The Recovery Guy Podcast

Episode #245 The Fix; Transformation with Alex

The difference between those who get sober and those who live a life of sobriety is Transformation. When we look at the emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical one is no more important than the other. Having said a well-rounded Transformation is REQUIRED for lifelong recovery. Today’s conversation with Alex covers exactly that.

Episode #244 The Fix; Leandro on Fitness

In the beginning, all most of us can do is hang onto our recovery chair. After we are sober for a while, we begin to see the areas of our life that went neglected. For most of us, the physical side of our health went ignored. A well-rounded sober journey requires to I become fit in all aspects of my life. This conversation with Leandro is what this podcast is about.

Episode #243 The Fix; Vera Talks Fitness

As you have heard me say, there are four elements or dimensions to our personal recovery. Those four dimensions are, emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical. Today we are so fortunate to have my dear friend and fitness instructor in the studio, Vera. We will discuss the facets of fitness, what it is like for a person entering a fitness journey and why it is something to continue moving forward. We will also discuss the empowerment it brings on an emotional, spiritual, and mental level while satisfying physical fitness needs. I hope you enjoy this podcast.

Episode #242 The Fix; A Different Way to Live

One of the most important things any of us can ever understand about substance abuse addiction/behavioral destruction is the selfishness and self-centeredness that is at the core of the habit. One of the reasons people stay in addiction is not because they enjoy the negativity. I have said it before and I have said it again it is not that I wanted to drink or engage a negative behavior, it is that I did not know how to live otherwise. There was a negative trigger in me, that told me I was not going to measure up. That feeling created a great deal of pain in me and my distraction or comfort from the pain was my addiction to substances and the negative behavior that was part of that addiction. Recovery is a different way to live. Obviously, to have that different way of life we must cease the negative behavior and the substances. However, that is the short term. Long-term recovery is discovering that way. That is what this podcast is all about.

Episode #241 The Fix; Conversation with Beau

In this podcast, Bo and I discuss recovery at large and how we can have a positive effect on others. As we strive to have a positive impact on the lives of other people our personal recovered life is positively affected. The story of Recovery is one of the amazing miracles that continue to occur daily. You can reach out to Beau and discover his work at www.BeauPayne.com

Episode #240 The Fix; Rules to Live By

Life is meant to be lived according to a set of rules. I used to conduct my life as a very selfish and self-centered person. Within that self-centeredness, I decided that I would live however I would want to live, and life would have to accommodate me. That is not how it works at all. There are specific rules that I must follow if I am to live a healthy and productive life. I have latitude in how I conduct myself, but whether I live by a set of rules has been determined long before I began living this life. Today I have a choice. I can either live a life that allows me to be happy, joyous, and free or I can subscribe to a life of confusion that would lead to pain and discomfort. I found the rules to be reasonable and easy to follow. I hope this is the same for you.

The Rules

1. Attend structured gatherings that lend themselves positivity
2. Make new friends that are in alignment with positive life choices
3. Take a daily mental inventory to maintain a balanced mental health
4. Being of service to others as serving others is a means to be served
5. Be aware of attitudes or life changes that would negatively divert us

The above rules are filled with common sense and quite simple to follow. They are not always easy to follow because they are on paper and devoid of emotion, but nevertheless, it can be done. I wish you Wellness on your journey.

Episode #239 Tuesday the Fix; The Journey to Acceptance

As a people of recovery, we have agreed to go on a journey that is filled with challenges and opportunities. There are times when these realities if life seem overwhelming and difficult to understand or accept. We have a human response to embrace what makes us feel good and reject that which feels bad. Gandhi said “One cannot do right in one department of life while attempting to wrong in another department. Life is one indivisible whole.” The point is, there are going to be times when the journey is filled with goodness and at other times sadness will take hold. Either way, it is the same journey.

Episode #238 The Fix; Recovery is not an Event

People are often dismayed and even discouraged that not drinking or using is only the basic requirement for sobriety. Let me assure you. Sobriety ONLY comes over time and when a program of recovery is followed and practiced. It’s not so much as to what plan of success you follow, as much as it is that you follow a plan that has worked for others. Be blessed.

 

Episode #237 The Fix; Positive Affirmations

Positive Affirmations is a topic inspired by my daughter Carol. Sometimes life is very encouraging and sometimes it’s like being a rat on a wheel. Sometimes we feel stuck in the middle of being held captive and being set free. The best safeguard to being in between or feeling like we’re on a roller coaster is positive affirmations.

Episode #236 Tuesday The Fix; Boise Speaker Meeting July 23, 2022

Being invited to speak in Boise was a wonderful opportunity. Part of my recovery is sharing my experience, strength, and hope. I am blessed to have been given this time. I hope you enjoy this talk. Please share it with someone you care for.