Parhaat Al Anon Podcastit (2025)

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Beyond ‘Just Say No’—How Honest Conversations About Drugs Can Save Lives 21:01

21h ago21:01

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What if your grief started long before your child was gone? Many parents of children with substance use disorders experience anticipatory grief, mourning the future they imagined while their child is still alive. The stigma surrounding drug use often prevents life-saving conversations. In this episode, Jenny Ross-King shares her journey of loss, th…

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Ep 11 Identify Gaslighting Cycles: Is Your Husband Lying About His Drinking? 17:58

3d ago17:58

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Connect with me at hello@wifeontherocks.com Lying about drinking is SO COMMON in alcoholic marriages! Christians are not immune to the lying and gaslighting! Have you experienced this? I never want to accuse someone of doing something, but if the proof is there it is SO CONFUSING for us as wives! Send me your QUESTIONS! hello@wifeontherocks.com Wan…

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Grief and Relief – 429 56:54

6d ago56:54

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Grief is an inevitable and multifaceted part of life that can touch us in many ways, far beyond the loss of a loved one. In this episode, we explore how the principles and tools of recovery can help us find relief from grief by accepting change, embracing emotional growth, and connecting deeply with others. Understanding... The post Grief and Relie…

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Why Fear-Based Drug Talks Don’t Work—And What to Do Instead 9:25

6d ago9:25

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Are fear-based drug talks actually putting your child at greater risk? Discover why the traditional "just say no" approach often fails—and what you can do instead. As a parent, you want to protect your child from the dangers of drugs. But outdated, fear-driven conversations can push them away rather than help them make safer choices. In this episod…

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The Hard Truth About MDMA & Festivals—Lessons From a Parent Who Lost a Child 16:04

8d ago16:04

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Would you know what to say if your child told you they were considering taking drugs at a festival? Many parents believe their child would never use drugs—until tragedy strikes. In this episode, Jenny Ross-King shares the heartbreaking story of losing her daughter, Alex, to an MDMA overdose at a music festival. Her experience highlights the urgent …

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Burnout Isn’t Just Mental—The Shocking Physical Toll of Supporting an Addicted Child 9:24

13d ago9:24

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Is your body warning you before it’s too late? Burnout isn’t just in your mind—it’s in your body, too. Learn how to recognise the hidden physical toll of supporting a child struggling with addiction. As a parent of a child with substance dependence, the stress can feel relentless. You push through, thinking you have no choice—but at what cost? If y…

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Ep 10 Should I Stay in My Alcoholic Marriage? Should I Leave My Alcoholic Marriage? I Thought About This ALL The Time! 23:00

13d ago23:00

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Connect with me at hello@wifeontherocks.com It is the ultimate question! Join me as I pour out my heart on this topic that often took me captive and ran through my head on repeat! I didn't want to have to make an impossible choice! Do you find yourself thinking about these two options and trying to decide what to do? This is VERY common!! If I stay…

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Separating from Dysfunction – 428 1:15:35

14d ago1:15:35

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Heather relates her experience growing up in dysfunction, and her journey to recovery through therapy, Al-Anon and ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families). Understanding Family Dysfunction Many of us have grown up in environments marked by dysfunction, often without realizing the full extent until adulthood. Heather’s story re…

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How Simple Body-Based Exercises Can Rebuild Calm and Clarity for Families of Addicts 15:07

15d ago15:07

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Are you overwhelmed by stress and struggling to cope as a parent of a child using substances? Addiction doesn’t just impact the person using substances; it can leave parents feeling mentally, emotionally, and physically drained. This episode introduces somatic healing, a powerful, body-based approach that offers immediate relief and helps parents r…

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Why Sacrificing Everything for Your Addicted Child Might Be Doing More Harm Than Good 5:56

