THEUDRCAST: UNCOVER - DISCOVER - RECOVER(Recovering from life, Recovering from substances)

In the second episode of a ten-part series titled “Social Impact,” Bill welcomes the amazing Tammy Abrams, program manager for Indigenous Health at the Alex in Treaty 7. Tammy talks about her Mi’kmaq roots, the trauma in Indigenous Nations, how Tammy navigated a path to wanting to help Indigenous people, the important teachers in our lives, healing from sexual violence, and self-care. #recovery #s...

Bill welcomes the wonderful Larissa Logozzo to share her journey from addiction to recovery. Larissa shares her experience, strength and hope in recovery, her family, homelessness, getting into treatment, doing the Steps, and gaining a new relationship with ourselves and a spiritual connection.  #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recoverypodcast #theudrcast #spiritualmalady #billw...

The first episode of a ten-part series titled “Social Impact,” Bill sits down with Asinaipoka (Reuben Buck Breaker), a councillor for the Siksika Nation. Buck shares his experience, strength and hope in recovery, his last drink, living in honesty, the ego, and surrendering to the path that the Creator has for us.  #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recoverypodcast #theudrcast #spi...

Bill talks with Dale and Ian about the Courage to Summit and non-profit Plants for a Purpose. They discuss: the fundraising initiative; raising awareness and support for men’s mental health and wellness programming; each person’s journey to recovery; and Dale’s journey to climb 21 mountains in 21 days.  Courage to Summit takes place between July 3 - 23, 2024 #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #s...

Bill Ward shares his story of experience, strength and hope. Bill talks about growing up, the real alcoholic, Step 1, the obsession of the mind, the allergy of the body and the spiritual malady. #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recoverypodcast #theudrcast #spiritualmalady #billwardlife #billwardlifefirstnation #theudrcast #Billwardchangemaker #changemakers #changemaker #thegoddo...

In the twenty-sixth and final episode of the Big Book study, Bill finishes the chapter Working With Others out of the Big Book. He discusses: sponsorship; carrying the message to other alcoholics; working out our solution on the spiritual and the altruistic plane; and a closing Q & A. #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recoverypodcast #theudrcast #spiritualmalady #billwardlife...

Conversation with Chad I. Bill talks with Chad about: his first drink and his first drug; the progression, escalation, selfishness and dishonesty of addiction; entering and working a program of recovery; asking for help; and living a life of purpose and helpfulness to others. #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recoverypodcast #theudrcast #spiritualmalady #billwardlife #billwardlif...

In the twenty-fifth episode of the Big Book study, Bill discusses Step 12 and Chapter 7 Working With Others out of theBig Book. He discusses: altruistic actions; the power of two alcoholics working with each other; the clear cut directions, and the do’s and do not’s of working with others as outlined in Chapter 7. #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recoverypodcast #theudrcast #spi...

Bill Ward shares his experience with the self. Bill talks about defects of character and “manifestations of self,” taking the actions of the program and building our connection with God. #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recoverypodcast #theudrcast #spiritualmalady #billwardlife #billwardlifefirstnation #theudrcast #Billwardchangemaker #changemakers #changemaker #thegoddope #unde...

Part 2 of a conversation with Regan. Bill talks with Regan about: the vital actions of permanent recovery; the power of the obsession in our minds; and the power of spiritual experiences and spiritual awakenings. #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recoverypodcast #theudrcast #spiritualmalady #billwardlife #billwardlifefirstnation #theudrcast #Billwardchangemaker #changemakers #cha...

In the twenty-fourth episode of the Big Book study, Bill and Janine H discuss Step 11 out of the Big Book. They discuss: prayer and meditation; suggestions for when we retire at night and upon awakening; and how we let God discipline us undisciplined alcoholics. #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recoverypodcast #theudrcast #spiritualmalady #billwardlife #billwardlifefirstnation #...

Part 1 of a conversation with Regan. Bill talks with Regan about: his story of experience, strength and hope and coming back to the program; growing up in a challenging household and how many resentments are rooted in childhood; and how addiction is a progressive and fatal disease. #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recoverypodcast #theudrcast #spiritualmalady #billwardlife #billw...

