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This episode focuses on Step Three of the 12-step program—surrendering one’s will and life to a higher power. Our hosts discuss their personal experiences with surrender and the profound impact it has had on their recovery journeys. The conversation highlights the significance of seeking help, the role of therapy, and how understanding a higher power can foster peace and empowerment in the face of addiction.

The challenges of transitioning from a structured environment like rehab back to the unpredictability of everyday life take center stage in our conversation. The Rich’s and Abbie discuss the false sense of control that often accompanies addiction, shedding light on the internal battles faced when confronting one's own role in the cycle of dependency. The episode emphasizes the transformative power of surrender, highlighting the fear of losing one's identity but ultimately finding relief and freedom in letting go of the need to control everything. Personal anecdotes illustrate how acknowledging and surrendering burdens can lead to a more peaceful existence.
 
 • Discussion on gratitude and sharing positive experiences
 • Importance of therapy in recovery
 • Anecdotes about struggles with surrender
 • Need for external support and guidance
 • Concept of a higher power embodying love
 • Viewing surrender as empowering rather than defeating
 • Shared insights on personal growth in recovery
 • Encouragement for listeners to embrace vulnerability
 • Reflection on the evolving journey of surrender

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Struggling with addiction or anxiety can feel like fighting a losing battle, but what if surrendering control could be your key to freedom? On this episode of "Addiction to Purpose," we embark on a transformative exploration of the 12-step recovery program, beginning with the foundational steps one and two. We unpack the power of admitting powerlessness and the serenity that follows, sharing personal stories of how these realizations have laid the groundwork for self-love and personal transformation. Our experiences reflect the universal applicability of the 12-step model, shedding light on its relevance across various behaviors and thought patterns. Challenges and relapses are part of the ongoing struggle for sobriety, but there's transformative strength in rigorous honesty and spiritual support. We emphasize the relief and liberation that comes from relinquishing control and setting healthy boundaries, which ultimately leads to peace and balance in our lives.

• Discussion on the prevalence of the 12-step model
 • Personal stories highlighting moments of realizing powerlessness and hopelessness
 • The significance of self-love and community support in recovery
 • Sharing of spiritual experiences and the role of higher power
 • Emphasis on therapy as an essential aspect of the healing process
 • Acknowledgment of the reality of unmanageability in addiction
 • Encouragement towards progress over perfection in recovery efforts

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The gifts that I get from being of service to others have become a truly remarkable part of both my program to stay clean and sober as well as an integral part of my day-to-day satisfaction with life in general. 

The transformative power of service stands at the heart of recovery, yet many overlook its profound impact on both personal growth and lasting sobriety. In this revealing conversation, we explore how shifting from self-centered thinking to service-oriented living creates unexpected healing and purpose.

The journey from self-centered to service-oriented living requires patience and practice. It means overcoming codependency, establishing healthy boundaries, and distinguishing between genuine service and approval-seeking behavior. But those who persist discover that service doesn't deplete energy – it amplifies it, creating a sustainable foundation for long-term recovery.

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In this heartfelt conversation, Rich, Rich V, and newly permanent co-host Abbie explore how gratitude practices evolve throughout recovery. The hosts share their personal gratitude rituals—from morning prayers and meditations to simply pausing to appreciate a beautiful flower or cloud formation throughout the day.
 
 What makes this discussion particularly valuable is the practical application of gratitude as a weapon against negative thinking. Each host reveals their personal "go-to" thoughts that help combat spiraling negativity—whether it's picturing a joyful pet, reflecting on proud moments with family, or connecting with their higher power. They demonstrate how a "thankful thought is one of the few things that can match the velocity and force of a negative thought."
 
 Perhaps most powerful is their revelation about finding gratitude for struggles and pain. Rich V shares how the coping skills he developed through recovery enabled him to manage chronic pain from CRPS.
 
 The conversation culminates with what they identify as the ultimate expression of gratitude: service to others. The ability to show up authentically for family and friends, and to be of service within recovery communities provides what Rich V describes as "the best high you can have."

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Surrender and acceptance - two simple words that hold the key to unlocking recovery. Whether you're new to recovery or have years of sobriety, this episode offers fresh insights into how surrender and acceptance create freedom rather than limitation. The conversation delves into the challenging nature of surrender for those accustomed to controlling everything around them. Both hosts reflect on their tendency to dominate situations and how recovery has taught them to create space for others. They distinguish between the initial profound surrender that begins recovery and the daily practice of acceptance that sustains it

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The holiday season presents unique challenges for people in recovery, from Halloween through the New Year. Our guests share personal experiences navigating this triggering time and offer practical strategies for maintaining sobriety amid family gatherings, work parties, and traditional celebrations.
 
 • Holidays often coincide with heightened risk of relapse due to family stress, social pressure, and alcohol-centered traditions
 • Many recovering people have never experienced holidays sober as adults, creating uncertainty about how to participate
 • 24-hour recovery meetings during major holidays provide crucial support when vulnerability is highest
 • Practical strategies include bringing non-alcoholic beverages, having transportation control, and setting clear boundaries
 • Finding new traditions to replace alcohol-centered ones helps create meaningful sober celebrations
 • The phone is a critical recovery tool - reaching out to others when feeling triggered can prevent relapse
 • Isolation increases risk during holidays - staying connected to recovery community is essential
 • Progress in recovery allows deeper connection during holidays instead of disconnection through drinking

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Rich and I wanted to talk about some of the struggles and successes we had both before and after sobriety when it comes to the money side of things. Many of us run the wheels off when we are in our addiction and find ourselves in a precarious position financially in early sobriety. The good news is that things get better, and they usually start to get better pretty quickly once you begin to bring order back into your life.

In this episode I reference an episode from another podcast. Here is the info and link to The Hidden Brain: Re-write Your Money Story
https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/money-2-0-rewrite-your-money-story/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750
https://open.spotify.com/show/20Gf4IAauFrfj7RBkjcWxh

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My good friend Troy came by to talk about his program and how Stoicism and the wise words from a couple thousand years ago still apply to our lives today. Troy is sober from substances, but identifies his real battle as recovering his emotional sobriety. Something that I know I can relate with and I would guess that many others out there would as well. It was a fun and engaging conversation and we would love for you to join us. 

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This was a really fun and informative show for us. James has done and learned a lot over his thirty years clean. In this episode we learned about connecting Neuro-Linguistic Programming with Hypnotherapy and Meditation. Combining meditation with sound, binaural beats, and isochronic tones. Then capped it off with James speaking passionately to his work in bringing the fun of karaoke to folks that are not able to get out and experience that form of togetherness on their own. This is a great episode and you will not want to miss it.

Please take a moment to note James’ information below. You can contact him through any of these avenues to inquire about his work in hypnotherapy/NPL and meditation, but don’t forget that he can also bring the services of DJ, MC and Karaoke to your wedding or private party.

James’ Contact:
Phone: 707-591-3397
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.caseentertainment.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caseentertainment.net/
Website: NPL – Hypnotherapy – Meditation: COMING SOON!

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Warning, there is a bit of language in this episode.
This is part two of a two-part series where we talk to three couples about their experiences in trying to get and stay clean and sober at the same time. They discuss the ups and downs, the challenges and where they are today. I really appreciate the honesty and vulnerability that everyone brought to the table for this discussion and I hope that our audience finds parts of the discussion that they can relate to in their own recovery. Thank you for joining us!

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