The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast

What began as Ben catching up with Matt, Jill and Lacy on his recovery, this episode quickly turned into a discussion of experience, strength and hope from all who participated. This episode reminds us all of the ups and downs of recovery and keeps us grounded by delivery of a simple principle. "Be where your feet are" lets us know quickly that we are exactly where we need to be.

Dickie T. who also told her story on episode 9 stops by the studio to talk to Jill, Matt and Mike about being "Happy, Joyous and Free" and how life is today 3 and a half years into recovery.

We all get overwhelmed, it's just a part of life, but sometimes we don't know what to do and may want to throw in the towel. Jill, Matt and Mike discuss their experience when they have been in similar situations.

Jill and Mike are joined Roger D. and his sponsee Jalon H. Roger shares a story of recovery after a long drinking career and many life changes. His story offers hope to those who really struggle in the beginning.

When we get into AA we hear a lot of different direction, one item usually on the menu is that we need to change people, places and things. Lacy joins Matt, Jill and Mike as we discuss our experiences with these changes and how we moved forward after these changes.

Stephanie and Dwayne stop by and share their story with Matt, Jill and Lacy

Matt, Jill and Mike talk about their experiences with having to move during their recovery journey. Sometimes a move for work, family or just because you want to is a part of our lives. We have all had to move during recovery and this is what we have encountered along the way.

Matt, Jill and Mike discuss what it means to them to be committed to their recovery.

Carin C stops by and shares her story with Matt and Jill

Jill, Matt and Mike discuss their experience with the question "What is an Alcoholic?"

Matt, Jill and Mike discuss their experience with being vulnerability and how we moved past it.

Jonathan S tells us his story

Chris C joins Matt, Jill and Mike as we discuss anger, how we handle it, what causes it and our experiences through life that have been affected by anger.

Lacy L. spends time with Matt and Jill and shares her recovery experience along with her sobriety story

Cal and Chris stop by the studio and we discuss how we get through life sober (and sane)

Faye and Denie drop by the studio and visit with the team about their experience with character and character building .

Chris C and Brad stop by to visit with Jill and Mike and we discuss finding balance I recovery.

Steven S. drops by to join the crew on a discussion about the real problem. We have all heard it in meetings, that alcohol is not the problem.

Our very own Matt L tells us his story

Damian stops by and shares his experience with the G&B crew with an emphasis on the rehab angle.

Our friend Craig stops by the studio to say hello and tell us his story.

Lisa just got 2 years and stops by the studio to visit Matt, Jill and Mike and we talk about coming to believe, faith and a whole lot more.

Guest Speaker this week is Bridget V from Shreveport

Bridget drops by to visit with the Gand B crew at the studio and we discuss our take on drama and our experience with that subjects.

Travis M tells us his story