The guys discuss how “shallow and wide” is no way to eat oatmeal, when bobbing for apples will result in everlasting love, and why renting exotic transportation from a warehouse owned by a guy named Karl elevates you to “boss” status.
Recently, she has been studying existential concerns at the start of life: what does our origin mean to us? What is the meaning of our beginning? What does it mean to bring life into the world? By comparing and contrasting existential concerns at birth and death she tries to unravel processes of meaning, with specific focus on embodiment and relationality. In the past, she has studied concepts of symbolic immortality (notions of a “postself”), ethics of end-of-life decision-making and the role of secular or personal spirituality. Other research interests are: identity theory, relational and narrative perspectives, ritual as intervention/method used in pastoral care, interdisciplinary research and mixed-methods.
Dr. John relates the “ISM” of alcoholism to the human condition, a yearning to fill the void, a yearning for wholeness and connectedness. With Mike & Glenn, he discusses the viewpoint that we don’t need AA to tell us that drinking makes life s*&% or that if you don’t drink your life will be better. What we need AA for is that even when we don’t drink and things get better, even when we clean up our act, we still have a hole in our soul, still yearn, still hunger. If alcohol is the only thing that fills that void, it’s easy to relapse. Which makes working the program, going to meetings and staying connected important on the path to recovery.
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Steve G joins Sober.Coffee at a table for three and gives us a glimpse into his life and how he found sobriety. A sneak peek – it took losing everything over a 20 month period, being homeless and living in the back of a Jeep Renegade, then finding himself in a surprise intervention to get Steve on the path to recovery.
Now, 30 years sober, Steve still goes to a lot of meetings. Why? Because nothing will so much ensure immunity from drinking as intense work with other alcoholics. Besides sponsoring others, going to meetings, and being available to meet for coffee – Steve focuses on sober living, and is the Executive Director for RCOSA, a sober living community in Chicago.
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The guys discuss when a nail is not adequate security for a stone statue, what appears to be the essential list needed for bringing home a newborn, and how infinitely timed pushups may guarantee Ted 10 more years of life.
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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