Friends In Recovery - Addiction Recovery Podcast

Summary The hosts discuss the topic of relationships, including relationships with inanimate objects and the importance of personal responsibility. They explore the challenges of building relationships in early recovery and the significance of developing a relationship with oneself. The hosts also discuss the complexity of relationships in recovery and the importance of honesty. The episode concludes with further technical difficulties. This conversation explores the themes of navigating relationships and identity, finding self-love and acceptance, overcoming fear and embracing authenticity, supporting others in their journeys, the role of sobriety in personal transformation, acceptance and non-judgment in recovery, being true to yourself and letting others be, and the importance of genuine connections. Takeaways • Navigating relationships and identity can be challenging, especially in the early stages of recovery. • Finding self-love and acceptance is crucial for personal growth and building healthy relatio

Burn the boats Summary In this episode, the hosts of the Friends in Recovery podcast experience technical difficulties at the beginning of the recording. They discuss the topic of 'burning the boats,' which means fully committing to a decision without a safety net. They share personal experiences of letting go of old habits and embracing new ones. The hosts also mention the importance of taking calculated risks and not looking back once a decision is made. In this episode, the hosts discuss the concept of burning the boat and jumping into recovery and personal growth with full force. They share personal experiences of making life-changing decisions and the positive impact it had on their careers and personal lives. The importance of surrounding oneself with supportive friends and letting go of toxic relationships is also emphasized. The hosts highlight the significance of protecting one's joy and choosing friends who uplift and support their recovery journey. The episode concludes with a reminder

Summary The podcast starts with technical difficulties and introductions. Buckeye Bambi shares her recent discovery of three sisters through Ancestry DNA. The hosts discuss the importance of not putting things off and seizing the present moment. They reflect on personal experiences and the impact of procrastination on their lives. The conversation touches on the nature of darkness and the need for self-improvement. The chapter concludes with a discussion on Beth's struggle with attending meetings and her commitment to change. In this episode, the hosts discuss the topic of procrastination with guest Cindy, who shares her struggles with mental illness and the fear of working the steps in her recovery journey. They emphasize the importance of taking action and overcoming fear to make progress in recovery. The hosts also highlight the benefits of writing inventory and seeking support from sponsors and therapists. They encourage listeners to reach out for professional help when needed and remind them that the

Summary In this episode, Jersey Ed introduces Jeff Zazel as a special guest on the Friends in Recovery podcast. The conversation covers various topics including Jeff's background in podcasting, the importance of mentors, resiliency and grit, and life beyond recovery. Jeff also presents on the topic of grit and resiliency, referencing Viktor Frankl and sharing some of his favorite things. Takeaways Having mentors in different areas of life can provide guidance and support. Resiliency and grit are important qualities to develop. There is more to life than just recovery, and it's important to explore other interests and aspects of life. Jeff Zazel's presentation on grit and resiliency is insightful and thought-provoking. Podcast Hotline- 800-989-6504 Call anytime (Non-emergency Number) Email- help@friendsinrecoverypodcast.com Website- www.friendsinrecoverycommunity.org Facebook- Friends in Recovery - A Community of Support The Friends in Recovery Podcast is powered by your Likes, Follows, Subscrib

Summary The hosts discuss the concept of 'acting as if' and how it relates to personal growth and recovery. They share personal experiences of emulating positive traits and behaviors from others in their lives. They emphasize the importance of surrounding oneself with positive influences and being mindful of the people and media one engages with. The conversation highlights the value of learning from wise individuals and continually seeking new experiences for personal growth. In this conversation, Beth and Jersey Ed discuss the importance of critical thinking and the exchange of ideas. They emphasize the need to question everything and be open-minded to new perspectives. The conversation also touches on the influence of media and social media, highlighting the dangers of fear-based narratives and the comparison trap. They encourage listeners to enjoy entertainment and fiction while being aware of its impact. The conversation concludes with a reminder to be kind to oneself, learn from mistakes, and em

Summary Amanda Black shares her journey of overcoming childhood trauma, weight issues, and substance abuse to find recovery and self-love. She discusses the impact of her toxic upbringing, including emotional neglect and molestation, on her self-esteem and coping mechanisms. Amanda's weight struggles began at a young age, and she turned to food as a source of comfort and escape. After years of addiction and reaching her highest weight of 468 pounds, Amanda entered recovery and committed to a healthier lifestyle. Through self-love and determination, she lost 320 pounds and continues to prioritize her well-being. Amanda Black shares her weight loss journey and recovery from addiction. She emphasizes the drive to keep going and the mindset of not giving up. Amanda talks about maintaining a schedule and the challenges she faced during her weight loss journey. She reflects on the amazement of achieving her weight loss goal and the importance of dealing with open emotions. Amanda discusses the impact of COVID o

Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss the concept of New Year's resolutions and the importance of starting where you are. They emphasize the need to set realistic goals and create healthy routines to achieve them. They also highlight the value of accountability and asking for help in reaching these goals. The hosts discuss the importance of routine, accountability, and patience when starting the new year. They emphasize the need to give oneself grace and take breaks when necessary. The conversation then shifts to setting goals for the new year, with a focus on continuous improvement and personal growth. The hosts encourage listeners to be better than they were yesterday and to take small steps towards their goals. They also highlight the importance of taking action and applying the principles discussed. The episode concludes with a reminder to make each day count and to focus on the present moment. Takeaways Start where you are and set realistic goals. Create healthy routines that work for you. Acco

Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss their holiday experiences and delve into the topic of religion and beliefs. They explore the significance of Hanukkah and its traditions, including the lighting of candles and the story behind the holiday. The conversation then shifts to the different practices and rituals in various religions, such as prayer beads and the Catholic rosary. The hosts emphasize the importance of respecting different beliefs and finding spirituality in one's own way. They also touch on the book of Job and its lessons on faith and perseverance. This conversation explores the themes of control, laws, and personal freedom. The hosts discuss the role of control and safety in decision-making, as well as the importance of laws and traditions in providing guidance. The debate on abortion is also examined, with differing perspectives on pro-choice and pro-life. The 12-step perspective on pro-choice is explored, highlighting the value of individual choices and respecting others' decisio

Summary The hosts discuss the stress and pressure of the holiday season and share podcast recommendations. The conversation then shifts to gift giving and budgeting, with a focus on different love languages. They also discuss Ed's gift-giving practices for his team members and Beth's inability to oversee people. The episode concludes with a discussion about Jill's recent award. In this conversation, the hosts discuss their gift-buying processes and experiences during the holiday season. They share stories about buying gifts for their children, spouses, and others, as well as their thoughts on filling stockings. The conversation also touches on the topic of edibles and marijuana. The hosts emphasize the importance of finding joy and fun in life, especially during the holiday season. Takeaways The holiday season can be stressful and it's important to find ways to reduce stress and pressure. Gift giving should be based on the recipient's preferences and love languages. Budgeting and planning

Please like, subscribe, comment, subscribe, and share this podcast!!! Give a special heart in the comments for your favorite host. Jersey Ed-blue, Jill and Dan-red Podcast Hotline- 1800-989-6504 Call or text anytime (Nonemergency Number) Jersey Ed’s Phone Number- 215-694-1994 help@friendsinrecoverypodcast.com jerseyed2018@gmail.com buckeyebambi22@gmail.com superbeth22@gmail.com website- www.friendsinrecoverycommunity.org FaceBook page- Friends in Recovery- A Community of support Facebook page- Friends in Recovery Adventures Telegram app- Friends in Recovery Community Find our daily alcoholic anonymous meetings on AA Intergroup under Friends in Recovery at 12pm EST and 7pm EST. Find our daily meetings and specialty recovery meetings on our Facebook page and on our website. Daily Noon EST Meeting Zoom ID 796 507 466 Password 002020 Daily 7pm EST Meeting Zoom ID 240 661 305 Password 002020 Donations: Venmo: friendsinrecoveryenterprises Under business Cash App: $friendsinrecovery or PayPal @friendsinr

Show name- Literature that feeds the soul Friends in Recovery Podcast with our host Jersey Ed along with our special guests hosts Jillybean and Nature Dan Summary The conversation explores the power of literature and its relevance in personal growth and recovery. The guests discuss how books can provide valuable insights and perspectives, and how literature can be a tool for self-reflection and change. They emphasize the importance of being open and receptive to the messages in literature. The conversation concludes with a reminder to explore the podcast's past episodes for additional resources on recovery. Takeaways • Reading literature, such as books, can be a powerful tool for personal growth and recovery. • Literature can provide valuable insights and perspectives that can help individuals in their journey of self-reflection and change. • Being open and receptive to the messages in literature is essential for deriving meaning and benefit from reading. • The podcast offers past episodes that delve

