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Detached
by Sierra Brimmer & Hannajane Prichett
When we want to check-out and not experience the present, we can detach in an unhealthy way. We can also detach with love in a healthy way from situations or people that are no longer serving us. The Detached podcast is centered around a shift in perspective. On this podcast, co-hosts Hannajane and Sierra have anecdotal conversations surrounding self-improvement, recovery, addiction, codependency, fear, and the challenges they've overcome. Hannajane and Sierra hope that sharing their stories will give inspiration to someone who may be going through the same challenge.@detached_podcast
Episodes
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Sitting in Discomfort: Awareness, Acceptance, and then Change
This week our conversation was inspired by the Al-Anon daily reflection for 1/16 about sitting and accepting discomfort and how discomfort is a sign that the universe is preparing us for change and growth. We talk about how consistency is much easier when you have accountability whether that’s by...
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Daily Doses of Progress: Rewriting Our Resolutions
This year resolutions that overwhelm you are OUT. Instead, focusing on making small, achievable choices each day is IN, understanding that progress isn't about perfection. By treating personal growth as a daily practice of compassion, we can transform our approach to change. Email us with any...
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Grateful: Celebrating Life's Little Moments
We’re diving into the world of gratitude and celebrating the little things that make life special. Join us for a laid-back chat about how noticing the small joys can really boost our mood and perspective. Email us with any comments, questions, or for resources at [email protected]. If you…
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We Create Our Own Experiences
Hello and welcome back! We spent some time reflecting in this episode on the growth we've had over the past two years since starting the podcast and are so grateful to you all for giving us a space to talk about our experiences, reflect and learn. We also talk about how we get to choose what kind...
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Letting Go: My Will vs. God's Will
In this episode, we dive in and talk about Step 3. We shared our experiences as we worked through this step. We really dug into what it means (and feels like) to live in our own will versus what it feels like to be in God's will. It was eye-opening to reflect on how letting go and trusting in a...
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Understanding Our Ever-changing Character Defects and “-ism”s Throughout Recovery
We are back! Our apologies for going dark for a few weeks, life has been life-ing and we're just trying to hang on to our seats. But today we are back and have an AMAZING conversation with a friend of Sierra's who is a sober member of Alcoholics Anonymous, to share with you. She shares about what...
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Setting Boundaries: Outward Communication vs. Silent Action
Hello and welcome back! Lots of stuff packed into this week's episode! We discuss boundaries and the importance of being aware of the motives behind the boundaries we are setting. Is it an ultimatum or is it a boundary? Are we making this boundary out of a desire for that person to change or is…
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Utilizing Recovery to Approach Expectations, Overwhelm, and Change
Mini episode this week with little life updates! This week we just chat about the big moves and changes happening right now in our lives. We discuss how our expectations really can be our biggest downfall. We also reflect on the growth we've experienced within our own attitudes and outlook on...
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A-ha! Moments: Conferences, Open Meetings, and Recovery Revelations
Welcome back to Detached! There was so much to chat about this week. Sierra talked about attending an AA conference in Estes Park, and Hannajane talked about her experience going to an open AA meeting. So much packed into this episode! As promised, here is the link to the conference Sierra...
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How to Define The Fine Line Between Support and Control
Hello and welcome back! This week (while enjoying a sweet treat) we chatted about the Al-Anon program, and identifying when supporting someone turns into control instead. We discuss the importance of listening to hear what someone is saying vs. listening to respond. We also talk about how crucial...
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Perspective Shifts & Finding Gratitude in the Big Picture
Hello and welcome back! We have a mini episode for ya this week - this one ended up being exactly what we needed to hear so we hope you guys get something from it too! We discuss perspective shifts, finding gratitude, and the importance in prioritizing our recoveries. As always, email us with any...
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Character Defects: Imbalanced Human Traits and Unsustainable Emotions
Hello, welcome back, and happy July folks! This week we talk all about character defects, step 6 & 7 and step 10 inventories. I know that sounds like a lot, but all it really is our own little stories about our recent experiences with these steps. We discuss how there are no good or bad emotions,...
