Friends In Recovery - Addiction Recovery Podcast

Podcast Notes 2-18-23  Friends in Recovery Podcast with our host Jersey Ed and cohost Buckeye Bambi. Where is Super Beth?  Tune in next week to find out.   Please like, subscribe, comment, and share this podcast!!!  Give a special heart in the comments for your favorite host.  Jersey Ed-blue, Buckeye Bambi-purple, Super Beth-orange.  The race of the hearts continues.  Podcast Hotline- 1800-989-6504 Call or text anytime (Nonemergency Number) Jersey Ed’s Phone Number- 215-694-1994 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]  

website- www.friendsinrecoverycommunity.org 

FaceBook page- Friends in Recovery Community of support 

Telegram app- Friends in Recovery Community  Looking for bloggers for our website.  

Send us your blog or information you may want to place on our community page.  Find our daily alcoholic anonymous meetings on AA Intergroup under Friends in Recovery at 12pm EST and 7pm EST.  Find our daily meetings and specialty recovery meetings on our Facebook page and on our website.  Join us for these always inspiring and uplifting meetings.  Daily Noon EST Meeting Zoom ID  796 507 466 Password 002020 Daily 7pm EST Meeting Zoom ID  240 661 305 Password 002020  Question Of The Week- What unhealthy snacks can you not get enough of?  

Donations:  Venmo: friendsinrecoveryenterprises Under business Cash App: $friendsinrecovery  Mail Donations: Friends in Recovery PO Box 1551 Johns Island, SC 29457  Shout outs:  Marianne T with 2 years, Matt B with 17 years and of course Carl and Chelsea from Soberpod, go check them out as well.  Fire Network- group of podcasts including Friends in Recovery and Soberpod, all focused on recovery with more to join to share information and audiences to reach as many recovering alcoholics and addicts.  For information: [email protected] or [email protected]     

This week the hosts discuss sponsors more in depth.  What do you mean the Big Book doesn’t us the word sponsor?  Where did that term even come from?  Listen through this episode as we discuss all things sponsor.  Next week- More on sponsor month as Bambi’s sponsor joins us to join in the fun.

Podcast Notes 1-30-23  Friends in Recovery Podcast with our host Jersey Ed and cohosts Buckeye Bambi and Super Beth.    Please like, subscribe, comment, and share this podcast!!!  Give a special heart in the comments for your favorite host.  Jersey Ed-blue, Buckeye Bambi-purple, Super Beth-orange.  The race of the hearts continues.  Podcast Hotline- 1800-989-6504 Call or text anytime (Nonemergency Number) Jersey Ed’s Phone Number- 215-694-1994 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]  

website- www.friendsinrecoverycommunity.org FaceBook page- Friends in Recovery Community of support Telegram app- Friends in Recovery Community  Looking for bloggers for our website.  Send us your blog or information you may want to place on our community page.  Find our daily alcoholic anonymous meetings on AA Intergroup under Friends in Recovery at 12pm EST and 7pm EST.  Find our daily meetings and specialty recovery meetings on our Facebook page and on our website.  Join us for these always inspiring and uplifting meetings.  Daily Noon EST Meeting  Zoom ID  796 507 466     Password 002020 Daily 7pm EST Meeting    Zoom ID  240 661 305     Password 002020  Question Of The Week- What is the worst hairstyle you have ever had and what were you thinking?  Send us your pics of your worst hair moments in history. 

 Donations:  Venmo: friendsinrecoveryenterprises                     Under business                     Cash App: $friendsinrecovery  Mail Donations: Friends in Recovery                           PO Box 1551 Johns Island, SC 29457  

Shout outs: Friends in Recovery Podcast now has 1000 subscribers!!!!!  

All of the friends and family that supported Bambi during her house arrest, Collen B for 2 years clean and sober, Beth’s sister Beth for being a total rock star, Carl and Chelsea at Soberpod for showing some love to Friends in Recovery  Fire Network- group of podcasts including Friends in Recovery and Soberpod, all focused on recovery with more to join to share information and audiences to reach as many recovering alcoholics and addicts.  

