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Step 2 – Higher Power – Episode 127 Oct 12, 2015

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Spencer is traveling, so here’s a favorite episode from our back catalog. Kelli, Swetha, and Spencer talk about their experience with Step 2, “Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.” The episode is bracketed by a short intro and closing recorded in the northern Utah desert. Upcoming...

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Clearing a Path – A Lead – Episode 126 Oct 06, 2015

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Have you felt that your life was out of control, and that you’d never find a way out? Today, June shares about clearing a path in the jungle of her life, and invites your reflections. What thoughts does June’s lead inspire in you? How do you relate to this metaphor of clearing a path with...

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Conferences and conventions – Episode 125 Sep 25, 2015

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Have you attended an Al-Anon or AA conference? Maybe you went to the AA International Convention this year. Or do you wonder what’s the big deal? What might you bring home from a gathering of people in recovery? Spencer talks with Annie and Alvin about their experience attending recovery conferences. Our discussion is guided by...

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Randy K Open Talk – Episode 124 Sep 08, 2015

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This week we have an Al-Anon open talk by Randy K. I (Spencer) identified with a lot of his experience. I was particularly struck by his description of his “addiction”, and related closely to it. Upcoming topics include Concepts 8 and 9, your shared experience with intervention, and the non-drinking parent. Please call us at...

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Al-Anon Dreams – Episode 123 Sep 01, 2015

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Do you dream of relapse? Of recovery? Of loss of control? What are your Al-Anon dreams? Join us as Spencer, Jane, Akilah, Pat, and Brooke share some dreams. Dreams: what are they? From the shared experience in this episode, I think that our “Al-Anon” dreams might fall into these broad and overlapping categories: Reliving scenes...

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Imperfection – Episode 122 Aug 25, 2015

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Do you feel that you have to be perfect? Do you go through life as if you’re on a stage? Is it hard to have compassion and love for yourself? Let’s talk about imperfection. This episode was inspired by the book, The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be...

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Laughter – Episode 121 Aug 11, 2015

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When you came to your first meeting, were people laughing? How did that make you feel? How do you use laughter in your recovery today? When (under what circumstances) did you laugh before program? When and how did you laugh as a child? How did that change as you grew older? How did that change...

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Best of: Our first meetings Aug 04, 2015

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What was your experience of your first Al-Anon meeting? Maybe you haven’t been to one yet. Spencer, Kelli, Swetha and 7 other members talk about their first meeting or meetings. Hear how we came to believe that they could find help in Al-Anon. For some of us, the first meeting was transformational and enlightening. Others of...

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Authority and Responsibility – Episode 120 Jul 22, 2015

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Do you have trouble letting go of responsibility? Do you take on too much? Or do you give responsibility to someone for something they can’t do? If you’ve ever felt that way, you may find help in Concepts 6 and 7. Concept 6 says “The Conference acknowledges the primary administrative responsibility of the Trustees.” And,...

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Worry – Episode 119 Jul 14, 2015

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Do you worry a lot? Is it hard to get your mind off the terrible things that might happen? Or maybe it’s just obsessing on the stuff that is wrong in your life today? Think about a time before program when you were worrying. What were you worrying about? How did worrying affect your life...

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