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The Men of Nehemiah is a fantastic place for those that are afflicted with the Disease of Choice. It helps rebuild families, restore a person to the better version of themselves, and so much more. If you know someone that needs a place to go and get some of the best help out there, visit their page and check out their Youtube overview video that breaks down the program. If it can help me, it can h...

Being a foe to yourself hardly brings anything good with it. How many times have you been your own best friend? Try it out, it might be something you like! Call 988 if you are experiencing ANY mental crisis! Be sure to check out Retrievingsanity.com for all past guest resources! Want to be a guest on Retrieving Sanity: A Mental Health Podcast? Send Keegan Read a message on PodMatch, here: https://...

Anger is a human emotion that we all feel. Sometimes this doesn’t lead to good life decisions and can make us act in a way that we don’t want to, sometimes regretting our actions and words. For an Afflicted One, anger can turn into a resentment, and resentments spell the death for an Afflicted One. What we can do about our anger is entirely up to us. Call 988 if you are experiencing ANY mental cri...

Those that suffer from The Disease of Choice have lost their choice to use or not use, entering a strange paradox. When this solemn oath is said; they usually mean it, but they can’t seem to stay stopped. The reason isn’t because they are lying, it’s because their brain justifies using again for any reason. This paradox comes when they truly want to stop, but they can’t. Call 988 if you are experi...

Wallowing carries a negative connotation now-a-days, but has it always been so? I believe there is a proper way to wallow, and we’ve been looking at it incorrectly for awhile now. With the surge of self-help culture becoming prominent, let’s look at how to properly wallow, and think about the good it can actually do. Call 988 if you are experiencing ANY mental crisis! Be sure to check out Retrievi...

Having regrets is a haunt that everyone has, well maybe not EVERYONE, but they don’t have to follow us around like a phantom. Let’s take a quick look at ”regrets”. Call 988 if you are experiencing ANY mental crisis! Be sure to check out Retrievingsanity.com for all past guest resources! Want to be a guest on Retrieving Sanity: A Mental Health Podcast? Send Keegan Read a message on PodMatch, here:...

A chance, is all one needs, to make the biggest difference, in the grand scheme of things. How many chances are there for you? Do you take them for granted or learn and thrive with them? Call 988 if you are experiencing ANY mental crisis! Be sure to check out Retrievingsanity.com for all past guest resources! Want to be a guest on Retrieving Sanity: A Mental Health Podcast? Send Keegan Read a mess...

Being an addict/alcoholic carries a stigma with it. What does this all entail, and is there anything good that can come out of it? Call 988 if you are experiencing ANY mental crisis! Be sure to check out Retrievingsanity.com for all past guest resources! Want to be a guest on Retrieving Sanity: A Mental Health Podcast? Send Keegan Read a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdeta...

In an act of apology and to clear my conscience, I had a pre-lapse moment but was able to address it before anything else took place. Next season will be starting after a few more episodes and ”Retrieving Sanity” will have better content, guest talks, and more! Call 988 if you are experiencing ANY mental crisis! Be sure to check out Retrievingsanity.com for all past guest resources! Want to be a g...

Sometimes, we have a flame burn a little too bright, too fast, and don’t do what we need to with it. Call 988 if you are experiencing ANY mental crisis! Be sure to check out Retrievingsanity.com for all past guest resources! Want to be a guest on Retrieving Sanity: A Mental Health Podcast? Send Keegan Read a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/retrievingsanitypodc...

During addiction, we make mistakes, and humans in general make mistakes. It’s what we do after that defines growth, and how strong a relationship really is. Be kind to one another, and help each other as best you can without going too far. Call 988 if you are experiencing ANY mental crisis! Be sure to check out Retrievingsanity.com for all past guest resources! Want to be a guest on Retrieving San...