For information: [email protected] or [email protected]     This week the hosts discuss sponsorship and what it means to them, why you should have one, and how it can change your life.  Do you have a sponsor?  Do you need a sponsor? What can a sponsor do for you and what are some things they shouldn’t do?  Next week- More on sponsor month as Beth’s sponsor and Bambi’s sponsor joins us to join in the fun.

Podcast Notes 1-26-23  Friends in Recovery Podcast with our host Jersey Ed and cohosts Buckeye Bambi and Super Beth.  Special guest Karen Reass, Internationally Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Certified Clinical Interventionist, Certified Structured Family Recovery Counselor, and Advanced Certified Relapse Prevention Specialist discusses the impact of addiction on families, the roles, rules, and rituals adapted to cope, how boundaries break down and can be restored, the neurobiology of addiction and how to heal the brain, relapse prevention and much more.  Stay tuned for all this information.  Contact Karen at [email protected] or visit her website www.addictionresolution.com or call her at 631-948-1497  

6-week free Power Point education series by Karen Reass-  Can join on any week via zoom Tuesdays 7pm EST Zoom ID 253 657 546   

 No Password needed 

• Impact of addiction 

• Rules, Roles, and Rituals 

• Boundaries 

• Neurobiology 

• Treatment and Recovery 

• Relapse Prevention      

Please like, subscribe, and share this podcast!!!  Give a special heart in the comments for your favorite host.  Jersey Ed-blue, Buckeye Bambi-purple, Super Beth-orange, Karen-lime green.  The race of the hearts continues.  Podcast Hotline- 1800-989-6504 Call or text anytime (Nonemergency Number) Jersey Ed’s Phone Number- 215-694-1994 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]  website- www.friendsinrecoverycommunity.org FaceBook page- Friends in Recovery Community of support Telegram app- Friends in Recovery Community  Special Friends in Recovery Adventures- Winter Camping trip Feb 10-12, Join us for a special campfire meeting Saturday 11th @ 8:15pm EST for a $25.00 donation to Friends in Recovery.  Do not miss out on this special event.  Email us for more information.  Find our daily alcoholic anonymous meetings on AA Intergroup under Friends in Recovery at 12pm EST and 7pm EST.  Find our daily meetings and specialty recovery meetings on our Facebook page and on our website.  Join us for these always inspiring and uplifting meetings.  

Daily Noon EST Meeting  Zoom ID  796 507 466     

Password 002020 Daily 7pm EST Meeting    

Zoom ID  240 661 305     

Password 002020 

Question Of The Week- What is your morning routine?  Donations:  Venmo: friendsinrecoveryenterprises                     Under business                     Cash App: $friendsinrecovery  Mail Donations: Friends in Recovery                           

PO Box 1551 Johns Island, SC 29457  Shout out: Megan’s birthday today!, Stacy and Ed Chionchio for establishing this Friends in Recovery Community, Carl from Soberpod for developing our website.  Fire Network- group of podcasts including Friends in Recovery and Soberpod, all focused on recovery with more to join to share information and audiences to reach as many recovering alcoholics and addicts.  For information: [email protected] or [email protected]     Next week- Your hosts discuss sponsors and sponsorship.  What is a sponsor, what isn’t a sponsor, what do they do and why do they do it? How do you pick a sponsor? Join us to find out all about sponsors.

Friends in Recovery Podcast with our host Jersey Ed and cohosts Buckeye Bambi and Super Beth.  Special guest Lillo Brancato.  Please like, subscribe, and share this podcast!!!  Give a special heart in the comments for your favorite host.  Jersey Ed-blue, Buckeye Bambi-purple, Super Beth-orange, Rob-yellow.  The race of the hearts continues.  Podcast Hotline- 1800-989-6504 Call or text anytime (Nonemergency Number) Jersey Ed’s Phone Number- 215-694-1994 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 

 website- www.friendsinrecoverycommunity.org FaceBook page- Friends in Recovery Community of support Telegram app- Friends in Recovery Community  Special Friends in Recovery Adventures message- Winter Camping trip Feb 10-12, 2023 in New Jersey.  You can join us (only two women’s spots left) for some amazing sober fun.  $50 donation to reserve your place. If you can’t make it in person, join us for a special campfire meeting Saturday 11th @ 8:15pm EST for a $25.00 donation to Friends in Recovery.  Do not miss out on this special event.  Email us for more information.  Find our daily alcoholic anonymous meetings on AA Intergroup under Friends in Recovery at 12pm EST and 7pm EST.  Find our daily meetings and specialty recovery meetings on our Facebook page and on our website.  Join us for these always inspiring and uplifting meetings. 

