BUZZKILL Pod

I talk to the wonderful Lisa Neumann - author, blogger, life skills coach, recovery coach, founder of the Empower Recovery Center, Bioenergetic Health Practitioner and Theta Healing Practitioner. We discuss her book, her practices and her approach to coaching...and life.

BOOK GIVEAWAY - Lisa was kind enough to give a copy of her book "Sober Identity - Reprogramming an Addictive Mind" for one of the listeners. To get a chance to receive a copy, go to the www.buzzkillpod.com website, and click on the "subscribe" button on the top. Enter your name and email address and you will be entered into the draw. One lucky winner will be sent a copy of Lisa's fantastic book. Enter today!

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You can find Lisa at:

http://empowerrecovery.com/

https://soberidentity.com/

Thanks to Lisa and please check out her work!

I have the pleasure of speaking to Chris Freeman, Recovery Program Coordinator and Media Outreach Administrator at the Power House Recovery Center in Houston, Texas. Chris has worked with countless men to help them on the road to a healthy and happy recovery, based on the 12-step program of AA. He has several lifetimes of "research" out in the field, and is very open about his own struggles and his own recovery.

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Power House Recovery Center - http://powerhouserecovery.com/

Read some of Chris' stories on The Real Edition:

http://bit.ly/1Kg0RY2

http://bit.ly/1mxtIeE

And finally Chris can be found on Twitter at: @Yes2recovery

I look at the importance of goals, and the fears that surround them. I talk about my own goals and share some of the goals of some wonderful listeners. I look at the things that stop us from reaching our potential and finding our Authentic Selves.

Question of the Week:

What song reminds you of when you were active in addiction? What song symbolizes where you are now in recovery?

Share away! I am looking forward in hearing what you have to offer up! Email me at: [email protected]

Not all anger is manifested in a rage that The Hulk would be envious of. I discuss how anger can present itself, and the ways to circumnavigate the raging ball of fire within. Lots of fantastic listener input on this show, who all share their ways of managing anger. Dig in!

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

Big H - @hdbigjourney

Kat - @MoaningMomma

Jane - @yujachingu

Kristen - www.byebyebeer.wordpress.com

Question of the Week:

Where do you see yourself one year from now? How about five years? It need not be recovery related - just what goals / dreams you have for yourself. Or what do you want to see changed from within yourself at those times?

'Fess up! I would love to hear from those of you who don't normally respond - having new and fresh voices would be super-groovy! Email me at: [email protected]

Short, but chock full of goodness, this week's podcast talks about how you can change history! And no, this isn't some H. G. Wells thing happening here. Simply learning a few things can make a huge difference to our own stories and history. I talk about what has worked for me, and you get to hear me talk a little about some amends I have had to make.

Oh, and there are some new stings and soundbites to look out for! (I have been feeling particularly jaunty this week.)

Question of the Week:

How do you manage your anger, when it crops up? Is there something you do deal with it? Let us all know! Please feel free to email at: [email protected]. Your confidentiality and anonymity is safe, if you so demand it!

Our first guest on the pod couldn't have been a better choice. Yours truly speaks with the wonderful and elegant Kristen Rybandt, blogger and recovery light extraordinaire. We talk about her story, how she started her blog and how life recovery has changed her inside and out. And we also chat about sugar...our fave topic! A lovely soul and it was pleasure to have her as our inaugural guest!

Her blog can be found at www.byebyebeer.wordpress.com

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Some of the blogs mentioned on this podcast:

www.themiracleisaroundthecorner.wordpress.com

www.guitarsandlife.wordpress.com

www.runningonsober.com

www.messageinabottleblog.wordpress.com

http://sober-bia.blogspot.ca/

In which yours truly talks about the hardcore mind-body-spirit connection that is so vital to wellness and balance, especially in addiction. I talk about how and why I run, and what benefits moving the body can have on serenity. Plus, I almost cry. *

*I don't cry at all.

Question of the Week: Do you think Buzzkill should bring on guests? Or keep flying solo? My whole week's sanity rests on your shoulders. No pressure. Send your answers to [email protected]

I will send little elves of energy your way if you email. I promise*

*I don't promise

Is there a difference between being in recovery and being abstinent from alcohol? Isn't just being "sober" enough? Or does it mean something else entirely? I describe my experiences and observations on the one major difference between the two and how big an impact it can make in your recovery.

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I want to thank these cool cats for contributing their words of wisdom and insight to this podcast:

Big H (my name for him): hdbigjourney (Twitter)

Sara: @5arasmiles (Twitter)

Question of the Week: no question this week guys - but stay tuned for next week's melon-scratcher!

In this episode, yours truly talks about fears, and how they hamper the spirit and our paths to being our authentic selves. I discuss this in the context of a sort of midlife crisis I have and there is also a murdering chainsaw in this episode. It has it all, really.

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Contributors this episode were -

Kevin - @1hevykevy (Twitter)

Jane - @yujachingu (Twitter)

Katie - http://singlemomaholic.com

Cat - @MoaningMomma (Twitter)

Susan - @susanroeder (Twitter)

Aaron - @thewastedpoet (Twitter)

Mary - @marybob143 (Twitter)

Question of the Week:

Do you feel there is a difference between being in recovery and being sober? Or maybe abstinence is enough? Is that sobriety as well? What say you?

Leave your comments at [email protected]

Always glad to here from you fine folks!!

I talk about gratitude and how we can shift our perspective using the simple tool of being grateful. I also talk about different ways to use gratitude as actions. And also poke fun at my American friends...just a touch.

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Please check out www.sobercourage.com for fantastic posts, tips, tools and references for the newly sober or for those of us who need a tune up!

Question of the Week:

What are three of your great fears? Not just fears of spiders, or the dark or heights...but the heavier stuff. The stuff that stops you from moving forward, from shifting to another way of being...that kind of stuff. Send your tiny list to [email protected]. You can also DM me on Twitter @buzzkillpod, or if you're brave, you can leave them in the Sound Cloud comments below!