Weaving the threads of this human experience together to find truth, sovereignty & solid ground to rise from. I’m Lisa Hillyer - My path has taken me from swimming in a sea of alcohol as an Interior Designer, to a yogi practicing on the banks of the Ganges in India, to a Priestess holding new moon ceremonies & rituals with the turns of the wheel, to returning to Christ, wild crafting, making nutrient dense tallow products & living on a beautiful piece of land stewarding bees & chickens. I sh ...
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An odd name for a podcast on Recovery? When I was wondering what to call this podcast I reflected back on my drinking history and how I used alcohol and drugs as a Solution to my thinking, my problems, my very existence in general...I always reached for that shot glass of solution. But when the glasses were empty and the bottles ran dry the solution I’d used for decades had only made things worse. I’ve been on this recovery road for a little over 19 years now and what I’ve learned is my reco ...
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Welcome to the Transform with Travel Podcast, where we share stories of personal transformation and life lessons through our experiences of traveling and exploring the world. Travel is the ultimate accelerator for personal growth and can be the root catalyst for the pivots and plot twists we make in our lives. I’m your host - Kelly Tolliday from Rising Nature Retreats - and it’s my mission to inspire you to live life to its fullest, travel with an open-mind & Heart, and let the world show yo ...
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EP 142: Living with Death - Embracing the Impermanence of Life with Katherine Denham
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Another special one for me, this little gem of a human lives an ocean away from me and yet we connect through the language of the heart. Karolina originated from Poland and has made a life in her home of London in the United Kingdom. She is sober just over 3 years, active in service and sponsors women. She found her true self on page 63 of the big …
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Live show re-broadcast Sept 10th, 2024 - Tips on Safety in the rooms of AA
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A bunch of my female friends join me on a discussion on safety in the rooms of AA. Some tips to bring to your home group: SAFETY CARD FOR A.A. GROUPS_EN (aa.org) Read the safety card at every meeting Read AA's info on Safety SMF-209 - Safety and A.A.: Our Common Welfare (aa.org) Read the pamphlet on Sponsorship P-15 Questions & Answers on Sponsorsh…
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Danny Survivor of 911, Firefighter at the world trade center, an Alcoholic
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My sponsor introduced me to one of her hero's, Danny the Firefighter. I loved his gentle nature, I could relate to his struggle with the inner demons of this disease and the battle with the mental health scorpion known as PTSD. Danny has given a talk on our show before, this is the one where he reveals his experience as a fire fighter at the world …
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Big Book Study continues with Into Action
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Today we continue from the bottom of page 73 into midway of page 75 of the chapter Into Action. Sometimes in a big book study you will find you don't further than a few lines, a couple paragraphs. The main idea to remember is always IDENTIFICATION. Reading the big book with another alcoholic who got sober before us is the taproot of our shared expe…
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Karen R - author of the chapter The River of Denial in the 4th edition Big Book
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We seem to get the most amazing selection of speakers at A.A. Solution Seekers. How do we do that? One, I've noticed a lot of meetings online have forgotten about the Open Speaker meeting. Two, we are blessed with a long timer who just knows a ton of speakers from decades of hanging around AA. Three, our home group has a ton of new and old experien…
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045: One Year of Transform With Travel Podcast (& Big Announcements!)
