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In this episode Jon talks about the free feeling you get when alcohol no longer has a place in your life. Support the Show. AA meeting finder app iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Al-Anon https://al-anon.org/ SMART Recovery https://smartrecovery.org/ Watch the Show Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Youtube - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Support the Show!!! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberdadpodcast Contact Jon at soberdadpodcast@gmail.com @soberdadpod on Twitter

Jon is back and talks about how important it is to keep doing the necessary work to stay sober and keep moving forward. Support the Show. AA meeting finder app iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Al-Anon https://al-anon.org/ SMART Recovery https://smartrecovery.org/ Watch the Show Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Youtube - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Support the Show!!! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberdadpodcast Contact Jon at soberdadpodcast@gmail.com @soberdadpod on Twitter

In this episode Jon talks about that last of the 12 steps and traditions. Jon also makes an announcement at the end of the show. Support the Show. AA meeting finder app iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Al-Anon https://al-anon.org/ SMART Recovery https://smartrecovery.org/ Watch the Show Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Youtube - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Support the Show!!! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberdadpodcast Contact Jon at soberdadpodcast@gmail.com @soberdadpod on Twitter

In this episode Jon talks about Step 11 and Tradition 11. Step 11 is all about connecting to your higher power on a deeper level and finding your "purpose" in recovery. Tradition 11 is about anonymity. Support the Show. AA meeting finder app iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Al-Anon https://al-anon.org/ SMART Recovery https://smartrecovery.org/ Watch the Show Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Youtube - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Support the Show!!! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberdadpodcast Contact Jon at soberdadpodcast@gmail.com @soberdadpod on Twitter

In this episode Jon talks about Step 10 and the importance of apologizing often and early. Jon also goes into Tradition 10 and talks about how an AA meeting is not the place for "outside issues". AA meeting finder app iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Al-Anon https://al-anon.org/ SMART Recovery https://smartrecovery.org/ Watch the Show Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Youtube - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Support the Show!!! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberdadpodcast Contact Jon at soberdadpodcast@gmail.com @soberdadpod on Twitter

In this episode Jon talks about Step 9 and Tradition 9. Step 9 - Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. Support the Show. AA meeting finder app iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Al-Anon https://al-anon.org/ SMART Recovery https://smartrecovery.org/ Watch the Show Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Youtube - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Support the Show!!! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberdadpodcast Contact Jon at soberdadpodcast@gmail.com @soberdadpod on Twitter

In this episode Jon talks about step 8 and how to prepare your amends list. Jon also covers the 8th tradition and explains why AA does not pay people for 12 step work. 8th Step Worksheet - https://12steppers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Step-8-Worksheet-with-Questions.pdf Support the Show. AA meeting finder app iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Al-Anon https://al-anon.org/ SMART Recovery https://smartrecovery.org/ Watch the Show Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Youtube - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Support the Show!!! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberdadpodcast Contact Jon at soberdadpodcast@gmail.com @soberdadpod on Twitter

In this episode Jon talks about the top 10 addictions in America. Article - https://wibc.com/playlist/americas-top-10-addictions-people-are-searching-for-help-with/item/10 Support the Show. AA meeting finder app iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Al-Anon https://al-anon.org/ SMART Recovery https://smartrecovery.org/ Watch the Show Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Youtube - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Support the Show!!! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberdadpodcast Contact Jon at soberdadpodcast@gmail.com @soberdadpod on Twitter

In this episode Jon talks about step and tradition 7. Support the Show. AA meeting finder app iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Al-Anon https://al-anon.org/ SMART Recovery https://smartrecovery.org/ Watch the Show Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Youtube - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Support the Show!!! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberdadpodcast Contact Jon at soberdadpodcast@gmail.com @soberdadpod on Twitter

In this episode Jon talks about getting Rumble to add a content category for recovery related content. Support the Show. AA meeting finder app iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Al-Anon https://al-anon.org/ SMART Recovery https://smartrecovery.org/ Watch the Show Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Youtube - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Support the Show!!! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberdadpodcast Contact Jon at soberdadpodcast@gmail.com @soberdadpod on Twitter

In this episode Jon talks about step 6 and tradition 6. Step 6 is all about surrendering your faults over to something greater than yourself. Tradition 6 is about keeping all the crap out of AA meetings. Support the Show. AA meeting finder app iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Al-Anon https://al-anon.org/ SMART Recovery https://smartrecovery.org/ Watch the Show Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Youtube - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Support the Show!!! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberdadpodcast Contact Jon at soberdadpodcast@gmail.com @soberdadpod on Twitter

