11: What are the Signs of Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Service isn’t a punishment or an assignment—it’s one of the most practical tools in addiction recovery. When our thoughts start spiraling, reaching out to a sponsee, sober friend, or family member can...

12 Loka 16min

Quitting alcohol or drugs can feel like getting your life back—until you realize the obsession hasn’t disappeared; it’s simply shifted to something else. In this episode, we explore addiction switchin...

6 Loka 12min

Relapse rarely starts with a drink or a drug. It often begins with isolation, racing thoughts, and the decision not to reach out. In this conversation, we take a closer look at sponsorship in 12-step ...

29 Syys 17min

Guilt has a way of following us, and the harder we try to numb it, the louder it becomes. When we act against our conscience, the pain can fuel a cycle of shame, isolation, and addiction. We explore h...

21 Syys 13min

The fastest way to stall your progress is to constantly chase something new—new plans, hacks, shortcuts, or reasons the basics don’t apply to you. The better approach is simple: do what works. A jiu-j...

14 Syys 16min

Gratitude is easy when life is going well. But what happens when your mind is racing, life feels overwhelming, and you want to isolate? On Stephen’s birthday, we revisit his darkest day—November 11, 2...

7 Syys 18min

Victoria shares the raw and deeply relatable story of growing up with a father in active addiction—from cocaine use to prescription painkillers during the opioid crisis—and the lasting impact it had o...

24 Elo 52min

Problem drinking or drug use often starts subtly—more days, more excuses, and more bargaining. In this episode, Steven T. Ginsburg and Steve Coughran discuss unmanageability as a simple way to recogni...

17 Elo 13min