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

In this episode I talk about what I have found to be the importance of gratitude. And I do a little "gratitude wheel" with you.

Part two of "What Does the Big Book Say? " According to the Big Book, the alcoholic problem gets "removed", is "solved", and "disappears."  Truly amazing news! What is the problem to which the book refers? My website is here. My Instagram is here.

In this episode I just give a broad introduction to some information I will begin to go over that is based on a meeting that was started in 1992 that changed my sobriety in every way. 

In this episode I interview my long-time friend, Katrina who got sober young and has been sober through many ups and downs for over a decade. 

In this episode I talk about how by consistently doing very simple things, I've been  brought to a place of extraordinary peace today. Website Instagram

In this episode I discuss "The Sarcastic Big Book." Website here . Instagram here . 

Sometimes you hear in meetings things said by people with time that make it sound like the steps don't work.  But they do. I talk about that here. My  website. My Instagram . 

In this episode I talk about what the Big Book describes as being "the proper use of the will," which is that we seek to align our own will with what we think is the will of our Higher Power. Instagram Website

In this episode of casual Friday:   - We all have equal value    - "The Backwards Law"    - Sarcastic Meditations My website here . My Instagram here . 

In this episode, I talk about how I was unable to forgive myself for anything until I was able to forgive  others. 

In this episode I talk about  what the "Big Book" says about perfection, and about my thoughts and experiences with it through the years. - Imperfection is actually perfection if we are constantly growing - The book says we must perfect our spiritual life - The phrase "Progress not Perfection"

In this episode I talk to "John Barleycorn" , co-host of A Podcast Greater Than Yourself and the man behind the recovery humor Instagram account, @doctor_silkworth . He shares about his journey through the 12 Steps, and about his life today. My Website

In this episode I talk about how I came to believe that, in their heart of hearts,  no one actually wants to be on someone else's Fourth Step.  This realization changed me permanently. My Website. My Instagram.  

In this episode I talk about my experience with surrendering. I knew I'd surrendered because I did not balk at any of the steps, and remain in action. www.sarcasticbigbook.com My Instagram

In this episode I talk about a couple ways I've learned to simplify my thinking about everything as I try to practice spiritual principles. VISIT MY WEBSITE HERE INSTAGRAM HERE

In this episode I talk about the simple, seemingly obvious fact that other people are going through things also and I am not the center of the universe. "Above everything, we alcoholics must be rid of this selfishness."                                                                                                             - Alcoholics Anonymous , Page 62 Follow me on Instagram HERE ....

In this episode I share about how hard it can be to accept where I am actually at spiritually.  In general, I have learned to embrace it, which has helped me grow tremendously. 

In this episode I read something from Emmet Fox about what he says are the two factors of thought - knowledge and feeling. He states that the knowledge can be completely false, and it doesn't matter. I will react to the feeling I associate with the thought.  I tie this subject matter into my own experience in sobriety. Visit my website here . Follow my Instagram account here . THANK YOU FOR 6...

In this episode I talk about admitting when you're having a hard time. When I'm confused, or hurting, or sad, or angry, I let someone know right away so I can make it real and do something about it.

In this episode I talk about demonstrating spiritual principles in my life, and how that effort is handicapped when my gaze is fixed upon my defects. 

Another casual Friday episode: - Sarcastic Daily Meditations - Emmet Fox reading on The Golden Key

In this episode I discuss my definition of a positive role model. Sobriety has filled me with a desire to become one.

In this episode I talk about a reading from Emmet Fox about the seven main aspects of God: Life. Truth. Love. Intelligence. Soul. Spirit. Principle. 

In another "Casual Friday", I read and discuss page 85 of Alcoholics Anonymous, as well as some Sarcastic Daily Meditations. My website:   www.sarcasticbigbook.com

In this episode I talk about my own personal feelings and thoughts concerning the difference between selfishness and self-care.