Actions are supposed to speak louder than words right? But what you think and what goes on in your mind precedes your actions. Thoughts and actions work in collaboration. Sometimes action comes first, sometimes thoughts come first. It’s easy to let your thoughts spiral out of control and propel your actions. Small actions can change your thinking in a positive way which can then propel you into more positive actions.

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As former drunks/addicts we do have the ability to rebuild our brain. Brain Plasticity is when regions rebuild and other specific regions begin performing tasks outside of their intended purpose. This doesn’t happen automatically—you must actively exercise and challenge your mind. Hear how nontraditional pathways of expressing yourself may lead to better outward communication for you. This podcast/article isn’t laden with dry medical and anatomical terms. I hope you find it entertaining and mentally stimulating.

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Quite possibly the hardest part of staying sober isn't simply staying sober, the hardest part is accepting some of the harsh realizations about how your own life, relationships and behaviors will change. It isn't that sobriety sucks, it's that living in a world filled with booze and drugs while staying clean and sober can suck (at times). In this podcast I share a little of what has and has not worked for me. As usual in my podcasts, I ask you to think about your own life and make decisions of your own.

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As much as we would like to and as hard as we try, the reality is that we can't save everyone from themselves. The only way to save some people from themselves is to lock them in a cage or keep them on a leash. Is that the right thing to do? Your first concern is to save yourself then let others see you living well. Let them ask you how you do it.

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Life is filled with lies but they're not all bad lies. This is Part 1 of a 2-Part podcast. We'll take an honest look at what are the most common lies: Self-deception, mutually agreed upon lies and more. How do you react when you discover these lies? You can play along with the lies, become bitter or do what you believe is the right thing to do.

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What is “happiness' to you? Do you think you can ever find it? I present some quotes and thoughts on happiness, then ask you to do some thinking on your own. Maybe you don't have any valid reasons to be unhappy? So why not be happy?

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How do handle the lies you're told? How do you handle the lies you tell to yourself? We do have a choice as to how we deal with lies. I present some ideas and ask you to decide for yourself how you will deal with deception.

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People want to offer us advice, but some of it, if not a lot of it can be harmful, counterproductive and misguided. They mean well, but norms often think that “all you have to do is quit drinking and everything will be fine.” In this podcast I don't offer advice, I present suggestions and ask YOU to practice making decisions on your own.

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It's not easy to see our own true reflection when we're mired in the midst of problems or a dependency. Here's a podcast that may help you see a better and more accurate reflection of yourself. I also offer a few ideas on how to get others to tell you what you look like through their eyes.

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It's wonderful to talk about all of our grand intentions but do we do anything about them? You're not weak, flawed, defective, lazy or stupid. It's not easy to follow through on our intentions. Here's a podcast that might stimulate your desire to get working on your “best intentions.”

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