Episodes
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Anorexics & Bulimics Anonymous Book Study Session 5
Welcome to Chapter 5: The Iceberg Theory, a deceptively short chapter. This episode is part 1 of 3 where we discuss the topics of addiction-switching and the ABA concept of "primary colors of insanity: self centeredness, illusion of control, and dishonesty." Anorexics & Bulimics Anonymous website...
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Light Into Dark Places - Charlotte W 2012 (OA)
My “Light Into Dark Places” series is to pay tribute to the speakers who carried light into my very dark years. In gratitude, I want to share their stories with you. Take what you like and leave the rest!
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Conversation with Selah - Our Body, Our Health
A wonderful conversation with Selah regarding our health journeys—the limits of western medicine, the limits of alternative medicine, letting go of hope, and holding on to possibility.
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Anorexics & Bulimics Anonymous Book Study Session 4
We’re back! In this episode, we unpack Chapter 4: “The Loonie Theory—A discussion of our view that anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive eating disorder together comprise a single entry, and illustrations of how we switch from one to another.” Anorexics & Bulimics Anonymous website Audiobook version…
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Unofficial Slogans - Would You Like to Know How Wrong You Can Be?
A new feature of slogans we use in our recovery programs that you won't find in your daily reader. Enjoy!
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Poetry Break 8 - Fat Girl
Megan Falley performing at National Poetry Slam 2014 in Oakland. You can watch her powerful performance here.
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Workshop - Al-Anon Paradox of Let Go & Get a Grip
Fr Terry's 2007 six part Al-Anon workshop. Link to Google Drive Recovery Tools Folder Link to Recovery Crone Episode Index Portland Al-Anon Website Al-Anon Family Groups Website
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Love Addicts Anonymous - Liz G Shares Her Story
This is an excerpt from Chip Conley's Midlife Chrysalis podcast episode with Liz Gilbert. Link to Love Addicts Anonymous website Link to my Love Addicts Anonymous folder Link to my Recovery Library
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ACA Workshop - Enhancing ACA Reparenting Using Internal Family Systems
Enhancing the ACA Reparenting Experience Using Internal Family Systems (IFS) Tools and Techniques is from the 2025 Annual World Convention. Reparenting IFS Tools Handout Adult Children of Alcoholics website https://tinyurl.com/RecoveryCrone
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Conversation with Neil - The Tools of Underearners Anonymous
Our first episode on the symptoms of underearning sparked a lot of interest. In this follow-up, we take a closer look at the solution offered by Underearners Anonymous (UA). In the interest of time, we do not cover the foundational tools of all 12 Step programs, i.e., the steps, attending…
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Anorexics & Bulimics Anonymous Book Study Session 3
Excited to share this episode on chapter 3 "About Eating Disorders". This recording is longer than usual, so I did my best to edit out long pauses. Hopefully, it doesn't ruin the flow. I'm extremely grateful to Lynda and Max for their invaluable contributions. Here is some more information on...
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Comedy Break 2 - Sing-Along with Maria Bamford
Maria Bamford is our RuPaul. Here she is singing her classic sing-along, "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" from her classic 2014 YouTube series. Fun fact: this YouTube series lead to her Plan B Standup Special and Netflix Lady Dynamite series. https://mariabamford.com/
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Droplets of Joy in a Wasteland
This year has been especially challenging as my chronic illness, the stressful sociopolitical environment, and my aging organs are all Venn diagramming. This episode is a voice memo to a friend about what it feels like to experience joy while walking through what often feels like a truly desolate...
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Light Into Dark Places - Lorna K "Freedom to Choose" 2010 (AA)
My “Light Into Dark Places” series is to pay tribute to the speakers who carried light into my very, very dark years. Lorna Kelly was an incredible champion for recovery and I love listening to all her talks. She passed away in 2016 but her spirit continues to inspire.
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Poetry Break - Grief Has Arrived
Priscar Njeri reading her beautiful poem Grief Has Arrived from her scar_poetry Instagram. Print version available here.
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Conversation with Wes - Part Two, Meeting Aurora
This is part two of Wes' journey and her daughter's first year on Earth. I'm so grateful to Wes for her courage and generosity in sharing her story. She and I both hope that raising awareness regarding autism in babies will help another mother feel less confused and alone in the world. If you...
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Conversation with Neil - Symptoms of Underearning
In this episode, I interview Neil, a grateful member of Underearners Anonymous, to learn more about his journey in UA. We also review the symptoms of underearning as found on the official UA website.