 Daily Noon EST Meeting  Zoom ID  796 507 466     Password 002020 Daily 7pm EST Meeting    Zoom ID  240 661 305     Password 002020  Question Of The 

Week-  Donations:  

Fire Network- group of podcasts including Friends in Recovery and Soberpod, all focused on recovery with more to join to share information and audiences to reach as many recovering alcoholics and addicts.  For information: [email protected] or [email protected]

Podcast Notes 1-18-23 to be released February 7th- Anniversary Show  Special 5-year Anniversary Show- Back to the beginning with Friends in Recovery Podcast with our hosts Jersey Ed, Mike Miles “The Podfather”, and Mike Wilson “Sweets”.  The long-awaited final unveiling of Sweets.   A look back on the past 5 years and all the cohosts, special guests, topics and discussions.  Oh the memories… 

 Podcast Hotline- 1800-989-6504 Call or text anytime (Nonemergency Number) Jersey Ed’s Phone Number- 215-694-1994 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]  

website- www.friendsinrecoverycommunity.org

 FaceBook page-Friends in Recovery Community of support 

Telegram app- Friends in Recovery Community 

 Find our daily alcoholic anonymous meetings on AA Intergroup under Friends in Recovery at 12pm EST and 7pm EST.  Find our daily meetings and specialty recovery meetings on our Facebook page and on our website.  Join us for these always inspiring and uplifting meetings.  

Daily Noon EST Meeting  Zoom ID  796 507 466     

 Zoom ID  240 661 305    

Donations:  Venmo: friendsinrecoveryenterprises                     

Shout out: Friends in Recovery Podcast current cohosts Buckeye Bambi and Super Beth, all the past cohosts and guests.  Fire Network- group of podcasts including Friends in Recovery and Soberpod, all focused on recovery, with more to join, to share information and audiences to reach as many recovering alcoholics and addicts.  For information: [email protected] or [email protected]      Next week- Beginning of sponsorship- Meet Beth’s sponsor Cass and hear her thoughts on sponsorship and recovery.

Podcast Notes 1-14-23  Friends in Recovery Podcast with our host Jersey Ed and cohosts Buckeye Bambi and Super Beth.  Special guest Rob Hooper.  Please like, subscribe, and share this podcast!!!  Give a special heart in the comments for your favorite host.  Jersey Ed-blue, Buckeye Bambi-purple, Super Beth-orange, Rob-yellow.  The race of the hearts continues.  Podcast Hotline- 1800-989-6504 Call or text anytime (Nonemergency Number) Jersey Ed’s Phone Number- 215-694-1994 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 

 website- www.friendsinrecoverycommunity.org 

FaceBook page- Friends in Recovery Community of support Telegram app- Friends in Recovery Community  Special Friends in Recovery Adventures message- Winter Camping trip Feb 10-12, 2023 in New Jersey.  You can join us (only two women’s spots left) for some amazing sober fun.  $50 donation to reserve your place. If you can’t make it in person, join us for a special campfire meeting Saturday 11th @ 8:15pm EST for a $25.00 donation to Friends in Recovery.  Do not miss out on this special event.  

