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"Be Where Your Feet Are"
What began as Ben catching up with Matt, Jill and Lacy on his recovery, this episode quickly turned into a discussion of experience, strength and hope from all who participated. This episode reminds us all of the ups and downs of recovery and keeps us grounded by delivery of a simple principle. "Be where your feet are" lets us know quickly that we are exactly where we need to be.
December 1, 2024
"Danielle from Idaho"
Danielle has a story to tell, from her past in law enforcement through her sobriety journey. Her story takes us from New York to Vermont and then on to Idaho. We appreciate her openness and willingness to be our very first remote phone interview. We know her story will speak to so many people.
December 8, 2024
"The Holidays and Lemonade"
The holidays can be tough for someone who doesn't even have a drinking problem, so it is bound to affect those of us who can't drink. Then there is the new comer who this may be the first holiday season they will go through. Jill, Matt and Mike talk about their experiences with the holidays, pressure, influence and being handed lemons.
December 15, 2024
"Lee M from California"
All the way from California, Lee took time out of his day to tell us a little about his recovery Journey. It is an inspiring tell of a hopeless alcoholic who just couldn't it anymore to a sober member of the fellowship who is truly excited about life and recovery. Thank you Lee for this up lifting inspirational story.
December 22, 2024
"Stephanie and Dwayne"
Stephanie and Dwayne stop by and share their story with Matt, Jill, and Lacy.
October 20, 2024
"People, Places, and Things"
When we get into AA we hear a lot of different direction, one item on the menu is that we need to change people, places, and things. Lacy joins Matt, Jill, and Mike as we discuss our experiences with these changes and how we moved forward after these changes.
October 27, 2024
"Roger D"
Jill and Mike are joined Roger D. and his sponsee Jalon H. Roger shares a story of recovery after a long drinking career and many life changes. His story offers hope to those who really struggle in the beginning.
November 3, 2024
"Overwhelmed"
We all get overwhelmed, it's just a part of life, but sometimes we don't know what to do and may want to throw in the towel. Jill, Matt, and Mike discuss their experience when they have been in similar situations.
November 10, 2024
"Happy, Joyous, and Free"
Dickie T. who also told her story on episode 9 stops by the studio to talk to Jill, Matt and Mike about being "Happy, Joyous and Free" and how life is today 3 and a half years into recovery.
November 17, 2024
"Vulnerability"
Matt, Jill, and Mike discuss their experience with being vulnerable and how we moved past it.
September 15, 2024
"What is an Alcoholic?"
Jill, Matt, and Mike discuss their experience with the question "What is an Alcoholic?"
September 22, 2024
"Caren C."
Caren C stops by and shares her story with Matt and Jill.
September 29, 2024
"Commitment"
Matt, Jill, and Mike discuss what it means to them to be committed to their recovery.
October 6, 2024
"Moving During Recovery"
Matt, Jill, and Mike talk about their experiences with having to move during their recovery journey. Sometimes a move for work, family, or just because you want to is a part of our lives. We have all had to move during recovery and this is what we have encountered along the way.
October 13, 2024
"Craig S"
Our friend Craig stops by the studio to say hello and tell us his story.
July 7, 2024
"Straight out of Rehab"
Damien stops by and shares his experience with the G&B crew with an emphasis on the rehab angle.
July 14, 2024
"Matt L"
Our very own Matt L tells his story.
July 24, 2024
"What is the Problem?"
Steven S. drops by to join the crew on a discussion about the real problem. We have all heard it in meetings, that alcohol is not the problem.
July 28, 2024
"Balance"
Chris C and Brad stops by to visit with Jill and Mike and we discuss finding balance in recovery.
August 4, 2024
"Character"
Faye and Denny drop by the studio and visit with the team about their experience with character and character building.
August 11, 2024
"Coping with Life Sober"
Cal and Chris stop by the studio and we discuss how we got through life sober (and sane).
August 18, 2024
"Lacy L"
Lacy L spends time with Matt and Jill and shares her recovery experience along with her sobriety story.
August 25, 2024
"Anger"
Chris C joins Matt, Jill, and Mike as we discuss anger, how we handle it, what causes it, and our experiences through life that have been affected by anger.
September 1, 2024
"Jonathan S"
Jonathan S tells us his story.
September 8, 2024
"Bridget V"
The guest speaker this week is Bridget V from Shreveport!
June 16, 2024
"Drama"
Bridget drops by to visit with the Gand B crew at the studio and we discuss our take on drama and our experience with that subjects.
June 9, 2024
"Travis M"
We get the pleasure of hearing Travis M tells us his story!
