Recovery Discovery by Show Up and Stay

We regret to inform you....... today DeAnn learns some bummer news and uses some help from Pema Chodron to get her through  Resources Chodron, Pema "The Places that Scare You"  If you have questions or comments or would like to  be a guest on the Recovery Discovery Podcast,  send an email to:    info@showupandstay.org More information about our project is available at: https://www.showup...

Weirdness of being ACTUALLY sick when you are sober  Learning to trust yourself and acknowledge that you don't feel good  Cathy comics+benadryl=a road to self trust in recovery. For me it did.  Retro Narrative from 10/25/2020  the time I, sort of, accidentally mainlined Benadryl  working through setbacks in recovery when you are isolated accepting, loving and integrating the old you into the...

This episode is like my version of Adele's "21" except that I am not 21, I am almost 43. But we do pay a little visit to 21 year old DeAnn and reframe a few things based on the BioPsychoSocial model.  Yes - Psycho is in there.  Reference List: Ashford José B., LeCroy, C. W., & Williams, L. (2018). Introduction to Human Behavior in the Social Environment . In Human behavior in th...

A few years before I got sober I went to a Psych PA about the potential of starting antidepressants. After just a brief conversation with me she assessed that I had a value problem and needed to read "The Four Agreements".  She was VERY confident. She wasn't necessarily wrong, but...... In today's episode, Nate and I chat about one of our favorite accessible recovery reads, the...

In today's episode, we talk about the specific power of grounding to assist healing both as individuals and in community.   DeAnn is joined by Kelly Parmley, an important member of her personal recovery community.  Lot's of wisdom from Kelly and some amazing insight to one of her tools, lovingly referred to as "The Scooby Doo".  The episode ends with Kelly taking the Show Up an...

In this week's episode DeAnn reads her original goodbye letter to alcohol and cries a little.  We hear some great cello from Katie.  If you're feeling raw today, you may want to sit this one out.  It is meant to be a meditation of sorts. Something you listen to when you are sitting down and present in your body.  If you have questions or comments or would like to  be a guest on the Recov...

If the word affirmation makes you think of "I'm good enough, I'm smart enough and gosh darnit people like me" then this episode is for you.  DeAnn revisits some old "step work" and attempts to change your mind about mantras and affirmation. References Carnes, P. (2012). Affirmations. In Gentle path through the twelve steps: The classic guide for all people in the proc...

My brother Craig and I did a little dopamine book club. We are super cool.  We discuss content from two recent books on the subject: The Molecule of More by Dr. Daniel Lieberman and Michael Long and Dopamine Nation by Dr. Anna Lembke. We discuss the power of this little pleasure plain instigator and how it plays a part both in the path to addiction and the path to long term recovery.  Source Mater...

Welcome to Season 2 of the  Show Up and Stay podcast opens with your host, DeAnn Knighton, providing a retrospective of events that have lead to an emotional backslide, not a full relapse, but a cursor to it. This episode sets the stage for Season 2 of the podcast which will be a weekly show with new episodes dropping every Tuesday. MARCH 2019 - I find recovery 2:59 What if I hadn’t gotten sober?...

Today I talk with Amy C. Willis.  She is a sobriety coach and certified in  EFT/"Tapping".  She shares her story, lots of tools and some great insight into empowerment and identity as it relates to sobriety.    Resources: The 5-Step Guide to Kickstart Your Sobriety Workbook https://www.holandwell.com/5-steps-to-sobriety   IG channel https://www.instagram.com/msamycwillis/?hl=en and websi...

Description (pt. 2 of 2) Life comes full circle as I talk to my first recovery counselor about addiction and the brain, on the day of my three year sober anniversary.   We talk co-occuring disorders, big T little T trauma and about fun.  Thanks Nate! If you are interested in interviewing for a future episode of the Show Up and Stay Podcast, email me at deann@showupandstay.org  For more information...

Life comes full circle as I talk to my first recovery counselor about addiction and the brain, on the day of my three you sober anniversary.   He gives us a run down on alchohol, opiods, stimulants and cocaine.  What addiction to these different substances does to your body  and brain and what it means to heal.  Thanks Nate! If you are interested in interviewing for a future episode of the Show Up...