In the twenty-third episode of the Big Book study, Bill expands on Step 10 by reading through the 12x12. He discusses: developing this vital sixth sense and tapping into this unsuspected inner resource; looking at the more subtle defects and taking action; acquiring the practice of a regular, accurate self-appraisal; and what it takes to achieve long term sobriety. #recovery #sobriety #sober #addi...

In the twenty-second episode of the Big Book study, Bill and Janine go through Step 10 in the chapter Into Action. We discuss the practical application of God as a working entity in our lives, the principle behind Step 10 which is “perseverance,” entering the world of the Spirit, and a focus on page 84 in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #rec...

In the twenty-first episode of the Big Book study, Bill goes through Step 9 in the chapter Into Action. He discusses how true humbleness starts before Step 9, the amends process, and exactly what we are doing, why we are doing it, and how to practically apply Step 9. #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recoverypodcast #theudrcast #spiritualmalady #billwardlife #billwardlifefirstnat...

In the twentieth episode of the Big Book study, Bill and Janine H finish the discussion of Step 7 and start into Step 8. We discuss the different types and levels of humility, distinguish the difference between Steps 6 and 7, compare the Step 3 prayer with the Step 7 prayer and start getting into Step 8 out of the 12x12 literature. #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recoverypodcas...

Bill Ward shares his experience with the ego. Bill talks trying to control external circumstances to gain inner peace, the root and exact nature of the ego problem (selfishness, self-centeredness, anything that’s based in fear and not based in love), “ego” as standing for “edging God out.”  #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recoverypodcast #theudrcast #spiritualmalady #billwardli...

In the nineteenth episode of the Big Book study, Bill and Janine H start the first session of Step 7. We discuss the different types and levels of humility, distinguish the difference between Steps 6 and 7, and talk about the difference between defects and shortcomings. #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recoverypodcast #theudrcast #spiritualmalady #billwardlife #billwardlifefirst...

In the eighteenth episode of the Big Book study, Bill and Janine H continue with the fourth session on Step 6 by reading through Step 4 of the 12x12. We discuss exposing our character defects, the positive painful change of growth, looking for self-seeking and manipulative tactics to “get what we want,” and our journey to God through truth. #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recov...

Bill Ward shares his experience on the loss of power of choice in the drink and the drug. Bill talks about the cycle that leads to the first drink or drug, the power of spiritual experiences (long term commitment to change who you are) and how God gives us the ease, relief and comfort that we were always seeking.  #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recoverypodcast #theudrcast #spi...

In the seventeenth episode of the Big Book study, Bill and Janine H continue with the third session on Step 6 in the chapter Into Action and reading through Step 4 of the 12x12. We continue our understanding of the more subtle defects of character, and how we can fearlessly and objectively face them. #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recoverypodcast #theudrcast #spiritualmalady #...

In the sixteenth episode of the Big Book study, Bill and Janine H continue the discussion on Step 6 in the chapter Into Action and out of the 12x12. In this second session of Step 6 we continue our understanding of the more subtle defects as we read through the literature in the 12x12 book. #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recoverypodcast #theudrcast #spiritualmalady #billwardli...

Bill Ward shares his experience on old ideas, worship of external things, and the power of God to bring us back from a hopeless state of mind and body. Discussion includes trying to rest satisfaction in external things, how any life run on self-will can hardly be a success, and how a new power and sense of peace can and does flow into us. #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recover...

In the fifteenth episode of the Big Book study, Bill and Janine H start the discussion on Step 6 in the chapter Into Action. We begin to look at the process of removing the defects of character that cause our drinking and failure at life. #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recoverypodcast #theudrcast #spiritualmalady #billwardlife #billwardlifefirstnation #theudrcast #Billwardchan...

Bill Ward shares his experience getting his first sponsor and doing Step 4. Discussion includes instincts, letting go of old ideas, and seeing our part in our resentments. #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recoverypodcast #theudrcast #spiritualmalady #billwardlife #billwardlifefirstnation #theudrcast #Billwardchangemaker #changemakers #changemaker #thegoddope #underagedrinking #f...