Glenn and Mike explore expectations and performance gaps as causes and effects of addiction and sobriety.  Understanding that even when the best is given, sometimes failure prevails, and that acceptance is the key to navigating toward true recovery.  

"Practicing these principles in all our affairs" is a tool the program of Alcoholics Anonymous gave us to fight off other addictions and destructive behaviors in life.  In this episode, Mike and Glenn discuss over-eating and smoking, understanding defects of character, surrender, and abstinence.  

Lynda returns to the coffee shop to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of her journey.  Raw and real conversation while looking to the big book of Alcoholics Anonymous for Good,-Orderly-Direction.  

Special guest Stephanie joins Mike and Glenn in the coffee shop and gets serious about sobriety.  Granted the gift of desperation, she found hope and a solution in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous.  She shares her story in the hope of convincing the next struggler to get off the abuse ride before it crashes. Her smile, energy, and passion promote the magic that is recovery.  

Glenn and Mike serve up their experience with the ultimate rebuild—from flimsy fantasy to firm foundation. Looking at the cornerstones on which they have built their sobriety: abstinence, honesty, service, and spirituality, they found that purposeful, intentional action built them an existence paved toward peace.  

Who we hang with matters! Mike and Glenn discuss networks, choices, and how our community transforms us from liabilities to assets.  Talking to the core of quality relationships, it became clear that service to others drives us to the best possible outcomes-- We have become the five people we serve with.

Glenn and Mike come in hot, discussing the importance of being there for the next guy/girl.  Purposefully pursuing those in pain is the 12th step objection taken seriously, as it is a part of complete recovery.  The boys agree that magic happens when they help others.  

Author Ian Fee joins Mike and Glenn at the coffee shop, sharing details of his wild ride to sobriety.  From his early partying days to the intense aversion therapy he underwent, Ian has made an impact with the release of his book. 

A friend of the boys, Brian "the musician," joins in to talk about music as therapy and the tragedies of recreational drug use today. His real success story celebrates the solution available to all seeking recovery and community. 

Mike and Glenn chat about gratitude. Doing "the next right thing" has led them to a place of confidence and appreciation for the fact that thankfulness follows action, not feelings.  It is hard to be Grateful and Anxious at the same time.  #ChooseGratefulness