The Recovery Pod

In this episode - which was recorded after a pod attempt - we vulnerably discuss the purpose of life, what dives us in this life to live better, and some helpful ways to address these types of thoughts. Join us for this intimate episode of The Recovery Pod where we always keep it real and authentically raw. 

Apologies for the audio, this was a shelved episode from the summer, but the universe decided it is time for it to be heard. Adjust your volume accordingly. We tried to make it as bearable as possible...

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In this episode we discuss the benefits and downfalls of thinking we're "special" or "unique" and how that can play a major part in our addiction and recovery. Is it wrong to think we're special? What's wrong with thinking I'm different from everyone else? Is there a plus side, or is it all bad? Come join us to find out.

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On this episode we discuss how the Holiday season in 2020 is going to be a challenge for those of us who can't or won't see our families and conduct business as usual, either due to being quarantined or just as a precaution. No doubt, this year will be different. So how do we handle it? What are some ways we can work through these troubling times? How will it effect some more than others?

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In this episode we discuss how meetings play a role in someone's recovery story. Is it really necessary to attend them? If so, for how long? Forever? When do we know when we're ready to move on? Are there other ways I can stay sober without 12 step meetings? We answer all this and more! 

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In this episode we talk about trauma responses, conditioning, and how this has affected people during the pandemic. How lack of acceptance and panic can challenge someone's sobriety, and ways this year has pushed people into a state of change and growth. 

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This episode was recorded outside under the star light to discuss the do’s and dont’s of dating in early recovery - so pardon the wind and background noise. We talk about the psychological effects that go along with the rush of dating too early on - before you give yourself the chance to rediscover yourself - and the things that most people fail to consider that can be detrimental to their self growth.

From finding your “missing piece” in another, to the rush of sex, attraction, and the thrill of the chase, we talk about all the possibilities and suggestions to find a healthy balance of boundaries and freedom.

Join us in our 14th episode of The Recovery Pod, and if you like what you hear, check out our other episodes on your favorite platform and on YouTube. Leave a comment with anything you’d like discussed or what stood out that you’re glad you heard. Thank you for your continued support.

In this episode we participate in a 24 hour dopamine detox challenge where we completely abstain from music, video, social media, and any form of distraction. No music in the car, no mindless scrolling, and no YouTube!

The purpose of dopamine detox is to deprive yourself of all the little things (mostly digital) that pique your interest, feed your attention, distract you, and keep you locked in to the point that mundane and less rewarding tasks make you feel extremely bored, and reset that set point to enjoy the small things in life. Instead of searching for that next spike, you become more comfortable and content without it, and smaller spikes on the dopamine scale will begin to register again.

The effects of this exercise can be profound, as well as really show you how often you reach for that phone or device. There are multiple ways to do this, from complete dopamine detox like caffeine, sex, sweets, drugs (obviously,) music, media, tv, and everything at all that registers, or by simply taking one thing - preferably your most used source - and abstaining from just that one. Some suggest a full week of gradual deprivation, others a 24 hour period. We figured we’d meet in the middle, chose our top 3 sources and jumped right in.

Tune in to find out the after effects of our little experiment on our 13th episode of The Recovery Pod! We appreciate all of your constant support and look forward to following up this episode with another - more intense - dopamine detox.

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This episode features a special guest, Erik L. who contacted us after hearing the podcast and has become a friend and family member of our recovery community over the last 6 months. 

In this episode Ana and Steven discuss how perspectives can affect our outlook on life, and how we develop these perspectives by comparing ourselves to others, how our core beliefs play a major part, and alternatives to possibly break the cycle. We talk a bit about creativity, how we feel others perceive our work, and the places it can take us to when we strive for perfection. 

Self-judgment, ego, positive self talk - we discuss all this and more on the 11th episode of The Recovery Pod! Come join us, and if you're a regular listener, drop us a comment and let us know your favorite part of the episode or give us some suggestions you want us to talk about! Thank you for your continued support.