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Have you ever looked in the mirror and been disappointed with who’s looking back, or even worse, horrified by who you’ve become? After awakening in his bathtub, practically dead and not sure how to face another day, Jesse decided he didn’t want to die - he wanted to live differently. From that moment on, he decided to figure out how to do just that, live differently - and to become the person who utilizes his potential instead of continuously squandering it. In 2017, after two decades of bat ...
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Recovery in the Middle Ages - Two Middle-Aged Suburban Dads Talk About Recovering From Addiction to Drugs & Alcohol.
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Mike and Nat are two middle-aged suburban dads wrestling with addiction and recovery while trying to juggle home life, work, and staying sober. Listen as they discuss current topics in the recovery community including 12 Step, alternative addiction recovery and the newest medical research . Listen to the guys talk about their daily struggle to maintain their recovery and anonymity in the world of soccer moms and PTA meetings. If the neighbors only knew...
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48 birthdays and still figuring out this adulting thing
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Ep #293: June is my 48th birthday month, and I am a Dragon too, so maybe it is my 48th name day - either way, this birth year is shaping up to be wonderous. In this episode, I discuss how to stop giving away the things you love to addiction, how adulting is finding things wonderfully awesome that I once mocked, and why you are capable and stronger …
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A productive nighttime routine can be the key to not (re)lapsing: Nighttime and bedtime routines are not the same; Part 2
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Ep #292: Do you recognize when you shift from one routine into the next? What cues you to change from the work version of yourself to the family, recovery, emotional, or working out versions? Oh, the list goes on. You know how you've looked around and said to yourself, "Well, now what am I going to do?" The main problem in that strategy is that our…
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What if everything was going to work out
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Bob talks about accepting God's forgiveness and walking in all the things He plans to do in our lives. Support the Show.Kirjoittanut Bob Bay
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Morning and Nighttime Routines: How patterns and habits fuel your sobriety and recovery
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Ep #291: Ready to supercharge your sobriety? This episode dives into the battle of morning vs. nighttime routines and their crucial roles in recovery. We'll explore why your morning routine can be a game-changer, setting the tone for a day of success and stability - but also not beholden to the usual workout and meditation advice others accentuate …
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Accepting the forgiveness of God
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The fallacy of making up for lost time
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Ep. #290: Chasing the idea of "making up for lost time" in addiction recovery is a dangerous fallacy. In this episode, let's explore why recovery is a lifelong journey rather than a race against the clock. I'll discuss the unrealistic expectations and pressures this mindset can create, often leading to burnout and relapse. Emphasizing steady, incre…
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Regrets and forgiving yourself in early sobriety
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Ep #289: Regrets from our addiction years can be a heavy burden, but they don't define us. This episode dives into how to acknowledge and transform regrets into opportunities for growth. Learn the importance of self-acceptance and how it plays a crucial role in recovery. Discover practical strategies for self-forgiveness, goal setting, and mindfuln…
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Peeling Back Labels: Redefining Identity and Stigma in Recovery and Mental Health & The Dog Silencer's Revenge
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Peeling Back Labels: Redefining Identity and Stigma in Recovery and Mental Health On this week’s show we take a look at the complex interplay between labeling, identity, and stigma in addiction recovery. This episode, inspired by a critical look at mental health interventions for teenagers, examines similar issues within substance abuse treatment. …
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Early Sobriety: Not everyone deserves your Truth, let alone your whole Truth
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Ep #288: Have you ever wondered why some people choose not to share their sobriety journey with everyone? It's not about hiding; it's about protecting your truth. Let's explore the importance of setting personal boundaries, avoiding stigma, and maintaining healthy relationships. We'll delve into why focusing on the present and future, avoiding unwa…
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Bob compares steps 1, 2 and 3 to Jonah, the disciples in the boat and Paul crashing in the ocean. Support the Show.Kirjoittanut Bob Bay
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How forgetting is sobriety's greatest ally
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Ep #287: Most of us will not remember today over any other day. Most days are just another day in our lives. When you allow your emotions in the moment to dictate your behaviors, you can betray the promises you've made to yourself. Here's the deal. We forget so much about our lives. It's part of the brain's ability to store things in the unconsciou…
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Why do we choose Jesus as our Higher Power
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Bob talks about the qualifications of Jesus for our Higher Power. Support the Show.Kirjoittanut Bob Bay
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High Time for Change: Cannabis Rescheduling and Its Impact on Recovery
