http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnowIMPORTANT NOTE Episode 1511 is the last episode to be hosted here. TO CONTINUE LISTENING Please visit: http://www.sincerightnow.com/pdcst/ to find a new stream/download. We appreciate it, Jeff, Matt & ChrisenCopyright Chris A. (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:45:00 GMTThu, 02 Apr 2015 16:30:00 GMTLifestyleBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/e77fdea0-c4ee-44c4-b58f-e2331beee908_srn.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnowIMPORTANT NOTE Episode 1511 is the last episode to be hosted here. TO CONTINUE LISTENING Please visit: http://www.sincerightnow.com/pdcst/ to find a new stream/download. We appreciate it, Jeff, Matt & Chrisfeeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comlifestyle,alcoholism,sobriety,recovery,alcoholics anonymous,addiction,substance abuse,depression,12 steps,mental healthSince Right Now PodcastnoIMPORTANT NOTE Episode 1511 is the last episode to be hosted here. TO CONTINUE LISTENING Please visit: http://www.sincerightnow.com/pdcst/ to find a new stepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/04/02/episode-1511-fool-me-once This will be the final episode hosted on Blot Talk Radio. <   Please visit KLEN + SOBR to find a service on which to continue listening.   We appreciate it, Chris, Jeff, and Matt ]]> This will be the final episode hosted on Blot Talk Radio. <   Please visit KLEN + SOBR to find a service on which to continue listening.   We appreciate it, Chris, Jeff, and Matt ]]>Lifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/04/02/episode-1511-fool-me-once/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/04/02/episode-1511-fool-me-onceThu, 02 Apr 2015 16:30:00 GMTEpisode 1511: Fool Me Once This will be the final episode hosted on Blot Talk Radio. <   Please visit KLEN + SOBR to find a service on which to continue listening.   We appreciate it, Chris, Jeff, and Matt ]]>> This will be the final episode hosted on Blot Talk Radio. <   Please visit KLEN + SOBR to find a service on which to continue listening.   We appreciate it, Chris, Jeff, and Matt 00:42:00Since Right Now Podcastnoaddiction,sobriety,recovery,alcoholism> This will be the final episode hosted on Blot Talk Radio. <   Please visit KLEN + SOBR to find a service on which to continue listening.   We appreciate ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/03/25/episode-1510-springLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/03/25/episode-1510-spring/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/03/25/episode-1510-springWed, 25 Mar 2015 21:00:00 GMTEpisode 1510: Spring!Jeff, Matt & Chris return refreshed and renewed with a wide-ranging, edge-of-your-seat recovery chat. At times aimless and unfocused and at times meandering across barely-related tangents, you won't want to miss this very special episode. REFERENCED: Moderation Management Rethinking Alcohol: Can Heavy Drinkers Learn To Cut Back? / NPR Krokodil (Desomorphine) / Wikipedia Matcha / Wikipedia 00:46:00Since Right Now Podcastnoaddiction,alcoholism,sobriety,recovery,Alcoholics AnonymousJeff, Matt & Chris return refreshed and renewed with a wide-ranging, edge-of-your-seat recovery chat. At times aimless and unfocused and at times meandering acrhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/03/13/episode-1509-recovery-one-podcast-at-a-timeLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/03/13/episode-1509-recovery-one-podcast-at-a-time/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/03/13/episode-1509-recovery-one-podcast-at-a-timeFri, 13 Mar 2015 03:30:00 GMTEpisode 1509: Recovery, one podcast at a time.Three friends in recovery from alcohol and other drugs talking about it. clip: It's A Wonderful Life / 1946 / Liberty Films 00:59:00Since Right Now Podcastnorecovery,Recovery from addiction,alcoholism,Alcoholics Anonymous,sobrietyThree friends in recovery from alcohol and other drugs talking about it. clip: It's A Wonderful Life / 1946 / Liberty Filmshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/02/27/episode-1508-smart-recovery-doing-recovery-differentlyLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/02/27/episode-1508-smart-recovery-doing-recovery-differently/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/02/27/episode-1508-smart-recovery-doing-recovery-differentlyFri, 27 Feb 2015 03:00:00 GMTEpisode 1508: SMART Recovery: Doing Recovery Differently"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results."—Not Albert Einstein*   In the interest of demonstrating our sanity, Jeff, Matt and I went to a SMART Recovery meeting. Then we talked about it.     *The earliest verifiable instances of the quote are: Alcoholics Anonymous / Step 2: A Promise of Hope (pamphlet) / 1980Narcotics Anonymous / The Basic Text of Narcotics Anonymous / 1981   00:57:00Since Right Now Podcastnoaddiction,alcoholism,sobriety,Alcoholics Anonymous,recovery"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results."