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We’re celebrating our FIRST Pod-iversary today! I can’t believe it’s been one full year since we published our first episode of the Transform With Travel Podcast. This episode describes my journey of starting the podcast, learning the ins and outs of what it takes to run a podcast, and all of the twists and turns I made along the way. I also announ…
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044: Travel Like a Rockstar: Lisa Gneo’s Secrets to Unforgettable Trips
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Have you ever dreamed of transforming your ordinary travel experiences into extraordinary adventures? If you answered yes, then you're just one step away from discovering how to travel like a rockstar. In this episode of the Transform with Travel podcast, I sit down with Lisa Gneo, a luxury travel concierge at Rockstar Luxury Travel, to discuss wha…
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This is my sponsor. You will fall in love with her. I will have to Dexter you...but Don't Worry...God will make me realize that's a bad idea. :) Today my sponsor Celebrates 30 years sobriety. Some people say "Don't drink and don't die and you too can stay sober this long." But there is more to it than that. It's called surrender to God, willingness…
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Alexandra from AA Solution Seekers
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Alex is one of our newer AA Solution Seekers members who we wanted to get to know better, and what better way than to hear someone share! We welcome a fellow Canuck Alex.Kirjoittanut An Alcoholic - Lisa M
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Lisa sharing on a reading from Melanie Beattie
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Good Morning! Today's daily reading is from a #Hazeldon app based on writings from #MelanieBeattie Today I throw in my own thoughts while reading the selection "Owning our energy".Kirjoittanut An Alcoholic - Lisa M
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Live Show rebroadcast - 1st attempt at a live show
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Still trying to figure out #LiveShow on #Podbean I invited some friends from my local home group to do a test. The subject was Tolerance / Compassion / Patience / Forgiveness / Humility / Good Will / Love these are some of the PRINCIPLES OF SUCCESS. Success at what you ask? Well EVERYTHING! LIFE in general basically. So we touched on a few as we tr…
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This guest came to my attention from one of my sponsee's, she was described as "the most down to earth, hard hitting, honest, real speaker...I have ever heard.". Pretty amazing recommendation! This was Mandy's first time being recorded, I doubt it will be her last.Kirjoittanut An Alcoholic - Lisa M
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Big Book Study ep 26 ch6 INTO ACTION
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We are on episode 26, Chapter 6 Into Action. Discussing what to do after we have taken a personal inventory.Kirjoittanut An Alcoholic - Lisa M
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Unlocking Emotional Sobriety: Insights from Bill Wilson's Letters
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Hi, I'm Lisa, and welcome to a Shotglass of Recovery. In this episode, we dive into one of Bill Wilson's profound letters published in The Grapevine in January 1958, titled "The Next Frontier: Emotional Sobriety." Join me as I read and reflect on Bill's insights about emotional maturity and balance, drawn from his own experiences and struggles in e…
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Tyce from Crenshaw Group
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Welcome to "Shotglass of Recovery" for August 16th, hosted by Lisa. In this episode, Lisa shares her recent experience with a unique challenge she posed to her sponsees in Alcoholics Anonymous. Lisa emphasizes the importance of vulnerability in the recovery process, describing the "Vulnerability Challenge" where participants are encouraged to share…
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043: How Yoga and Meditation Can Help You Become a Better Traveler with Justin Liebman
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to leave a stable, high-stress job to pursue a passion that lights up your soul? Not only that, what about taking that passion and using it to build a career with your passion of travel? Justin Liebman transitioned from a high-stress finance job to a fulfilling career as a yoga teacher. Justin, like many others,…
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Pax from the U.K. - You never have to walk alone group
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I met Pax at a group in the United Kingdom called One Day at a Time. He is one of those guys you instantly like. Full of laughter and warmth. And then you hear his story. Prepare to believe in miracles again!Kirjoittanut An Alcoholic - Lisa M
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Big Book Ep 25 Let's talk about SEX
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Page 68 til the end of the chapter. Today we talk about sex! We also answer some of those age old questions in A.A, such as "When can I date?" (safely? probably never, have you seen your track record?) and "How do I make an amends to 100 nameless one night stands?" (you are not kidding anyone.) Join us for these answers and more ...in this episode …
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Join us 7 days a week at AA Solution Seekers online meeting at 7am eastern time. click the zoom link to attend a live meeting (Only the speaker is recorded on Sundays and Lisa's Big Book Study every other Saturday at 10am - all other meetings are closed and not recorded!) A.A. Solution Seekers - Toronto is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. …
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Collen K a southern belle
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Colleen K is a delight to listen to, a southern belle. A sober Gem.Kirjoittanut An Alcoholic - Lisa M
