Recovery Nerd

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Recovery Nerd is a podcast hosted by Jeffrey and Troy about their experience with addiction recovery. They talk about getting sober in multiple twelve step programs, and overcoming their issues with sex addiction, porn addiction, alcoholism, drug abuse, and even compulsive eating. They talk about how they apply the principles of the twelve steps and tools of recovery to achieve and maintain contented sobriety. They are hoping that this podcast can help listeners on their addiction recovery journey. If you want to suggest future episode topics, or get in touch with us, feel free to email us at...

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Ep 21 - Gratitude is the Attitude 16.07.2023 34:51

Jeffrey and Troy get current with their recovery and discuss all the amazing things that have happened in their lives since getting sober. Send us an anonymous text message letting us know enjoy the show! Standard texting fees apply. If you have suggestions for future episodes or questions, feel free to email us at info@recoverynerdpod.com! We're on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, and Google...

EP 20 - The Importance of Face to Face 01.07.2023 29:57

Jeffrey and Troy discuss the importance of in person meetings, fellowship, and sponsorship despite the accessibility of Zoom meetings. Send us an anonymous text message letting us know enjoy the show! Standard texting fees apply. If you have suggestions for future episodes or questions, feel free to email us at info@recoverynerdpod.com! We're on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, and Google (an...

EP 19 - Happy, Joyous, and Free 17.06.2023 35:15

Jeffrey and Troy discuss how the 12 steps promise a serene and joyful life, and that Higher Power wants us to be "Happy, Joyous, and Free"! Send us an anonymous text message letting us know enjoy the show! Standard texting fees apply. If you have suggestions for future episodes or questions, feel free to email us at info@recoverynerdpod.com! We're on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon,...

EP 18 - The Dangers of Complacency 04.06.2023 38:26

Troy and Jeffrey talk about how complacency can be dangerous and lead to relapse. Jeffrey gets current about his own recovery and the steps he's taking to drag himself out of complacency after a vacation. Send us an anonymous text message letting us know enjoy the show! Standard texting fees apply. If you have suggestions for future episodes or questions, feel free to email us at info@recover...

EP 17 - "Use a Feather, Not a Brick!" 19.05.2023 37:25

Jeffrey and Troy discuss how addicts tend to beat themselves up, and how moving past this common behavior can help us live a more contented sobriety. Send us an anonymous text message letting us know enjoy the show! Standard texting fees apply. If you have suggestions for future episodes or questions, feel free to email us at info@recoverynerdpod.com! We're on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon,...

Ep 16 - Service Keeps You Sober! 06.05.2023 37:24

Jeffrey and Troy talk about the importance of service as a way to maintain sobriety. They discuss how the 12th step is not just the "sponsorship step", and that everyone can work the 12th step, no matter how far into the program one is. Send us an anonymous text message letting us know enjoy the show! Standard texting fees apply. If you have suggestions for future episodes or questions,...

Ep 15 - Middle Circle and the Three A's 23.04.2023 38:34

Jeffrey and troy discuss the slippery slope zone that is the middle circle and how the three A's can help us escape that rabbit hole. We apologize for the audio quality in this episode. Jeffrey was recording from a hotel room with his air pods. We don't expect this to happen often, so next episode will get back to the normal audio quality. Thanks to all our dedicated listeners! Send us...

Ep 14 - Balancing Work, Life, and Recovery 07.04.2023 41:36

Jeffrey and Troy discuss the challenge of balancing work, life, and recovery, and the tools they use to stay grounded in their program when life gets busy. Send us an anonymous text message letting us know enjoy the show! Standard texting fees apply. If you have suggestions for future episodes or questions, feel free to email us at info@recoverynerdpod.com! We're on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, A...

Ep 13 - It's a Higher Power program 24.03.2023 40:47

Jeffrey and Troy talk about the importance of connecting to and maintaining a relationship with a higher power to have a contented sobriety from addictions. Oftentimes newcomers become wary when people in the rooms mention "God" or "Higher Power", so Jeffrey and Troy explain how they use this very important recovery concept in their lives. Send us an anonymous text message lett...

EP 12 - How do I know I have a problem? (part 2) 10.03.2023 33:33

Jeffrey and Troy talk about their experience coming to terms with their sex addictions. They use a 12 question quiz intended for newcomers to highlight the issues that brought them into sex and substance-abuse 12 step addiction recovery programs. Send us an anonymous text message letting us know enjoy the show! Standard texting fees apply. If you have suggestions for future episodes or questions,...

