Person in long term Recovery and author of the upcoming book A Sober Companion Constance Todd Smith shares what she's learned along her journey to & through #Recovery to this point with over 3 decades of sobriety experience, strength & hope. Her story underscores an important truth many of us experience: As we traverse our individual recovery journeys, if we lean into the work we're called to do, we'll continue to evolve & grow into the people we're called to be #ListenUp

Reach out to Constance Todd Smith and Learn More About A Sober Companion:

https://www.constancealignment.com/

 

Recovery Literature (Quit-Lit) Recommendation: Each Day a New Beginning: Daily Meditations for Women by Karen Casey - https://a.co/d/i2Oq3mN

 

Best Piece of Recovery Advice: Turn it over to your higher power.

 

Songs that Symbolizes Recovery to Constance: Many Rivers to Cross and I Can See Clearly by Now Jimmy Cliff - https://youtu.be/fjW5f7i5EwE?si=ju8aIVDT4Z8FMo-P https://youtu.be/MrHxhQPOO2c?si=SvXKFSii0Y06OgNv

 

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Boston 2%, the Author of Fire And Ice: The Meth Bible shares a vivid retelling of his miraculous and outrageous story of affliction and redemption which is sure to keep your interest piqued. Boston delves into some dark topics such as Spiritual warfare, gang stalking, psychosis, and more. As Boston would say, "Buckle up passengers, it's gonna be a bumpy ride." We ask you to be self aware as you listen, and if you need it, give yourself a break. ***TRIGGER WARNING*** #ListenUp https://buff.ly/3FCBOOH

Contact Boston: Boston2prct on TikTok or at [email protected]

Book recommendation: The Holy Bible

Best Advice: Believe in yourself.

Song that symbolizes recovery- Almost sober by Ian Loveless- https://youtu.be/PBw_008YUZU?si=R57LupXAxLO7ARcc

Resources:

Fire and Ice: The Meth Bible by Boston Bornagain (Author), Sandra Lee (Editor), Steve Oliver (Illustrator) - https://a.co/d/ce3524c

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Jefferson Tabler shares on what led him to relapse after 8 years in #recovery and what drew him back again to the program and God . Jefferson learned many lessons when he once again choose the recovery lifestyle. We also hear all about his new project called Felons Hideaway which empowers Recovery in people through fitness. We can all learn a thing or two from his mistakes, as well as his successes so #ListenUp https://buff.ly/3FCBOOH

Contact: Jefferson Tabler on FB

Book recommendation: Amazon.com: Done with That: Escape the Struggle of Your Old Life by Bob Merritt - https://a.co/d/diIcrYs

Best piece of Recovery Aadvice: "In recovery, there's a lot of Pigeons, but not a lot of Eagles. Soar with the Eagle's!! Don't peck in the sand with the Pigeons."

Song that symbolizes recovery: Shake it Off by Taylor Swift - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfWlot6h_JM

Resources and donations: www.felonshideaway.com

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Jessica C. shares her journey to and through #Recovery to this point with genuine humility and honesty which makes her story all the more relatable and instructive. Today she is a Mom and mental health nurse due in no small measure to her 12 Step program combined with therapy. Jessica is proof positive meaningful and enduring Recovery is possible and worth the work so #ListenUp .

Recovery literature (Quit-Lit) recommendation: A. A. Big Book - https://www.aa.org/the-big-book

 

Best piece of Recovery advice: Not all suggestions in the rooms of Recovery are good suggestions.

 

Song that symbolizes Recovery to Jessica: Love Broke Through by TobyMac - https://youtu.be/44l9PRI4c2M?si=UkkDOEy0xrTZ9Vdk

 

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Roz Pichardo is a survivor of gun violence who faced her fear and trauma and found purpose and healing through service to her community. She's on the ground, loving on her "Sunshine's", cleaning up the streets, offering support, harm reduction supplies, food, and love. She's reversed over 2,000 overdoses with Naloxone. She advocates for better policies and works with families to solve murder cases. She's an angel walking the earth and a whole lot of fun so #ListenUp.

Contact Roz: [email protected]

Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation - In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Dr. Gabor Mate https://drgabormate.com/book/in-the-realm-of-hungry-ghosts/

Best piece of advice - Don't judge and be kind.

