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People of Color in Recovery – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging – 394
Episode 394
Mary is an Al-Anon member who is Korean. She brings her experience as a person of color in the rooms of recovery to the podcast. Our conversation tou…
3 years, 2 months ago
Take What You Like and Leave the Rest — 393
Episode 393
If you’ve been to a few meetings, you’ve probably heard us say, “Take what you like and leave the rest.” Why do we say this? What does it mean to you…
3 years, 2 months ago
Step 12 – 392
Episode 392
The only promise in the 12 steps is contained in Step 12. It promises that if we work these steps, that we will have a spiritual awakening. Then it a…
3 years, 3 months ago
The power of stories – 391
Episode 391
We all have stories. In Al-Anon we tell our stories to each other. Why do we do this? Our suggested welcome suggests that “we say what is in our min…
3 years, 3 months ago
Gratitude 2022 – 390
What are you grateful for today? I asked that question of some listeners. 16 of you responded with shares, which I have compiled here. Many of you ex…
3 years, 4 months ago
Four Primary Ideas – 389
Episode 389
What are the four primary ideas? How have they been active in my recovery?. Readings and Links We read from the 2022–2025 Al-Anon Alateen Service Man…
3 years, 5 months ago
Recovery in the TV/Film Industry – 388
Episode 388
Lisa H is using her recovery tools as she is working in the TV and film industry. My stereotype, at least, of this industry is that it is full of “dy…
3 years, 6 months ago
Co-Crazy – 387
Episode 387
Are you co-crazy? How can we recover from the state of codependent craziness? Sarah M joined us to talk about her journey of recovery from what she c…
3 years, 7 months ago
Loss and Grief – 386
Episode 386
I recently was asked to lead at an online meeting. This is what I said about loss and grief. Then, I asked some of you to share your responses, and y…
3 years, 7 months ago
Worry Less — 385
Episode 385
Does your mind automatically tune into the worry-and-fear channel? Are you suffering from worry about your loved ones? What tools have you found to h…
3 years, 8 months ago