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Comedy Break 1 - OA, the Musical
'Stuck in a Sports Bra’ by mossyrockk is comic genius. Every time I hear it, I feel like I’m at opening night of the smash-hit musical My Life in OA. Here's a link to the YouTube video.
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Conversation with Wes - Loving and Raising Her Autistic Daughter
I interviewed my friend Wes because she’s the firebreather, tech head, card-carrying straight wife, mom to an autistic child, homeschool advocate, snowflake-loving, blue state voting, seed librarian and council member we all need in our lives. You're welcome. 🐦🔥💚
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Spiritual Teacher - Parker Palmer on Help During Dark Times
The slings and arrows never cease nor does hope. I was reminded of Krista Tippett's The Soul in Depression interview with Parker Palmer and the light they both brought to my dark place. Normalizing depression is so important. I hope you check out her podcast.
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OA Workshop - Love & Forgiveness
My recovery taught me that anger is often just grief in disguise. Once I stopped running from the grief, I had to learn how to move through it — and ultimately, into forgiveness. This workshop was a turning point for me, and I'm sharing it in hopes it becomes one for you, too.
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Anorexics & Bulimics Anonymous Book Study Session 2
Anorexics & Bulimics Anonymous website Audiobook version of the ABA Book Link to additional resources
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A Pagan, a Sufi, and a Jew Walk Into a (Dry) Bar
I can only hope this is the beginning of a new series! My friends Tom and Neil are back! We had a great discussion on 12 Step Recovery and spirituality behind self care. I hope you enjoy it! My Recovery Library: https://tinyurl.com/MyRecoveryTools Next Right Action Decision Wheel:...
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Anorexics & Bulimics Anonymous Book Study Session 1
Anorexics & Bulimics Anonymous website Audiobook version of the ABA Book Link to additional resources
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Light Into Dark Places - Earl H Sober Relationships 2005 (AA)
My “Light Into Dark Places” series is to pay tribute to the speakers who carried light into my very dark years. In gratitude, I want to share their stories with you. Take what you like and leave the rest!
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Winter Solstice Reflection - Love is a Verb
Or, "How disassociation promotes my self-centered way of being in the world." Seems appropriate. It's Winter Solstice, so why not? Truthfully, this topic has been up for me all year, and today I finally recorded my thoughts...AND, it just happens to be Winter Solstice. Are the two connected? You...
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Light Into Dark Places - Colleen T 2015 (OA)
My “Light Into Dark Places” series is to pay tribute to the speakers who carried light into my very dark years. In gratitude, I want to share their stories with you. Take what you like and leave the rest!
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My Financial Sobriety Story
Bonnie asked me to send her a voice memo about my financial sobriety. Hopefully, it will be of service to someone else, too. Link to Debtors Anonymous Newcomer Pamphlet Link to Debtors Anonymous Website Link to Consumer Credit Counseling Services. Link to Unequal Childhoods: Class, Race, and…
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Light Into Dark Places - Fr Jim Chronic Pain 1995 (AA)
My “Light Into Dark Places” series is to pay tribute to the speakers who carried light into my very dark years. In gratitude, I want to share their stories with you. Take what you like and leave the rest!
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Deep Dive with Matt - Sober and Hitting an OA Bottom
I really enjoyed this conversation with Matt, who has decades of sobriety in AA and less than 5 months in OA. I pitched doing the podcast while he was fresh in the experience (and disorientation) of the slogan "Those AA credits don't transfer". He was immediately on board, and our hope is to help...
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Spiritual Teachers - Richard Rohr Growing Up Men 2019
This is the unedited episode of Krista Tippet's On Being podcast with Franciscan Friar, Richard Rohr. I pray she forgives posting this conversation. For those who don't know, Richard Rohr is the author of Breathing Underwater: Spirituality and the 12 Steps. Here is a link to the produced version…
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Light Into Dark Places -- Bob O 2004 (AA)
During my purifying-flames-of-hell years, every night I would fall asleep listening to this pitch by Bob Olson from Denver, Colorado. Bob is like the men in my family—stoic, old-school, very John Wayne. When I was with my dad, I felt safe from everyone but him. Listening to Bob would not only…
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Conversation with Selah & Stevi - What is "Victim Identity"?
I’m honored to introduce Selah to my recovery community. Selah carried light through the darkest period of my adult life, and I’m not sure I would have made it through without her. So when the topic of “victim identity” arose, I knew she was the shaman to ask. As always, I hope this conversation...
