Anne teaches pastoral theology in St Patrick’s College, Maynooth and is Visiting Lecturer and Supervisor at the Margaret Beaufort Institute in Cambridge, England. She supports ministry colleagues in her Pastoral Supervision practice. Anne is married with three adult children. She loves swimming in the Atlantic at first light, throughout the year. She recently published her book Called: Women in Ministry in Ireland based on interviews with female Christian ministers across the denominations from the four corners of Ireland.
Dr. John joins the Sober Coffee shop with Mike & Glenn to explore Step 1 and why it is more complicated than it appears. After all, rarely will a person fail if they thoroughly follow the path. Yet 90% fail. Why? Because they don’t embrace the first step – you’re f&#@cked. Learning to live this reality is how you get better. Listen in for a deeper dive.
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Episode #11 – In a deep conversation about making big decisions and moving through substance abuse, Dee Dee brings to light her strengths, hardships, and journey as a former functional alcoholic. Her journey to freedom and vibrance for life now, many years later, is evident in her story. This episode is relatable for anyone feeling strapped by any type of coping mechanisms or even those that just want to see a way towards living a more vibrant, purposeful life.
Dee Dee’s journey began over 10 years ago. Her health was deteriorating, and after a year of diagnostic testing, I was diagnosed with severe gluten intolerance. At that time, she was also a functional alcoholic when it became apparent that she needed to make some seriously drastic changes in her life in order to move in a direction of health, happiness, and honoring herself and those that loved her. She felt the fear of the unknown and made the DECISION to create a new life. Change happens with the awareness that what you are doing is no longer working, and making the decision to break free from dysfunctional habits of any kind.
Dee Dee uses a holistic integrative method to inspire and create sustainable lifestyle changes that last. This is all unique to the individual, and creates lasting impact. “Health” is a Mind~Body~Soul Rhythm. Dee Dee now not only lives a more full, vibrant,healthy life but she also helps others do the same, no matter where they have come from in their walk of life. She offers a complimentary Discovery Session and would love the opportunity to get to hear your story and how you want to change it!
Curtis and Danni had two very different journeys to recovery. While Danni’s tough childhood was filled with abuse and exposure to alcohol and drugs, Curtis was surrounded by social drinkers. Each shares their experiences from the first drink to how they found sobriety, and how they ultimately met each other and embarked on a business venture to create The Sober app.
The Sober app is a safe space where anyone suffering with addiction, or wanting to stay connected, can go to find recovery tools or get help virtually. From meetings and education to resources and community, it can be found on the app.
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The guys discuss why being funny is way more important than being physically attractive, when having a uniform and face can get you punched, and how running a negative ad campaign against Damon requires basically zero effort.
We are proud to present Posie Mansfield, an adaptive athlete, Amputee Advocate, and President of the COP Amputee Association. Posie spends a full hour discussing her personal journey, incredible efforts as an advocate, and inspiring Amputee Lifestyle. The AMP’D UP211 Video Podcast is hosted by Rick Bontkowski, a right below knee amputee.
From how to pick a sponsor to why old timers and newcomers are – and are not – so different, Mike and Glenn talk about perceptions, reality, and what those years of sobriety actually mean. Coffee is sipped, experience is shared, and the secret sauce is revealed. Listen in to the coffee shop for the 7 keys and most important pieces of advice from admittedly not old timers.
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