Quitting Marijuana

I have been sicker than a dog (sorry about my voice) but this is the last one.  Nothing too crazy, no huge words of wisdom, just a final episode.  If you ever want to talk and be a guest on the show and share your story to help others I will keep the emails open  :)  Hang in there and keep taking it one day at a time.  Remember to find satisfaction in the struggle, and peace in the moment.  Yours, ~Jonah

But it's really just another day! 

Recorded on real equipment in my house lol, hope all is well! 

2 weeks clean!  Recorded in the car on my way north from spring break, spent it down south with my wife's family.  

Don't be like me

Hope you all are doing okay, send me an email at [email protected] with your story or if you need support!  

I definitely recommend you get the book!  Recorded this on my phone so audio isn't great.  

Hi everyone, sorry for the delay on getting a podcast out.  I got my laptop repaired and I just dragged dragged dragged my feet (I hate technology!).  I should have done one though because I ended up relapsing over Christmas break after 6 MONTHS!  Have a conversation about quitting tomorrow with someone and wanted to get an episode out before that.  

It takes an active, diligent effort to stay clean

Levi is 28 years old and from New Zealand, this was a tricky one to coordinate as it was 5am my time and 10pm her time but we made it work!  She's been sober for 12 weeks and we had an awesome conversation, she is living the example of what getting clean can do for you and has no judgement on others who are walking their own path.  Getting clean is HARD but getting to the other side is so, so good!   

This was an awesome conversation with an extremely bright, knowledgeable expert who has some real insights as to why we struggle mentally and physically.  Listeners have been messaging me about withdrawal symptoms and returning to normal sleep patterns, diet, etc and this podcast may help address that for you.  She also offered QMP listeners 15% of her line of supplements using the code QMP15.  I ordered the sleep tea full price and I'll let you know how it works! http://fusionaryformulas.com/?afmc=QMP15&utm_campaign=QMP15&utm_source=leaddyno&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_content=bpFrom her website:  We're in the midst of a self-care crisis, bombarded by conflicting messages on social media and struggling to find balance in our modern lives. As an entreprenuer, wife, and busy mother of two, I understand the challenges that modern women face in putting their health and well-being first. That's why I embarked on a lifelong journey to study Ayurveda under the guidance of gurus in my native India. My Modern Ayurveda program and product line fuse ancient wisdom with modern science to bridge the gap in self-care, digestion, stress, and metabolism. My mission is to empower women to prioritize their health and live the vibrant, fulfilling lives they deserve. 

Bez is 21 years old from New Zealand and has dreams of becoming a drag queen.  He's taken the huge step to sober up and is also now taking the steps towards reaching his dream.If you'd like to share your story to help inspire others get clean, please shoot me an email at [email protected]

Sorry, the audio is definitely not the kind of quality you're used to with a nice studio microphone.  In the beginning there is also some sound of the mic brushing up against my blazer.  The last 4 days have been INTENSE and I realized it was now or never for the next episode.  Thanks for listening! 

Set yourself up for success! 

Hi everyone!  A little emphasis on the "p" sound for the first 3 min until I get the blocker thing in front of the mic, good to be back with you!  

Another podcast from Jamie!  Sorry for the delay I was in Florida for 2 weeks and just got back.  

Update on my wife's condition (I didn't do a good job of explaining that phone call, when I say "auto" I mean it was a robo call/automated system), exploring what happens when we slip up and smoke during our journey of sobriety, and exploring what the bible means when it says we're no longer "under the law" 

Psalm 89:7 states, "God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the holy ones, and awesome above all who are around him."  After I missed church on Sunday I watched a sermon on Monday about not being a complacent Christian and the spirit of reverence.  Talk to you soon! 

Addiction is genetic, living as a lone wolf, weight training, spiritual growth

Another episode from Jamie!

The dynamic duo!!! 

Sorry for the lapse in episodes, we have another one to come out soon from Jamie and Chuck!

Still clean but kept this one SHORT, I'm a hurtin' turkey

Listener story from Brad, timeframe for withdrawal symptoms, scouting trip before church, debate on next job, reading from 1 Peter Chapter 4, motivational quotes from Vincent Van Gogh, Lao Tzu, and verse of the day Zechariah 4:10.  

Listener story from Dennis, seeing all the weed in Puerto Rico, talking to a "celebrity" hunter in the airport, drinking too much, attending small group at church, bible reading from James 4:7, motivational quotes from Serena Williams and Tom Brady, bible verse of the day Galatians 6:9

Learning to love yourself!  

Listener story from Nick5 Bible verses to grow my "sword of the spirit"Eliminate hurdles to your recoveryMotivation quotes from Ben Franklin, James Lane AllenBible verse of day, James 1:2-4

This is a solo episode from Jamie!   700 days clean!!!!!   