Email us for more information.  Find our daily alcoholic anonymous meetings on AA Intergroup under Friends in Recovery at 12pm EST and 7pm EST.  Find our daily meetings and specialty recovery meetings on our Facebook page and on our website.  Join us for these always inspiring and uplifting meetings.  Daily Noon EST Meeting  Zoom ID  796 507 466     Password 002020 Daily 7pm EST Meeting    Zoom ID  240 661 305     Password 002020  Question Of The Week- Where do you believe there is a heaven?  Donations:  Venmo: friendsinrecoveryenterprises                     Under business                     Cash App: $friendsinrecovery  Mail Donations: Friends in Recovery                           PO Box 1551 Johns Island, SC 29457  

Shout out: Steph D for helping so many people for the past 18 years, Michael G with one year clean and sober, Mary A with 31 years clean and sober  Fire Network- group of podcasts including Friends in Recovery and Soberpod, all focused on recovery with more to join to share information and audiences to reach as many recovering alcoholics and addicts.  For information: [email protected] or [email protected]     A look at the first 3 spiritual principles with Rob H.  Did you know that each step has a principle behind it?  Stay tuned for an in-depth discussion of the spiritual principle behind step 1, 2, and 3.   

Next week- Famous actor and television star Lillo Brancato joins us.  You will remember him from A Bronx Tale, The Sopranos, or his new movie, Made in Mexico but join us next week to hear his story of how he became clean and sober and how life is now.  Lillo Brancato shares his experience, strength, and hope with Friends in Recovery Podcast.

Podcast Notes 1-3-23

Friends in Recovery Podcast with our host Jersey Ed and cohosts Buckeye Bambi and Super Beth. Special guest Mike Wilson of Baystate Recovery.

Mike Wilson, CIP, CFI

978-434-1356

www.baystaterecovery.com

[email protected]

855-88-SOBER

His book is Loving Lions- check it out at the link below.

https://a.co/d/5Kzodt5

Please like, subscribe, and share this podcast!!! Give a special heart in the comments for your favorite host. Jersey Ed-blue, Buckeye Bambi-purple, Super Beth-orange. The race of the hearts continues.

Podcast Hotline- 1800-989-6504 Call or text anytime (Nonemergency Number)

Jersey Ed’s Phone Number- 215-694-1994

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

website- www.friendsinrecoverycommunity.org

FaceBook page- Friends in Recovery Community of support

Telegram app- Friends in Recovery Community

Special Friends in Recovery Adventures message- Winter Camping trip Feb 10-12, 2023 in New Jersey. You can join us (only two women’s spots left) for some amazing sober fun. $50 donation to reserve your place. If you can’t make it in person, join us for a special campfire meeting Saturday 11th @ 8:15pm EST for a $25.00 donation to Friends in Recovery. Do not miss out on this special event. Email us for more information.

Find our daily alcoholic anonymous meetings on AA Intergroup under Friends in Recovery at 12pm EST and 7pm EST. Find our daily meetings and specialty recovery meetings on our Facebook page and on our website. Join us for these always inspiring and uplifting meetings.

Daily Noon EST Meeting Zoom ID  796 507 466  Password 002020

Daily 7pm EST Meeting  Zoom ID  240 661 305  Password 002020

Question Of The Week- Where do you go for inspiration?

Donations: Venmo: friendsinrecoveryenterprises

Under business

Cash App: $friendsinrecovery

Mail Donations: Friends in Recovery

PO Box 1551 Johns Island, SC 29457

Shout out: Bambi B (Buckeye Bambi) with one year

Fire Network- group of podcasts including Friends in Recovery and Soberpod, all focused on recovery with more to join to share information and audiences to reach as many recovering alcoholics and addicts.

For information: [email protected] or [email protected]

Next week- A look at the first 3 spiritual principles with Rob H.

Podcast Notes 12-30-22  Friends in Recovery Podcast with our host The Podfather and cohosts Jersey Ed, Buckeye Bambi and Super Beth. 

 What????  Listen to find out why Jersey Ed is now a cohost (at least for this week). 

 Please like, subscribe, and share this podcast!!!  Give a special heart in the comments for your favorite host.  

