Snug and Shady

A Wild Karen is a modern curiosity. Calvin and Cynthia discuss those women who have public freak-outs and rage on people for seemingly ridiculous reasons. You've seen them on Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, and you've probably thought "I would never do that!"

So join discussion on what makes a Karen, how they get to be that way, and how you can avoid ever turning to that behavior. Available now!

YOU GUYS and GALS and NON-BINARIES!! Our first guest is joining us in this very special and very exciting episode. Amanda is Cynthia's best friend, from rather scandalous beginnings, and she joins the podcast today to discuss her own addiction and sobriety journey, as well as her thoughts on foster care and the adoption system.

Amanda has seen a lot, so be prepared for some really dynamic opinions and sassy comments! She's also got a lot of dirt on Cynthia soooo..... tune in for some real tea.

This is our concluding episode for the 12 Step Program Summer series. We have loved going on this journey with all of you, and discussing our sobriety journeys. The path to healing is long and winding, but so worth it. Thank you for participating!

Let us know what you want to see for the Fall series!

Calvin and Cynthia discuss the ultimate step in all 12 step programs - going on to serve those around us. This last step brings the whole process full circle! When you've travelled the road of healing, nothing gives you greater joy than turning around and helping others on the path. This step wraps up the whole program, and gives greater purpose to the whole path of recovery. Join the discussion! Email us at [email protected]

Calvin and Cynthia discuss the importance of meditating daily, and taking time to reflect, ponder and grow each day. It's a critical component of living sober, healing from the past, and having hope in the future. Join the discussion! Email us at snugandshady.com

Calvin and Cynthia discuss the first of the maintenance steps. Step 10 is the first one in maintaining a sober life, what it takes to self-monitor, and how you can enjoy a clean lifestyle. Join the discussion! Email us your stories at [email protected]

Calvin and Cynthia discuss the incredible nature of forgiveness, accountability, and making amends. Steps 8 and 9 have members seeking out those they have wronged, and doing the work of forgiveness. Join the discussion! Email us your stories at [email protected]

Calvin and Cynthia combine two steps to discuss how they are deeply intertwined. Join this week's discussion! Write in any of your experiences to [email protected]

Welcome Friends! Step 5 states: "We admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs." This is a cleansing step! Calvin and Cynthia discuss their experiences with Step 5 and the confession process. Join the discussion!

Welcome Friends! Step 4 is "We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves." (From Celebrate Recovery) We've been teasing this episode for the last 3 weeks! Step 4 is a the big one - spill the truth, confront your demons, get it all out there. Writing out this step is especially helpful. As you go through the 12 Step program you may find yourself returning to this step. Join the discussion!

Welcome Friends! Step 3 is, " We made a decision to turn our lives and our wills over to the care of God." (From Celebrate Recovery) This episode is where you demonstrate your willingness to grow and heal, and where your desire to abandon your addiction grows. Get on board, everybody!