—Not Albert Einstein*   In the interest of demonstrating ouhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/02/26/episode-1507-you-can-lead-a-horse-to-sobriety-but-you-cant-make-it-not-drinkLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/02/26/episode-1507-you-can-lead-a-horse-to-sobriety-but-you-cant-make-it-not-drink/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/02/26/episode-1507-you-can-lead-a-horse-to-sobriety-but-you-cant-make-it-not-drinkThu, 26 Feb 2015 17:00:00 GMTEpisode 1507: You can lead a horse to sobriety, but you can't make it not drink.In which Jeff, Matt and Chris discuss getting sober, staying sober, triggers, N.A., rehab and more! 00:54:00Since Right Now Podcastnoalcoholism,Alcoholics Anonymous,sobriety,recovery,addictionIn which Jeff, Matt and Chris discuss getting sober, staying sober, triggers, N.A., rehab and more!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/02/11/episode-1506-recovering-alone-togetherLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/02/11/episode-1506-recovering-alone-together/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/02/11/episode-1506-recovering-alone-togetherWed, 11 Feb 2015 14:30:00 GMTEpisode 1506: Recovering Alone TogetherAs persons in recovery what is our responsibility to others in recovery? Paul came back.   Social Networks and Social Media Can Help in Recovery From Addiction / HuffPo, Healthy Living   Clips Are You That Somebody? (Timbaland Intro) / 1998 / Aaliyah We Are Your Friends (Reprise) [Live] / 2008 / Justice 01:00:00Since Right Now Podcastnoaddiction,alcoholism,sobriety,recovery,12 stepsAs persons in recovery what is our responsibility to others in recovery? Paul came back.   Social Networks and Social Media Can Help in Recovery From Addictihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/02/05/episode-1505-im-clean-enough-im-sober-enough-and-doggone-it-im-angryLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/02/05/episode-1505-im-clean-enough-im-sober-enough-and-doggone-it-im-angry/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/02/05/episode-1505-im-clean-enough-im-sober-enough-and-doggone-it-im-angryThu, 05 Feb 2015 18:30:00 GMTEpisode 1505: I'm clean enough, I'm sober enough, and doggone it, I'm angry.  Bad attitudes and “banal platitudes” in recovery. Referenced Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself / Melody Battle Hostage to the Devil: The Possession and Exorcism of Five Contemporary Americans / Malachi Martin Do You Have FOMO: Fear Of Missing Out? / Forbes Big Book, Chapter 5: How It Works This Is Water [stylized video excerpt] / David Foster Wallace blunt   Clips Get Ready For This / 2 Unlimited / 1991 This Is Water / DFW / 2005 / Kenyon College 00:44:00Since Right Now Podcastnoaddiction,alcoholism,substance abuse,sobriety,recoveryBad attitudes and “banal platitudes” in recovery. Referenced Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself / Melody Bathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/01/22/episode-1503-recovery-by-any-other-nameLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/01/22/episode-1503-recovery-by-any-other-name/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/01/22/episode-1503-recovery-by-any-other-nameThu, 22 Jan 2015 19:00:00 GMTEpisode 1503: Recovery By Any Other NamePondered with our usual lack of reverence and/or qualification: Substance Use Disorder, Semantics and Stigma  Harm Reduction Moderation Management SMART Recovery Is the use of hallucinogens—specifically psilocybin—a good idea in the interest of pursuing one’s spirituality as it relates to one’s recovery?   Clip: The Breakfast Club, 1985, Universal Pictures 00:44:00Since Right Now Podcastnoaddiction,alcoholism,harm reduction,moderation management,SMART RecoveryPondered with our usual lack of reverence and/or qualification: Substance Use Disorder, Semantics and Stigma  Harm Reduction Moderation Management SMART Rechttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/01/15/episode-1502-recover-rewind-review-clean-and-soberLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/01/15/episode-1502-recover-rewind-review-clean-and-sober/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/01/15/episode-1502-recover-rewind-review-clean-and-soberThu, 15 Jan 2015 03:00:00 GMTEpisode 1502: Recover Rewind Review / Clean and SoberIn which Jeff, Matt and I discuss the 1988 Michael Keaton rehab/12 Step classic. We then finish with an extended discussion that covers the 12th Step, the 11th tradition and anonymity in recovery. All clips from the film Clean and Sober / 1988 / Warner Bros. With the notable exception of “My name is John…” clip from Dear John (TV) / 1988 / CBS Please visit KLEN + SOBR for full show notes or email us. 01:02:00Since Right Now Podcastnoaddiction,alcoholism,rehab,detox,12 stepsIn which Jeff, Matt and I discuss the 1988 Michael Keaton rehab/12 Step classic. We then finish with an extended discussion that covers the 12th Step, the 11thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/01/06/15010-guess-whos-backLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/01/06/15010-guess-whos-back/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2015/01/06/15010-guess-whos-backTue, 06 Jan 2015 18:30:00 GMT1501.0 / Guess Who's BackTell A Friend…Seriously, Tell A Friend. Thanks for sticking with us while we took a couple of weeks off to deck our halls, roast our chestnuts and dash through snow laughing all the way. (And, no, none of those are euphemisms.) I toyed with making a withdrawal reference but it seemed a bit too lazy and probably not that funny and two of my NY rezzies are to be less lazy and more funny. And besides, I