EP 3: Hard Times Don't Last!

In this episode, the hosts introduce themselves and discuss their roles in the podcast. They also talk about their new sponsor, share updates on their recovery steps, and discuss how they deal with bad days and urges to use drugs. They emphasize the importance of working the steps, relying on a support system, and staying connected to a higher power. In this conversation, the guest shares his experiences with addiction and recovery, specifically focusing on the dangers of fentanyl and the importance of using one's voice to help others. He discusses the mindset and triggers associated with addiction, as well as the impact it had on his relationships, including his daughter. The guest emphasizes the need for balance, gratitude, and staying connected to a support system in order to maintain sobriety. He also highlights the power of sharing one's story and being of service to others in recovery. Keywords introduction, recovery, steps, sponsor, bad days, urges, support system, higher power, addiction, recovery, fentanyl, mindset, triggers, relationships, balance, gratitude, support system, sharing, service Takeaways Introducing oneself and sharing personal experiences can help create a connection with the audience. Working the recovery steps and having a support system are crucial for maintaining sobriety. Dealing with bad days and urges to use drugs requires finding healthy coping mechanisms and relying on a higher power. Sharing vulnerabilities and seeking help from others can lead to personal growth and a stronger recovery journey. The guest emphasizes the importance of using one's voice to help others in recovery and to prevent further deaths from addiction. He discusses the dangers of fentanyl and the prevalence of its use in various drugs, highlighting the need for caution and awareness. The guest shares his personal experiences with addiction and the impact it had on his relationships, particularly with his daughter. He emphasizes the importance of balance, gratitude, and staying connected to a support system in order to maintain sobriety. Sound Bites "We lost our sponsor. It's fucking carrots and melted gummies." "Step work is actually pretty easy. Perspective is everything." "I wanna kill myself. I can't take this anymore." "Thank God I have to live like that." "Every time I would walk into a new bathroom." "I don't fear the disease of addiction anymore." Chapters 00:00 Introducing Ourselves 02:57 Losing and Finding a Sponsor 04:50 Step Update: Progress and Challenges 12:31 Dealing with Bad Days 21:38 Finding Support and Relying on a Higher Power 38:18 Urges to Use and Sobriety 39:07 Living with Addiction 46:58 Triggers and Temptations 57:04 Recovery and Breaking Records 01:09:24 Using Your Voice and Sharing Your Story