Recovery Nuggets Podcast

Lori and Dean join the show to discuss their son's life and legacy. They are the founders of djswish.org This is a topic that is quite common in today's society. We welcome these parents to discuss this topic so others are aware of what is happening and offer some solutions. Thank you for listening.  From their website: On July 16, 2021, our lives took a drastic turn. That was the day we lost...

Ryan jumps on the podcast to discuss design, sobriety, and keeping busy in recovery. Ryan has his own style and motivations that help keep him sober. On top of being a full time tech designer, he has his own clothing apparel where the design is CLEN and top notch. Thanks Ryan for being on the show! Check him out at clenapparel.com You can see his designs on instagram as well instagram.com/clen_lif...

Harriet Hunter joins the podcast to talk Recovery and share about her book Miracles of Recovery. Thank you for listening. Alcoholism and other addictions helped to create a 30-year journey into the darkness of sex, drugs, and alcohol. These obsessions served to stripped me of opportunities to succeed and rise out of my self-imposed hell. It took 30-years of trying to escape from reality to connect...

Quint visits the podcast all the way from the UK. It was a wonderful conversation about recovery, mental health related animations and much more. Thanks Quint! Writer/Producer/Director Video creator Founder of @shootyou Animation / Video Production 🎥 Mental Health Advocate 🧠 Psychotherapist (UKCP / BPS / APA) www.shootyou.com/understanding instagram.com/quintboa

Brittany Shelton is an author and hops on the podcast to discuss recovery from complex childhood trauma and self destruction. Thank You for listening.  https://twitter.com/_BLShelton •Author: 'Discovering Beautiful' •15 years #sober  •Complex Childhood Trauma Advocate •Generational Freedom •COA •CSA •DV •Breaking Cycles •Art = My therapy. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1981006036/ref=cm_sw_r_...

David hops on the mic to drop a mini nugget. Heading into the Holidays can be stressful, yet it's a good time to stay in a place of appreciation and gratitude.  Keep on the path. You got this. 

Dana joins the show to discuss Breaking up with the Booze. His podcast is helping others kiss alcohol goodbye.  A Message From Dana... Thanks for stopping by As a former Army chaplain who developed a toxic relationship with alcohol after leaving the military, I stayed on a solo rollercoaster of rock bottoms, recoveries and relapses... Finally, in the winter of 2022, I found my way out of the cycle...

Martin Lockett is a writer and speaker whose words have impacted thousands of people, even before leaving prison. He served almost 18 years for manslaughter, caused by an accident one New Year’s eve where he drank excessively and drove through a stop light, colliding with a car carrying three people. Upon learning that the two people who died that night were volunteers in the drug and alcohol reco...

Jeff Collins jumps on the mic to talk about his recovery from Gambling Addiction. He shares his experiences with childhood trauma, stuttering, and becoming a gambling addict. This is the first episode where we discuss recovery from gambling addiction. Thank you for listening to the show!

This week Ingrid Clayton Phd hops on the podcast to discuss recovery from Narcissistic Abuse and Complex Trauma.  With a Masters in transpersonal psychology and a PhD in clinical psychology, Ingrid has a holistic approach to psychotherapy, incorporating trauma-informed modalities like Somatic Experiencing, EMDR and other experiential ways of working with the nervous system. Based on the belie...

Joanna Free jumps on the podcast to discuss recovery from Nicotine and Vaping. This is a great topic for discussion as a lot of people in recovery are trying to break free from the chains of Nicotine. Thanks for listening.  https://www.amazon.com/Joanna-NicciTina-Free/e/B09NY3QK4J/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk About Joanna NicciTina Free “Make your mess your message,” they said. Amen to that!  But...

David talks about miscommunication and misunderstandings. What lies beneath could teach us to be more compassionate to the other.  Thanks for listening. 

A mini nugget on the gifts of fall. The leaves and what they can teach us. Enjoy. 

Welcome to another mini nugget. The recovery spin wheel was used to pick a topic for this week. A desire to stop using is really the key before surrender. It helps us admit to ourselves there is a problem and then get to the place where we want to stop and STAY STOPPED. Enjoy the episode. 

David shares his thoughts on putting the bat down. Sometimes you just gotta take stock, do something different, and let go.  Thank you for listening. 

David shares his favorite zen proverb. Let go or be dragged. What are you holding onto that is not serving you today? Thanks for listening! email the show at recoverynuggetspodcast.com

David shares where he is at and how he deals with emotional surprises. Compassion is easier to practice with ones we know and love, yet practicing self compassion it can be a struggle. Give yourself a break. Recovery is a process and we can survive our emotions today. #grateful. 

This weeks Mini Nugget focuses on the meaning of Consequences. It's not as bad as you think. =)  Keep doing the work, and experience positive consequences.  #grateful # recoverynuggets 

David hops on to share a Mini Nugget on Fellowship and the power it holds.  Fellowship is defined as: fel·low·ship /ˈfelōˌSHip/ noun 1.friendly association, especially with people who share one's interests."they valued fun and good fellowship as the cement of the community"Similar:companionshipcompanionabilitysociabilitycomradeshipfraternizationcamaraderiefriendshipmutual support mutual respe...

Gina's new book is out on September 1st. It's available at ginaschaefer.com as well as  https://www.amazon.com/Recovery-Hardware-Restoring-Community-Renovating/dp/B0B7C5CMT4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XNHPEOSUHJM7&keywords=recovery+hardware+book&qid=1661988239&sprefix=recovery+hardward%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-1 Gina is an entrepreneur who owns 13 Hardware stores in the DC Metro area. Gina ditc...

David hops on to give shout outs to celebrate others recovery anniversaries! Also, he discusses steps, a couple of passages from recovery literature, as well as the newcomer being the most important person. 

David is back from a vacation in the mountains of North Carolina. He shares thoughts on the gifts of recovery, self awareness, getting off track, as well as getting back on track. The themes of forgiveness and compassion are discussed. Also, Recovery Nuggets Podcast was listed in top 10 list of recovery podcasts according to the Sober Buddy App. Whoooo hooooooo!

David shares an update on getting roasted at his 50th birthday party, the gifts of recovery, and making a plan for Vacation.  Just because you go on Vacation doesn't mean your addiction does. We have to remain vigilant in staying on the path of recovery. 

David describes the power of pets, unconditional love and shares the story of Buddy. Buddy was a stray cat who came into his life at one of the dark nights of the soul. The healed together and had a happy existence together. Navigating Life.  Enjoy the episode.  #recoverynuggets

Lynn King rejoins the podcast to discuss her 1 year Anniversary of being Sober. She shares what it's like to hit a rough patch in early recovery  and how she got through it. We also discuss learning about unmet expectations of other people and how that can be a disappointment. Lynn shares about big changes in her life and navigating moving to another country. Glad to have her back on the podc...