know you missed us. Please visit KLEN + SOBR for full show notes or write ChrisA@SinceRightNow.com. 00:56:00Since Right Now Podcastnoalcoholism,Alcoholics Anonymous,addiction,recovery,sobrietyTell A Friend…Seriously, Tell A Friend. Thanks for sticking with us while we took a couple of weeks off to deck our halls, roast our chestnuts and dash throughhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/12/17/episode-22-isolation-addictionLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/12/17/episode-22-isolation-addiction/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/12/17/episode-22-isolation-addictionWed, 17 Dec 2014 22:00:00 GMTEpisode 22: Isolation & Addiction"No matter where you go, there you are." — Buckaroo Banzai* Jeff and Chris are joined by episode 22's Matt and episode 16's Marilyn for a super fun square table discussion about isolation and addiction. Whee! *Okay, Confucius said it first but…whatevs. 00:53:00Since Right Now Podcastnoaddiction,alcoholism,sobriety,recovery,depression"No matter where you go, there you are." — Buckaroo Banzai* Jeff and Chris are joined by episode 22's Matt and episode 16's Marilyn for a super fun square tablhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/12/09/episode-21-matt-since-april-2014Lifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/12/09/episode-21-matt-since-april-2014/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/12/09/episode-21-matt-since-april-2014Tue, 09 Dec 2014 05:00:00 GMTEpisode 21: Matt / Since April 2014Jeff and Chris welcome (back) their long-time friend from a stint in the wild. In Matt's story relapse is indeed a part of recovery. Referenced Legal drugs / How powerful synthetic drugs will upend drug markets globally / Washington Post Music DJ FM Image Hindenburg crashing / 1937 / Associate Press / public domain via Wikimedia 01:14:00Since Right Now Podcastnoaddiction,alcoholism,sobriety,recovery,Alcoholics AnonymousJeff and Chris welcome (back) their long-time friend from a stint in the wild. In Matt's story relapse is indeed a part of recovery. Referenced Legal drugs /http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/12/02/episode-20-sobriety-recovery-can-you-have-one-without-the-otherLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/12/02/episode-20-sobriety-recovery-can-you-have-one-without-the-other/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/12/02/episode-20-sobriety-recovery-can-you-have-one-without-the-otherTue, 02 Dec 2014 22:00:00 GMTEpisode 20: Sobriety & Recovery: Can you have one without the other?Just two dudes talking about sobriety and recovery and trying to figure out what it all means. Referenced You're in recovery if… / Addiction & Recovery News Middle-Class Drinkers to be Given £3 Daily Alcohol Pill to Reduce Binges / International Business Times (UK) (DSM-V) Revised Criteria for Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders / Psyche Central Image CBD / 2012 / Kevin Ho / CC via www.flickr.com/photos/kevho86/ Music DJ FM 00:44:00Since Right Now Podcastnoaddiction,alcoholism,sobriety,recovery,substance abuseJust two dudes talking about sobriety and recovery and trying to figure out what it all means. Referenced You're in recovery if… / Addiction & Recovery Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/11/19/episode-19-holidazed-confusedLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/11/19/episode-19-holidazed-confused/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/11/19/episode-19-holidazed-confusedWed, 19 Nov 2014 01:30:00 GMTEpisode 19: Holidazed & ConfusedJeff & Chris talk about being sober during the Holidays. Our new segment, 100.0% Volume by Alcoholics (with Marilyn Spiller of WakingUpTheGhost.com), has been postponed until a later episode. Referenced #addictionchat “Recovery-full Holidays” / @LEAFcouncil Blackout Wednesday / Wikipedia Q: Does alcohol cook off in food preparation? A: It’s complicated. Zevia Sparkling Celebrations / Whole Foods Manischewitz Wine   Image SantaCon London 2013 (detail, colored by K+S) / Creative Commons via Flickr 00:40:00Since Right Now Podcastnoaddiction,Alcoholics Anonymous,alcoholism,sobriety,recoveryJeff & Chris talk about being sober during the Holidays. Our new segment, 100.0% Volume by Alcoholics (with Marilyn Spiller of WakingUpTheGhost.com), has beenhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/11/11/episode-18-jon-g-my-last-stand-dj-fmLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/11/11/episode-18-jon-g-my-last-stand-dj-fm/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/11/11/episode-18-jon-g-my-last-stand-dj-fmTue, 11 Nov 2014 22:00:00 GMTEpisode 18: Jon G. / My Last Stand & DJ FMIn his riveting visit with us, the deeply-thoughtful and erudite Jon G. takes us to and through his recovery up to this point and gives us a glimpse behind the decks as a DJ in recovery.   