Jersey Ed-blue, Buckeye Bambi-purple, Super Beth-orange, Podfather-red heart.  It’s a race of the hearts.  Podcast Hotline- 1800-989-6504 Call or text anytime (Nonemergency Number) Jersey Ed’s Phone Number- 215-694-1994 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 

website- www.friendsinrecoverycommunity.org 

FaceBook page- Friends in Recovery Community of support Telegram app- Friends in Recovery Community 

Special Friends in Recovery Adventures message- Winter Camping trip Feb 10-12, 2023 in New Jersey.  You can join us (limited availability) for some amazing sober fun.  $50 donation to reserve your place. If you can’t make it in person, join us for a special campfire meeting Saturday 11th @ 8:15pm EST for a $25.00 donation to Friends in Recovery.  Do not miss out on this special event.  Email us for more information.  Find our daily alcoholic anonymous meetings on AA Intergroup under Friends in Recovery at 12pm EST and 7pm EST.  

Find our daily meetings and specialty recovery meetings on our Facebook page and on our website.  

Stay tuned for tons of great guests and episodes this year. Don’t miss some fun and exciting giveaways starting next week.  Question Of The Week- What is the worst TV advertisement that you have seen recently?  Donations:  Venmo: friendsinrecoveryenterprises                     Under business                      Cash App: $friendsinrecovery  Mail Donations: Friends in Recovery                          

 PO Box 1551 Johns Island, SC 29457  Materials: The Podfather’s experience, strength and hope  Shout out: Jessie S and his loved ones are in our prayers after his passing from this horrible disease, Jimmy H. with one year  Fire Network- group of podcasts including Friends in Recovery and Soberpod, all focused on recovery with more to join to share information and audiences to reach as many recovering alcoholics and addicts.  For information: [email protected] or [email protected]     

Next week- Another familiar face (or is it)?  Check us out for another surprise blast from the past.

Podcast Notes 12-23-22  Friends in Recovery Podcast with Jersery Ed and cohosts Buckeye Bambi and Super Beth.  Please like, subscribe, and share this podcast!!!  Give a special heart in the comments for your favorite host.  Jersey Ed-blue, Buckeye Bambi-purple, Super Beth-orange.  It’s a race of the hearts.  Why is the gang all wearing hats?  Watch to find out.  Podcast Hotline- 1800-989-6504 Call or text anytime (Nonemergency Number) Jersey Ed’s Phone Number- 215-694-1994 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] website- www.friendsinrecoverycommunity.org FaceBook page- Friends in Recovery Community of support Telegram app- Friends in Recovery Community  Special Friends in Recovery Adventures message- Winter Camping trip Feb 10-12, 2023 in New Jersey.  You can join us (limited availability) for some amazing sober fun.  $50 donation to reserve your place. If you can’t make it in person, join us for a special campfire meeting Saturday 11th @ 8:15pm EST for a $25.00 donation to Friends in Recovery.  Do not miss out on this special event.  Email us for more information.  Find our daily alcoholic anonymous meetings on AA Intergroup under Friends in Recovery at 12pm EST and 7pm EST you can find our daily meetings and specialty recovery meetings on our Facebook page and on our website.  Join us for these always inspiring and uplifting meetings.  Daily Noon EST Meeting  Zoom ID  796 507 466     Password 002020 Daily 7pm EST Meeting    Zoom ID  240 661 305     Password 002020  We are still looking for a podcast intern- if interested send resume to our email.  Look for new and exciting shows in the new year.  Lots of special guests and interviews are coming up to help us all stay sober for 2023.  Question Of The Week- What is something you have always wanted to learn?  Donations:  Venmo: friendsinrecoveryenterprises Under business  Cash App: $friendsinrecovery  Mail Donations: Friends in Recovery PO Box 1551 Johns Island, SC 29457  Materials: The Twelve and Twelve, The Big Book  Shout out: Cindy C for sharing her story for the first time, Bambi’s brother Chuck for all his support and strength, Beth’s sponsee Sandy for her anniversary, and a big shout out to the whole FIR Podcast crew for a successful year.  Fire Network- group of podcasts including Friends in Recovery and Soberpod, all focused on recovery with more to join to share information and audiences to reach as many recovering alcoholics and addicts.  For information: [email protected] or [email protected]     Tradition 12 “ Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.”  Next week- Back to the beginning with special guest, The Podfather.

Happy Holidays from FIR!