I'm at a Dunkin' Donuts working on my retreat talk.  My topics are two of my favorite things; sin and myself.

For the next podcast I'm thinking about leading off with "Stan" by Eminem contrast the opening song from Episode 197 "Thank You" from Dido.

I need some help on episode topic.  Any thoughts?

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I begin this podcast with a reflection on the disease concept of alcoholism as Dr. Silkworth set forth in our book Alcoholics Anonymous.  When I first came into AA, I wasn't sure I was alcoholic because of my preconceived idea of what an alcoholic was didn't match with my self perception.  However, the big books description of an alcoholic fit me perfectly so I was able to admit I was alcoholic.

Our Alcohol and the Media segment focuses around this article.  Here, the media's presentation of Alateen is very confusing.  The article says that Alateen is for teens struggling with alcohol.  Actually, Alateen is for teens struggling with loved one who struggle with alcohol.  There is a big difference.  According to Alateen's website

Alateen's Purpose

Alateen is part of Al-Anon, which helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. Alateen is our recovery program for young people. Alateen groups are sponsored by Al-Anon members.

Ed M. completes his Open Talk with part 4.

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Open the podcast on reflection on making Amends and the 9th Step. 

I know you people hate when I cover stories outside of recovery, but I have interests out side of AA.  In this episode, we play a clip about the Apple iPad. 

I always feel better after a meeting.  Now there is statistical proof that new comers are more depressed than the general public and that long-timers are less depressed than the general public.  Here's the story on AA and Depression that we cover in this episode.

Scots Drink alot and we cover the story.

I'm working on a talk I'm giving for a Retreat in February.  I've been dragging my feet on this until now the pressure of the looming Retreat date is providing me the motivation to begin.  Meetings and Open Talks help in this regard because the Retreat is all about "What it used to be like, what happened, and what it is like now."  This format works regardless of whether the topic is drinking or spirituality.  It provides the basic structure of good story telling.

Saw Avatar last night.  I'm definitely going to be covering this is upcoming episodes.

Thinking about featuring "Amends" in the next Recovered Episode.  Also, this article will probably be used as a point of discussion.  Click here.

Trying to talk my wife into a three minute or so interview on the psychological analysis of the AA program.  I know that the 12 steps are cognitive behavioral, but what does that mean?

Thanks for the recent feedback.  Boy you guys hate the Car News segments.  That segment is gone like a run away Prius.

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In this episode we discuss Gratitude, 12 staep work and listener feedback.

Click on Daily Readings for today's recovery meditations. You can also find this link at the bottom left of this blog. Also, see my Twitter for this episode's Playlist. Feel free to rank the music by clicking on "comments" below. 

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Opening monologue Anxiety and Feeling Goods.

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Click on Daily Readings for today's recovery meditations. You can also find this link at the bottom left of this blog. Also, see my Twitter for this episode's Playlist. Feel free to rank the music by clicking on "comments" below. This episode's music returns to our roots. Music inspired by the British Invasion from the 1966-1967 period.

Click here to write a review at the iTunes music store.  After the link takes you to our Podcast in the iTunes music store, scroll down and click on "Write a Review" and give us some feedback.  The more positive reviews we receive, the higher we climb in the store's rankings.  The higher the ranking we receive, the more likely the new comer will listen to us.  Think of it as 12-step work!