20d ago5:56

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Are You Burning Out While Trying to Save Your Child? 🛑 Are you fighting to save your child but feeling like you’re losing yourself in the process? When a loved one is struggling with substance use, it’s easy for parents to pour everything into saving them—often at the cost of their own mental and emotional health. But what if prioritising your well…

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When the Behavior is Too Much for Most of Us – 427 1:06:17

21d ago1:06:17

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Spencer and Misti, with listener contributions, explore a challenging topic for those who have loved ones grappling with addiction: cutting or limiting contact. We hare personal stories and insights about creating and respecting boundaries to protect our emotional well-being. Whether it's temporary, permanent, or situational, the act of establishin…

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Why Trying to Fix Addiction Alone Leads to Emotional Exhaustion 19:17

22d ago19:17

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How do you recognise the silent toll addiction takes on your emotional well-being as a parent? Burnout is a hidden challenge many parents face when supporting a child struggling with addiction. This episode uncovers how to spot the early signs of burnout, embrace radical acceptance, and set boundaries that allow you to care for both yourself and yo…

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Ep 09 Do You Feel Like His Mother? Biblical Discussion Of This Common Experience. 19:05

24d ago19:05

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“ I feel like his mother!” Did you get married expecting a spouse and a life partner? Do you need someone to lean on and instead end up picking up all of the slack PLUS handling his stuff too? Are you struggling with conflicting thoughts on how to navigate these feelings? We will dive into the reasons that I believe contribute to this dynamic espec…

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The Harsh Truth About Burnout: Why Parents Need to Put Themselves First 9:30

27d ago9:30

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Are you constantly exhausted, feeling like you have nothing left to give? If you're a parent supporting a child struggling with substance use, burnout can sneak up on you before you even realise it. Many parents put their own well-being last while trying to help their child. But the truth is, running on empty doesn't just hurt you—it also limits yo…

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Why Ignoring Burnout Is Destroying Families Dealing With Addiction 19:44

29d ago19:44

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How do you recognise the silent toll addiction takes on your emotional well-being as a parent? Burnout is a hidden challenge many parents face when supporting a child struggling with addiction. This episode uncovers how to spot the early signs of burnout, embrace radical acceptance, and set boundaries that allow you to care for both yourself and yo…

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Does Holding Onto Expectations Make Parenting Through Drug Use Harder? Yes—Here’s Why 6:18

1M ago6:18

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Are you struggling to accept the reality of your child’s challenges with substance use? Discover how embracing radical acceptance can help you find peace amidst the chaos. Parenting through the turmoil of a child’s drug use can leave you feeling stuck, grieving the future you once envisioned for them. This episode explores how letting go of expecta…

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How to Prevent Emotional Burnout When Supporting a Loved One’s Substance Abuse Disorder 19:44

1M ago19:44

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Do you feel emotionally drained while supporting a loved one with addiction and wonder how to keep going? Addiction impacts not just the individual but the entire family, leaving parents overwhelmed by constant worry, sleepless nights, and a relentless emotional toll. This episode reveals how to recognise emotional exhaustion and take steps to recl…

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Reflections on 2024 – 426 24:16

1M ago24:16

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At the beginning of a new year, I like to take some time to reflect on the past year, and to set some intentions for the new year. (Please note: intentions are not resolutions!) This year, I took these questions from another email group I'm a member of, and asked you to reflect on them.... The post Reflections on 2024 – 426 appeared first on The Re…

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From Chaos to Calm: Using Communication to Build Resilience in Families With Addiction 12:15

1M ago12:15

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Is your family caught in a cycle of chaos from a loved one’s substance use? Discover how intentional communication can restore calm and foster understanding. In this episode, we delve into practical ways to navigate the challenges of supporting a child with substance use disorder while maintaining your own mental health and the well-being of your f…

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How to Create a Positive Family Environment During Addiction Recovery 17:24

1M ago17:24

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How can families rebuild trust, foster connection, and create lasting resilience in the face of addiction? Addiction often disrupts families, creating chaos and disconnection. This episode dives into actionable steps to rebuild trust, improve communication, and foster resilience that lasts, helping families navigate their journey with hope and stre…

