Recovery Programs often state that they do not endorse or have affiliation with outside organizations. In this episode PGHR discusses a perspective on such things that Presents an idea that changes the 'landscape'

Something to consider. Take a few minutes to listen as Teresa Shres food for thought on the turning point in recovery.

What is Recovery? Bernie talks about personal experiences and the desire to help others without ralizing that to do this includes self care.

A Recovery To Live: Actions Speak Loudly

Bernie Ends 2024 with a conversation about "Recovery" being more about actions than words.  Recognizing that Recovery is about finding a way to live with purpose.

Intro and closing Song: Place In This World - Michael W. Smith

Intro and exit song: Garth Brooks "The River" (Clip)

In a time when Holidays are a challenge and addiction is calling a little talk about life seems apppropriate.  Bernie hosts this episode talking about some key events related to his addiction and events that brought him to recovery.  Listen and travel along with him though a perspective that reminds him that life is worth it. This is a season where Suicide is high in the community of addiction even those who are working recovery can be down however he encourages you not to give up

Reach for Hope Recovery Matters is all about the hope that recovery gives even when a person might be down. Bernie talks about that hope with the reminder that addiction has a high rate of suicide at this time of theyear. While he doesn't talk about his own hospitalization at the end of his addiction, he speaks of the hope that is present today (Just over 17 years after his hospitalization for suicidal depression). No matter the challengethere is hope. 

Intor song clip from the following link: 
   
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoA8xkiuts0&list=PLxj_MdKhoBswDcXSYi2ufLCkbknVCv8Aw&index=13

Hold onto hope this holiday season! Life may not be perfect, however it is worth it.

Intro:  "Believe it or Not" by Joey Scarbourough

In This epeside Bernie speaks about hope and recovery as a way of healing from more than addiction. Recovery  is a lifelong process which involves traumas, Illnesses and relationships too. Being human means making mistakes or having a health issue however being human also means Recovery and includes healing from what is accepting that which is out of our control and learning to live life.

In this episode we talk with "Poppy" AKA Robert from Hobart Austrailia who has been a big part of the fellowship for several years. He hosts some PGHR meetings and over the years has been intrigal in where PGHR has been going. In honor to him we used a song he liked and which is a Patriotic song for Austrailians. Our intro is "Waltzing Matilda"

Come along for the ride as we talk about how He became associated with PGHR as well as tells his unique story from a gambling addiction to recovery.

In a moment things can change. Teressa and bernie talk about the question "Why not Now?" often we get so wrapped up in yesterday or tomorrow that the moment we are in becomes lost to what was and what will be. One can't be changed the other has not happened. Procrastination is the enemy of being present in the moment.

Hope in The Midst: Bernie talks about some of the things that are missed when looking at life with only our eyes. He proposes looking with our heart and soul. Even when things are not going well good can come out of it. Recovery is about being present in life meetings.