Commitment Counts – Coffee with Kelly

Live from a retreat setting, Kelly shares about the strength of commitment and community. As the group reflected on the reward and fulfillment of unplugging and sharing growth with a group of like-minded people, they concluded that the experience is intimate and inspiring.  

The seeds we sow – retreat chat with Karen

Mike and Glenn record live from an AA retreat in Frankfort IL, and Karen joins in to discuss unplugging and making recovery a priority.  Giving oneself the time and place to invest in our sobriety pays dividends beyond the investment.  

Living the Promises – with Lynn and Bruce

Lynn and Bruce join Mike and Glenn in the coffee shop, in episode 1 of 5, live from an AA retreat.  From pickleball to paradise – from a mess to a miracle – their story of transformation is both amazing and inspirational.  

When good isn’t good enough

Glenn and Mike explore expectations and performance gaps as causes and effects of addiction and sobriety.  Understanding that even when the best is given, sometimes failure prevails, and that acceptance is the key to navigating toward true recovery.  

Practicing these Principles in ALL our affairs

“Practicing these principles in all our affairs” is a tool the program of Alcoholics Anonymous gave us to fight off other addictions and destructive behaviors in life.  In this episode, Mike and Glenn discuss over-eating and smoking, understanding defects of character, surrender, and abstinence.  

Getting Freakin Serious – coffee with Stephanie

Special guest Stephanie joins Mike and Glenn in the coffee shop and gets serious about sobriety.  Granted the gift of desperation, she found hope and a solution in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous.  She shares her story in the hope of convincing the next struggler to get off the abuse ride before it crashes. Her smile, energy, and passion promote the magic that is recovery.