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Fred speaks at Solution Seekers
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5 Incredible Solution Seeking Sober Women
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When I went to Maine to speak at their 45th Annual Round up, I had no idea how many gifts I was about to receive. I met beautiful, sweet, soulful Mel who made this trip happen and was the organizer extraordinaire. Mel is like me in that she wears her emotions on her sleeve and is always ready for a hug. Their was my grand sponsee, Rena. One tough c…
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45th Annual Roundup in Maine, Sugarloaf - Spiritual Speaker - Lisa M
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I am grateful for my past experience and ability to be able to speak off the cuff straight from the heart. I'm grateful for my sponsor Luke who one time ripped up my cue cards right before my talk and said "This isn't a speech! We speak from the heart. Why do you need notes? Don't you know your own story?" I'm grateful people find something to reso…
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Big Book Study ep. 24 FEAR page 67
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Today's study begins on page 67. We learn how to conquer fear. #conquerfear We learn what failed us before. Join me live to record this big book study every other Saturday at 10 am right here in the AA Solution Seekers Study room. Join us 7 days a week at AA Solution Seekers online meeting at 7am eastern time. click the zoom link to attend a live m…
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I always try to share my experience with newcomers, especially about how I didn't know how prejudiced and closed minded I was when it came to things "religious". Most importantly I needed to look at myself and take inventory on such behaviours in order to get and stay sober. One of the tools I used in the expansion of my mind and the opening of my …
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August 8,2024 Breaking down the Serenity Prayer
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I do a chat group with 9 women and our latest thing is reading something from our Recovery/Spiritual Toolkits (Big Book, 12&12, Grapevine, Daily Reflections, any thing AA related), sharing it with each other and then Sharing ourselves with the group by way of speaking on what the reading meant to us. This was part of our recent discussion. What do …
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EP 141: Reclamation of your Womanhood with Jessica Jordan
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https://www.instagram.com/jessicajordan.co/ Guest Bio: Jessica is 37, a mother to one daughter who is 7 and has been a coparent since her daughter was two. She has been mentoring women privately for the last 5 years, holding sacred spaces and teaching for 10. Jessica has devoted my adult life to feminine and faith, pursuing many routes that ultimat…
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042: Travel in Style: Revolutionizing Fashion & Travel with Kate and Shawn Boyer | Founders of Anatomie
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Have you ever wished you could travel comfortably without sacrificing style? Welcome to the world of Anatomie, a brand revolutionizing luxury travel clothing with a blend of comfort, functionality, and timeless fashion. This week, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Kate and Shawn Boyer, the dynamic duo behind Anatomie, to discuss their journe…
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Daniel from Celebrate the morning
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Join us 7 days a week at AA Solution Seekers online meeting at 7am eastern time. click the zoom link to attend a live meeting (Only the speaker is recorded on Sundays and Lisa's Big Book Study every other Saturday at 10am - all other meetings are closed and not recorded!) A.A. Solution Seekers - Toronto is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. …
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Join us 7 days a week at AA Solution Seekers online meeting at 7am eastern time. click the zoom link to attend a live meeting (Only the speaker is recorded on Sundays and Lisa's Big Book Study every other Saturday at 10am - all other meetings are closed and not recorded!) A.A. Solution Seekers - Toronto is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. …
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Just one of the many gifts of a worldwide pandemic....was meeting people like Jolie from a part of my own Country I'd never visited. Jolie's sobriety date is close to one I gave up for "outside issues", it's amazing what EGO can take from us...sobriety, peace, joy, presence. I'm glad she got it when she did and shared her journey and experience to …
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Carmen on our sunday morning speaker meeting
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Join us 7 days a week at AA Solution Seekers online meeting at 7am eastern time. click the zoom link to attend a live meeting (Only the speaker is recorded on Sundays and Lisa's Big Book Study every other Saturday at 10am - all other meetings are closed and not recorded!) A.A. Solution Seekers - Toronto is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. …
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Ethan is a member of my homegroup AA Solution Seekers. He joined us from my former homegroup online which always seemed to be a place of chaos. Just goes to show that the people who seek a solution will gravitate towards like minded individuals. Ethan is a humble man who walks the walk of sobriety, he doesn't always have a lot to say and he certain…
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Big Book Study ep 23
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Join us 7 days a week at AA Solution Seekers online meeting at 7am eastern time. click the zoom link to attend a live meeting (Only the speaker is recorded on Sundays and Lisa's Big Book Study every other Saturday at 10am - all other meetings are closed and not recorded!) A.A. Solution Seekers - Toronto is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. …
