Our generous Recovered Podcast Community allows us to be self supporting and not rely on outside contributions.  If you would like to join us, there are two ways. Episode Sponsorship  We will recognize you by first name only at the top, mid, and end of the episode.  Any amount will qualify. Premium Membership  This is the single most effective way to support the show.  Watch the video in its entirety and learn how to become Premium The Recovered Podcast Community is not a glum lot.  They contribute to the show and what they share is exactly what someone else needs to hear.  The new guy needs to hear your story.  So honor your 12th step obligation by calling in and help the guy who has not yet gone to his first meeting, you may make the difference in his life.  There are two ways to add to the show: Speakpipe Use your mobile or computer and leave a message.  This is the preferred method because the sound quality is excellent. 1-734-288-7510 is our voice message line. No two people are the same, and it’s important to create a self-care program that works for you — and you alone. However, there are aspects of self-care that are applicable to most anyone in recovery. Since life is multidimensional, we must address each part to form the whole: the physical, the spiritual, the emotional and social. Let’s start at the beginning What first came to mind when you heard that Self Care was going to be the topic? How did you do self care before program? After program? Now? Why is self care important to you? What steps do you work which are self care to you? Everyone is different and there are different way to do self care. I have listed are nine basic steps for creating a successful and balanced self-care plan in recovery. Let’s talk about them. Under the category of Physical Self-Care Exercise Get sleep Eat Healthy Now, let’s talk about Spiritual and Emotional Self-Care Love Yourself Relax Find Balance Finally, Social Self-Care Find Support Talk to Someone We have calls Kitt from So Cal https://www.speakpipe.com/messages Kelly (anonymous) https://www.speakpipe.com/messages Cathy from Georgia https://www.speakpipe.com/messages Valerie https://www.google.com/voice/fm/00557165274674955804/AHwOX_Dd3riLLtDmXyQphyB14IIkaGcmcNjMVSq-c5jwC83vAim9dwOAhLjo0E8e7_Czl2wdcFJFq6DdRgoMiKTMa0l45GXLyJBlDlObuIt9hrFsc13aQjpdCBUYpJSZTYunsyuYyR0bD2ppn9slIFEew607oxOh-g