The Recovery Guy Podcast

When we first arrive in recovery we are questioning many things. We are questioning if we’re making the right decision. We are questioning will this work for me. We are questioning if follow through with the path we decided to try. The post Episode #205 Tuesday The Fix: Being an Exceptional Being appeared first on Recovery Guy .

In order to give freely we must first take down the walls of personal secrecy and begin to share who we are and not judge what we learn about others. As a word of caution, let me say with some things we may need to be careful to whom and what we disclose, but for the most part we should feel free to “share our experience, strength and hope with each other”. The post Episode #204 Friday- The Checku...

On today's show, I have Charlie from The Way Out Podcast. Charlie and I discuss our personal recovery. We dig deep into our common desire to assist others along the way. I hope you enjoy today's program. If you want to reach out to Charlie you can do so by emailing him. His email address is share@wayoutcast.com. You can also find his podcasts on major podcast channels as The Way Out Podcast. The p...

Before we adopt or reject a term, let us find out what it means for us and whether it adds to our life. Others may reject it because of their own inadequacies, and they want us co-sign. Do not let others limit who we want to become. The post Episode #202 Friday The Check Up- Coming to Terms appeared first on Recovery Guy .

This podcast is centered around co-dependency and how addiction is a family disease. Regardless of whether or not the addict seeks help and finds recovery the SO and other family members must. Suzy shares her story of this battle to victory. The post Episode #201 -Tuesday The Fix – Helping Hands appeared first on Recovery Guy .

Today we are having a conversation with Corey W of 217 recovery. Corey is a great advocate of recovery and wellness and has dedicated his time in recovery to helping others recover as well. Corey has found by sharing his story of hope and wellness he has encouraged others to seek a better way of living. Corey serves his community in various area and is continuing to look for more opportunities You...

Early on in my sobriety, I had a friend who would not let go of a particular feeling of being wronged. She suffered daily, over the course of 2-3 weeks. Gradually she stopped going to meetings and stopped coming to the Alano Club. I remember learning one Friday night that she was out with some “old playmates”.  I tried to speak with my friend, but she did not want to hear all the reasons she had t...

I am Responsible Responsible is a word that only responsible people want to accept. I know that sounds simplistic in its presentation, and it is meant to be. Those who are irresponsible have made an active choice to not accept what their role is in the things that occur to them. More specifically, in addiction, the individual who is addicted is the person responsible for their addiction. Until I a...

Today I am in studio with Justin B of Reco12. we are discussing his personal recovery, exchanging recovery ideas, and sharing how individuals can get in touch with him at Reco12.com. Justin is always willing to share his personal story as well as inviting sober people on as guests. Please reach out to him as a listener or a guest applicant. Go to www.reco12.com where you can email Justin from the...

Being teachable is the prerequisite for learning anything. If I am not teachable in an overall perspective or in a specific area I wouldn’t find it necessary to be taught anything. With that, being teachable is to learning what air is to breathing. The post Episode #196 -Friday The Checkup- Are You Teachable appeared first on Recovery Guy .

Led Zeppelin Stairway to Heaven “Yes, there are two paths you can go by but in the long run, there’s still time to change the road you’re on.” “Yes, there are two paths you can go by but in the long run, there’s still time to change the road you’re on.” One of the greatest […] The post Episode #195 -Tuesday The Fix – What Path Are You On? appeared first on Recovery Guy .

I was watching the Masters this last weekend and I heard a commercial regarding the universe and a particular perspective. Lack of power was our dilemma. Outer space is so vast that we don't know where it starts or where it ends. The same is true in recovery. We might be able to come close to where our addiction began. We might be able to discern the varying degrees of nature versus nurture, but p...

Traditions are the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, information. These travel from generation to generation, especially by word of mouth or by practice. They are also long-established or inherited way of thinking or acting. The post Episode #193 -Tuesday The Fix – Traditions Are The Glue appeared first on Recovery Guy .

“Above all take it one day at a time." - Bill W. page 11 of How It Works The post Episode #192 – Friday The Checkup: Fear vs. Faith appeared first on Recovery Guy .

When we speak of Principals, we speak of things that come first or are the highest in rank. These are words associated with a high degree of importance and value. They are considered to be foremost in our life. Each of the Twelve Steps have Principals assigned to them. The post Episode #191 -Tuesday The Fix – Principals to Live By appeared first on Recovery Guy .

One of the most wonderful things about what I do as a person committed to personal recovery is working with others along the way. One of the most important things I convey to everyone is the importance of a firm foundation. If one is to build anything a foundation is required. It has been said “If the foundations are destroyed what can one do.” I’ve also heard “a house divided against itself canno...

Like any decision we make, certain steps are going to be required to accomplish that decision. Very rarely does anything worthwhile happen through osmosis. The 12 steps of recovery are exactly that. The post Episode #189 -Tuesday The Fix – Stepping into Recovery appeared first on Recovery Guy .

One of the most beautiful things about the plan of recovery are the promises that are made. They are made to give us hope. They are exclusively for those who decide to apply the plan of recovery to their life. I was so encouraged when I came into the program of Alcoholics Anonymous because I was told “that if I worked the plan of recovery as it was outlined, I could expect these things to occur.“...

Step Twelve is filled with calls to action. These are three of them. The post Episode #187 -Tuesday The Fix: Step Twelve – Ready, Set, Go appeared first on Recovery Guy .

When a piece of iron is repeatedly rubbed against another it will naturally become sharper. The more time this iron spends being rubbed, the sharper the object will be. The same principle applies in our lives. We will always seek the level we are on or ascribe to be. The post Episode #186 – Friday The Checkup: Keep Coming Back appeared first on Recovery Guy .

Step Eleven is the 2nd of the daily maintenance steps in the plan of recovery. Without this step, it is near impossible to gain the spiritual insight needed to live a full life and be of maximum help to others. The post Episode #185 -Tuesday The Fix: Step Eleven- From Powerless to Powerful appeared first on Recovery Guy .

Recovery is the goal and the process. To be recovered should be the goal of every person who enters recovery. The post Episode #184 – Friday The Checkup: A Way Out appeared first on Recovery Guy .

The most exciting thing about Step Ten is that it involves an introspective look into ourselves as we would consider our day. Built into the step itself is the spot-check, the end of day checkup and periodic checkup. The post Episode #183 -Tuesday The Fix: Step Ten – Time to Clean House appeared first on Recovery Guy .

Throughout our life we are given many chances to be something and we chose to be nothing. I used to be a wandering generality, but now I’m a meaningful specific. After all these years, I have come to believe that the life that continually try to choose me, I finally chose back. The post Episode #182 – Friday The Checkup: Chosen Ones appeared first on Recovery Guy .

We cannot buy our own peace of mind at the expense of others. The post Episode #181 – Tuesday The Fix: Step 9 – Direct Amends is More Than Sorry appeared first on Recovery Guy .