Transparent Conversations

Active Addiction - Episode 5.29

The Check-in

-I’m being patient with the onboarding process of my job, they told me this process would be about three weeks and they did not lie. My faith is in the Universe because it always works out one way or another, and I release the outcome to the universe.

-I’m trying to tighten up my podcast, I feel like I’m going in the right direction, but it feels different, but a good different

-The one thing I’m looking forward to this summer is the National Cannabis Festival, they hold it here in DC at the RFK stadium every year. Every year I plan to go but I never make it. It’s usually in April, on the 4/20 weekend, but this year it’s on 7/18 and 7/19 and I will be there!.

-What's up with Shannon Sharpe?

Let’s get to tonight's conversation - Active Addiction

Disclaimer - This is going to be a hard one for me, I may get emotional and I may have to skip over some of my points, but we’ll get through it together

Let’s Define Active Addiction
What is Active Addiction
Active addiction is when someone is actively using substances, regardless of the negative consequences. They may be unable to stop on their own and continue to use despite losing their job, home, and family. They may also continue to use despite health problems caused by their addiction. Symptoms of an active addiction include:

Neglecting responsibilities at home, work, or school
Using substances in risky situations
Losing interest in hobbies and activities
Withdrawing from friends and family
Isolating from others
Lying and being secretive
Experiencing financial problems


Video - Dean Taraborelli
Be Recovered: Breaking free from the Disease of Addiction
https://www.sanctuary.net/about-us/our-team/dean-taraborelli-b-a/


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The Wednesday Night Recap - Episode 4.27

Dedicated to Kilmar Ábrego García and his family, a fellow Marylander, Praying for his safe return.

The Check In

-Life is good! Starting my job soon. All the background checks are done!
-Check-ins are important for me whether I'm in recovery or not!
-I'm going to be outside this summer and due to my work schedule my Pod schedule will probably change. Think Saturday Night Live

The Recap
-Checked out an Instagram video from blackhomeeducaters of Spirituality
-Friday's conversation will be about Active Addiction

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-Religion versus Spirituality
-Religion is about control
-Spirituality is about Growth, Connection and Peace
-Shared my deconversion story
-Religions and Rules
-I personally identify as a spiritual agnostic

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The Wednesday Night Re-Recap Live -Episode 3.20

-Dedicated to Kilmar Ábrego García and his family, a fellow Marylander Praying for his safe return

Check In

-Accepted a job offer
-Played a video of an actual polyamorous woman, if it ain't this, it's not real
-Closed the subject on old relationship. It was my fault
-Pray for the country, it doesn't look for any of us
-Polyamorous Spaces aren't always safe
-Played a great clip of a video of How to really get to know someone. Let them live their truth.

-Checkout my Pod Partners page, https://www.youtube.com/@LoveStarsWorld

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Check In

-I'm afraid for this country. What are we leaving for our children
-My first girlfriend reached out to me, to remind me that I was piece of shit
-Birthday is Next Week! I here come, 59!

Current Events

-Is Ne-Yo really Polyamorous? Let's discuss! "NO"

Tonight's Conversation

-Plant Medicines can be helpful in in your recover
-Most recovery programs are all about abstinence
-If you need those programs in your life, GO NOW!
-Ultimately it's up to you to live your truth
-More about this on Wednesday's Recap

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-What is your Truth - Let's talk about it

-Clip from the Grits and Eggs Podcast "Fear of Instability" Ep. 59 "Bet On Yourself"

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Boundaries - Protecting Your Peace - Episode 2.8

******Strange audio issue during the first ten minutes of the POD*****

Check In
-Life is Good
-Interviewing Like Crazy
-Still heading towards recovery!

Current Events
-We are living to a coup
-Watch out for each other
-Do Not Riot, But do Protest

The Conversation
-Boundaries lets people know how you want to be treated
-You have to take the time needed to know yourself to know your boundaries
-One of my major personal boundaries, please always text me before calling me, not doing it will always get your blocked, just protecting my peace
- I know that I'm heading, my emotions are coming back, so the real work will start soon.

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Just a Wednesday Night Recap Show Live!

-How did I end up back in this chair
- My Poem - Addiction
- Recovery
- intention Matters
- Check out Redveil, he's from PG County