Referenced Sober And Sold-Out: Dance Club In Sweden Cuts Booze For A Night / NPR Jump-Start Your Workday With an 8 A.M. Rave / NYT Last Man Standing / DJ FM ACOA / Adult Children of Alcoholics White Chip (“Surrender” Token) / AA Holly Glenn Whitaker / Hip Sobriety Oxford House / Self-Help for Sobriety Without Relapse My Last Stand / Tumblr   Image [Radio tower?] / ca. 1927 / Harris & Ewing / public domain via Library of Congress 01:04:00Since Right Now Podcastnoalcoholism,addiction,sobriety,recovery,Alcoholics AnonymousIn his riveting visit with us, the deeply-thoughtful and erudite Jon G. takes us to and through his recovery up to this point and gives us a glimpse behind thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/11/04/episode-17-joe-c-rebellion-dogsLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/11/04/episode-17-joe-c-rebellion-dogs/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/11/04/episode-17-joe-c-rebellion-dogsTue, 04 Nov 2014 19:00:00 GMTEpisode 17: Joe C. / Rebellion DogsJoe, who got sober in his teens and is about to celebrate his 38th year of sobriety this month, is a recovery trailblazer in the vanguard of those actively working to shape the fast-evolving recovery landscape. Through his Recovery Dogs imprint, Joe recently published Beyond Belief: Agnostic Musings for 12 Step Life. He joined us days before he’s set to be the opening speaker at the inaugural We Agnostics and Freethinkers International AA Conference. REFERENCED “Whatever course you decide upon there is always someone to tell you you’re wrong.” / RW Emerson Beyond Belief: Agnostic Musings for 12 Step Life / Joe C. We Agnostics and Freethinkers International AA Confernece / Nov 6-8, 2014 / Santa Monica, CA We Agnostics (Big Book Chapter 4) [PDF] / AA Jon Kabat-Zinn / Founding Executive Director of the Center for Mindfulness / U Mass Medical School James Christopher / Founder Secular Organizations for Sobriety Teens with ADHD More Likely to Have Substance Abuse Issues / Partnership for Drug-Free Kids Fast Minds: How to Thrive If You Have ADHD (Or Think You Might) / Dr. Tim Bilkey 01:05:00Since Right Now Podcastnoalcoholism,Alcoholics Anonymous,sobriety,recovery,substance abuseJoe, who got sober in his teens and is about to celebrate his 38th year of sobriety this month, is a recovery trailblazer in the vanguard of those actively workhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/10/25/episode-16-marilyn-waking-up-the-ghostLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/10/25/episode-16-marilyn-waking-up-the-ghost/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/10/25/episode-16-marilyn-waking-up-the-ghostSat, 25 Oct 2014 17:30:00 GMTEpisode 16: Marilyn / Waking Up the GhostWaking Up the Ghost? I’ll let Marilyn explain: “… the first time I heard that expression, I was sitting on a deserted island in the Exumas, with a jaundiced Bahamian named Sands. I think it is also the first time a Bahamian man has ever refused a free drink. What Sands meant, was that the icy beer I offered would lead to another, and another and another; it was safer to keep the Ghost in check by not drinking at all.” A year and a half into her recovery Marilyn shares some insight on keeping the spirit(s) at bay. Referenced First Among Equals / Marilyn Land of the Lotus Eaters Darth Vader (Anakin Skywalker) Alan Carr’s Easyway To Stop Smoking International Drinking Guidelines (I had this wrong.) 2.5 Million Alcohol Related Deaths Worldwide — Annually Image Drinking Tea in the Blitz / photog unknown / 1941 / via Retronaut Music DJ FM 01:09:00Since Right Now Podcastnoalcoholism,sobriety,recovery,addictionWaking Up the Ghost? I’ll let Marilyn explain: “… the first time I heard that expression, I was sitting on a deserted island in the Exumas, with a jaundiced Bahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/10/18/episode-15-paul-message-in-a-bottleLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/10/18/episode-15-paul-message-in-a-bottle/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/10/18/episode-15-paul-message-in-a-bottleSat, 18 Oct 2014 04:00:00 GMTEpisode 15: Paul / Message In A BottlePaul is many things in this fourth year of his recovery. We talk about a few of them.   Referenced How Alcohol Saved My Life / Paul The 3rd Step: Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood God. The 7th Step: Humbly asked God to remove our shortcomings. The Power of Now / A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment / Eckhart Tolle B.S. / Jeff & Chris   Music DJ FM 01:08:00Since Right Now Podcastnoaddiction,alcoholism,sobriety,recovery,Alcoholics AnonymousPaul is many things in this fourth year of his recovery. We talk about a few of them.   Referenced How Alcohol Saved My Life / Paul The 3rd Step: Made a dechttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/10/08/episode-14-meditations-meetings-stepsLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/10/08/episode-14-meditations-meetings-steps/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/10/08/episode-14-meditations-meetings-stepsWed, 08 Oct 2014 18:30:00 GMTEpisode 14: Meditations, Meetings & StepsChris goes to his second, Jeff takes someone else to their first and the 12th Step seems to have been the step that in one way or another got us each to our destinations.   Referenced The 12th Step Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to other addicts, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. Headspace / Meditation App Centering Prayer Please visit: sincerightnow.com/pdcst for full show notes. 