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You're Eligible Too: The Sobering Reality of Life Without Recovery
Welcome back! This week we talk about the "yets". Sierra talks about what could or really would have happened had she kept drinking. We both reflect on what our lives could look like today had we not gotten into recovery and the gratitude to be had in that. We also talk about what keeps us coming...
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Sober Curiosity, N/A Beverages, and Societal Pressure, Oh My!
Hello and happy June / start of summer! This week we talk about what "sober curious" means, societal perspective and pressure around drinking, and our own opinions on N/A beverages. Hannajane talks about the negative effects drinking can have physically and mentally, even as someone who isn't an...
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Embracing the Unpredictable: Riding the Waves of Change
Change is on our minds. Whether we seek it or it happens unexpectedly, change is a constant in our lives. This week on Detached, we dive into the beauty and necessity of change, sharing how it has shaped our journeys. We discuss the transformative power of embracing change, and how our reactions...
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What Ifs and If Onlys
In this episode, we dive into the destructive nature of 'What Ifs' and 'If Onlys', uncovering how they fuel resentment and anger. Join us as we remind each other that we aren't in the outcome business and how we take action to remind ourselves to stay grounded and present. Email us with any...
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Unspoken Expectations: The Struggle for Serenity
This week we delve into the relatable world of the expectations we often set in our minds for others, and the chaos that ensues when these expectations aren't met. We unpack the ripple effects of these internalized hopes and the surprising ways they can disrupt our sense of calm and serenity.…
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Giving Away What Was So Freely Given to Us - Another Conversation with Kara E
We have yet another lovely guest on the show this week! Kara E (Sierra's sponsor in AA) is back again to share her experience, strength and hope with us. She talks about how her recovery has shifted over the last 8 years, and what her experience with sponsorship and service has been in the…
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Having a Holistic Approach to Recovery and Walking Your Talk: A Conversation with Ivy O.
We are so excited to share this lovely conversation with you all this week! We have Ivy O. on the podcast who is in recovery, participates in the AA program, and has a holistic practice and view of her mental, physical and spiritual health. She speaks about what her sobriety journey and...
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Spiritual Maintenance: Always A Work in Progress, Not Perfection
This week we talk about what it feels like to work a program, when you reeeeally don't feel like working a program. We discuss how we're the only ones in charge in our own actions (or inaction) and even when we don't know what next step to take, we know we have the ability to ask our higher…
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Setting Boundaries Around Alcohol in Relationships Through Honest Communication and Respect - Interview Pt. 2 with Jaden
Welcome back! This week we had Jaden, Sierra's fiancé, back on the show to do a deeper dive into what the dynamic of their relationship is like with her being sober and him being a normal drinker. We talk about what Sierra's boundaries look like around alcohol and how Jaden makes sure those...
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What Does "Being Present" Even Mean?
A mini episode this week! We discuss how hard it can be to show up imperfectly (which is what we're doing this week!). We reflect on what "being present" means and what that looks like for each of us. We talk about the impact a lack of being in the present moment has on our recovery. Email us…
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Welcome to Detached: A Girl-Talk Perspective on the Intersection of AA & Al-Anon
Today we reintroduce, rewind, and recap "Detached"! We also reintroduce ourselves and the history of what got us here. We talk about the differences and intersections between the Al-Anon and AA programs. We discuss what being "selfish" can mean based on our intentions behind it. And we also…
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2024: All About Thriving, Surviving, & Vibing!
We made it y'all! And we spent 2023 thriving, not just surviving. During this week's episode, we reflected on our goals from last year, the progress we've made, and what we want to bring into 2024. We ended up touching on the subject of service and sponsorship, and being in our ✨SOFT GIRL ERA✨...
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Shared Goals, Clear Communication, and Intentional Connection: A Conversation with Sierra & Jaden
Happy New Years Everyone!!! This week we have a special guest! Jaden, Sierra's fiancé, joins her for a discussion about healthy communication, the struggles of work-life balance, and how to set goals together in a relationship. We discuss how relationships should be a 50-50 partnership and the...
