The Recovery Radio Podcast - KMP3 - Long-Term Sobriety in A.A.

In this episode I talk about how important it was for me to do Step Four right away after making the decision in Step Three. My books and Instagram . My website . 

In this episode I talk about how unqualified I initially felt to sponsor people. - Do I feel responsible for a sponsee's success? - What is my job as a sponsor? www.recoveryradiokmp3.com www.sarcasticbigbook.com

In this episode I just share from my heart - here are some of my thoughts to close 2021. 

In this episode I talk about how complicated I made the program in my early recovery. And about how the message has gotten simpler over time. 

In this episode I talk about one of the reasons I personally believe the original written message in the book, Alcoholics Anonymous has become so distorted over time. My websites are here , here , and here . 

The Big Book says our job now is to be helpful to God and the people around us. In this episode I read what it says about what is helpful and what is not. I also talk about my first sober Christmas many years ago.   My websites are here , here , and here . 

I talk to a lot of people who do not like Alcoholics Anonymous. In this episode I share about my experience with these conversations. And what I try to do with the information. www.recoveryradiokmp3.com www.sarcasticbigbook.com Instagram

In this episode I share my thoughts about the holiday season. I talk about the attitude I have about it all, and some of the things I think about right about now each year. www.recoveryradiokmp3.com

In this episode I talk about some very basic things I have done, and still do, that have led to my experience with my Higher Power. www.recoveryradiokmp3.com

When I was in early sobriety, the obsession to drink returned. I thought I was doing all the right things - going to meetings, sharing, praying, sponsoring - yet it plagued me nonetheless. I had already began living the 12 Steps to the best of my ability, but I was clearly missing something.  When I learned some very important but very basic things it went away. In this episode I talk about this....

The Big Book says that once I've experienced a psychic change, I can make plans.  Plans aren't the problem. Plans that involve self-pity, self-seeking, or dishonest motives... now that's a problem. www.recoveryradiokmp3.com

In this episode I talk about my experience with "The Promises." And about the paradox that I receive them only as a byproduct of not chasing or seeking them. www.recoveryradiokmp3.com

In this episode I talk about all the time I spent when I was new trying to "figure it out. " And about how it's already been figured out. My website . My books . My Instagram . 

"It's not the matter of giving that is in question,  but when and how to give. That often makes the difference between failure and success."                                                                                                              - Alcoholics Anonymous, Page 98 #1 at Feedspot ! My websites are here and here and here . 

In this episode you can follow along and take a multiple choice Big Book quiz.  Website .

In this episode, I talk about what the Big Big has to say about power, and some of my experience concerning this. www. RecoveryRadioKMP3.com

In this episode I talk about what I feel to be the most amazing thing about taking the 12 Steps. My books are here . Gift shop here . Instagram here . 

In this episode I talk about practicing Step Eleven all throughout the day. My websites are here and here . Instagram here . 

In this episode I talk about how I avoid holiday anxiety.  It's right out of the Big Book, but I use my own words to share about my experience. Get Recovery Radio clothing and mugs . My books . My Instagram . #1 at Feedspot!  

In this episode I share about a couple times where intuitive thoughts drastically changed things. - If I discern that a thought doesn't have selfish, dishonest, or self-seeking motives, I trust it. - Not bombarding intuition with fears and doubts.  The Recovery Radio Website . 

In this episode I talk about this moment. This one. Right now. I read some Emmet Fox, and something from the Big Book, and I talk about my experience concerning this topic. My Site . 

In this episode I talk about the statement I make at the end of each show, where it came from, and some of what it means to me personally. My website is here . My books are here . My Instagram is here . Thank you for making us the #1 recovery podcast . 

The book,  Alcoholics Anonymous says on page 86 that whenever our thinking does not include self-seeking motives, dishonesty, or self pity, we can "employ our mental faculties with assurance" and that "God gave us brains to use." In today's episode I read something from Emmet Fox and intelligence is the topic. My websites are here and here . My Instagram is here . Thank yo...

In early sobriety I was impatient. I wanted instant results. In this episode I talk about practice. Simple and consistent practice has brought me peace today. Thank you for making my podcast   #1 on Feedspot !   www. RECOVERYRADIOKMP3.com My Instagram and books . 

My friend Katrina joins me again. This time we read something on the topic from the book, Until Today  by Iyanly Vanzant. We then discuss cooperation verses coercion, burritos, and IBS. Podcast website . Get my books here . My Instagram .