BUZZKILL Pod

In this hearty and beefy episode, I talk soup, yoga pants, and more importantly, the groovy and funky way the universe gives us hints and clues as to what the hell we need to do.

Buzzkill Briefs:

Drunkless Life: https://soundcloud.com/drunkless-life

Question of the Week:

What three things do you do on a regular basis to recharge your spirit? Let us know! email: [email protected] or call toll free at 1-844-249-7899

In his glorious, triumphant return* to podcasting, your host discusses the greatness that lies within us all. Warning: several sea / ship metaphors used, so if you're easily sea sick, please consult physician before listening.

* = neither glorious nor triumphant.

If you're new and/or struggling, this is the one for you. I do some straight talk on how it was for me, what happened, and what it's like now. If you get anything out of this one, it's that you're worth it. You really are. Please stick around. We need you.

In this episode I share your answers to the question of who your greatest recovery ally is (and why) and I also go a little bit in depth on the importance of fellowship and leaning on one another.

Buzzkill Briefs:

Daniel Maurer: http://transformation-is-real.com/

Graham: https://guitarsandlife.wordpress.com/

Chris Freeman: http://www.sobercommand.com/force1

Get in your bouncy castle! In this episode I talk about the importance of laughter and play in our spiritual and recovery journeys.

Question of the Week: Who is your greatest recovery ally...and why? Is it a sponsor? A spouse? A counselor? Perhaps a dear friend? No dogs or cats allowed in this week's answer!!

Email your answers to: [email protected]

OR leave a message at our toll-free number: 1-844-249-2899 (BUZZ)

Looking forward to what you have to say!

I have the pleasure of talking to Stephen Girard - sober dude, recovery coach, recording artist, author, podcaster, former forest monk and all around groovy cat. Yes, I said forest monk. Stephen offers a few crazy moments in his drinking and drugging career and also some wisdom from his strong recovery time.

You can find him at his home at www.realdealrecoverypod.com

Please check it out!

I discuss the difference between activity and action, and the need to take action to make lasting changes.

In this podcast I discuss and share recovery books, from listeners and from my own library.

Check out my list at: http://www.buzzkillpod.com/literature/

Also check out Claire Ruby Foster's new fiction book, I've Never Done This Before: http://sincerightnow.com/fiction-toc

Patrick Melrose novels (trilogy) by Edward St. Aubrey - https://www.amazon.com/Patrick-Melrose-Novels-Never-Mothers/dp/0312429967

I discuss how letting go of external validations releases me from crippling comparison to others. Also, I kinda (but not really) rip on hipsters. But I love their music.

Buzzkill Briefs:

Check out Claire Ruby Foster's current work at The Recovery Revolution Online: http://sincerightnow.com/fiction-toc/

I discuss what it was like in the first 30 days, and oddly enough I received about 30 responses for this one - from phone calls to emails to tweets to Facebook comments and even a micro poem! Check it out - lots of wonderful experience, strength and hope coming from lots of recovery warriors.

Buzzkill Briefs:

Too many people to thank, but I did want to pass on blogger info and sites from some of the folks who participated:

Shane Watson: http://silverladder.com/blog/

Daniel Maurer: http://transformation-is-real.com/

Liv's Recovery Kitchen: http://www.livsrecoverykitchen.com/

Mark Goodson: http://www.markgoodson.com/

Damien's blog: https://soberboots.org/

Abbie: https://abbieinwondrland.wordpress.com/

Question of the Week:

What is your favourite recovery book? It can be a novel where there is recovery happening, or a character is in recovery. It can be a graphic novel, a memoir or a spiritual guide. It can even be something that doesn't have to do with recovery per se, but has helped you greatly in your journey!

Leave me a voice message at 1-844-249-2899 (BUZZ) or drop an email at: [email protected]