Bob D - Recovered 1368
Recovered Podcast
Bob D. from Las Vegas, NV speaking at the Paramount Speaker Group in Paramount CA - April 28th 2002
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Bud M. - Recovered 1366
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Bud M. from Huntington, CA speaking at the Paramount Speaker Group in Paramount CA - May 2nd 1999 This week, They made their Sustaining Partner Donations. For more information, tap This episode is sponsored by They used the donation button found on our website at Visit our website
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The Promises - Recovered 1366
Recovered Podcast
To skip the intro, tap 3:25 "Alcoholics Anonymous," commonly referred to as the Big Book, is a seminal text that outlines the principles and promises of the 12-step recovery program for individuals grappling with alcoholism. The promises encapsulated within its pages serve as a beacon of hope for those seeking recovery. These assurances go beyond mere abstinence from alcohol and extend to a profound transformation of the individual's life. The book promises a spiritual awakening, a fundamental shift in perspective that enables individuals to find a higher purpose and meaning in life. It...
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Billy S - Recovered 1364
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Billy S. from Las Vegas, NV speaking at the 15th Annual Tri State Roundup in Laughlin, NV - May 20th-23rd 1999 This week, They made their Sustaining Partner Donations. For more information, tap This episode is sponsored by They used the donation button found on our website at Visit our website
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Step 2 - Recovered 1365
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To skip the intro, tap 3:25 Step 2 holds profound significance as it invites individuals to embark on a journey of hope and faith. This step encourages individuals to believe in a power greater than themselves and to recognize that their efforts alone may not be sufficient to overcome the challenges of addiction. The importance of Step 2 lies in its ability to provide a sense of solace and assurance, especially in moments of doubt and despair. It opens the door to the possibility of healing by fostering a connection with a higher power, however, one chooses to define it, and in doing...
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Bill C. - Recovered 1363
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Bill C. from Ventura, CA sharing his story at the Stateline Retreat in Las Vegas, NV - December 8th 2022 This week, They made their Sustaining Partner Donations. For more information, tap This episode is sponsored by They used the donation button found on our website at Visit our website
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Personal Responsibility - Recovered 1362
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Taking personal responsibility is a cornerstone for success in recovery programs. It's a principle that places the individual in the driver's seat of their recovery journey, emphasizing their accountability for their actions and choices. By acknowledging their role in their addiction and taking responsibility for it, individuals gain a sense of empowerment. This empowerment allows them to break free from the victim mentality often associated with addiction. This recognition of personal responsibility is a critical step in dismantling the denial that can perpetuate the cycle of addiction. This...
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Step 1 - Recovered 1361
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Step 1 holds profound significance for individuals battling drug and alcohol addiction. It is often considered the foundation upon which the entire recovery journey is built. Step 1 suggests that individuals admit their powerlessness over their addiction and acknowledge the unmanageability of their lives. This admission can be incredibly humbling and difficult, as it requires individuals to confront the stark reality of their condition. However, it is precisely this recognition of powerlessness that sets the stage for genuine transformation. By admitting the problem, individuals can let go of...
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Larry T. - Recovered 1360
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Larry T. from Bellflower, CA speaking Woodstock West in Los Angeles, CA - May 9th 2014 This week, Tony, Chris, Chance, Sam, Nicole, Falisha, Cristie, Joel They made their Sustaining Partner Donations. For more information, tap This episode is sponsored by McQ, Helen, Brian, Teresa, Audrey They used the donation button found on our website at Visit our website
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Ebby T. - Recovered 1359
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Ebby T. from Dallas, TX speaking at the San Jose conference - March 4th 1961 This week, Tony, Chris, Chance, Sam, Nicole, Falisha, Cristie, Joel They made their Sustaining Partner Donations. For more information, tap This episode is sponsored by McQ, Helen, Brian, Teresa, Audrey They used the donation button found on our website at Visit our website
info_outlineWhen we were first trying to achieve sobriety, many of us found
ourselves taking a drink without planning to. Sometimes, it seemed to happen practically without our knowing it. There was no conscious decision to drink, and there was no real thought about possible consequences. We had not intended to set off an entire drinking
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Now we have learned that simply postponing that first drink, putting something else in its place, provides us with a chance to think about our drinking history, to think about the disease of alcoholism, and to think about the probable results of starting to drink. Fortunately, we can do more than just think about it, and we do. We can contact someone using our smartphone.
Tonight, we talk about Smartphone Therapy