Song that symbolizes recovery to Roz: Redemption Song by Bob Marley & The Wailers - https://youtu.be/yv5xonFSC4c?si=bb0F7PcIq3qZcfHJ

Resources:

OPERATION SAVE OUR CITY - https://www.facebook.com/OperationSaveOurCity/about

Sunshine House

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Person in long term Recovery Leah Kortman candidly shares her journey to and through recovery with us. We learn about how one invitation to a peer support training led her down an ever evolving road of education and service to others. From Peer support services, to overdose prevention calls, harm reduction work and being on the front lines of developing recovery friendly workplaces, Leah really shows up and shows out for this #Recovery community so #ListenUp.

Contact Leah- [email protected]

Recovery literature (Quit-Lit) Recommendation: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson - https://a.co/d/0LgugJt

 

Best piece of Recovery advice - "Assume nothing, it makes an ass out of you and me."

 

Song that symbolizes recovery to Leah: Journey - Don't Stop Believin' https://youtu.be/1k8craCGpgs?si=S07iwGFIMxjKVivz

 

Resources:

FindTreatment.gov

211 Hotline for essential community services - United Way - https://www.211.org/

Massachusetts Overdose Prevention Helpline - massoverdosehelpline.org

 

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Speaker, person in long term Recovery, and Author of 2% Chance, Dean Otto was paralyzed after a truck hit him while cycling and had a 2% chance of walking again. Against all odds, he ran a half-marathon within a year alongside his doctor and the man who hit him. Dean credits this miracle to the practice of forgiveness he learned through his sobriety journey. Dean shares his remarkable Recovery journey and how the 12 Steps are at the center of his life to this day #ListenUp.

Reach out to Dean and learn more about his work:

 

https://deanottospeaking.com/

 

Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation: Around the Year with Emmet Fox  -

https://a.co/d/0j3MfAX

 

Best piece of Recovery advice: Keep it simple

 

Song that symbolizes Recovery to Dean: The More I Drink by Blake Shelton - https://youtu.be/A3MGfJ3eMGA?si=GWBySlHlV3RIrqhn

 

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Person in long term #Recovery, Founder and President of Blue Prints for Recovery, and host of Night of Recovery Chris Dreisbach shares his journey to and through Recovery this point with a disarming mix of wit, humor and humility. His passion for serving the Recovery community is only matched by his unwavering belief that Recovery is possible and your story is your greatest asset #ListenUp.

Reach out to Chris Dreisbach and learn more about his work including:

 

Founder and President of Blue Prints for Recovery

Host of Night of Recovery

 

https://chrisdreisbach.com/

 

Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendations:

 

Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous - https://www.aa.org/the-big-book

 

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius - https://a.co/d/gcWsbjU

 

Advice - Go with the flow.

 

Song that symbolizes Recovery to Chris: High for Now by Mike Miz - https://youtu.be/B6CF-tpUAc4?si=bsv02xSBQsOYkxKw

 

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Chas Smith is not only a person in long term #recovery, he is also a rapper that goes by the name Colicchie! His raw and sometimes gut wrenching, but always inspiring lyrics have touched the lives of so many people who suffer from substance use disorder. Chas talks about his life, fatherhood, his music and his purpose. You do NOT want to miss this kids so #ListenUp.

Chas Smith, aka Colicchie: 

 

Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation:  

It Works How and Why: Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Narcotics Anonymous - https://www.hazelden.org/store/item/4001?NA-It-Works-How-and-Why-Hardcover 

 

Best pieces of Recovery Advice: Honesty is essential. Do not do this alone! 

 

Song that symbolizes recovery to Chas: Shot in the Dark - https://youtu.be/qBzRoqkHFXo?si=NFgPz3vJRxvAim5j 

 

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Kelly Wallace is a person in long term #Recovery, sexual abuse survivor and advocate, and host of the Recognize Our Power Podcast . Kelly Recovers Out Loud with us with an emphasis on what helped her get well, what keeps her well, and the value of reclaiming our power through embracing our stories in an effort to help others do the same so #ListenUp.

Reach out to Kelly and learn more about her work: https://www.kellywallace.org

 

Recovery Literature (quit-lit) recommendations:

Stash: My Life in Hiding by Laura Cathcart Robbins - https://a.co/d/dWdsZeS

AA Big Book - https://www.aa.org/the-big-book

AA Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions - https://www.aa.org/twelve-steps-twelve-traditions

 

Best piece of Recovery advice: Rejection is God's Protection

 

Song that symbolizes Recovery to Kelly: Beautiful Day by U2 - https://youtu.be/co6WMzDOh1o?si=FLqyZP3oc5Hy9i3u

 

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