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- Time and Recovery
Mike Miles is solo today. He discusses the concept of time. What does it mean in the context of recovery.
Other topics include:
- Mike discusses the early days of his recovery and how he got to the decision
- Mike went to Seminal Point and spent 31 days there
- What tools are available for the recovering person?
- Addiction can cause a lot of financial problems
- Is there a difference between opioid addiction and alcohol addiction?
- Do I need to be in a 12-step program in order to recover?
- Mike talks about his past problems with panic attacks
- To get on the email list, send a message to [email protected]
- Mike Miles can be reached at 978 746-1717
- The number for Genesis House is 1 800-737-0933
If you or a loved one needs help reach out to our panel at [email protected]. There are also many ways to help someone that is suffering from addiction. There are professionals here to help you from staging an intervention to getting counseling as a family member. This and every Friends in Recovery Podcast is recorded live at the Studio 21 Podcast Café, is hosted on the United Podcast Network and is brought you by Genesis House.
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Mike Miles and Ed Chionchio Sr discuss different challenges facing people who want to go into recovery. They give some insight on getting past making excuses.
Other topics include:
- What strategies work for maintaining sobriety?
- 90 days is a good timetable to restructure your life for sobriety
- Once you leave rehab, you need to be able to maintain your sobriety
- Rehab and detox are the foundation for maintaining your sobriety
- AA meetings are very helpful in maintaining sobriety
- The 12 steps provide a framework for continued recovery
- Addiction is a 3-fold disease – physical, spiritual and mental
- How can I cope with anxiety in recovery?
- To get on the email list, send a message to [email protected]
- The number for Genesis House is 1 800-737-0933
- Mike’s cell phone is 978 746-1717
If you or a loved one needs help reach out to our panel at [email protected]. There are also many ways to help someone that is suffering from addiction. There are professionals here to help you from staging an intervention to getting counseling as a family member. This and every Friends in Recovery Podcast is recorded live at the Studio 21 Podcast Café, is hosted on the United Podcast Network and is brought you by Genesis House.
---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsinrecovery/message22 min - Enabling vs. Loving
Mike Miles and Ed Chionchio Sr discuss different challenges facing people who want to go into recovery. They give some insight on getting past making excuses.
Other topics include:
- Mike got out for some golf today
- How do I get started getting help?
- What if I have no insurance?
- Enabling does not help people get the help I need
- This disease is a slow killer, but it’s important to get help right away
- Mike talks about the good results he’s had at Genesis House
- Ed and Mike talk about interventions
- How can I tell if I’m an enabler and how do I get out of the way?
- Help is available when you are ready to ask for it
- To get on the email list, send a message to [email protected]
- The number for Genesis House is 1 800-737-0933
- Mike’s cell phone is 978 746-1717
If you or a loved one needs help reach out to our panel at [email protected]. There are also many ways to help someone that is suffering from addiction. There are professionals here to help you from staging an intervention to getting counseling as a family member. This and every Friends in Recovery Podcast is recorded live at the Studio 21 Podcast Café, is hosted on the United Podcast Network and is brought you by Genesis House.
---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsinrecovery/message27 min - Brian Casey Discusses Recovery
Mike Miles and Ed Chionchio Sr welcome Brian Casey author of the book Good Cop Good Cop. His book is available on Amazon.
Other topics include:
- Mike and Ed talk about the services available at Genesis House
- Each person has to find the right recovery center for their needs
- How does successful treatment and transformation look?
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are a great resource for referral to treatment programs
- What’s the agency’s role in the recovery process?
- The disease does not discriminate
- Mike talks about lessons he learned from his sponsor
- Brian talks about the insidious nature of addiction
- They discuss the importance of support from the agency and families
- The book is also available at goodcopgoodcop.com
- The number for Genesis House is 1 800-737-0933
If you or a loved one needs help reach out to our panel at [email protected]. There are also many ways to help someone that is suffering from addiction. There are professionals here to help you from staging an intervention to getting counseling as a family member. This and every Friends in Recovery Podcast is recorded live at the Studio 21 Podcast Café, is hosted on the United Podcast Network and is brought you by Genesis House.
---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsinrecovery/message23 min - Good Cop Good Cop Live with Brian Casey
Mike Miles and Ed Chionchio Sr welcome Brian Casey to discuss his book Good Cop Good Cop. His book is available on Amazon.
Other topics include:
- Brian is a Sergeant at the Saint Paul Police department and director of their Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- The book is good for all public safety workers and others as well
- Are cops more comfortable talking to other cops about their substance abuse problems?
- Why is the suicide rate so high amongst police officers?
- Mike shares his experiences working on in an EAP
- What’s going on with corrections officers?
