Service Opportunities - Recovered 1396
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Chapters Intro 00:00 Topic 04:15 This Week in Recovery 42:50 Survey 53:04 Phone Calls 52:35 We are a self-supporting community. Join us in the following ways: - Join by making yearly donations. Benefits include access to our back catalog of over 1300 episodes and periodic bonus episodes like open talks. - Join by making monthly donations for one year. You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles. Your name will also be announced each month you donate. Join by making a one-time donation. Your name will...
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Spiritual Experience - Recovered 1395
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Chapters Intro 00:00 Topic: 03:30 This Week in Recovery 48:49 Survey 53:04 Phone Calls 54:55 We are a self-supporting community. Join us in the following ways: - Join by making yearly donations. Benefits include access to our back catalog of over 1300 episodes and periodic bonus episodes like open talks. - Join by making monthly donations for one year. You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles. Your name will also be announced each month you donate. Join by making a one-time donation....
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The Home Group - Recovered 1394
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To skip the intro, tap 3:25 A home group plays an important role in recovery, offering a safe and supportive environment where individuals can connect with others who share similar experiences and learn about the steps. This sense of community and understanding fosters a sense of belonging, which is crucial for combating the isolation that often accompanies addiction. Within a home group, members can openly discuss their struggles, fears, and triumphs without judgment. This shared understanding creates a space where individuals feel heard and validated, promoting healing and personal...
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Service - Recovered 1393
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To skip the intro, tap 3:25 Service plays a pivotal role in the recovery journey for individuals battling addiction. Engaging in acts of service fosters a sense of purpose and meaning. It shifts the focus from self-centered concerns to the well-being of others, promoting empathy and compassion. By contributing to something greater than themselves, individuals in recovery build self-esteem, confidence, and a renewed sense of value. Service provides an opportunity to connect with others facing similar struggles, forging supportive relationships crucial for sustained recovery. ...
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The Pink Cloud - Recovered 1392
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To skip the intro, tap 3:25 The "pink cloud" phenomenon in recovery, characterized by feelings of euphoria and heightened optimism, can be both a blessing and a potential hazard. During this phase, individuals often feel an overwhelming sense of relief and happiness, believing that they have conquered their addiction once and for all. While this positive outlook can be motivating, it can also create unrealistic expectations about the recovery process. This overconfidence might lead individuals to underestimate the challenges ahead and neglect essential recovery activities such as...
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Sadness Vs Depression - Recovered 1390
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To skip the intro, tap 3:25 Understanding the difference between being clinically depressed and experiencing sadness is important for effective self-care. Sadness is a natural, often transient emotion in response to life’s challenges, disappointments, or losses. It can feel overwhelming at times, but typically, sadness is manageable and diminishes with time. Sadness might arise due to changes in relationships, or the challenges of adapting to a new way of life. While sadness can be intense, it usually doesn’t persist or significantly impair daily functioning once the immediate...
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People Pleasing - Recovered 1390
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To skip the intro, tap 3:25 People pleasing can be harmful for those in recovery, as it often stems from a deep-seated need for approval and acceptance. This behavior can lead individuals to prioritize others' needs and expectations over their own, jeopardizing their sobriety and personal well-being. In recovery, establishing healthy boundaries is important for maintaining sobriety, yet people pleasers may struggle to assert these boundaries, fearing rejection or conflict. The constant pressure to please others can create significant stress and anxiety, which are detrimental to...
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Imposter Syndrome - Recovered 1389
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To skip the intro, tap 3:25 Imposter syndrome, the persistent feeling of being a fraud or undeserving of success, can plague individuals as they strive to rebuild their lives. This mindset can undermine self-esteem and make it difficult to fully embrace the progress made. It is recommended to focus on self-acceptance and recognize that recovery is a journey, not a destination. Engaging in regular self-reflection, celebrating small victories, and acknowledging personal growth can help individuals see their worth and the genuine progress they have made. Tonight, we talk about The...
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Coping With Someone Else's Substance Use - Recovered 1388
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Experiencing a friend’s relapse is profoundly challenging and can evoke a complex mix of emotions, including frustration, sadness, and fear. This situation can create an emotional tug-of-war, where you feel torn between your concern for their well-being and the need to protect your own sobriety. The stress and anxiety from worrying about your friend can add difficulty to your own program, making it essential to find effective coping strategies. Tonight, we talk about Coping with Someone Else’s Substance Use. This week, Chris, Chance, Falisha, Nicole, Breanne, Joel, Martin,...
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Leveling of Pride - Recovered 1387
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Leveling of pride is important as it encourages humility, self-awareness, and a willingness to learn and grow. Pride can often be a barrier to progress, leading individuals to resist feedback, cling to rigid beliefs, or overlook the importance of seeking support from others. By leveling pride, individuals in recovery open themselves up to the possibility of self-reflection, acknowledging their vulnerabilities, and embracing the guidance and wisdom of peers, mentors, and support networks. Tonight, we talk about the Leveling of Pride. This week, Virginia, Becky, Kim, Amanda, Shelly,...
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Let’s kick off this episode with the basic question on chairing meetings.
Chris, What does a meeting chairperson do?
What is the most important thing a chair person does? Shows up on time
What requirements are there to be a chairperson?
Is service work found in the big book or in the 12 and 12?
Why do we do service work?
How does service work affect you?
Talk about the spiritual component of service work.
What changes have you noticed in yourself as a result of service work?
Want to take some phone calls?
Can service work be done wrong?
Talk about motives relative to service work.
Is sponsoring someone servies work.
Is being a sponsee service work?
Is sharing at meetings service work?
Can not-sharing at a meeting be service work?
What has been you experience being a chairperson
Funniest moment
Scariest moment
Weirdest moment
Other service work available
AA vs alanon, is there a difference?
think outside the box, say anonymous donations, web site master, writing letters to editors
Role of the sponsor in service work
Can you do service work outside a meeting?
explain.
Can you do service work outside AA say at your school or work
Can you do service work for non AAs, does that count?