00:44:00Since Right Now Podcastnoaddiction,alcoholism,sobriety,12 steps,Alcoholics AnonymousChris goes to his second, Jeff takes someone else to their first and the 12th Step seems to have been the step that in one way or another got us each to our deshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/10/01/episode-13-two-alcoholics-walk-into-a-roomLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/10/01/episode-13-two-alcoholics-walk-into-a-room/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/10/01/episode-13-two-alcoholics-walk-into-a-roomWed, 01 Oct 2014 01:30:00 GMTEpisode 13: Two Alcoholics Walk Into A RoomSOMETIMES YOU DO GET A SECOND CHANCE TO MAKE A FIRST IMPRESSION. In which the S.O.S meeting Jeff and Chris set out to attend is not the S.O.S. meeting they find. Which then leads Jeff to facilitate Chris’ second attempt at attending an A.A. meeting. Will he go in? Will he stay? Do they cast him out as an imposter? Do they welcome him as a brother? Is there coffee? Find out in this week’s episode… We also talk through Step 11.    REFERENCED Secular Organizations for Sobriety (S.O.S) Sisters of Sobriety (S.o.S) / How some women-only Alcoholics Anonymous meetings identify themselves. Headspace / Meditation app Andrew Kukes Foundation for Social Anxiety / We didn’t actually mention this organization but it has a lot of good info IMAGE Southington, Connecticut. A meeting / Charles Fenno Jacobs / 1942 / public domain via Library of Congress MUSIC DJ FM 00:48:00Since Right Now Podcastnosobriety,Alcoholics Anonymous,addiction,alcoholism,social anxietySOMETIMES YOU DO GET A SECOND CHANCE TO MAKE A FIRST IMPRESSION. In which the S.O.S meeting Jeff and Chris set out to attend is not the S.O.S. meeting they finhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/09/24/episode-12-resentments-denial-enablingLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/09/24/episode-12-resentments-denial-enabling/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/09/24/episode-12-resentments-denial-enablingWed, 24 Sep 2014 02:30:00 GMTEpisode 12: Resentments, Denial, Enabling.One of Those Three Is Not A River In Egypt. We talk about all three. Also, the question is raised as to whether Chris may be a narcissist. Oh, yeah! We're still talking Steps. We're up to 10.   Referrenced Denial In Addicted Family Systems / HuffPo Addiction Denial and Cognitive Disfunction: A Preliminary Investigation / The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences Quiz: Are You A Narcissist? / TIMEImage A typical Egyptian village in the Nile Valley [detail, colorized by K+S]  / ca. 1911 / Underwood & Underwood / public domain via Library of Congress   Music DJ FM 00:49:00Since Right Now Podcastnoalcoholism,sobriety,substance abuse,addiction,recoveryOne of Those Three Is Not A River In Egypt. We talk about all three. Also, the question is raised as to whether Chris may be a narcissist. Oh, yeah! We're sthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/09/18/episode-11-making-up-for-lost-timeLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/09/18/episode-11-making-up-for-lost-time/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/09/18/episode-11-making-up-for-lost-timeThu, 18 Sep 2014 19:00:00 GMTEpisode 11: Making Up For Lost TimeSober Dates, Slips, Relapse & 2nd Stage Recovery Chris & Jeff do their best to explore a 2-part Twitter Topic suggestion by @BeckyGetsSober. Twitter Topic @BeckyGetsSober Referrenced Stage II Recovery: Life Beyond Addiction / Earnie Larson Whatever Happened to the Circle and Triangle? (pdf) / Grapevine c. 1993 Recovery Ink: Chris' & Jeff's SRN Studios Coffee Table ft.     Beyond Belief: Agnostic Musings for 12 Step Life / Joe C.     The First 30 Days to Serenity / Super Star     & The Guide to Drinking (2014) / Sauce Magazine Image Prohibition / c. 1918 / Unknown / Maryland Historical Society   01:01:00Since Right Now Podcastnoalcoholism,Alcoholics Anonymous,recovery,sobriety,substance abuseSober Dates, Slips, Relapse & 2nd Stage Recovery Chris & Jeff do their best to explore a 2-part Twitter Topic suggestion by @BeckyGetsSober. Twitter Topic @Bhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/09/14/episode-10-theyre-all-going-to-laugh-at-you-carrie-on-my-wayward-sonLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/09/14/episode-10-theyre-all-going-to-laugh-at-you-carrie-on-my-wayward-son/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/09/14/episode-10-theyre-all-going-to-laugh-at-you-carrie-on-my-wayward-sonSun, 14 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMTEpisode 10: They're All Going To Laugh At You (Carrie On, My Wayward Son)Anonymity. Shame. Stigma. Ain't nobody got time for that. Chris and Jeff talk about it. Referenced: How Addiction Really Affects The Family / AddictionBlog.org Allen Carr's Easyway To Stop Smoking / Allen Carr Chantix / "A non-nicotine prescription medicine specifically developed to help adults 18 and over quit smoking." Thanks for the Twitter Questions: @mssginbottle @DMBismysanity Music: DJ FM 01:06:00Since Right Now Podcastnoaddiction,alcoholism,depression,sobriety,recoveryAnonymity. Shame. Stigma. Ain't nobody got time for that. Chris and Jeff talk about it. Referenced: How Addiction Really Affects The Family / AddictionBlog.orghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/09/06/episode-9-you-cant-unring-a-bellLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/09/06/episode-9-you-cant-unring-a-bell/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/09/06/episode-9-you-cant-unring-a-bellSat, 06 Sep 2014 01:30:00 GMTEpisode 9: You Can't Unring A BellAfter a brief "celebration" of Chris' Sober Birthday (9.1.97) Chris and Jeff talk about the challenge of a family get together when there's an alcoholic elephant in the room wearing the addict Emperor's new clothes. Then Jeff explains Step 7 to Chris and tries to get him to admit to a P H'er than himself. Referenced International Overdose Awareness Day / August 31 Recovery Month / September Al-Anon / Strenght and hope for friends and family of problem drinkers.   