Blair Sharp of @sobrietyactivist joins us on the eve of her 4 year AF anniversary and shares her perspective on alcohol culture and recounts the gifts of her alcohol-free life.   Website:  www.blairsharp.com IG: @sobrietyactivist Other Mentions: @sobersis @sobercurator sobercurator.com If you are interested in interviewing for a future episode of the Show Up and Stay Podcast, email me at deann@sho...

Alysse shares the ups and downs of her 15 year sobriety journey as well as some insight into her work at The Sober Curator. Website:     thesobercurator.com IG: @sobercurator www.thesobercurator.com www.alyssebryson.com Other Mentions: Dopesick and Single Drunk Female (Hulu) Clean Cause | www.cleancause.com If you are interested in interviewing for a future episode of the Show Up and Stay Podcast,...

A quick review of our 30 tips for managing cravings.  For more information on Show Up and Stay, please visit our website at showupandstay.org or email me at deann@showupandstay.org.  If you have questions or comments or would like to  be a guest on the Recovery Discovery Podcast,  send an email to:    info@showupandstay.org More information about our project is available at: https://www.showupands...

Dear Listener:   Today’s episode is very special to me. I know I say often that they ALL are special. But this one is really special. It is the true culmination of three years of intensive work and study in order to pass on this 40 minutes of my soul to those in early recovery.     I hope people will listen. I hope you will feel my heart in this. I hope it will help ease your troubled mind if only...

If you are interested in participating in a future episode or in getting involved in our project please visit our website at showupandstay.org or email deann@showupandstay.org. Podcast Notes: 1) “You can’t heal in the same environment  that made you sick is attributed to: Atlanta Author Reese Anderson .Feb 27, 2018  2) Reference to two recommended reads by Augusten Burroughs:  Dry and This is How ...

A conversation with KL Wells  Mother Influential Speaker Business Leader and Founder of www.voicesincourage.com Through her own personal story of supporting her son through addiction,  KL learned a great deal about herself. She also learned of the inexcusable lack of resources that exist for those supporting loved ones in their addiction.  So...... she did something about it.  Website and Portal f...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains strong language and adult content. Content also includes discussion of eating disorders, amphetamine use with specific brand mentioned, as well as the alway present discussion around addiction and alcohol use.  Please be advised. Lydia’s Recovery Recommendations: Community:  https://www.theluckiestclub.com/ Podcast: https://www.richroll.com/all-episodes/ Book...

An introduction to our cravings tracker and some important things to know about emotions in early sobriety. (Pt.  1 of 2) If you like what we our doing please visit our website for ways to contribute or collaborate:     showupandstay.org or email us at info@showupandstay.org Music by: Katie Hare https://soundcloud.com/katiehare https://katiehare.bandcamp.com Introduction 6:27 Sadness 9:20 Depressi...

Meet Rob from MN................... Our First Official Interview Episode is here! If you would like to participate in a future podcast episode, please email us at info@showupandstay.org #recovery #sober #sobriety #addiction #mentalhealth #showupandstay #showupandstayorg If you have questions or comments or would like to  be a guest on the Recovery Discovery Podcast,  send an email to:    info@show...

A chat with my brother, co-founder and top technical mind behind Show Up and Stay.   There is some  foundational SUAS talk and some siblings talk.  (NOTE: Some sound quality issues are present in this episode. Thank you for your patience. ) 3:51  Impact of Addiction  5:41 Healthcare Holes  7:55 What does an app have to do with treatment?   11:35  Scarcity in aftercare options for addiction treatme...

An introduction to our cravings tracker and some important things to know about emotions in early sobriety. (Pt.  1 of 2) If you like what we our doing please visit our website for ways to contribute or collaborate:     showupandstay.org or email us at info@showupandstay.org Music by: Katie Hare https://soundcloud.com/katiehare https://katiehare.bandcamp.com Orientation 1:17  Intro 2:45  Cravings...

about us + a quick tip for early sobriety+ get casually acquainted with your host If you have questions or comments or would like to  be a guest on the Recovery Discovery Podcast,  send an email to:    info@showupandstay.org More information about our project is available at: https://www.showupandstay.org/ https://www.soberpositiveworkplace.org/ For podcast updates, follow us on Instagram: https:/...