriety he had a great deal to say on the subject. It was such a fun and insightful conversation that could have easily gone on longer. We talked about pain and purpose, science and spirituality. On...

Today on the pod we talk about the power of yes. To recovery, to service, to taking the steps toward sobriety and in general taking a positive attitude toward recovery. We also talk about Jerry's furry unicorn slippers his excessive use of the word 'garbage' and the possibility that he will say yes...to the dress. Enjoy! Our sponsor: www.greencamelpress.com A design firm with an old school aesthet...

There are a lot of factors that lead to a person's alcoholism: economic status, childhood traumas, mental illness just to name a few. And although we at AIFA believe alcoholism is very much a physiological, mental and spiritual disease we also believe that it often a symptom of larger and deeper issues people contend with. It is complicated. We as alcoholics are complicated. In today's show the gu...

As requested by listeners we go through a few of our drunken greatest hits. This podcast could easily be 6 hours long but no one wants that. We discuss some past alcoholic endeavors some funny some not so much. All of them necessary to get us into recovery and find relief from the pain and exhaustion of our alcoholism. My favorite nugget from this one is to treat life like a campfire: leave it bet...

On today's show the guys talk about the Void. The big empty hole alcoholics try to fill with booze. Others with cake or sex or slots. They discuss what was lacking and how they continue to fill themselves up with the positive rather than relying on old ways of thinking and copious amounts of liquor. Our sponsor: www.greencamelpress.com A design firm with an old school aesthetic in a digital age la...

The United States of Alcohol. Today on the podcast the guys discuss the culture of Alcohol in America. Founded and permeating with booze the US has long been a country of excess. The acceptance and encouragement of drinking from our peers and the media we consume is everywhere. It is ok to be different. It is ok to not drink. Dude, it can even be fun! Our sponsor: www.greencamelpress.com A design...

Today we share a few tips and tricks we have learned along the way in early sobriety. Don't engage your resentments, the classic One Day At A Time. And is it true Ice-T never had a bagel? Listen and find out. Our sponsor: www.greencamelpress.com A design firm with an old school aesthetic in a digital age launching a line of hand drawn holiday greeting cards. Go check em out! Really!!! music: https...

Today the guys discuss several of the signs of alcoholism. So very often a self diagnosed disease this is not an exhaustive list but a pretty good start. Jerry wanted to do a Jeff Foxworthy bit with it. That still might happen. Lots of good stuff in this one including Jerry's Buffalo Purse and finger guns. Enjoy. music: https://neglect.bandcamp.com/releases https://www.patreon.com/AIFA https://www...

Today on the pod the guys talk rock bottom. High ones and low ones. It varies for everybody. What is manageable for some is intolerable to others. A little understanding and empathy goes a long way. Also discussed: Jerry's Halloween, The "Sock Bottom Incident" and the slippery slope to an Urban Daniel Boone. Thanks for listening. music: https://neglect.bandcamp.com/releases https://www.patreon.com...

My interview with George Haymaker III founder of RE:Think Ice Cream. An inspiring story from a grateful alcoholic. It was a privilege to sit down and talk with George. His insightful words on spirituality and down to earth demeanor made for a great time. He spoke on going from Rehab to Recovery to RE:Think. If you enjoyed this please consider becoming a sustaining monthly contributor on our Patreo...

You got questions? We got answers. Thank you to all our listeners who submitted questions. From dating in early recovery and difficulties in the first days to the variety of programs for those suffering from alcoholism and dealing with everyday temptations. We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening. music: https://neglect.bandcamp.com/releases https://www.patreon.com/AIFA https://www.aisforalcoho...

It's simple not easy, all you have to do is change your entire life. Jerry and John talk about the ghosts of flasks past, explore nautically-themed sobriety metaphors and hitching their personalities to drinking and finding a way to detach it and transform themselves into people they like a lot more. music: https://neglect.bandcamp.com/releases https://www.patreon.com/AIFA https://www.aisforalcoho...

Today on the pod John and Jerry discuss the mental obsession that comes with alcoholism and recovery long after the alcohol as left the body. They talk about some tactics to assuage the obsession, daily struggles and victories, ice cream (again!), jumping in the manhole and recovering your previous interests. Enjoy! Also become an AIFA patron and listen to our bonus episode on Sober October! https...

Today on the AIFA the guys talk about nightmares or "drinking dreams" that both experienced in early recovery. How best to cope with the unnecessary guilt and shame that accompany them and the relief of waking up sober. Jerry's dog Coco even makes a small cameo. Enjoy! https://www.patreon.com/AIFA https://www.aisforalcoholic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/A-is-For-Alcoholic-21800529566504...

Today on the podcast we do our best not to get sidetracked on our show about mindfulness. Topics ranging from recovery raps and next level self-awareness in the check out line to the daily distractions of snack chips and social media. We hope this finds you well and helps shed a little light on how we at AIFA do our best to stay in the moment. Thanks for listening. https://www.patreon.com/AIFA htt...

Today on the program John and Jerry discuss love. From LL Cool J to the New York Dolls. Love of family, friends, partners and most importantly yourself. Easier said than done in early recovery but wholly possible. Thanks for listening. https://www.aisforalcoholic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/A-is-For-Alcoholic-218005295665042/?view_public_for=218005295665042 Twitter: https://twitter.com...

On today's show the guys discuss karma, the good, the bad and the ugly. The dissolving of ego, road rage, stacking your "karma chips" and of course Danny Trejo. All good stuff. Enjoy! https://www.aisforalcoholic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/A-is-For-Alcoholic-218005295665042/?view_public_for=218005295665042 Twitter: https://twitter.com/AIFApodcast?lang=en IG: https://www.instagram.com/a...