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Jabari has 43 years of sobriety at the time of this recording. Getting sober in the 80's. He called an AA helpline for help and advice. The first time "didn't take" in his words. But he was ready the second time he reached out. For local help in your area google AA Helpline or your local area AA intergroup office to speak to another alcoholic who w…
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Big Book Study with Lisa and Friends episode 22
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Join me live to record this big book study every other Saturday at 10 am right here in the AA Solution Seekers Study room. Join us 7 days a week at AA Solution Seekers online meeting at 7am eastern time. click the zoom link to attend a live meeting (Only the speaker is recorded on Sundays and Lisa's Big Book Study every other Saturday at 10am - all…
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041: Sober Travel: Navigating Alcohol-Free Vacations with Jen Hirst of Lighthouse Sobriety
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Have you ever wondered how you can travel and avoid alcohol without sacrificing fun and adventure? Jen Hirst, founder of Lighthouse Sobriety, shares her powerful story of overcoming addiction and provides actionable tips for embracing an alcohol-free life while traveling. In this episode of the Transform with Travel podcast, Jen discusses her journ…
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Matt on AA Solution Seekers
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Our speaker today is Matt! Join us 7 days a week at AA Solution Seekers online meeting at 7am eastern time. click the zoom link to attend a live meeting (Only the speaker is recorded on Sundays and Lisa's Big Book Study every other Saturday at 10am - all other meetings are closed and not recorded!) A.A. Solution Seekers - Toronto is inviting you to…
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Janet has over 40 years sobriety and some great stories. She has been around and spoken at a lot of meetings.Kirjoittanut An Alcoholic - Lisa M
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Still Bill from Jamaica Presentation home group in NY
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Our good friend and humble servant of AA mr Tony B brings us some great guest speakers from his home group Jamaica Presentation in NY. This is one of them, please enjoy Still Bill. (besides a great story - he's got a nicname...now come ON! can't get much cooler than that!) Join us 7 days a week at AA Solution Seekers online meeting at 7am eastern t…
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Lucy E AA Solution Seekers
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I met Lucy when one of my sponsees brought her to Solution Seekers as a guest. She experienced first hand how we try to be inclusive to all our members and guests. My sponsee and Lucy are both blind. They are active participants of our group and amaze us with their contributions and service. Contact AA General Service Board to get them working on p…
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An odd name for a podcast on Recovery? When I was wondering what to call this podcast I reflected back on my drinking history and how I used alcohol and drugs as a Solution to my thinking, my problems, my very existence in general...I always reached for that shot glass of solution. But when the glasses were empty and the bottles ran dry the solutio…
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Reg was invited to speak at my home group and she really shared from the heart, even coming to tears near the end of her talk. She closed our meeting with a prayer her home group had named after a deceased member, Gwen's prayer. we are grateful for her message. Join us 7 days a week at AA Solution Seekers online meeting at 7am eastern time. click t…
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Lisa M at Prime Time Toronto Friday night group
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This was one of my favourite online meetings during covid. They talked program which, let's face it, a lot of online meetings were not doing at the time. They stayed in the solution focusing on getting out of self and gave solid resources and guided all in attendance how to identify ego and stay out of self by inviting God in every single minute of…
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Patty O from Jacksoville FL by way of Cincinnatti
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Patty O (or Patty R.) with over 40 years of sobriety teaches us some keys to staying sober for that long, one day at a time. She has a home group, a sponsor who has a sponsor, sponsees and she does a ton of service. Chances are if you've been in a psych ward or a prison institution - you've met her doing service. She is a remarkable example of how …
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Big Book Study with Friends part 21
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We have landed on my FAVOURITE pages in the big book. Pages I once hated because I was told to read them so many times. But they would identify the real problem that stood in the way of my facing life effectively! In later pages they would then reveal the solution to that very problem! That's what this book does. #ashotglassofrecovery #aa #bigbooks…
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Recording of a Live Studio session with my Sponsor
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Still testing and working out the bugs on how to get people into a live studio recording. I tested this out with my sponsor, who will be back many times I'm sure. We chatted a bit about her early days in recovery before she truly began to work the program, her beloved sponsor who has gone to her final meeting in the sky and she shared some suggesti…
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