Podcast Notes 11-18-23 Show name- What is your spirit animal? Friends in Recovery Podcast with our host Jersey Ed and cohosts Buckeye Bambi and Bedazzled Beth along with our special guests Jillybean and Nature Dan What is your spirit animal? Comment below and we will read your animal next week. Please like, subscribe, comment, subscribe, and share this podcast!!! Give a special heart in the comments for your favorite host. Jersey Ed-blue, Bedazzled Beth-red, Buckeye Bambi-purple, Jill and Dan-red Podcast Hotline- 1800-989-6504 Call or text anytime (Nonemergency Number) Jersey Ed’s Phone Number- 215-694-1994 help@friendsinrecoverypodcast.com jerseyed2018@gmail.com buckeyebambi22@gmail.com superbeth22@gmail.com website- www.friendsinrecoverycommunity.org FaceBook page- Friends in Recovery- A Community of support Facebook page- Friends in Recovery Adventures Telegram app- Friends in Recovery Community Find our daily alcoholic anonymous meetings on AA Intergroup under Friends in Recovery at 12pm EST and 7pm

Podcast Notes 11-18-23 Show name- Talk to a tree? Friends in Recovery Podcast with our host Jersey Ed and cohosts Buckeye Bambi and Busy Beth along with our special guests Jill C. and Dan M. What is nature informed therapy? Stay tuned to find out if you need this in your life. Please like, subscribe, comment, subscribe, and share this podcast!!! Give a special heart in the comments for your favorite host. Jersey Ed-blue, Busy Beth-red, Buckeye Bambi-purple, Jill and Dan-red Podcast Hotline- 1800-989-6504 Call or text anytime (Nonemergency Number) Jersey Ed’s Phone Number- 215-694-1994 help@friendsinrecoverypodcast.com jerseyed2018@gmail.com buckeyebambi22@gmail.com superbeth22@gmail.com website- www.friendsinrecoverycommunity.org FaceBook page- Friends in Recovery- A Community of support Facebook page- Friends in Recovery Adventures Telegram app- Friends in Recovery Community Find our daily alcoholic anonymous meetings on AA Intergroup under Friends in Recovery at 12pm EST and 7pm EST. Find our dail

Podcast Notes 10-28-23 Show name- Spiritual Principles Wrap-Up Friends in Recovery Podcast with our hosts Bleep Beth and Buckeye Bambi with special guest Rob H. Stay tuned as Rob wraps up the spiritual principles behind step 10, 11, and 12. Please like, subscribe, comment, subscribe, and share this podcast!!! Give a special heart in the comments for your favorite host. Jersey Ed-blue, Bleep Beth-red, Buckeye Bambi-purple, Rob-red Podcast Hotline- 1800-989-6504 Call or text anytime (Nonemergency Number) Jersey Ed’s Phone Number- 215-694-1994 help@friendsinrecoverypodcast.com jerseyed2018@gmail.com buckeyebambi22@gmail.com superbeth22@gmail.com website- www.friendsinrecoverycommunity.org FaceBook page- Friends in Recovery- A Community of support Facebook page- Friends in Recovery Adventures Telegram app- Friends in Recovery Community Find our daily alcoholic anonymous meetings on AA Intergroup under Friends in Recovery at 12pm EST and 7pm EST. Find our daily meetings and specialty recovery meetings on o

Podcast Notes 10-19-23 Show name- Let’s Go Deep Friends in Recovery Podcast with our host Jersey Ed and cohosts and Buckeye Bambi and Birthday Beth Please like, subscribe, comment, subscribe, and share this podcast!!! Give a special heart in the comments for your favorite host. Jersey Ed-blue, Barely Beth-red, Buckeye Bambi-purple Podcast Hotline- 1800-989-6504 Call or text anytime (Nonemergency Number) Jersey Ed’s Phone Number- 215-694-1994 help@friendsinrecoverypodcast.com jerseyed2018@gmail.com buckeyebambi22@gmail.com superbeth22@gmail.com website- www.friendsinrecoverycommunity.org FaceBook page- Friends in Recovery- A Community of support Facebook page- Friends in Recovery Adventures Telegram app- Friends in Recovery Community Find our daily alcoholic anonymous meetings on AA Intergroup under Friends in Recovery at 12pm EST and 7pm EST. Find our daily meetings and specialty recovery meetings on our Facebook page and on our website. Daily Noon EST Meeting Zoom ID 796 507 466 Password 002020 Da

Podcast Notes 10-19-23 Show name- What’s your purpose? Friends in Recovery Podcast with our host Jersey Ed and cohosts and Buckeye Bambi and Barely Beth Please like, subscribe, comment, subscribe, and share this podcast!!! Give a special heart in the comments for your favorite host. Jersey Ed-blue, Barely Beth-red, Buckeye Bambi-purple Podcast Hotline- 1800-989-6504 Call or text anytime (Nonemergency Number) Jersey Ed’s Phone Number- 215-694-1994 help@friendsinrecoverypodcast.com jerseyed2018@gmail.com buckeyebambi22@gmail.com superbeth22@gmail.com website- www.friendsinrecoverycommunity.org FaceBook page- Friends in Recovery- A Community of support Facebook page- Friends in Recovery Adventures Telegram app- Friends in Recovery Community Find our daily alcoholic anonymous meetings on AA Intergroup under Friends in Recovery at 12pm EST and 7pm EST. Find our daily meetings and specialty recovery meetings on our Facebook page and on our website. Daily Noon EST Meeting Zoom ID 796 507 466 Password 0020

