The Grouch and the Brainstorm: A Sobriety Podcast

Matt and Mike welcome Mandy from Texas to talk about her struggles, identification and treatment for a mental illness. Her story reminds us all that it's not all about addiction.Primarily about alcoholism and recovery, our show has been and always will be inclusive. Most important is to make everyone aware that there is treatment and a better life waiting.

Recent events in the Shreveport area have left the city in disbelief and mourning, with the deaths of 8 local children and 2 critical wounded adults at the hand of one shooter. One of our own, Chris C. served in the Army with the shooter in this case and brings to the front line the importance of mental health and the impact a tragedy such as this has on the entire community.

April brings about step 4 in most of our circles. A time to take an inventory and a time to reflect on just how and why I am where I am. Step 4 helps that but may be uncomfortable to some. So just why can't I skip that or at least not tell all. Well Matt and Mike discuss just that and a lot more in this long awaited episode of G&B.

Who really has the power and what happens when we think we do? There can be a lesson, often harsh, learned when we we take back the power that we come to believe in. And when an "alcoholic" goes back to their original behavior, is it really that big of a surprise? Lisa, Matt and Mike talk about recent events, new meetings and what life is like on the sober end of things looking out.

Its February again, and as most of use who have been around a while know that February is all about step 2. Matt and Mike do a refresh conversation on step 2 and what it means to us. What some people think is a definite blocker on a new way of life, some of us have came to see that it is in fact a pathway to a life at all. Come join us as we discuss the ins and outs of step 2.

From a functioning college life full of conviviality, Joseph realized he did not drink like other people. His story, told so many times, tells us that once you admit there is a problem you can make a decision to do something about it.

Many of us have had that one "moment of clarity" when deep in addiction. Join us as we hear a sobriety story that is truly amazing. Jason from the great state of Texas, tells us about his journey through life and his struggles to find recovery. And of course that one moment when everything fell into place.

In this Episode, Dion from Colorado tells his amazing journey from Skid Row to being an active participant in helping others in recovery. A fellow podcaster who has seen both sides of recovery and has a lot of good stories to tell.

We hope you enjoy.

For the first time venturing out of the US we had the pleasure to have Kiki from London, England tell us her story. Starting at a young age and facing many challenges she has an amazing story to tell. From a low point to becoming an advocate she is not only recovering but making a difference. Thank you Kiki for sharing your time with us.

In keeping with our on going theme through the holidays of having speakers tell their story, this week we have a very special speaker and I do mean special. My co-host Matt L. Recently told his story in Waskom, TX. and someone recorded it. So here is an extra gift to the listener.s

Hope you enjoy.

P.S. Larry L. Recently celebrated 14 years. Congratulations Larry!