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Emotional Sobriety – 453

April 17, 2026The Recovery Show Podcast, PodcastNM 0:51:35 0 Comments

Emotional sobriety is a state of emotional balance and self-awareness. According to Samantha Jo and Spencer, emotional sobriety involves intentional living, gratitude, self-love, and setting healthy boundaries. Their conversation explores the nuances of this journey, drawing connections from literature and personal experiences, both in Al-Anon and ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families). Our…

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Estrangement: Your Voices – 452

March 31, 2026The Recovery Show Podcast, PodcastNM 0:26:50 0 Comments

This episode is a continuation of episode 450, Estrangement: Strength and Hope. We hear more experience, strength, and hope from Patrick, Marylou, Marcy, Raquel, Kelly, David, Susan, Anne, and Heather. Insight Timer meditations Eric has created an Insight Timer group titled Al-Anon 11th Step. It includes estrangement meditations as well as many others like letting…

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What’s in a Name? Group naming in Al-Anon – 451

March 24, 2026The Recovery Show Podcast, PodcastNM 1:05:51 0 Comments

What’s in a (Al-Anon group) name? Spencer and Mary discuss how societal shifts and policy updates affect group naming, drawing insights from their personal experiences and Al-Anon’s rich history. Al-Anon has grappled with group naming policies since the 1970s, striving to balance the need for an inviting atmosphere with the principles of the organization. The…

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Cactus spikes as a metaphor for estrangement

Estrangement: Strength and Hope – 450

March 15, 2026The Recovery Show Podcast, PodcastNM 1:10:22 0 Comments

Estrangement is a challenging experience, affecting countless families across the globe. Eric and Spencer’s conversation takes us through personal experiences, shared wisdom, and practical advice gathered from both program literature and external resources like AI. Estrangement affects nearly 27% of adults, highlighting its prevalence and the silent suffering it brings. We will look at its…

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Embracing Growth: Dropping Life’s Rocks – 449

March 1, 2026The Recovery Show Podcast, PodcastNM 0:51:54 0 Comments

Spencer and Kathy delve into a concept derived from the book “Drop the Rock.” The metaphor suggests that our shortcomings or character defects are like rocks weighing us down. We explore how dropping these rocks can lead to a freer, lighter life. Learning from Stories An impactful story from the book highlights how defects may…

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