October 19 The other day I was talking about the voices on my shoulders. You know the ones. The angel and devil? One on each shoulder? For me, there is the classic little devil character that whispers in my ear to make a joke at just the right moment, and I love that little fucker! He is playful and not mean-spirited at all. But then his brothers, uncles, dad, and grandfathers join in. They are all certifiably crazy-ass mofos. But, on the other side are all the people that stood in opposition to all of that craziness. Those people who tried to help and who hung in there with me all those years ago. The old guy down the street, a teacher I had, a boss, a coworker, friends, my sponsors, etc. All those people. They are all on the other shoulder. I hear them, too. Those are the times when I am at my best and doing all the right things; when the choices I make are for others, and the actions I take are for the greater good. I love the guidance of those voices. But most of the time, I’ll say whatever that little d

Podcast Notes 10-14-23 Show name- Girls' night Friends in Recovery Podcast with our hosts Basic Beth and Buckeye Bambi Stay tuned as the girls talk all things sobriety including 13th stepping. Please like, subscribe, comment, subscribe, and share this podcast!!! Give a special heart in the comments for your favorite host. Jersey Ed-blue, Basic Beth-red, Buckeye Bambi-purple Podcast Hotline- 1800-989-6504 Call or text anytime (Nonemergency Number) Jersey Ed’s Phone Number- 215-694-1994 help@friendsinrecoverypodcast.com jerseyed2018@gmail.com buckeyebambi22@gmail.com superbeth22@gmail.com website- www.friendsinrecoverycommunity.org FaceBook page- Friends in Recovery- A Community of support Facebook page- Friends in Recovery Adventures Telegram app- Friends in Recovery Community Find our daily alcoholic anonymous meetings on AA Intergroup under Friends in Recovery at 12pm EST and 7pm EST. Find our daily meetings and specialty recovery meetings on our Facebook page and on our website. Daily Noon

Podcast Notes 10-7-23 Show name- FIR & Soberpod Friends in Recovery Podcast with our hosts Jersey Ed and Carl from Soberpod Please like, subscribe, comment, subscribe, and share this podcast!!! Give a special heart in the comments for your favorite host. Jersey Ed-blue, Carl-red Podcast Hotline- 1800-989-6504 Call or text anytime (Nonemergency Number) Jersey Ed’s Phone Number- 215-694-1994 help@friendsinrecoverypodcast.com jerseyed2018@gmail.com buckeyebambi22@gmail.com superbeth22@gmail.com website- www.friendsinrecoverycommunity.org FaceBook page- Friends in Recovery- A Community of support Facebook page- Friends in Recovery Adventures Telegram app- Friends in Recovery Community Find our daily alcoholic anonymous meetings on AA Intergroup under Friends in Recovery at 12pm EST and 7pm EST. Find our daily meetings and specialty recovery meetings on our Facebook page and on our website. Daily Noon EST Meeting Zoom ID 796 507 466 Password 002020 Daily 7pm EST Meeting Zoom ID 240 661 305 Passwor

Podcast Notes 9-23-23 Show name- The Couch Challenge Friends in Recovery Podcast with our host Jersey Ed and co-hosts Buckeye Bambi and Bitty Beth. Please like, subscribe, comment, subscribe, and share this podcast!!! Give a special heart in the comments for your favorite host. Jersey Ed-blue, Buckeye Bambi-purple, Bitty Beth-black Send pictures of your couch to support your hosts and we will be live from our couches next week. Podcast Hotline- 1800-989-6504 Call or text anytime (Nonemergency Number) Jersey Ed’s Phone Number- 215-694-1994 help@friendsinrecoverypodcast.com jerseyed2018@gmail.com buckeyebambi22@gmail.com superbeth22@gmail.com website- www.friendsinrecoverycommunity.org FaceBook page- Friends in Recovery- A Community of support Facebook page- Friends in Recovery Adventures Telegram app- Friends in Recovery Community Find our daily alcoholic anonymous meetings on AA Intergroup under Friends in Recovery at 12pm EST and 7pm EST. Find our daily meetings and specialty recovery meetings on ou