Music Intro: Cradle / Outro: Memory by DJ FM Image Destruction $150,000 of Whiskey, Girard, Ala. / Bain News Service / ca. 1915-1920 / Public domain via Library of Congress 01:01:00Since Right Now Podcastnoalcoholism,Alcoholics Anonymous,addiction,recovery,substance abuseAfter a brief "celebration" of Chris' Sober Birthday (9.1.97) Chris and Jeff talk about the challenge of a family get together when there's an alcoholic elephanhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/08/30/episode-8-defining-an-addict-language-creativity-depression-addictionLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/08/30/episode-8-defining-an-addict-language-creativity-depression-addiction/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/08/30/episode-8-defining-an-addict-language-creativity-depression-addictionSat, 30 Aug 2014 21:30:00 GMTEpisode 8: Defining An Addict: Language, Creativity, Depression, AddictionChris and Jeff briefly consider how we, as addicts, feel about the terms used to describe us. By others? By ourselves? Then we consider—at length!—what's up with addicts so often being plagued by depression and creativity. Referenced in this episode How Language Can Undermine Addiction Recovery / Melissa Dahl, New York MagazineWe Are Having the Wrong Conversation About Robin Williams / Richard Taite, Huffington PostGifted, Talented, Addicted / Douglas Eby, Talent Development ResourcesThe 27 Club / Wikipedia00:46:00Since Right Now Podcastnoaddiction,depression,alcoholism,substance abuse,recoveryChris and Jeff briefly consider how we, as addicts, feel about the terms used to describe us. By others? By ourselves? Then we consider—at length!—what's up withttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/08/24/episode-7-whats-so-funny-bout-truth-shame-and-egoLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/08/24/episode-7-whats-so-funny-bout-truth-shame-and-ego/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/08/24/episode-7-whats-so-funny-bout-truth-shame-and-egoSun, 24 Aug 2014 02:30:00 GMTEpisode 7: (What's So Funny 'Bout) Truth, Shame and EgoJeff and Chris chat—and laugh—about getting to the truth in recovery (both in general and in the context of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous,) the shame we accumulate during our active addiction, and how it all sort of ties into our big, messy addicts' egos. Referenced in this episode Thirteen Truths and A Lie — An Annotated List / Chris, 2008 Radical Honesty / Wikipedia  Robin Williams’ divine madness will no longer disrupt the sadness of the world / Russell Brand, The Guardian PostSecret So let me tell you about the time I ended up knee deep… / Waking Up the Ghost Music Intro: Cradle, outro: Memory — Both from the album Last Man Standing by DJFM   00:54:00Since Right Now Podcastnoaddiciton,alcoholism,depression,substance abuse,Alcoholics AnonymousJeff and Chris chat—and laugh—about getting to the truth in recovery (both in general and in the context of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous,) the shame wehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/08/17/episode-6-past-tense-i-will-recover-i-am-recovering-i-have-recoveredLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/08/17/episode-6-past-tense-i-will-recover-i-am-recovering-i-have-recovered/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/08/17/episode-6-past-tense-i-will-recover-i-am-recovering-i-have-recoveredSun, 17 Aug 2014 23:00:00 GMTEpisode 6: Past, Tense: I Will Recover! I Am Recovering. I Have Recovered?What a week. Referenced in this episode: Robin Williams Norm Macdonald's Twitter tribute Rob Delaney: On Depression & Getting Help The Fix: Can an AA Critic and a 12-Step Advocate Get Along? And Everything Afterwards: Robin Williams found dead at home — suspected suicide by asphyxiation (Though it was published after we had recorded this post—specifically it's comments—illustrate well some of the issues surrounding how addiction and depression are perceived.) I almost forgot, from a now defunct blog of Chris': Thirteen Truths and A Lie — An Annotated List   Intro: Cradle / Outro: Memory — DJ FM 01:00:00Since Right Now Podcastnoalcoholism,addiction,Alcoholics Anonymous,sobriety,recoveryWhat a week. Referenced in this episode: Robin Williams Norm Macdonald's Twitter tribute Rob Delaney: On Depression & Getting Help The Fix: Can an AA Critichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/08/10/episode-55-behind-the-podcast-tentative-stepsLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/08/10/episode-55-behind-the-podcast-tentative-steps/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/08/10/episode-55-behind-the-podcast-tentative-stepsSun, 10 Aug 2014 22:00:00 GMTEpisode 5.5: Behind The Podcast / Tentative StepsWe'll be back next Sunday (08.17.14) with a full episode. We