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Reflecting on Denial Through the Lens of Recovery
Hello, and welcome back! In today's episode we talk about denial. What denial means, examples of denial in our lives, and most importantly, how powerful it can be. Email us with any comments, questions, or for resources at [email protected]. If you liked this episode, please send it to…
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Navigating the Holiday Season in Early Sobriety and Al-Anon Through Boundaries
This week we talk about all things holidays! Whether it be from the pressure to meet everyone's expectations and participate in everything or the strong emphasis on all things drinking, the holidays can be anxiety-inducing for everyone. Listen in this week as Sierra dives into her previous...
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It's About the Journey, Not the Destination: The Importance of the "Micro-Joys" in Life
Hello and welcome back! In today's episode we start off by discussing the goals we've recently attained and how anticlimactic the accomplishments have felt. As we discussed, we realized that maybe it's the journey that matters more than the destination and reflecting on our mental and spiritual...
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Experiencing Early Recovery in Sobriety and Al-Anon: How to be OK Regardless of External Circumstances
Welcome back! This week we answer a few questions submitted by some listeners. We talk about our experiences in early recovery as the recovering alcoholic and as the loved ones of those in early recovery. We share some anecdotal examples of what boundaries can look like with our loved ones…
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Our Mind is a Powerful Place: Reflections of Physical Form
TW: Please note that there are conversations around eating disorders in this episode. Please welcome back Gayla. K! She was previously a guest on the episode "Shedding the Shame of Trauma through Authentic Connection: An Interview with Gayla. K". In true Detached fashion, the conversation flows…
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Taking Responsibility for Your Own Healing: An Interview with Ann Pitts
WOW! What an incredible episode this week! *TW we do talk about sexual abuse and assault on this episode* Ann is a grad school student studying to become a school counselor. She is a Cross Fit coach and has experience coaching at The Phoenix, which is a sober active community. She shares with us...
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The Power of Forgiveness - A Conversation with Michelle A.
Aaaand she's back by popular demand! Sierra's mom joins us again this week and talks about what she's learned through the forgiveness of other people and herself. Forgiveness opens a space to have compassion and empathy for other people. She reminds us that anyone who causes someone pain, is...
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Shared Experiences Across the 12 Steps of AA and the 12 Steps of Al-Anon
Today we're talking about the 12 Steps! We discuss the differences between how the 12 Steps are interpreted and worked in AA vs. in Al-Anon. We talk about our own experiences working the 12 Steps and what we've learned so far. We discuss how the 12 Steps are a design for living and help us be...
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Going with the Flow: What Happens When You're in Spiritual Alignment
Hello and welcome back! This week we discuss what it looks and feels like when we are spiritually and emotionally in alignment. We talk about the importance of listening to others and having love and tolerance, especially for those we may not agree with. We realize we can only control how we…
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Loving Yourself at Different Stages of Life
This week Sierra and Hannajane dive into a conversation about self-love, and how difficult it can be. We do have conversations about body dysmorphia and eating disorders just as a warning to our listeners. We know these can be uncomfortable and sometimes hard conversations, so if this episode…
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How to Protect Your Energy by Listening to Your Intuition and Checking In with Your Body
This week we're back recording in-person! On this episode we talk about the importance of checking in with ourselves physically and emotionally when around certain people and being in certain situations to see whether or not those things are serving us. We talk about the importance of protecting...
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Forever Healing Our Inner Child: A Conversation Between Mother and Daughter
This week Hannajane had the pleasure interviewing a special guest, Katie, her mom! They talk about being grateful members of al-anon, detaching with love, our relationships to perfectionism, staying in touch with our playful inner-child and so much more. Email us with any comments, questions, or...
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Having Awareness Around the Narratives We Tell Ourselves
This week we talk about what it feels like to try to control situations that are out of our control, and realizing that our Higher Powers are bigger than the issue we're trying to fix. Hannajane discusses the impact that the words she uses to describe challenging situations has on her. When…
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Why Do We Have Resistance Towards Asking for and Receiving Help from Others?
