From Zero

Inspired by the story of the band Linkin Park, Mike and Glenn dive into a heartfelt conversation about what it means to lose your voice — not just creatively, but emotionally and spiritually — and how the journey of recovery offers a chance to find a new one. Through it all, they talk about staying focused on one shared goal: reaching the finish line sober, with authenticity and hope intact.

Shifting Gears

 In this episode, Mike and Glenn talk about navigating change and the importance of staying adaptable when life shifts unexpectedly. They reflect on how to adjust course without losing sight of what truly matters — maintaining consistency, structure, and purpose in their recovery journey. While they don’t claim to have all the answers, they remain committed to doing the next right thing. 

Trust THE process – coffee with Alena

Alena joins Mike and Glenn in the coffee shop, sharing the struggles with alcohol and drug abuse.  Eventually breaking the cycle, Alena finds peace these days caring for the loves of her life: Herself and her horses.  A story of strife into sobriety reminds us that “No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others” 

Breaking Through – a special coffee with Emil B

Mike and Glenn welcome one of the cool guys in sobriety into the coffee shop to discuss bringing a message of hope into the jail system.  Emil has a distinct enthusiasm for the program of Alcoholics Anonymous and has served other struggling alcoholics for quite a few twenty-four hours.  Find more information about Emil and his work at https://harmonyxing.com/bio and https://www.chicagoaa.org/committees/committee-corrections/

Summer Series Pt 3 – Rapid Fire

In part 3 of 4 of the Summer Series, Joe and Ryan rejoin Mike and Glenn, where they discuss music, favorite sober moments, showing up, sharing your story, mixed worlds, service, sponsorship, picking up the phone, meetings, invitations, involvement, turning it over, God, guardrails, doing the work, staying fresh, staying the course, relapse, and of course, the promises – all in rapid fire fashion.

Summer Series Pt 2 – Normal Living

In part 2 of 4 of the Summer Series, Joe and Ryan rejoin Mike and Glenn, where they discuss community, service, trust, connection, relationships, reasons, being present, and basically “Normal Living” and of course, the promises.

Summer Series Pt 1 – Ryan’s Story

Glenn and Mike welcome Joe and Ryan to the coffee shop for a few weeks of summer-focused sobriety.  In this session, Ryan shares details about his journey towards recovery.  From DUI to program defiance, the boys shared how the fellowship, the steps, and anniversaries supported their quest to accept that life on this side of drinking is far better than the prior.