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Light Into Dark Places - Ken D 2003
My “Light Into Dark Places” series is to pay tribute to the speakers who carried light into my very, very dark years. Many don't resonate with me today, which is fine. I don't need them today like I did 13 years ago. In gratitude, I want to share their stories with you.
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Conversation with Anya - Reflections on Sponsorship
I am grateful to Anya for her willingness to record our talk about sponsorship and share it with our fellowship. I hope we can talk again to follow up on the many threads we started and didn't finish!
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Light Into Dark Places - Dr Paul O 1983
My “Light Into Dark Places” series pays tribute to speakers who carried light into my very dark days. Dr Paul is the author of big book story "Acceptance is the Answer" and I still enjoy listening to any of his talks.
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Light Into Dark Places - Jack G 2007
My “Light Into Dark Places” series is to pay tribute to the speakers who carried light into my very, very dark years. Many don't resonate with me today, which is fine. I don't need them today like I did 13 years ago. In gratitude, I want to share their stories with you.
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Light Into Dark Places - Fr Gavin
My “Light Into Dark Places” series is to pay tribute to the speakers who carried light into my very, very dark years. Many don't resonate with me today, which is fine. I don't need them today like I did 13 years ago. In gratitude, I want to share their stories with you.
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OA Workshop - Love and Forgiveness Part 2
Sheila J's Love & Forgiveness workshop was vital to healing resentments towards my perpetrators. I'm very grateful for her courage for putting on this workshop and for the Los Angeles intergroup for making it available on their website. This is part 2 of 2.
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OA Workshop - Love and Forgiveness Part 1
Sheila J's Love & Forgiveness workshop was vital to healing resentments towards my perpetrators. I'm very grateful for her courage for putting on this workshop and for the Los Angeles intergroup for making it available on their website. This is part 1 of 2.
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Light Into Dark Places - Fr Terry 1985
My “Light Into Dark Places” series is to pay tribute to the speakers who carried light into my very, very dark years. Many don't resonate with me today, but that is not the case here. I have quoted Father Terry to my sponsees so often that I jokingly refer to him as my long-lost husband. I have...
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Conversation with Sabrina - Disassociation & Victim Identity
I'm very proud of Sabrina and I for this exploratory conversation. We talked about what is disassociation, what isn't, and where she and I fall on that scale. We then talked about being overly invested in our victim identity and how to shift out of that. We really enjoyed unpacking this topic and...
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Light Into Dark Places - Scott R 1995
My “Light Into Dark Places” series is to pay tribute to the speakers who carried light into my very, very dark years. Many don't resonate with me today, which is fine. I don't need them today like I did 13 years ago. In gratitude, I want to share their stories with you.
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Light Into Dark Places - Earl H 2018
This 2018 talk by Earl H on the meaning of AA's 3-sided triangle of "Recovery, Service, and Unity" is a personal favorite. I hope you enjoy it, too!
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Light Into Dark Places - Patti O 2001
My “Light Into Dark Places” series is to pay tribute to the speakers who carried light into my very, very dark years. Many don't resonate with me today, which is fine. I don't need them today like I did 13 years ago. In gratitude, I want to share their stories with you.
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Step One - Recalibrating My Brain with Chani K
I am a former devotee of the Queen of Control and step one is admitting I have no control. So, if I've fallen head first into a loaf of bread, my disease brain's reflexive move is to come up with a PLAN--a plan to regain control. Not good. I need an immediate antidote and since 2009, I found one....
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Light Into Dark Places - Keith L 1992
My “Light Into Dark Places” series is to pay tribute to the speakers who carried light into my very, very dark years. Many don't resonate with me today, which is fine. I don't need them today like I did 13 years ago. In gratitude, I want to share their stories with you.
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Tradition Study - Tradition Twelve - OA Principle of Spirituality
We finished! It only took us 3 years and 8 months, but we did it! Tradition 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) states, "Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities." The original tradition study speaker workshop was no…
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Light Into Dark Places - Eric C 2000
My “Light Into Dark Places” series is to pay tribute to the speakers who carried light into my very, very dark years. Many don't resonate with me today, which is fine. I don't need them today like I did 13 years ago. In gratitude, I want to share their stories with you.
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Light Into Dark Places - Moshe K 2005
My “Light Into Dark Places” series is to pay tribute to the speakers who carried light into my very, very dark years. Many don't resonate with me today, which is fine. I don't need them today like I did 13 years ago. In gratitude, I want to share their stories with you.
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Reflections on my OA, Alanon/ACoA 12 Step Recovery.
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