People Growing Hope & Recovery

A brief Podcast addreesing Mental health, Meditation and Life Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support .

Join me in wrapping up the Latest group of Podcasts with a little insight. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support .

Join today to hear Mike B and Bernard Z interviewed on the topic of addiction durring Problem Gambling Awareness month years ago. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support .

Join today to listen to an early interview on the radio where Bernie talks recovery and discusses his first published book. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support .

In this episode (40 episodes in) Bernie speaks of How things went from addict to a vision of People Growing Hope and Recovery.  Find out how PGHR came to be. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support .

The 4th and likely last installment of talking with Bruce P. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support .

The conversation continues with Bruce P. A Friend of the Fellowship and all seeking recovery. In this episode follow along as Bruce goes from Childhood games to Recovery's Door. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support .

We started the conversation last episode with Bruce talking recovery. We continue in this episode talking recovery from a perspective revolving around how life has changed.  Join us in listening to a friend of the fellowship and of all seeking recovery. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support .

Join Teressa as she sits down and talks with her longtime friend Bruce about his recovery. The journey and conversation Begins with a Good Friend of the Fellowship and all Seeking recovery. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support .

Recovery Programs often state that they do not endorse or have affiliation with outside organizations. In this episode PGHR discusses a perspective on such things that Presents an idea that changes the 'landscape' Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support .

Something to consider. Take a few minutes to listen as Teresa Shres food for thought on the turning point in recovery. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support .

What is Recovery? Bernie talks about personal experiences and the desire to help others without ralizing that to do this includes self care.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support .

A Recovery To Live: Actions Speak Loudly Bernie Ends 2024 with a conversation about "Recovery" being more about actions than words.  Recognizing that Recovery is about finding a way to live with purpose. Intro and closing Song: Place In This World - Michael W. Smith  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support .

Intro and exit song: Garth Brooks "The River" (Clip) In a time when Holidays are a challenge and addiction is calling a little talk about life seems apppropriate.  Bernie hosts this episode talking about some key events related to his addiction and events that brought him to recovery.  Listen and travel along with him though a perspective that reminds him that life is worth it. This is a season wh...

Reach for Hope Recovery Matters is all about the hope that recovery gives even when a person might be down. Bernie talks about that hope with the reminder that addiction has a high rate of suicide at this time of theyear. While he doesn't talk about his own hospitalization at the end of his addiction, he speaks of the hope that is present today (Just over 17 years after his hospitalization for sui...

Intro:  "Believe it or Not" by Joey Scarbourough In This epeside Bernie speaks about hope and recovery as a way of healing from more than addiction. Recovery  is a lifelong process which involves traumas, Illnesses and relationships too. Being human means making mistakes or having a health issue however being human also means Recovery and includes healing from what is accepting that which is out o...

In this episode we talk with "Poppy" AKA Robert from Hobart Austrailia who has been a big part of the fellowship for several years. He hosts some PGHR meetings and over the years has been intrigal in where PGHR has been going. In honor to him we used a song he liked and which is a Patriotic song for Austrailians. Our intro is "Waltzing Matilda" Come along for the ride as we talk about how He becam...

In a moment things can change. Teressa and bernie talk about the question "Why not Now?" often we get so wrapped up in yesterday or tomorrow that the moment we are in becomes lost to what was and what will be. One can't be changed the other has not happened. Procrastination is the enemy of being present in the moment. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-grow...

Hope in The Midst: Bernie talks about some of the things that are missed when looking at life with only our eyes. He proposes looking with our heart and soul. Even when things are not going well good can come out of it. Recovery is about being present in life meetings. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support .

Teresa and Jeremy talk about their experience with growing recovery while realizing the difference in their mental health as a result of the changes made in life from addiction to recovery. Also how the holidays play a roll in thier recovery.   https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/2022/12/managing-recovery-during-holidays/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people...

Part 2 Interview with A dear Friend from Kenya, Jajah.  While internet and technology are a blessing it also adds unique challenges. Periotic technical difficulties will be heard in this podcast. We appologise for this. His honesty about where he has been and how his recovery has changed his world despite cultural differences is inspiring. His insight is remarkable regarding his journey and how it...

What are you struggling with today? Recovery awaits you. Be where you need to be. Life meetings and such are part of recovery so remember to cherish each moment. Into and closing is Part of Jim Croce's song "Time In A bottle" Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support .

What is the true meaning of "recovery"? Often we think of it being about addiction. Is it really about the addiction or is is something more? In this short episode I talk about that very question. The idea that becomming more than you were is a process of life. Change is moving forward and to do that we need to learn to shed the past in favor of the present. The intro song can be found in the link...

In this Podcast we have a conversation with John who lives in yet another part of the world known as Austrailia. More specifically Hobart Tazmainia  Austrailia. Bernie and Teressa take the time to learn more about him and his journey from Pokie Machines (Slots) to Recovery. We want to thank John for being so willin honest and open to sharing so that PGHR could be blessed with wisdom/ Become a supp...

A special note: Intor music as well as the exit music did not come accross so I appologise for the silence at the begining and end. This link is to the song used (50 seconds of it) at the beginnin and end of this podcast. I encourage listeners to listen to it as well.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx7ZXL01LAw&list=PLxj_MdKhoBswDcXSYi2ufLCkbknVCv8Aw&index=28 As America Celebrates Thanksg...