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How One Father Transformed His Family Dynamics After Chasing His Daughter with a Golf Club 8:38

2M ago8:38

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Are your efforts to protect a loved one with substance dependency leaving you emotionally drained and burnt out? Discover the surprising truth about what really works. Many parents of drug users feel overwhelmed by the challenges of managing their child's behavior while maintaining their own well-being. This episode offers actionable insights to he…

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How to Support an Addict Without Losing Yourself: Practical Strategies for Families 17:24

2M ago17:24

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How can families set healthy boundaries and find effective ways to support loved ones struggling with addiction? Supporting a family member with addiction is emotionally and practically challenging. This episode explores actionable strategies to maintain family well-being, foster healthier relationships, and encourage long-term recovery, while avoi…

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Shortcomings and Self-Acceptance: Step 7 – 425 1:00:47

2M ago1:00:47

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In our ongoing journey through the 12 Steps of Al Anon, we arrive at Step 7, which encourages us to humbly ask our Higher Power to remove our shortcomings. While succinct in its wording, this step is profound in its demands and implications. It challenges us to embrace humility, not as humiliation, but as self-acceptance... The post Shortcomings an…

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Ep 8 Needing Consistent Support? Feeling Defeated? 3 Resources for Support and Community for Christian Wives 17:18

2M ago17:18

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Connect with me at hello@wifeontherocks.com QUESTIONS? Submit your question to the email above and listen for a response on the show. Do you attend meetings already? If not, why? What options are even out there? What are the barriers you face? There are so many resources for us wives and I want to share a few with you today! Do not walk this journe…

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Why Addiction Is a Family Illness and How to Build Resilience Together 19:27

2M ago19:27

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How does addiction ripple through an entire family and affect each member differently? Addiction isn’t just the struggle of one individual—it touches every family member, disrupting relationships, communication, and even the ability to cope. In this episode, we dive deep into how families can recognise these challenges early and start building a pa…

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Ep 07 Praying Your Husband Will Choose Recovery This Year? Tips To Support the Pre-Recovery Stage! 17:08

2M ago17:08

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How to support ideas of Recovery in the New Year! Did your husband mention a New Years Resolution to cut back drinking? Are you praying he will walk into REVOVERY this Year? Do you wish he would make some kind of a commitment for change? Anything would give you hope at this point!! Tune in to hear how you can support recovery and future conversatio…

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Ep 06 Are You Exhausted in the Chaos of Addiction? 3 Tips for Biblical Rest and Renewal God’s Way. 24:09

2M ago24:09

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Are you exhausted? The fallout can be immense after holidays or special occasions. I believe we experience this at a higher and deeper level in marriages struggling with addiction and its impact on our families! Join me for some tips to get the rest and renewal you need in impossible situations. What can Biblical rest and renewal look like in a fam…

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Addiction’s Little Sister – 424 1:16:00

2M ago1:16:00

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In the whirlwind of life's trials, how can we turn tragedy into comedy? This question is at the heart of Liz C's journey as she navigates her role as “Addiction's Little Sister.” Her story, a tapestry woven with laughter, resilience, and hope, offers a unique perspective on finding light amidst darkness. Liz's story begins in... The post Addiction’…

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Ep 05 Lonely? Hopeless? Stressed? Biblical Encouragement For Christian Wives 11:32

3M ago11:32

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What do we do with all of these emotions that hit us and create a storm of heaviness? The Bible gives us some direction on this topic and as a gift from me to you, tune in to hear my heart for you my sweet friend. The creator of the universe LOVES you! Connect with me at hello@wifeontherocks.com Send your questions to the show! Holiday Survival Gui…

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Transformation Begins in Step Six – 423 50:24