Listener story from Tim Taking the first step to creating order in your lifeSermon on the Mount Matthew 7:7-27Does weed really help you be more loving? Motivational Quotes from Zig Ziglar, Nelson Mandela QuoteBible verse of day, 1 Corinthians 6 19-20

Listener story from AnnaCannabinoid Hyperemesis SyndromeBiblical Truth (1 Corinthians 10:13)A strategy to stay clean (stay busy!)Motivational quotes from Drs. J Peterson, Wayne Dyer, Deepak ChopraBible verse of day, Romans 12 verse 2

This is a personal file that follows the steps of Patrick Bet-David and Steve Harvey.  PBD says accumulating emotional memories to add impact to your affirmations. Steve Harvey says write the vision and make it plain.  Both are tied to God.  I'd encourage you to do the same!  I'm back to meditating an  hour in the morning then doing 20 minutes of yoga.  30 day goal-  no porn, no smoking, meditate every day.  I'll be listening to this episode every morning on the treadmill as I walk a few minutes to wake up before starting to meditate.  Happy New Year everyone!  

Good to be back with you, I completed a 3 day fast and that is sort of the focus of this podcast.  I did not mention but the physical effects were very good, I lost weight and my aches and pains started disappearing at hr 52.  I also cut out water for 24 hours in the middle and that wasn't as bad as I thought, but it took me way longer to rehydrate than I expected.  For 3 days after the fast was over I would get dehydrated after eating a meal.  Curious!  Like, peeing clear before the meal then after the meal it would be dark yellow.  Overall it was a good experience and I'd like to do it again but this time cut out the water for 36 hours.  

In this episode we look into the book of Romans to better understand the weakness of the flesh compared to the righteousness of the Spirit.  

Nothing too crazy here folks, stay clean!  

Awesome conversation about quitting with Taurua from New Zealand! 

I mentioned last episode that I was going to be hosting meetings for folks who want to talk about quitting, I'd like to hold off on that until after I get back from this family vacation.  I suspect they will be evenings at 8pm EST, but I'll talk about all the Zoom info (login, meeting ID, etc) in the actual podcast so AI or other such devious computer folks will have more trouble figuring it out and hacking in.  Talk to you later!  

Hi everyone, it's good to be back.  I'm going to start hosting meetings for anyone interested in Zooming in to talk about sobriety.  They won't be in the AA format but I'll describe all of that in detail on the next episode.  I won't record them unless people consent to that, and will still be dropping regular episodes.  Happy Independence Day.  

Just touching base, still clean!  New episodes are in the works...

A message from the woman we all know and love!  No intro/outro music to this one I'm very sorry, having some serious tech issues.  

Sorry I've been gone everyone, some serious tech issues as well as a relapse.  This is from a few days ago

Hang in there y'all!  "Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it."  Matthew 7:13

Awesome conversation about quitting with Lisa from Florida!  If you're interested in sharing your journey to help lift someone up please email me at  [email protected]

When I first started doing triathlons, the idea of swimming 800m, biking 12 miles, and running 3 miles all in a row seemed massive.  It got the respect of everyone around me, and the respect of the participants as well.  Then the sport started to boom, and the internet became more prevalent.  All of a sudden a "sprint" triathlon was no big deal compared to an olympic distance, or a half-iron, or a full Ironman.  Before long both my dad and I felt like finishing a sprint wasn't something to be very proud of, even though we didn't actually know anyone in our own social circle who could even finish the sprints that we were doing, let alone race them to try and get a good placement in our age category.  The same thing happened this past year to my aunt in Vermont who got into hiking.  She had 0 experience so she started with group hikes at local places, fairly flat.  Then transitioned to group hikes of small peaks.  Then a few solo hikes, and group/solo hikes of larger peaks.   Her self-confidence was soaring, she was doing things she never thought she could do.  Then when she became entrenched in the "community" she started meeting people and seeing folks on forums who were hiking out of state, who were solo-backpacking, who could do huge miles in a single day.  All of a sudden she stopped being proud of herself, even though the people in her social circle weren't doing the kinds of things she was doing.  Don't let social media and the internet disillusion you.  If you are running a few miles every day, or lifting weights every other day, or meditating 10 minutes a day, ask yourself "Who do I know at the place where I work that is also doing these things?"  I bet you can count them on one hand.  Respect the work you're putting in, 98% of those around us are not doing what we're doing.  Don't let the outliers on social media or the internet forums dictate how you judge yourself.  Remember to find satisfaction in the struggle, and peace in the moment.  

School updates, listener story, finding a mentor

Quitting drinking

Still rocking, hope you are too.  Stay clean!  

Hope everyone is doing well, remember that March comes in like a lion!

I'm a dumbass!  Tried to put together a streak before podcasting with you and did hit 40+ days, then broke down and smoked before the trip to Florida and during the trip to Florida.  Thankfully I didn't get caught but please look forward to more regular Sunday morning podcasts.  

Absolutely incredible, she has been moving and shaking and she is now beyond the 300 day mark.    The legend grows!  

It's been a grind but still going strong!  Hope you all are hanging in there.