Tim, Rusty, and Friends

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Addressing the Social Stigmas of Addiction and Recovery, One Conversation at a Time.

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Tim, Rusty, and Friends

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"The Rush Of Adrenaline" - Megan G's Story 13.03.2024 53:54

2024 1021 Megan G shares her story of what life was like in addiction, how she found recovery, and the life she is able to enjoy today.

The Joy Of Sponsoring with Dan D, Christina G, Meegan M, and John Mc 06.03.2024 43:32

2024 E1020 Dan, Christina, Meegan, and John share their individual and communal approaches as to why they sponsor, their approach to working with an individual, and the joy they experience through working with others in recovery.

Codependency And Your Family with Corinne K and Jonathan K 28.02.2024 57:21

2024 E1019 Corinne, Jonathan, and Rusty share a spirited discussion on several aspects of codependence and how it has impacted each of their lives.

On The Journey Toward A Spiritual Life with Jim B and Wayne L 21.02.2024 58:08

2024 1018 Wayne and Jim share an intimate discussion with Rusty and Tim about what each individual's faith was like before entering recovery, how recovery impacted their belief systems and what their conception of spirituality and a Higher Power are like now.

Al-Anon and the Recovery Process (Part 2) with Juliann G, Ana H, Wayne L, and Ginni S 14.02.2024 30:07

2024 1017 Rusty continues a discussion related to topics about the recovery process in the Al-Anon program with Ginni, Wayne, Ana, and Juliann sharing their experience. This is the second and final installment of a powerful discussion. Part One was published as episode 2024 1016.

Al-Anon and the Recovery Process (Part 1) with Juliann G, Ana H, Wayne L, and Ginni S 07.02.2024 35:52

2024 1016 Rusty facilitates a discussion related to topics about the recovery process in the Al-Anon program with Ginni, Wayne, Ana, and Juliann sharing their experience. This is the first of a powerful two part discussion. Part Two will be published as episode 2024 1017.

Couples In Recovery with Corinne & Merlin K and Juliann & Rusty G 31.01.2024 55:57

2024 1015 Merlin, Corinne, Juliann, and Rusty share about their experience and how they have benefited as couples in recovery,

Acceptance IS The Answer with Dorothy M 24.01.2024 14:51

2024 1014 Dorothy M shares her thoughts on the saying Acceptance Was The Answer and how it has helped in her recovery, the loss of several of her children and why it IS the answer to all her problems. Guest - Dorothy M

The Pause and the Spiritual Axiom with Michael B 17.01.2024 40:11

2024 0013 Michael B shares his thoughts on practicing the pause and the Spiritual Axiom with Rusty. Guest - Michael B

Rusty's Story 10.01.2024 29:40

2024 1012 Rusty shares his experience, strength, and hope in 40 years of recovery.

Eleventh Step Prayer (with Amy R, Meegan M, and Jonathon K) 03.01.2024 51:54

2024 1011 An informative discussion about the Eleventh Step Prayer, or the St. Francis Prayer, and the impact of prayer and meditation on our lives in recovery. Guests - Amy R, Meegan M, and Jonathon K

How Important Is It Really (with Rusty G and Michael B) 27.12.2023 16:08

2023 1010 In this episode Rusty shares his favorite paragraph about recovery and discusses the concept of our serenity being inverse to our expectations and proportional to our level of acceptance. (Guest - Michael B)

The Law Of Love (with Michael B) 20.12.2023 17:01

2023 1009 Michael B shares his favorite paragraph “The Law Of Love” for a discussion with Rusty. Michael shares about its bearing on his recovery as well as his relationships with others and himself. Guest - Michael B

From Sex and Intimacy to Al-Anon (with Dorothy M) 13.12.2023 32:22

2023 1008 Dorothy opens the episode talking about "Now About Sex" in the Fourth Step Inventory and transitions the discussion to intimacy and other topics before finally ending with the positive impact of Al-Anon on family systems. Guest - Dorothy M

Levels Of Addiction (with Dan D) 06.12.2023 23:10

2023 1007 Our seventh episode discusses the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition), classifying substance use disorders (SUDs) along a continuum of mild, moderate, and severe while suggesting substance abuse and addiction are best thought of as a continuum, with abuse on one end and dependence or addiction as a severe manifestation of the same disorder with the...

The Haven (with Marci M and Karen V) 29.11.2023 42:32

2023 1006 Marci and Karen share the history of The Haven as well as their experience as former clients and current employees of this recovery based program for women. Guests - Marci M and Karen V

Attitude Of Gratitude (with Wayne L and Jim B) 22.11.2023 38:16

2023 1005 Wayne L and Jim B share the impact of using an attitude of gratitude as tool in sobriety and a way of life. This episode was recorded in early 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic and is being redistributed in this venue for its applicability at Thanksgiving 2023. Guests - Wayne L and Jim B

"And My Hope Is This..." - Tim's Story 15.11.2023 36:01

2023 1004 Tim shares his experience, strength, hope, and the story of a drunk named Lee.

Effects of Addiction on the Brain (with Dan D) 08.11.2023 19:52

2023 1002 This episode discusses the impacts of addiction and recovery on the specific areas of the brain. Guest - Dan D

Pilot - Children Of Chaos and The Living Years (with Jody P) 08.11.2023 51:31

2023 1001 This is our pilot episode and discusses the podcast title "Children of Chaos" and the song "The Living Years", breaking down our personal experiences in relation to the song. Guest - Jody P

Jumping Off Point (with Jody P) 08.11.2023 34:06

2023 1003 The point we reach in our addiction when we can no longer live with our addictive substance or actions and do not know how to live without them. Guest - Jody P