Amy S. graciously joined us in studio to share her experience, strength and hope with us. What an inspiration she is. Against all odds, cards stacked against her, she battled her way into a life of sobriety; celebrating 6 years in 2 days. Tried every substance there is (except heroin) and found herself going through 12 cans of Duster. Happy to have a new friend to the show.

A Talkin' Trash Quasar™. A divine, luminous event that randomly strikes to produce a galaxy of love and recovery in its most perfect form. We can do this, and we can do it TOGETHER.

Episode 110 is just a galactical convergence of war and wisdom. A Talkin' Trash Quasar™

A Quasar of recovery captured in all its brilliance as worlds of sobriety collided in this episode providing a clear and present message, that we need to stand up together in this battle against an unknown enemy. The only ammo of defense is abstinence. The ClearlyWell Podcast and My Fight Our War!! squads were in the house as we suited up together in this call to arms. A fight for survival, a call for glory.

Tim, Kajsa and Jim held down the the fort for a little Wednesday night action.

We welcomed a new friend to the show tonight. Adam S., with one year of sobriety, shared his struggles with existential reasoning. It's a common thread, we get clean and sober and now our eyes are opened to both the good and bad that we hid from for so long. Why are we here? Why was I made the way I am? Is there a God? Adam represents a population of society that might be too smart for their own good. Faith, a Higher Power, a Power greater than myself. These all represent a subject that is, and will forever be, touch-and-go. We were grateful for Adam sharing his story to our audience and the message remains the same: "There's no right way to do this." On a more ridiculous note, Will has been blurry on screen since he started with us here at Talkin' Trash. Well, his screen protector was cracked and he just figured that out now, 40 episodes in. Unreal.

The original 4 behind the wheel for this one. We're starting to welcome more guests onto the shows, leaving fewer of these open shows.

Mother's Day Episode 106 with special guest Phyllis Kleiber on the show. Phyllis lost her son a year ago this time to a Fentanyl overdose. The pain is still raw and not only does she carry it with her all day, she's determined to revisit the scar left from a tragic event such as this. Her son, Trey, passed away on May 20th of last year. Phyllis is set on getting the word out in the hopes of spreading awareness and saving people the anguish her and her family suffered, before it's too late. We checked in with Mrs. Snyder for a holiday-hello. Tim wrote her a poem for Mother's day apparently so we're working on gaining access to this embarrassing piece of literature for future blackmail opportunities. We're grateful for all the mothers that are in this addiction thing fighting for their kids' lives. Happy Mother's Day everybody, thank you Moms.

Mental health awareness month is in full-swing with the team breaking down the different types, treatments and experiences that come alongside mental health and addiction.

The show welcomed Ryan K into the fold as he delivered a heartfelt message that whether it's 26 years or 26 days, all we really have is today.

This is most definitely episode 103 despite Tim's efforts to confuse the shit out of everybody. We took a look at step 8 of the A.A.'s 12 steps. We explored what it means, how to approach it and how it applies to everybody not just those working the steps. The experts explained that the steps are meant to be done in order, that's why they're numbered that way. Pretty simple concept. In working the program of A.A., you'll be taken through these steps with a sponsor, someone that knows their stuff. For those not in A.A., or just attending meetings, or just doing their own thing, this is a principle that applies to all walks of life. We've hurt people, we've done things that require an apology with action. A big part of making this list is owning your part in the mistakes you've made. As addicts we tend to blame everyone else for our mistakes. It is important to own our misgivings before listing who we owe amends to. And sometimes all you can do is a living amends. Bella J. joined us once again to check in and do some clean time. Always great to see her smiling face and attitude towards life given the challenges she's overcome. It's a jam-packed confusing episode so get in there.

Tim & Will broadcast from the final day of the A.A. campout & share their inexperience, lack of strength & hope. The boys had a good time as they made the best of a rainy, injury-filled adventure. We met some of Tim's home-group members, Thomas, Krista and Jana. We were so happy to be able to acknowledge both Jana's actual birthday and her 9 month milestone of sobriety. She's doing so much. Working in treatment, working on her sobriety and living her best life after a long stretch in prison. Not to take away from Krista, she's awesome too. So it's the boys, exhausted, injured (Tim really) and pleased with the camaraderie from the weekend's events.