Episodes

Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Episode #44 - Monday The Fix: The Power of H.O.W.
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Most of us come to the decision of recovery or wellness out of need rather than want. Because of that, we aren’t as willing or open as we ought to be. Most of the things we agree with are due to a previous agreement or aspect of living. This works against us because we tend to agree with things that got us to this condition in the first place. Until we break free of the old behaviors and thoughts in favor of new ways we will not be successful.
This is where setting aside all old ways and ideas comes into play. However, we can’t merely let go of the old. We are too conditioned. The way to push out the old is to introduce the new. This is where The Power of H.O.W. comes into play.
H.O.W. stands for Honesty, Open Mindedness and Willingness. Until we fully embrace these three aspects the likelihood is that we will never recover. We might have some brief successes, but long term changes will evade us. Sooner or later, we will slip back into our old ways and subsequently we will go back to the old behaviors.
We MUST become Honest, Open Minded and Willing if we are to stand any chance of lifelong wellness. This podcast addresses H.O.W. one point at a time and ties them all together to make a cohesive design to recovery and wellness.

Friday Feb 18, 2022
Episode #43 - Thursday The Checkup: Becoming the Best version of you
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Friday Feb 18, 2022

Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Episode #42 - Monday The Fix: Making a difference
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Today’s podcast is dedicated to those who have yet to feel complete or whole. There’s so many people who start their day wondering if they matter or if they make a difference.
I so remember being that person. In my addiction and early in my recovery, I wondered if I would ever feel as a person of value. It was very discouraging and often very difficult to get through a day. It wasn’t a matter of whether or not I was going to drink or use it was a matter of if that feeling of emptiness would leave me and be replaced with the feeling of value.
For those of us who have recovered and gone through that phase of our recovery we completely understand what it’s like to be on both sides of the issue. We know what it’s like to be grateful that others came into our life to help us understand our value and our purpose.
Now as a person who has been become whole, it is my opportunity and yours to help those who have yet to feel that and help them to understand their value. Let’s make a difference in the life of other people and as my dear friend and mentor Damen Willis says “let’s leave everyone better than we found them“. Thank you for listening to the podcast and also visiting Recoveryguy.org.

Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Episode #41 - Thursday The Checkup: Chaz part 2
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
This episode is part two of my interview with Chaz. In this segment, we discuss his Life since he entered into recovery December 26 of 2016. Chaz walks us through his realization that he could not live addicted anymore and his final decision to enter into treatment. Chaz further goes on to discuss his life as a person of recovery and the things that he does to help ensure his recovery 0DAAT. Thank you for listening. Please continue to listen, subscribe, comment and share. Please refer to RecoveryGuy.org for video segments on recovery and overall wellness.

Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Episode #224 Tuesday the Fix: Bottoms Up
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
When it comes to recovery the only way to go up is to have first gone down. Addiction is one of the only diseases known to man that will tell you that you do not have it. We call that denial. While we are negotiating the truth from our position of denial, we hit what we call a bottom. Bottoms are two things. First, a bottom is necessary for every person of recovery. Secondly, bottoms are subjective. Have a blessed day and stay well. http://www.recoveryguy.org
February 19 Salt Lake Alano Club
March 4 www.reco12.com Podcast
March 26 South Davis County Alano Club
April 21 Other Side of Addiction Podcast
April 24 Triangle Club Pomona CA

Monday Feb 14, 2022
Episode #40 - Special Q&A: Chaz Part 1
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
In this episode I introduce you to a person named Chaz. Chaz is a person of Recovery who shares his story in a way that will be compelling and encouraging. We will be covering Chaz his life and what led up to his using and when he knew it was time to change something or life would take a downward spiral. Thank you so much for listening and please continue to subscribe, comment, and share. Also visit my recoveryguy.org

Sunday Feb 13, 2022
Episode #39 - Monday The Fix: The Re-Introduction
Sunday Feb 13, 2022
Sunday Feb 13, 2022
In this episode I take you back to the August 2 launch of Recovery Guy podcast. Since we had so many new listeners since we have launched I thought it would be a great opportunity to reacquaint those who already listened and introduce myself to those who picked up further on. I want to share a little bit of my story with you so you can have an opportunity to relate more to my experience, strength and my hope. Thank you so much for listening and I hope I continue to encourage you as you pursue your personal recovery.

Saturday Feb 12, 2022
Episode #38 - Thursday The Checkup: Social Media Recovery and Accountability.
Saturday Feb 12, 2022
Saturday Feb 12, 2022
This episode raises and addresses my concerns over using Social Media as the foundation of recovery, rather then a supplement.
The biggest concern I have is that using social media as a primary platform can leave one without much or any accountability.
One of the greatest advantages a person of recovery (especially new or relatively new) is to relay on a person(s) that they can have a face-to-face conversation with and have a higher degree of accountability.
When there is little to no accountability, such as social media, the person then can more easily rely on the thinking that got them in the condition they are in and reject anything that would cause them to challenge their thinking.
I lay out a couple very good resources from Recovery.org and also soberlink.com. Please check out these resources and come to your own conclusion. Thank you for joining me on the Recovery Guy podcast

Friday Feb 11, 2022
Episode #37 - Monday The Fix: Look to this day
Friday Feb 11, 2022
Friday Feb 11, 2022
Today’s podcast is entitled “Look To This Day”. I read an IG post that said “When you feel like quitting think about why you started”. This is a great topic. Who hasn’t questioned themselves? Who hasn’t wondered if they could do it or if there was worthwhile payoff they thought was waiting for them?
It is so important to understand why we started in the first place and the value of each day that we live. How each day can have its own power that we can be fuel us.
I present, breakdown and explore the Sanskrit Poem that so embodies the reasons why TODAY has such value. This poem points out all today can bring us. It explores and points out how today brings a sweet memory of yesterday and can be the reason we look forward to tomorrow.
I hope you enjoy this podcast as much as I did recording it. Please visit my website at recoveryguy.org and use any of the video segments and information that is there for you. All of my content is free.
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Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Episode #36 - Thursday The Checkup: Freedom and Healing go hand in hand
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Thursday Feb 10, 2022