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High Time for Change: Cannabis Rescheduling and Its Impact on Recovery In this episode of Recovery in the Middle Ages, we explore a significant shift in cannabis legislation, focusing on the historical journey of cannabis from a Schedule I to a proposed Schedule III substance. We explore the reasons behind this reclassification, the evolving percep…
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Bob talks about Jesus conversation with Nicodemus from the book of John. Support the Show.Kirjoittanut Bob Bay
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Your Blueprint for Sobriety Success: Constructing New Habit and Behaviors
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Ep 286: We all have behaviors that no longer serve us. You might even notice that certain things you do annoy you or give you a result that is not what you really want or intended. I believe that our entire life is built upon habit loops, and the behavioral loops repeat over and over and over again. Today, I will give you my breakdown of how to rem…
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Intervention Season 25 Discussion & Exploring the Genetic Component of Addiction
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RMA 136: Reel Recovery: Critiquing 'Intervention' and Exploring Addiction Genetics" In this week’s episode of Recovery in the Middle Ages, we delve into the widely popular TV show 'Intervention.' We'll discuss both the praise and criticism it has received over the years, exploring how it portrays addiction and the recovery process. Does the show of…
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Bob talks about John chapter 2. Jesus makes new wine for the wedding party. Support the Show.Kirjoittanut Bob Bay
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Getting out of debt as part of your sobriety and recovery journey
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Ep #285: Money can be a huge stressor. How much do you make? Where are you spending it? Can you save any, or are you living paycheck to paycheck? Do you have ample funds, yet you find yourself unable to set aside any for retirement, savings, vacations, or other things you want that would add to your life? I know about debt. I started this year with…
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Hold on and don't let go
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Bob talks about how much Jesus loves us and what He will do for us as long as we don't let go. Support the Show.Kirjoittanut Bob Bay
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Prioritizing what you want most over what you want now
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Ep #284: Okay, this episode is totally Jesse-isms and pumping you up. From inspirational propaganda to my many voices to diatribes - if you love it when I get all Jesse and excite you, this episode is for you! I will also delve into the idea that easy decisions often lead to a challenging life, while tough choices can afford us our best future. I t…
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Dropping Acid at Drivers Ed & Staying Calm and Connected: Navigating Sobriety in Turbulent Times
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Episode 135: Calm and Connected: Navigating Sobriety in Turbulent Times In this episode of Recovery in the Middle Ages, we wrestle with the critical topics of stress management and the dangers of isolation in sobriety. We explore practical strategies for maintaining emotional and mental balance through stress-busting techniques tailored for those i…
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Listen to Bob as he explains what the Lords Prayer has meant to his life. Support the Show.Kirjoittanut Bob Bay
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Deciding how to respond to anxiety, stress, and the unexpected
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Ep #283: This week, I traveled to Oklahoma for my dad's birthday and the solar eclipse, and then my car broke down, the boat battery died, and clouds filled the sky. What was to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience quickly could potentially turn into the week from hell, BUT we chose to experience ourselves at the moment, stay focused on what we could…
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Recovery is saying YES to yourself and NO to your self-judgements
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Ep #282: Judging oneself is the harshest criticism because it sounds like our voice, in our heads, telling us we can not achieve something we desire for ourselves. Teaching yourself to reject those self-critiques and take the next smallest step toward your "meant-to-be" is where the magic of addiction recovery lives. Saying yes or saying no is dete…
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Seek the council of the Lord
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Bob talks about talking to God before we make decisions. Support the Show.Kirjoittanut Bob Bay
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10 Keys to make or break your sobriety (early or longterm)
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Ep #281: Maintaining sobriety, whether in its fragile early stages or as a long-term commitment, requires vigilant self-awareness and dedication. Individuals navigating this path may encounter significant hurdles if their focus drifts from the critical pillars that underpin a sober lifestyle. The journey is fraught with potential distractions and s…
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Oh-Oh-Oh Ozempic for Addiction Recovery? Naltrexone-Like Craving Suppressant is Sweeping the Recovery Community
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Semiglutides in Sobriety: A New Frontier in Addiction Recovery? In this week’s episode of Recovery in the Middle Ages, we delve into the groundbreaking realm of semiglutide medications, such as Ozempic, and their emerging role in addiction treatment. As science advances, so does our understanding of how these drugs not only aid in weight loss, but …
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Danielle tells us about the things that were going on in her life and what it took for her to find freedom. Support the Show.Kirjoittanut Bob Bay
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Am I running hot, burning down, or burning out?