This week we discuss why is it so hard to ask for help?? We discover the things that can hold us back from asking for help can be feeling guilty, the fear of being a burden to others, the need to be hyper-independent or people pleasing. We also talk about how challenging it is once you ask for...
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Learning Gratitude Through the Challenges of Motherhood: A Conversation with Michelle A. (Sierra's Mom)
Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible and resilient moms out there! This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Sierra's mom. She reflects on what it was like being a mom of an active alcoholic and everything she learned throughout the years. Michelle and Sierra discuss the way their...
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An Expert’s Guide to People Pleasing
On this weeks episode, Sierra and Hannajane talk about people pleasing, care-taking and everything in-between. As two people in recovery programs, it is a topic we are quite familiar with! We are both taking steps to identify the people pleasing aspects of ourselves but as you can tell from our...
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Communication: The Key to Maintaining a Healthy Relationship
This week we discuss romantic relationships! We dive into the process of healing past relationships and not bringing unhealthy patterns into new ones. We talk about our own relationships and how there is a learning curve for both of us around embracing a healthy relationship because it feels so...
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Shedding the Shame of Trauma through Authentic Connection: An Interview with Gayla K.
On this weeks episode, Hannajane interviews Gayla K, a lifelong friend who speaks about life growing up with a hoarder parent. Gayla talks about the emotional work she has done, and continues to do, in order to move through the emotional trauma tied to growing up with a hoarder parent. Email us...
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Chasing Imperfection: Perfectionism as an Impossible Standard
In this weeks episode, Sierra and Hannajane talk about mental health crises and perfectionism. As two women who are navigating this crazy world its important to do life a little bit messy and remind ourselves that its ok to stumble along the way. Perfection is an impossible standard so all we can...
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How to Protect Your Sobriety - Interview with a Sober Member of Alcoholics Anonymous
This week Sierra spends time talking to a friend from AA. She tells her story of what it was like and what it's like now in sobriety. She is such a lovely human being and has so much wisdom to offer, you're going to want to hear this! It was a fun conversation and we ended up going back and forth...
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Do It Messy: The Importance of Creativity
This week we discuss creativity. Hannajane dives into her art background and we both realize we haven't been allowing creativity to flow. Sierra realizes she has never been someone to color outside the lines. Creativity brings so much freedom and it's so easy to fall into that place of control...
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One Day at a Time: How to Not Wake Up with the Anxiety of Yesterday and Fear of Tomorrow
This week we discuss the concept of one day at a time and how challenging it can be to be present. Sierra reflects on when her reality used to be constant anxiety about the past and fear of the future and the gratitude she has now that she's able to be more present. We talk about how overwhelming...
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Our Saying 'Yes' Era
This week is all about relationships! We discuss how each of us are making decisions to say yes or say no to things in life based on what we need in the present moment. We talk about how "missing out" on the little things in early sobriety gives you the ability to participate in the big things...
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Reframing Our Fears
Hello! If you didn't see our disclaimer on IG, please be aware the production of this episode is not where we'd like it to be. The audio didn't record right and our exiting statement got cut off. So please laugh along with us because this is one of the best episodes yet! This week's topic is…
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The Tissue of the Issue
This week it's Hannajane's turn to share her story! She tells her journey of getting into the 12-step program of Al-Anon and what recovery means to her. We've had some feedback on the podcast wondering whether Hannajane is sober or not so this episode dives into all that! Recovery is not…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
When we want to check-out and not experience the present, we can detach in an unhealthy way. We can also detach with love in a healthy way from situations or people that are no longer serving us. The Detached podcast is centered around a shift in perspective. On this podcast, co-hosts Hannajane and Sierra have anecdotal conversations surrounding self-improvement, recovery, addiction, codependency, fear, and the challenges they've overcome. Hannajane and Sierra hope that sharing their stories will give inspiration to someone who may be going through the same challenge.@detached_podcast
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Sierra Brimmer & Hannajane Prichett
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When we want to check-out and not experience the present, we can detach in an unhealthy way. We can also detach with love in a healthy way from situations or people that are no longer serving us. The Detached podcast is centered around a shift in perspective. On this podcast, co-hosts Hannajane and...
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