3M ago50:24

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In the journey of recovery, reaching Step Sixmarks a pivotal moment of transformation. This step, as we examine in our recent conversation between Spencer and Ufasaha Y, asks us to become “entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.” It holds a promise of change through surrender and faith, allowing us to... The post Transform…

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Ep 04 Do You LOVE an Alcoholic? Safety Steps to Guard Your Heart, Home and Children. 25:25

3M ago25:25

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What will you do if your husband drives intoxicated? How can you protect your kids from the impacts of alcoholism if things get out of hand? Do you have a plan of how to walk through this valley and make it through these next few weeks? Connect with me at hello@wifeontherocks.com I would LOVE to hear from you. Send a question to the show and you ma…

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Embracing Self-Love: A Recovery Journey – 422 58:57

3M ago58:57

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Today, Shannon and Spencer dig deep into the question, how do we learn and grow to love ourselves? In the pursuit of learning to love ourselves, we may have faced emotional challenges and societal pressures that obscure our self-worth. We might begin by reflecting on childhood experiences that shaped our perceptions and beliefs about ourselves.... …

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Ep 03 Navigating Drinking Culture? Hint- Alcohol is Normalized EVERYWHERE!! Are Your BOUNDARIES Ready? 38:37

3M ago38:37

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Holidays and alcohol tend to go hand in hand in our culture. How can we regain some control of this painful reality to manage alcohol's presence at our family gatherings this year? -Attend events as normal or decline invitations?? How to make a plan! -Boundary setting Reclaim this season for you and your children. <3 Connect with me hello@wifeonthe…

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Step Five: A Journey Towards Personal Freedom – 421 1:15:03

3M ago1:15:03

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In our shared journey through the twelve steps, Step Five is an essential turning point towards self-awareness and personal freedom. This step—admitting to God, ourselves, and another human being the exact nature of our wrongs—offers us an opportunity to break free from the self-imposed chains of shame and secrecy. As we work this Step, we... The p…

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Ep 02 Parenting With an Alcoholic Husband? Tips for Peace & Joy with Kids. 39:18

3M ago39:18

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Have you ever felt paralyzed trying to plan and schedule life with kids because your husband refuses to commit or follow through? In this episode, we’ll explore the heartbreak of unilateral parenting with an alcoholic husband. Single-Married Parent: Can you relate to the description below? A devoted wife and mother striving to balance her children’…

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Ep 01 You’re Not Crazy: Gaslighting in Your Alcoholic Marriage? You are NOT Alone! 15:35

4M ago15:35

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Welcome to Wife on the Rocks! Have you ever felt crazy in your alcoholic marriage? Does it feel like you are the keeper of secrets and no one else knows what is happening behind closed doors? You are not alone. God sees everything. Connect with me at hello@wifeontherocks.com Send your questions to the show! Curious about working with me? I offer 1 …

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Wife on the Rocks Trailer 3:24

4M ago3:24

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Are you a Christian wife in an Alcoholic Marriage? Do things seem really complicated in your relationship? Do you struggle to put words to how you are feeling and what is happening in your home? You are NOT alone <3 Welcome to Wife on the Rocks Podcast.Kirjoittanut Bethany Dettmer - Relationship Coach for Christian Women, Alcoholism Impact Coach for Christian Wives

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41. Gamblers Anonymous 48:44

4M ago48:44

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JJ discusses his addiction to sports betting, facing the ultimate loss, and his ongoing recovery.Kirjoittanut Al Bedell

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Path to Recovery: Embracing Step Four – 420 1:01:13

4M ago1:01:13

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Our recovery journey requires courage and self-reflection, especially when we encounter Step 4: “Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.” Eric and Spencer relate our experiences, insights, and the profound transformation that accompanies Step 4, as described in the reading from the book “How Al Anon Works.” Taking a moral invent…

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Secular Healing: Working Step Three – 419 1:10:55