June 2, 2024
"Chris C and 2 Years of Recovery"
Chris C drops by on returning from his vacation and we discuss his 2nd year in recovery
May 29, 2024
"Trust, Forgiveness, and Overthinking"
Travis and Terry join Jill and Mike to share some experience strength and hope.
May 26, 2024
"How it works" Part 2
Matt, Jill and Mike discuss "how it works" from the Big Book.
May 15, 2024
"Eddy C"
Eddy C tells us his story on his 2nd Birthday
May 1, 2024
"How it Works Part 1"
Eddie, on his 2 year sober birthday, joins the team to discuss how it works and share experience, strength and hopes.
April 28, 2024
"More about Alcoholism"
Craig S. stops by and visits with the team as we talk about "More About Alcoholism".
April 21, 2024
"LaDon"
LaDon drops by the studio and shares her story with us.
April 14, 2024
"The "Jaywalker", the "Four Horsemen", and so much more"
LaDon joins the crew and we discuss the "Jaywalker" and "Four horsemen" from the Big Book.
April 7, 2024
"Came to believe" in something
Lisa just got 2 years and stops by the studio to visit Matt, Jill and Mike and we talk about coming to believe, faith and a whole lot more.
June 30, 2024
"That First Meeting"
Our very first episode. In this episode Mike, Jill and Matt discuss that first meeting.
April 28, 2023
"Getting that Sponsor"
In this episode Jill, Matt and Mike discuss what it was like to get a sponsor.
May 4, 2023
"Phil F"
Mike and Matt have the opportunity to sit down with Phil F (5/10/1979) for the archives.
May 9, 2023
"Life after getting into AA"
In this episode we welcome Jenn J. Matt, Jill, Jenn and Mike discuss what life was like in the early days of AA and how the family reacted to it.
May 10, 2023
"Chris C. 1 year anniversary"
Matt and Mike sit down with Chris C. on his one year anniversary date and discuss his journey through this first year.
May 16, 2023
"Spirituality"
In this episode Matt, Jill, Jenn, and Mike sit down and discuss their experience with spirituality.
May 17, 2023
"Ben S" (Language Warning)
Matt and Mike sit down with Ben St. to discuss his journey to and in recovery.
May 22, 2023
"Step 1"
Matt, Jill, Jen, and Mike discuss their experience with Step 1.
May 24, 2023
"Dickie T"
Matt and Mike sit down with Dickie T to discuss her experience, strength, and hope.
May 29, 2023
"That Higher Power"
In this episode the gang discuss their experience with the whole "Higher Power" angle.
June 02, 2023
"Bobby E."
Matt and Mike sit down with Bobby E. Together we discuss his experience, strength, and hope.
June 06, 2023
"Step 2"
In this episode Matt, Jill, Jenn, and Mike are joined by Chris C. to discuss step 2 and their experience with this step.
June 09, 2023
"Going to any length to get it"
Rhonda and Kim join Matt, Jill, and Mike for a hilarious look at their experience in the rooms.
June 12, 2023
"Jill L"
Jill L. tells her story.
June 12, 2023
"Coleman R."
In this episode Jill, Matt, and Mike sit down with Coleman R. to hear about his journey in the program of AA.
June 19, 2023
"The Will and the Life"
Roger and Debbie stop by and visit with the team. We discuss their journey as a couple and as individuals. Also, we dive off in the topic of "the will and the life" and what our experience has been.
June 19, 2023
"Happy 1 year Lisa"
Lisa stops by on her one year anniversary and discusses her first year in recovery.
June 26, 2023
"Made a decision"
Michelle and Faye, 2 queens of the club, stop by and we discuss step 3.
June 27, 2023
"Hayden R."
Hayden R drops by and visits with Matt, Mike, and Ben.
July 03, 2023
"Sobriety and Recovery"
Travis, Ben, Matt, Jenn, and Mike discuss their experience when it comes to being sober and when it comes to being in recovery.
July 05, 2023
"What is an Inventory?"
Matt, Ben, Hayden, and Mike discuss that inventory and what it is.
July 13, 2023
"Step 4"
In this episode Matt, Jill, and Mike discuss step 4. This is also a re-release thanks to a listener bringing the count to my attention. Thank you Amy C for catching this!
July 22, 2023
"Natural Desires"
Matt, Jill, Mike, and Hayden discuss natural desires, how we react to them, and how they can be over used.
August 02, 2023
"Attitude of Gratitude"
Travis and Kyle stop by the studio! We discuss gratitude and ways to cope when things just do not go our way. Also, sometimes they do go our way, but do we recognize it?