- Mike talks about his transition from corrections officer to police officer
- Police are always on guard for sudden violence
- Anxiety and depression can be a normal response to traumatic events
- The book is also available at goodcopgoodcop.com
- The number for Genesis House is 1 800-737-0933
If you or a loved one needs help reach out to our panel at [email protected]. There are also many ways to help someone that is suffering from addiction. There are professionals here to help you from staging an intervention to getting counseling as a family member. This and every Friends in Recovery Podcast is recorded live at the Studio 21 Podcast Café, is hosted on the United Podcast Network and is brought you by Genesis House.
---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsinrecovery/message31 min - Drunk Dreams and Step 3
Mike Miles and Ed Chionchio Sr welcome Brendan to discuss different aspects of recovery. He talks about some of his experiences in recovery.
Other topics include:
- Brendan points out that if you can’t make it to a meeting, podcasts about recovery can help
- Is it normal to have drinking dreams?
- Ed recently celebrated 25 years
- It important to celebrate milestones
- The panel talks about the steps and how they relate to The Big Book
- Brendan shares a story about Step 3
- Mike talks about rereading Steps 1, 2 and 3
- The panel talks about the benefits of going to newcomers’ meetings
- They discuss how recovery is changing with the times
- The number for Genesis House is 1 800-737-0933
If you or a loved one needs help reach out to our panel at [email protected]. There are also many ways to help someone that is suffering from addiction. There are professionals here to help you from staging an intervention to getting counseling as a family member. This and every Friends in Recovery Podcast is recorded live at the Studio 21 Podcast Café, is hosted on the United Podcast Network and is brought you by Genesis House.
---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsinrecovery/message39 min - Jesse C Shares His Story
Mike Miles and Ed Chionchio Sr welcome Jesse C to discuss his journey to recovery. He talks about how he got to where he is today.
Other topics include:
- Ed details the Genesis House Alumni Night schedule
- Mike and Ed catch up on what’s been going on
- Mike discusses how he and Jesse first met
- Jesse didn’t see his parents for 7 years
- They discuss how families are affected by the behavior
- Jesse talks about the events that made him realize that he needed help
- He also gives the details of his recovery
- The number for Genesis House is 1 800-737-0933
If you or a loved one needs help reach out to our panel at [email protected]. There are also many ways to help someone that is suffering from addiction. There are professionals here to help you from staging an intervention to getting counseling as a family member. This and every Friends in Recovery Podcast is recorded live at the Studio 21 Podcast Café, is hosted on the United Podcast Network and is brought you by Genesis House.
---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsinrecovery/message34 min - Dave Cavalier Shares His Story
Mike Miles welcomes Dave Cavalier. They cover a lot of topics including Dave’s lung transplant.
Other topics include:
- Dave had a double lung transplant in 2018
- They talk about Dave’s diagnosis and treatment
- Dave needed to lose weight before being accepted as a transplant candidate
- Dave had to give up smoking cigars and drinking to qualify
- He was required to attend AA three times a week
- Dave has been sober since August 2017
- Dave shares a story about Jack Lemon
- He tells some stories about the Congressional Club
- There are many options to get help
If you or a loved one needs help reach out to our panel at [email protected]. There are also many ways to help someone that is suffering from addiction. There are professionals here to help you from staging an intervention to getting counseling as a family member. This and every Friends in Recovery Podcast is recorded live at the Studio 21 Podcast Café, is hosted on the United Podcast Network and is brought you by Genesis House.
---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsinrecovery/message25 min - How to Get Back on Track
Mike Miles and Ed Chionchio Sr discuss the importance of actions. Words are not nearly as important as the action that you take.
Other topics include:
- If you broke your resolution, you can take action now
- Sometimes, loved ones need to step aside and let the professionals take over
- Can family members be involved in the addict’s recovery?
- One day at a time is a call to action
- Talking to the right people can help get on track and stay on track
- Seek out the people who will help you stay sober
- Attaining sobriety can be a selfish endeavor
- It’s beneficial to talk about your problems
- We are not bad people – we are sick people
If you or a loved one needs help reach out to our panel at [email protected]. There are also many ways to help someone that is suffering from addiction. There are professionals here to help you from staging an intervention to getting counseling as a family member. This and every Friends in Recovery Podcast is recorded live at the Studio 21 Podcast Café, is hosted on the United Podcast Network and is brought you by Genesis House.
---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsinrecovery/message21 min - Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions
Mike Miles and Ed Chionchio Sr discuss resolutions. They talk about how long the resolutions may last.
Other topics include:
- Do New Year’s resolutions really work?
- You need to recognize that you bring things to people’s lives
- Even if you didn’t keep the New Year’s resolution, you can start today
- Ed and Mike talk about the benefits of Alcoholics Anonymous
- You need to ask for help
- Addiction can lead to despair
- Willpower alone is not enough to overcome addiction
- There are many opportunities to get help
If you or a loved one needs help reach out to our panel at [email protected]. There are also many ways to help someone that is suffering from addiction. There are professionals here to help you from staging an intervention to getting counseling as a family member. This and every Friends in Recovery Podcast is recorded live at the Studio 21 Podcast Café, is hosted on the United Podcast Network and is brought you by Genesis House.
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