hope you'll find this candid, behind the scenes outtake from episode 5 with Simone compelling and enlightening. There's talk about Step 4, Sponsors (and when to fire them,) and an older outtake of Jeff and Chris talking Step 3. Intro: Cradle — DJ FM Outro: Memory — DJ FM 00:15:00Since Right Now PodcastnoAlcoholics Anonymous,recovery,12 steps,addiction,sobrietyWe'll be back next Sunday (08.17.14) with a full episode. We hope you'll find this candid, behind the scenes outtake from episode 5 with Simone compelling and ehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/08/03/episode-5-simone-since-right-nowLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/08/03/episode-5-simone-since-right-now/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/08/03/episode-5-simone-since-right-nowSun, 03 Aug 2014 22:30:00 GMTEpisode 5: Simone, Since Right Now.Chris’ long-time friend—and ex-comrade-in-addiction—Simone joins Jeff and him in-studio on her 173rd day of recovery to share her thoughts on her recovery so far, her experiences with spectrum of XA meetings she’s now familiar with, her spirituality and much more. With the exception of an interlude in which Chris whines about his social-anxiety and how it kept him from attending his first AA meeting ever—this is Simone’s show. And it’s great. After recording, Simone sent me this text: I think the "torture" of my moderation bottom, which had it's own highs and lows, got lost in what I said. I don't know that I ever really articulated that what made my bottom really suck is that I thought my using was manageable and didn't interfere with my life, which had a goodness to it, but for which underneath I suffered deeply, for years, and no matter how I grew and developed myself still plagued me. She, and I, both think it's a point well-worth making. The intro, Cradle, and outro, Memory. of this episode were graciously provided by musician-in-recovery DJ FM from his powerful new album Last Man Standing available on iTunes. 01:16:00Since Right Now Podcastnoaddiction,sobriety,alcoholism,Alcoholics Anonymous,substance abuseChris’ long-time friend—and ex-comrade-in-addiction—Simone joins Jeff and him in-studio on her 173rd day of recovery to share her thoughts on her recovery so fahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/07/27/episode-4-health-sobriety-and-the-pursuit-of-happinessLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/07/27/episode-4-health-sobriety-and-the-pursuit-of-happiness/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/07/27/episode-4-health-sobriety-and-the-pursuit-of-happinessSun, 27 Jul 2014 23:00:00 GMTEpisode 4: Health, Sobriety, And The Pursuit of HappinessJeff and Chris address issues of mental, physical and spiritual health, the realities of not being the only addict in the family, and Jeff confidently claims his faith while Chris kinda dances around claiming his atheism. David Foster Wallace and his work are woven through much of this episode. He’ll likely keep coming up because he was a genius tormented by his addictions and himself. Chris’ Step (Up) 2: The Streets: As many of you might imagine, much of the faith-focused talk stems from our discussion of AA’s Step 2. The “Surrender” Steps do seem to be proving a bit of a sticking point for Chris. Intro/Outro and Musicians In Recovery: We’re looking for help with a theme song and soliciting submissions from musicians in recovery who’d be interested in having a bit of their music played during outros of upcoming episodes. RightNow@KLENandSOBR.com or ChrisA@SinceRightNow.com    For full show notes—including links to things mentioned in this episode—please visit SinceRightNow.com 01:07:00Since Right Now Podcastnoalcoholism,sobriety,recovery,Alcoholics Anonymous,substance abuseJeff and Chris address issues of mental, physical and spiritual health, the realities of not being the only addict in the family, and Jeff confidently claims hihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/07/20/episode-35-behind-the-podcastLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/07/20/episode-35-behind-the-podcast/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/07/20/episode-35-behind-the-podcastSun, 20 Jul 2014 12:00:00 GMTEpisode 3.5: Behind The PodcastWe'll be back next Sunday (07.27.14) with a full episode. We hope you'll find this candid, behind the scenes recording of Jeff and Chris after last week's show compelling and enlightening. Jeff talks about his reverence for AA and the Big Book, Chris talks about depression and how important, and effective, an SSRI ultimately was for him. Intro: I Walked Alone (Instrumental) — YACHT Outro: One Step (Instrumental) — YACHT Both used under a CC license via the FMA 00:12:00Since Right Now Podcastnorecovery,sobriety,depression,AA,alcoholismWe'll be back next Sunday (07.27.14) with a full episode. We hope you'll find this candid, behind the scenes recording of Jeff and Chris after last week's showhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/07/14/episode-3-this-time-its-personalLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/07/14/episode-3-this-time-its-personal/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/07/14/episode-3-this-time-its-personalMon, 14 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMTEpisode 3: This Time It's PersonalIn this epidsode Chris and Jeff discuss their responsibilities to their children as parents in recovery, their wives and what it means to be married to a normie, and their careers in advertising and promotions…for alcohol. Stick around til the end when we introduce a new segment in which Jeff will take Chris through each of AA's Steps, one per episode for the next twelve episodes. #RecoveryFriendlyWeb mentioned (and worn) in this episode: Veronica Valli Author of Why You Drink And How To Stop …that New York Times article… Jack Grisham on KLEAN Radio The Ultimate Comparison Guide to Drug and Alcohol Treatment by Duffy's Napa Valley Rehab We recorded this episode early on Saturday morning so I had the appropriate opportunity to wear my new "It's 7AM Somewhere" shirt from Party Sober. 