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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”
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/
In the last episode of the Summer Series, Joe and Ryan rejoin Mike and Glenn, where they discuss the steps, one-by-one, in a fast and furious format.
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.
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.
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.
Mike and Glenn welcome Hamza to the coffee shop to discuss the grind, stresses, and the fear of what can happen vs finding joy in a whole life using techniques such as breathwork. Learn more at http://www.breathesober.com
Jeni joins Mike and Glenn in their hope to help people on their journey towards sobriety. Her workbook was recently published as a powerful tool, especially for woman who have decided that alcohol no longer serves their life goals. Health, science, and practical steps have proven to be the answer for her, Mike, and Glenn. Worth a listen!
Joe returns to chat about everything and nothing: fun, fantastic exits, pain, pain meds, guardrails, death, mini-bars, meetings, strong programs, honesty, balance, service, feelings, commitments, intention, time, sponsors, coffees, blessings, music, surrender, the ninth step, work, peace and the promises.
Joe meets up with Mike and Glenn, and they discuss “being ready”, meetings, connection, and what makes makers make. Life, they agree, is better sober.