In today's episode, we introduce Bryant, a fellow brother from the Men of Nehemiah and get a little background of his story. Follow along for more of his interviews and help on the podcast! Call 988 if you are experiencing ANY mental crisis! Be sure to check out Retrievingsanity.com for all past guest resources! Want to be a guest on Retrieving Sanity: A Mental Health Podcast? Send Keegan Read a m...

During addiction, we are very selfish, and we carry the illusion sometimes that only WE are hurting, and not those around us. Healing ourselves includes helping those we hurt heal too. Call 988 if you are experiencing ANY mental crisis! Be sure to check out Retrievingsanity.com for all past guest resources! Want to be a guest on Retrieving Sanity: A Mental Health Podcast? Send Keegan Read a messag...

We all suffer from Self-Pity, and some of us even seem to love it. Let’s explore it just a little pity bit. Call 988 if you are experiencing ANY mental crisis! Be sure to check out Retrievingsanity.com for all past guest resources! Want to be a guest on Retrieving Sanity: A Mental Health Podcast? Send Keegan Read a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/retrievingsan...

Let’s look at excitement and why it can be a bad thing for some people such as myself. Call 988 if you are experiencing ANY mental crisis! Be sure to check out Retrievingsanity.com for all past guest resources! Want to be a guest on Retrieving Sanity: A Mental Health Podcast? Send Keegan Read a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/retrievingsanitypodcast

Cataloging my feelings/thoughts during my drive home in tornado weather. Call 988 if you are experiencing ANY mental crisis! Be sure to check out Retrievingsanity.com for all past guest resources! Want to be a guest on Retrieving Sanity: A Mental Health Podcast? Send Keegan Read a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/retrievingsanitypodcast

With the mindset of ”More”, we become dissatisfied with what we have and constantly compare to someone else’s life. One of the keys to escape that in one piece, we need to learn to be truly grateful for what we have. Call 988 if you are experiencing ANY mental crisis! Be sure to check out Retrievingsanity.com for all past guest resources! Want to be a guest on Retrieving Sanity: A Mental Health Po...

For some, Desperation is a burden. For others, it saves their life. Will you choose for it to be a burden, or turn it into a gift? Call 988 if you are experiencing ANY mental crisis! Be sure to check out Retrievingsanity.com for all past guest resources! Want to be a guest on Retrieving Sanity: A Mental Health Podcast? Send Keegan Read a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdeta...

Get to hear Luke’s backstory that will pave the way for his recovery and helping those that he can! Call 988 if you are experiencing ANY mental crisis! Be sure to check out Retrievingsanity.com for all past guest resources! Want to be a guest on Retrieving Sanity: A Mental Health Podcast? Send Keegan Read a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/retrievingsanitypodca...

Introducing Nico Moreno; A wise and kind hearted man that has taken the steps to ensure a brighter future. He believes in helping others and doing what he can for those who suffer from addiction. Living proof that it is possible to come out on top after years of addiction. Call 988 if you are experiencing ANY mental crisis! Be sure to check out Retrievingsanity.com for all past guest resources! Wa...

As humans, we like to think that we are the exception to rules, guideline or a structure that’s in place. The delusion of an ”Addict” is sly enough to make one rationalize and make it alright to drink/use. Let’s delve into it, and this will be revisited like every other topic. Call 988 if you are experiencing ANY mental crisis! Be sure to check out Retrievingsanity.com for all past guest resources...

As humans, it is only natural for us to compare ourselves to others to make a judgment that doesn’t hold merit. Comparing leaves one dissatisfied, especially if that is their expectant milestone. As humans, as addicts, we must learn to help one another and belittle each other. ecm8R0p2L0lyn3pXYAGs Call 988 if you are experiencing ANY mental crisis! Be sure to check out Retrievingsanity.com for all...

First full length episode! Is addiction a disease, or is it a choice?  Call 988 if you are experiencing ANY mental crisis! Be sure to check out Retrievingsanity.com for all past guest resources! Want to be a guest on Retrieving Sanity: A Mental Health Podcast? Send Keegan Read a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/retrievingsanitypodcast