A Meeting in Progress

We welcome Tracy L from Seattle who shares her story with us about finding freedom from active addiction in NA. Then, stay tuned for the after meeting when she discloses some additional details about who she is & how she lives—including a little something special about Santa Claus.

This is Kaden’s Al-Anon story. We meet together weekly with a book study group for people who are grieving.

Play returns to share what it was like in greater detail, since we heard from them 4 months ago.

Here is Sam’s heart-full articulation of recovery in 3 distinct ways. We met at a meeting called Hella Gay and became fast friends. We bonded over fantasy careers as cheese mongers.

Ruth and I connected through art, Judaism, recovery, and mutual appreciation. Ruth’s creative expression inspires me to take risks.

Chitchat, kibbitz, fellowship, schmooze. It’s all here.

This is an Overeaters Anonymous story from one of the most beloved people in my circle. Because I am not a member of OA, I have never before heard her tell this version of her journey.

Topics include weight loss surgery, restricting food, and 12-step programs addressing eating disorders

This woman is a bright shining example of what AA can do to transform a drunk person into a sober one. We met in a meeting largely attended by LGBTQIA+ people in person about two decades ago.

An opening for this podcast created years before we launched

Resilient Fat Goddexx (they/them) https://resilientfatgoddex.com

Kate’s current favorite song 🤗🌷 https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu/2022/09/03/victorias-secret-singer-jax-thinks-outside-the-box-with-social-media/?sh=4a1aeac5c732

Here we talk about a few things Kate has contributed to my life and the wold. She has a way of making it sound easy to mix her sobriety with activism. Too modest to mention winning “Humanitarian Award”, I’m not too modest to say I know her! 🎉

Our first guest episode featuring a friend who actually has COVID-19 while telling her story. One of my favorite people for two decades now. Happy 27, Kate! 🎉

Self acceptance < love < revolution Oprah apologizes https://www.theroot.com/oprah-shouldnt-blame-herself-for-helping-to-promote-the-1851476370 Your Fat Friend https://www.yrfatfriendfilm.com

Outside help for an eating disorder. This episode features a professional dietician who identifies as a person in recovery. Virginia Newman, MS, RDN, CD. www.virginianewman.com

Marking anniversaries & starting anew 🎂

We met at a meeting for queer & genderqueer addicts. I was moved by his warmth & kindness. Kristian spells his name as a combination of Krishna & Christian.

Why?! https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/music-reads/features/bronski-beat-the-age-of-consent-classic-album/101998334

Daily Reflections, topic “The God Idea”💡 March 15 “When we saw others solve their problems by a simple reliance upon the Spirit of the Universe, we had to stop doubting the power of God. Our ideas did not work. But the God idea did. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 52” https://www.aa.org/daily-reflections

We were classmates from fifth through eighth grade, and we have a lot to talk about since losing touch. We trade confessions and blessings from childhood. Oh, and also, happy Atheist Day! https://www.atheistrepublic.com/atheist-day/declaration A choir memory song here https://open.spotify.com/track/6xwjPxZarqkMd8nCxeEGgt?si=I4Hq_RwvRuGeqB2Rghz18Q&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A3oP4YG4sqtHjtRpPGRbGs...

Friendship for 40 years! We chat about what exactly this podcast is aiming for, as far as we know, as of “today”.

Make new friend but keep the old; one is silver & the other gold. https://marylambertsings.com

We met through our mutual friend, Alexia—thank you!—who spoke here recently. What a joy to discover & share Thy’s story. Percussion provided by cicada orchestra.

We met at a meeting through mutual friends & a shared sense of humor. This episode proves that Alexia & I are capable of spending more than an hour together without cracking up.