00:56:00Since Right Now Podcastnoalcoholism,substance abuse,Alcoholics Anonymous,sobriety,recoveryIn this epidsode Chris and Jeff discuss their responsibilities to their children as parents in recovery, their wives and what it means to be married to a normiehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/07/08/episode-2-uncomfortably-numbLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/07/08/episode-2-uncomfortably-numb/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/07/08/episode-2-uncomfortably-numbTue, 08 Jul 2014 03:30:00 GMTEpisode 2: Uncomfortably NumbLongtime-friends, Chris and Jeff, have over 30 years in relapse-free recovery between them. In this episode they continute to each learn a bit more about the other's recovery. The emotional and sensory numbness of early-sobriety and the "you" that you have to deal with once the alcohol and/or drugs are gone are two topics explored.  Notes:  I need to take notes. I apologize to Peter Litton and Tom Mohr of SoberingStories.com for a less-than-artful telling of your story. I also need to beg forgiveness from StopHeroin.org for not being better prepared to tell your story. Listeners, please clicks the preceding links to learn more about these two groups and the powerful work they're doing.Regarding issues covered on the Since Right Now Podcast we are not professionals. We're just a couple of 40-something guys with two different paths to long-term sobriety offering opinions and insights based on their experiences. We do, however, hope you find something intereseting and hopefully relevant to your recovery.Also, Chris was suffering from a bit of low-grade dysthymia this episode.00:46:00Since Right Now Podcastnoalcoholism,Alcoholics Anonymous,recovery,substance abuse,sobrietyLongtime-friends, Chris and Jeff, have over 30 years in relapse-free recovery between them. In this episode they continute to each learn a bit more about the othttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/06/29/episode-1-hello-our-name-is-since-right-now-and-we-are-alcoholicsLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/06/29/episode-1-hello-our-name-is-since-right-now-and-we-are-alcoholics/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/06/29/episode-1-hello-our-name-is-since-right-now-and-we-are-alcoholicsSun, 29 Jun 2014 19:00:00 GMTEpisode 1: Hello, our name is Since Right Now and we are alcoholics.Meet your co-hosts, long-time friends, Chris and Jeff, as they discuss how they got to right now. Jeff, the one who just celebrated 14 years of sobriety, has been goint to AA since before he was in recovery. Chris, who'll soon celebrate 17 years, has never been to a meeting. This is the beginning of what we hope will be an insightful, inspirational, challenging and hopeful exploration of recovery in all its forms. On the Sincer Right Now Podcast we'll laugh about recovery (and addiction), we'll swear at addiction (and ourselves) and maybe…just maybe…on some future episode…we'll talk about that one time when we cried. NOTE FOR BLOGTALK LISTENERS: This, and all episodes for the near future will be pre-recorded. Live shows with call-ins may happen down the road a bit. 00:46:00Since Right Now Podcastnoalcoholism,sobriety,Recovery from addiction,Alcoholics Anonymous,substance abuseMeet your co-hosts, long-time friends, Chris and Jeff, as they discuss how they got to right now. Jeff, the one who just celebrated 14 years of sobriety, has behttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/06/15/episode-0-it-starts-right-nowLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/06/15/episode-0-it-starts-right-now/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sincerightnow/2014/06/15/episode-0-it-starts-right-nowSun, 15 Jun 2014 19:00:00 GMTEpisode 0: It Starts Right Now.An introduction to your host, Chris A. and a bit about why, after 18 years of sobriety, he's finally started KLEN + SOBR and SinceRightNow.com.   Misc. Episode Notes: I know there are far too many "umms" and "uhhs"— I promise to work on it.I meant "colorful" language.I, Chris A, am commited to helping the recovery community embrace who they are as they are. There is no shame in who we are.Also, if it isn't clear, the Mission of K+S and SinceRightNow.com is to support those already in recovery while embracing those seeking recovery.00:18:00Since Right Now Podcastnoalcoholism,substance abuse,sobriety,recovery,Substance Abuse RecoveryAn introduction to your host, Chris A. and a bit about why, after 18 years of sobriety, he's finally started KLEN + SOBR and SinceRightNow.com.   Misc. Episod