66: Meeting Makers Make It
Thinking about skipping a meeting because the holidays feel busy and bright? We bring that impulse into the light and show why daily meetings act as a real buffer between you and relapse—the truth is ...
15 Joulu 202515min
65: The Devil’s Triangle and Holiday Relapse
The stretch from Thanksgiving to New Year’s can feel like a maze if you’re in recovery. We call it the “devil’s triangle.” In this episode, we unpack why holiday triggers spike—family dynamics, old ro...
8 Joulu 202517min
64: Why Anniversaries Matter in Recovery
Why does a 21-year sobriety chip matter—but the next 24 hours matter most? In this episode, we talk about milestones, humility, and the daily actions that keep recovery alive. Stephen explains how ann...
18 Marras 202516min
63: Why Sobriety Feels Scary — And How to Find Real Peace
Pain makes us reach for quick relief—something to take the edge off and keep us moving. We talk honestly about how alcohol and drugs can feel like help at first, then quietly become the problem, espec...
10 Marras 202520min
62: He Stayed Sober for Years — Then Lost Everything
A man stays sober 25 years, retires, picks up a drink—and four years later, he’s gone. We revisit the Big Book’s Businessman story as a warning: time alone doesn’t keep addiction at bay. This episode ...
3 Marras 202512min
61: The ‘Don’t, Won’t, Can’t’ Trap. What’s Really Holding You Back in Recovery
The clearest path to sobriety is usually the simplest: do what works, every day. In this episode, we unpack the Don’t, Won’t, Can’t framework—three common traps that derail recovery by skipping action...
27 Loka 202519min
60: They Don’t Want Help—Now What. Setting Boundaries Without Enabling Addiction
What if showing up isn’t the same as wanting help? This episode dives into the gap between love and limits—why some people enter treatment in body but not in spirit, and how victim identity can block ...
20 Loka 202516min
59: Should Parents Force Kids into Rehab. Saving Lives vs. Respecting Choices
"We must always enable the solution. We must never enable the disease." Steven T. Ginsburg cuts to the core of addiction recovery, highlighting what it truly takes to help someone struggling with subs...
13 Loka 202515min