5M ago1:10:55

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Approaching the Twelve Steps from a secular viewpoint can present challenges, particularly with Step Three, which traditionally involves turning one's will and life over to the care of God. Spencer and Marilyn explore how we have navigated these waters while remaining respectful to their own beliefs as atheists or agnostics. Founding a Secular Al A…

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Navigating Retirement with Recovery – 418 1:00:31

6M ago1:00:31

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Retirement can be an exciting yet challenging phase of life. It brings forward new experiences and demands a blend of anticipation and adaptation. The principles and tools garnered through our journeys of recovery can play a pivotal role in navigating these changes. Mary H. shares insights into her retirement process and how recovery has helped... …

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Creating a Personal Higher Power in Recovery – 417 40:49

6M ago40:49

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Recovery can challenge us to transform our spiritual and religious understandings and underpinnings. For many, especially those emerging from rigid religious backgrounds, rediscovering or reimagining one's higher power becomes a transformative step. In this episode, Sara delves into her personal journey of redefining her higher power, lending an in…

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Letting Go and Trusting: Exploring Step Three – 416 1:07:29

6M ago1:07:29

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Step Three states: “Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.” We’ll be delving into this step, discussing its essence and sharing personal experiences. Step Three comes after acknowledging the hope for a saner life (Step Two). This step is about making a... The post Letting Go and Trusting: Explor…

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Finding Hope and Sanity: Exploring Step Two – 415 55:02

7M ago55:02

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Spencer opens the discussion by reiterating Step Two: “[We] came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.” Bruce notes that their discussion is a reflection of their personal experiences.. Personal Narratives of Insanity and Restoration Both Spencer and Bruce share their personal stories, highlighting their past st…

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Surviving Alex: A Mother’s Story of Love, Loss, and Addiction – 414 1:13:14

7M ago1:13:14

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I had the privilege of speaking with Pat R., the author of the heartfelt and powerful book “Surviving Alex: A Mother's Story of Love, Loss, and Addiction.” This story may resonate with you if you are grappling with the complex combination of mental illness and addiction. A Mother's Heartfelt Journey Pat's journey began with her... The post Survivin…

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Step One: Finding Strength in Surrender – 413 1:05:44

8M ago1:05:44

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Spencer and Nora explore Step One of Al-Anon, which is about admitting powerlessness over alcohol and recognizing the unmanageability in one's life. They read from the book ‘How Al-Anon Works' and discuss how their lives have been impacted by others' alcoholism. Both hosts share personal anecdotes on their journey to accepting their lack of control…

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Breaking Through Denial: Honesty is Essential – 412 1:13:07

9M ago1:13:07

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In conversation with Barb W, we dive into the vital role honesty plays in the journey of recovery, particularly in accepting and working the first step. The Challenge of Honesty We kick off the discussion with Barb reflecting on the necessity of honesty in recovery. Honesty often starts with acknowledging our own denial and deceit,... The post Brea…

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Growth and Challenges in Al-Anon Service – 411

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Being a leader in Al-Anon is fundamentally different from traditional notions of leadership. As we highlight in our discussion, Al-Anon leaders are guided by humility and enthusiasm rather than authority and control. This approach is rooted in Tradition Two, which states, “Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.” Understanding thi…

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Walking the Path to Recovery – Working the 12 Steps – 410

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Host Spencer and guest Ashley delve into the transformative power of the 12 steps in the Al-Anon program. We revisit the 12 steps and explore their impact on our personal growth and healing. We read and reflect on passages from chapter 8, “Twelve Steps”, in the book How Al-Anon Works, sharing our own experiences and... The post Walking the Path to …

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Finding Strength in Mutual Aid: Insights from Al-Anon’s Third Tradition – 409 40:34

11M ago40:34

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Al Anon's Tradition 3 emphasizes the gathering of relatives of alcoholics for mutual aid, forming an Al Anon family group rooted in shared experiences and support. Spencer elaborates on how this mutual aid creates a safe space where individuals facing the impact of addiction can find solace and understanding. The only requirement for membership is.…

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