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Ep #280: Somedays, I am surprised I hold it all together. Today is not one of those days. Today, anxiety and inner judgment are running rampant, and rather than act like everything - I think it best to talk it through with y'all. It is okay not to be okay. We all have those days when sobriety isn't enough for today to be the best day. Know you are …
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How personal, familial, and societal roles effect your recovery
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Ep #279 - A role is a set of expectations, behaviors, and responsibilities assigned to an individual within a specific context, such as in a family, workplace, or social group. In the context of sobriety and recovery, adopting roles that promote healthy behaviors and offer supportive relationships can significantly enhance an individual's ability t…
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Prop 110 Collapses Under the Weight of Its Absurdity: Oregon's Legalization Experiment and the Nationwide Impact on Recovery
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RMA 133: The Prop 110 Debacle: A Deep Dive into Oregon's Legalization Experiment and the Nationwide Impact on Recovery We are BACK! This week, we delve into the recent repeal of Proposition 110 in Oregon—a pivotal move that has sparked extensive debate and concern within the recovery community. We’ll explore how Oregon's challenges with drug legali…
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Living in the land of God's promises
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Mastery in the moment: Stop being the reason you don't succeed
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Ep #278: How would you rate your emotional resolve and resiliency? Do you notice when life seems to get into a state of flow? Mastering your emotions, physical responses, thinking, and feeling is a never-ending journey and a beautiful aspect of life. In this episode, I'm gonna discuss self-mastery, mastering each moment, self-awareness around your …
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How biases are controlling and directing your mind and life
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Ep #277 - Have you ever convinced yourself that your way of seeing things is the only way? That's Perspective Bias waving its wand. Found yourself nodding along to information that confirms what you already believe? Ah, Confirmation Bias strikes again. Ever stick with the familiar just because it's, well, familiar? Exposure Bias has you in its gras…
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Early sobriety, anxiety, anger, and automatic negative thoughts (ANTS)
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Ep #276 - Automatic negative thoughts in early sobriety can spiral you down with anger, anxiety, resentment, and a myriad of other emotions aimed at your past self and potentially anyone you decide to blame for your lot in life. I get it. Traumatic things happen, you re-live them in your head, and they grow and grow into trauma that is rooted so de…
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Bob continues talking about the phases we have to go through to grow out of are old habits. Support the Show.Kirjoittanut Bob Bay
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Bob continues the four part series on Acceptance, Repentance, Deliverance and Obedience. Support the Show.Kirjoittanut Bob Bay
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Bob begins talking about the 4 parts of recovery we need to go through. Support the Show.Kirjoittanut Bob Bay
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Four Quotes and a Historical & Psychological Diatribe on Humanity
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Ep #275 - The trials and tribulations of life are an excellent opportunity to journey into one's emotional resiliency. In today's show, I discuss four quotes that have fueled me these last four weeks and how I use that energy to push and pull myself toward the accomplishments of my plans. I close the show with a bit of a rant and a whole lot of exc…
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Bob talks about the things we can learn from the battle with AI. Support the Show.Kirjoittanut Bob Bay
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The walls came tumbling down
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Bob compares the walls of Jericho to the walls around our heart. Support the Show.Kirjoittanut Bob Bay
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The price is goodbye: Things to stop doing in your addiction recovery
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Ep #274 - We have accumulated a lot of bad habits in our journey of addiction. The physical ones are very noticeable, but the mental ones - perhaps not so much. We are all searching for solace from our past selves in our sobriety. Saying goodbye to your old self requires saying hello to new ways of living your life. This episode starts a series mea…
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Suki Jones Joins us to discuss her book "Sea, Swallow Me," and Her Journey Through Abuse, Addiction, Pain and Redemption
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RMA 132: The Suki Jones Interview Join us this week on RMA, where we engage in a candid conversation with Suki Jones, author of the addiction and recovery memoir "Sea, Swallow Me." Suki takes us through her personal journey, detailing her experiences with drug addiction while juggling the responsibilities of motherhood and a career in modeling duri…
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Be strong and of good courage
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After crossing into the promised land there will be battles to fight. Support the Show.Kirjoittanut Bob Bay
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Are you ready to cross over?
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Bob talks about leaving the past behind and crossing over the Jordan into the promise land. Support the Show.Kirjoittanut Bob Bay
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How to support someone in addiction recovery
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Ep #273 - A person new in sobriety and recovery has a lot of inner turmoil, which will show in their outer actions and behaviors. Supporting them, while not enabling them, is critical in the early stages. If you or someone you know is a supporter of a person in addiction recovery or if a loved one is seeking answers to what they can do to help you,…
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