March 31, 2024
"Expectations"
Kyle and Travis drop by to discuss expectations in early recovery.
March 24, 2024
"Larry L." (And Judy)
Larry L and his wife, Judy, stop by and Larry tells his story.
March 11, 2024
"Live and let Live"
Larry and Judy stop by and we discuss the slogan "Live and let live", the new Plain Language Big Book, and tradition 7. Along with a few more things.
March 10, 2024
"Having a routine, keeping emotions in check, and more"
Lisa fills in for Jill and we discuss the importance of having a routine, the benefits of having your emotions in check, tradition 6, and a whole lot more!
February 25, 2024
"Loving yourself, H.A.L.T. relationships, and more"
Matt, Jill, and Mike discuss loving yourself, forgiveness, hungry, angry, alone, and tired, page 117 in the 12x12 and more.
February 18, 2024
"Tradition 5, The Preamble, and Our Primary Purpose"
Cal stops by to visit with us and talk about our "primary purpose".
February 11, 2024
"Anonymity, Autonomy, and the 4th Tradition"
Cal Jr stops by to visit with Matt, Jill, and Mike and we discuss these key words in our recovery.
February 04, 2024
"Fear, Tradition 3, and much more"
Thomas stops by the studio to lend Matt, Jill, and Mike some experience, strength, and hope.
January 21, 2024
"Progress not Perfection"
Thomas and Chris swing by the studio and discuss their experience with the topic of "progress not perfection".
January 14, 2024
"Terry P"
Terry drops by and shares his story with the G&B cast.
January 08, 2024
"Emotional Sobriety"
Matt, Jill, Ben, Hayden and Mike discuss emotional sobriety.
August 8, 2023
"Integrity"
Matt, Jill, Ben and Mike discuss "Integrity" leading into the 5th step.
August 15, 2023
"Selfishness"
Ben, Jill, Matt, Hayden and Mike talk about their experience with selfishness. Due to travel we are dropping this episode early.
August 20, 2023
"Step 5"
Ben, Jill, Hayden, Matt and Mike discuss step 5 and their experience with it.
August 27, 2023
"Willingness"
Megan from al-anon drops by, we get our first voicemail, and Matt, Jill and Mike discuss willingness and its role in our recovery.
September 3, 2023
"Humility"
Matt, Jill and Mike discuss humility and their experience with it
September 12, 2023
"Step 6 & 7"
Jill, Matt, Ben and Mike discuss, step 6, character defects and a whole host of things including step 7.
September 17, 2023
"Mike W's Story"
This is for Larry and Judy.
September 17, 2023
"One Day at a Time"
Jill, Ben, Matt and Mike discuss life one day at a time and how we see it.
September 24, 2023
"Life of life's terms"
Monica C joins Matt, Jill and Mike to discuss living life on life's terms.
October 1, 2023
"Hope"
In episode 24, Matt, Jill and Mike discuss what "hope" means to them.
October 8, 2023
"Jane R"
Jane R stops by the studio to visit with Matt, Jill, and Matt for episode 25 and to tell her story.
October 22, 2023
"Make that list"
Jane stops by and visits with Matt, Jill, and Mike to discuss steps 8 and 9.
October 29, 2023
"Heading into the holidays"
Matt, Jill, and Mike discuss their experience with the holidays and recovery.
November 5, 2023
The "Promises"
Jill, Matt, and Mike discuss their experience with the 9th step promises.
November 12, 2023
"Hodge and Nancy"
Hodge and Nancy stop by and share with us some of their experience, strength and hope.
November 26, 2023
"Step 10"
Hodge, Nancy, Matt, Jill and Mike discuss step 10.
November 26, 2023
"April S"
April S stops by the studio to share her experience with strength.
December 3, 2023
"Step 11, Blackouts, and mini pigs"
Jill, Matt and Mike discuss their experience with prayer, meditation, blackouts and the fact Jill is about to get some mini pigs.
December 3, 2023
"Service"
Matt, Jill, and Mike discuss their experience with service
December 10, 2023
"Step 12" (Both Parts)
Jenny and Melissa stop by the studio and discuss step 12 and their experience with this step with Jill and Mike.
December 18, 2023
"Jenny and Mel"
Mel and Jenny stop by to give us their experience, strength, and hope while they walk us through their journey in recovery. This is the season 1 season finale. We will take a short break for Christmas and be back with season 2!
December 20, 2023
"The Family Afterward, AA Slogans, and a whole lot more!"
Terry P joins the gang as they kick off season 2 and discuss the family afterward, relationships and a host of other topics.
January 7, 2024