A Meeting in Progress

We met through mutual friends. Pass it on until no one is suffering from isolation.

We met in 1992, way before we had sobriety in common. Michael’s music has always moved my heart. Here is where you can hear more. IG/Twitter: @teewanz Fb: teewanz website: thewanz.com Also, best way to support his music is to buy it through Band Canp https://thewanz.bandcamp.com/music

Receiving the gift of music from Wanz. Connecting with power greater than ourselves through right brain activity. website: thewanz.com

It is my great pleasure to bring this episode to life. Martina’s recovery inspires my deepening faith. Also, many thanks to the mystery voice who recorded our new episode intro!

Z’ev is a trans Jewish person in recovery who identifies as: disabled/crippled/neurodivergent/mad. Z’ev recorded this in the UK while preparing to share in synagogue.

This is Play celebrating 6 months of sobriety. We met at an online meeting, where I discovered our connection was an enduring source of joy.

This is the very first sponsor who took me through the 12 steps as described in the big book, Alcoholics Anonymous. On the occasion for her 40th sobriety anniversary, please welcome this treasure to our podcast. Supporting actress, Blanca, appears courtesy of herself.

For more music from Ben https://benblackmusic.co Thanks again to our friend, DJ, who interviewed Ben on his podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/5w2XoqdlvNC1LXJQKBo3j5?si=iGvWUyctQ6Kwcon_M5cUYg

All things great & small. Ben recommended this recent AA Grapevine podcast episode about the significance of anonymity: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9cb75019-7025-4079-a5f5-e70dd31c09c7 . Also, here is a great interview with Ben by DJ, who was an original inspiration for starting this podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5w2XoqdlvNC1LXJQKBo3j5?si=v7JoqbWdR2mAiuwRZIeW4A

This is a multifaceted reflection on spiritual awakening, creativity, practice, & community. All my respect for this bright sparkling person in recovery. Find out more: https://linktr.ee/BenBlackMusic

Supportive longtime friendship in recovery, also known as fellow travelers. https://benblackmusic.com

We met online at a meeting for Jewish people in recovery. In 2021, Sylvia shared art she made to commemorate Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. I was so moved, I asked if she would come share her sobriety story. Here is Sylvia.

In the rooms & on the Zooms just STAY

We met at a meeting in The Green Building, where her words went directly to the center of my heart. To read more of her story, search for “Woman of Worth: If I Can Recover, Anyone Can” by Winonna Saari.

Reflecting on the 3 years since connecting with DJ for the first time. And more, again, at 4 years

Happy 10 year sobriety anniversary to D.J. He agreed to be my very first recorded speaker, back when I started recording. He taught me so much, especially by example, as a sober podcaster. He is an inspiration and a blessing in our community. https://djburr.com