January 21 - Buy the book!Do you go to meetings? Going to meetings can be the lifeblood of someones recovery process. The connection that it offers is essential for the newly sober. There is guidance, direction, and energy that cannot be found if you re

January 20 and 21 - Buy the book!SummaryIn this episode, Carl and Aaron discuss Aaron's journey in recovery and his experiences with AA. They cover topics such as detox, relapse, the challenges of moving and relationships, and the importance of sta

January 20 - Buy the book!Maybe youve heard this one before? Two young fish are swimming along, and an older fish passes by and says, Good morning, boys! Hows the water? As the two young fish get out of earshot, one fish turns to the other and asks,

January 19 - Buy the book!Bad shit happens. A lot of bad fucking shit happens. Hurt people hurt people. Wars are fought, and people die. The darkness creeps in, and you think that all is lost and this whole thing sucks. It doesnt have to be this way. L

January 18 - Buy the book!Youre such a fucking rebel, arent you? You have been grinding against the system for as long as you can remember. But what has it got you? Where are you now? Buying recovery books and reading up on spirituality. Sitting i

January 17 - Buy the Book!Materialism. Fuck! This shit can seriously get in the way of a good life. You want the new car, shoes, computer, phone, doodad, doohickey, and thing-a-ma-bob. Its all bullshit. What do you really need? Love? Friendship? Connec

January 16 - Buy the book!You have spent a great deal of time being selfish. If you are the type of person who takes offense at this statement, you might want to ask yourself why you continue to do it. Its not just addicts or alcoholics who fall victim

January 15 - Buy the book!Honesty. We all talk about being honest in recovery. Its not always a good thing, you know. It can be detrimental to you in your job, talking to your boss, or H.R. department. So, you need to rethink this whole fucking honesty

January 14 - Buy the Book!It can be so easy to fall into a victim mentality. Always looking for an outside fix to an inside job. This trap can sometimes keep you in the proverbial pit of morass for some time. For the addict/alcoholic, self-pity can so

Summary - BUY THE BOOK!In this episode, Carl and Chelsea discuss their dislike for certain recovery sayings and unsolicited advice in recovery. They also talk about the concept of being exactly where you need to be in recovery and the lack of structure i