EP 11 - How do I know if I have a problem? 24.02.2023 36:45

Jeffrey and Troy discuss how they came to admit that they have addiction problems, and give some guidance for newcomers about how to get to a place where I know I have a problem. That's the first step to finding help with addiction recovery! Send us an anonymous text message letting us know enjoy the show! Standard texting fees apply. If you have suggestions for future episodes or questions,...

EP 10 - Practicing The Principles 10.02.2023 36:07

Jeffrey and Troy discuss what it's like to practice the principles of the first three steps! Send us an anonymous text message letting us know enjoy the show! Standard texting fees apply. If you have suggestions for future episodes or questions, feel free to email us at info@recoverynerdpod.com! We're on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, and Google (and some others). If you use those plat...

EP 09 - Keep Coming Back! 27.01.2023 34:03

Jeffrey and Troy discuss the recovery slogan "keep coming back!". Send us an anonymous text message letting us know enjoy the show! Standard texting fees apply. If you have suggestions for future episodes or questions, feel free to email us at info@recoverynerdpod.com! We're on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, and Google (and some others). If you use those platforms you can follow t...

EP 08 - Tools of Recovery 13.01.2023 38:43

Jeffrey and Troy discuss tools of recovery that they use regularly to help themselves stay sober. Send us an anonymous text message letting us know enjoy the show! Standard texting fees apply. If you have suggestions for future episodes or questions, feel free to email us at info@recoverynerdpod.com! We're on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, and Google (and some others). If you use those plat...

EP 07 - Connection is the Opposite of Addiction 07.01.2023 33:21

In this episode: Jeffrey, the Recovery Nerd, introduces his new co-host Troy. Jeffrey and Troy talk about the program slogan "connection is the opposite of addiction", and how they try to stay connected in support of their recovery from multiple addictions. If you want to suggest future episode topics, or get in touch with us, feel free to email us at info@recoverynerdpod.com. Send us an...

EP 06 - Ups and Downs 06.01.2023 33:32

The Recovery Nerd talks about ups and downs in recovery, and how the ups and downs of life used to be much more of a rollercoaster during his time in active addiction. If you want to suggest future episode topics, or get in touch with us, feel free to email us at info@recoverynerdpod.com. Send us an anonymous text message letting us know enjoy the show! Standard texting fees apply. If you have sug...

EP 05 - Pseudoporn 05.01.2023 29:13

The Recovery Nerd, who is addicted to pornography, describes his experience overcoming porn addiction, and the challenges he faces with other more "benign" forms of "pseudoporn". If you want to suggest future episode topics, or get in touch with us, feel free to email us at info@recoverynerdpod.com. Send us an anonymous text message letting us know enjoy the show! Standard text...

EP 04 - Gratitude and Cross Addiction 04.01.2023 30:44

The Recovery Nerd describes how grateful he is to be sober in multiple addiction programs, and what cross addiction has been like for him. If you want to suggest future episode topics, or get in touch with us, feel free to email us at info@recoverynerdpod.com. Send us an anonymous text message letting us know enjoy the show! Standard texting fees apply. If you have suggestions for future episodes...

EP 03 - Progress Not Perfection 03.01.2023 33:20

The Recovery Nerd describes his experience with applying the slogan "progress not perfection". If you want to suggest future episode topics, or get in touch with us, feel free to email us at info@recoverynerdpod.com. Send us an anonymous text message letting us know enjoy the show! Standard texting fees apply. If you have suggestions for future episodes or questions, feel free to email u...

EP 02 - HALT 02.01.2023 30:15

The Recovery Nerd describes his experience using the H.A.L.T tool, which stands for "never get too Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired". If you want to suggest future episode topics, or get in touch with us, feel free to email us at info@recoverynerdpod.com. Send us an anonymous text message letting us know enjoy the show! Standard texting fees apply. If you have suggestions for future episo...

EP 01 - Cravings 01.01.2023 28:21

The Recovery Nerd talks about his experience handling addictive cravings. If you want to suggest future episode topics, or get in touch with us, feel free to email us at info@recoverynerdpod.com. Send us an anonymous text message letting us know enjoy the show! Standard texting fees apply. If you have suggestions for future episodes or questions, feel free to email us at info@recoverynerdpod.com!...