Jon talks about our unique ability to identify when someone is not doing right. Our experience with addiction has made us hyper aware of people's social ques and if someone is using a substance, depressed, or just not doing right. This superpower helps us with helping others out of their addiction and/or poor mental state. Support the Show. AA meeting finder app iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Al-Anon https://al-anon.org/ SMART Recovery https://smartrecovery.org/ Watch the Show Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Youtube - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Support the Show!!! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberdadpodcast Contact Jon at soberdadpodcast@gmail.com @soberdadpod on Twitter

In this episode Jon talks about his favorite step, Step 5! Support the Show. AA meeting finder app iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Al-Anon https://al-anon.org/ SMART Recovery https://smartrecovery.org/ Watch the Show Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Youtube - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Support the Show!!! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberdadpodcast Contact Jon at soberdadpodcast@gmail.com @soberdadpod on Twitter

In this episode Jon talks about the fourth step and tradition. This is the step where the real work begins and you start to look at the part you played in your addiction and the things you did while in addiction. Link to worksheet https://www.saatriangle.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Triangle-Area-SAA-Recovery-Manual-Steps-4-5-Defects-Virtues-Worksheet-Version-1.2.pdf Support the Show. AA meeting finder app iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Al-Anon https://al-anon.org/ SMART Recovery https://smartrecovery.org/ Watch the Show Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Youtube - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Support the Show!!! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberdadpodcast Contact Jon at soberdadpodcast@gmail.com @soberdadpod on Twitter

In this episode Jon talks about replacing bad memories of drinking with new memories made by spending quality time with your family. Support the Show. AA meeting finder app iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Al-Anon https://al-anon.org/ SMART Recovery https://smartrecovery.org/ Watch the Show Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Youtube - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Support the Show!!! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberdadpodcast Contact Jon at soberdadpodcast@gmail.com @soberdadpod on Twitter

In this episode Jon talks about step 3 of AA. This step is where the rubber meets the road and you make the decision to no longer go it alone in sobriety. This is where you turn yourself over to your Higher Power, or your peers if you are agnostic/atheist. Support the Show. AA meeting finder app iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Al-Anon https://al-anon.org/ SMART Recovery https://smartrecovery.org/ Watch the Show Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Youtube - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Support the Show!!! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberdadpodcast Contact Jon at soberdadpodcast@gmail.com @soberdadpod on Twitter

In this episode Jon breifly talks about the Nick Rekieta story. Jon shows a few examples of what lead to the current situation that Nick finds himself in. Support the Show. AA meeting finder app iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Al-Anon https://al-anon.org/ SMART Recovery https://smartrecovery.org/ Watch the Show Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Youtube - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Support the Show!!! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberdadpodcast Contact Jon at soberdadpodcast@gmail.com @soberdadpod on Twitter

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jon talks about the second step of AA and the second tradition. Support the Show. AA meeting finder app iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Al-Anon https://al-anon.org/ SMART Recovery https://smartrecovery.org/ Watch the Show Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Youtube - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Support the Show!!! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberdadpodcast Contact Jon at soberdadpodcast@gmail.com @soberdadpod on Twitter

In this episode Jon talks about AA's first step of twelve and the first tradition. Support the Show. AA meeting finder app iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Al-Anon https://al-anon.org/ SMART Recovery https://smartrecovery.org/ Watch the Show Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Youtube - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Support the Show!!! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberdadpodcast Contact Jon at soberdadpodcast@gmail.com @soberdadpod on Twitter

In this first episode of season 2 Jon talks about Harm Reduction and the benefits and consequences of providing addicts with drug paraphernalia. Jon also talks about Oregon's 2020 law, measure 110 decriminalizing small amounts of all drugs and how it worked out. https://www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2024/02/15/oregon-110/ https://gooddrugpolicy.org/2024/02/the-drug-review-oregons-measure-110-has- been-a-failed-policy-experiment/ https://ballotpedia.org/Oregon_Measure_110,_Drug_Decriminalization_and_Addiction_Treatment_Initiative_(2020) Support the Show. AA meeting finder app iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Al-Anon https://al-anon.org/ SMART Recovery https://smartrecovery.org/ Watch the Show Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Youtube - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Support the Show!!! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberdadpodcast Contact Jon at soberdadpodcast@gmail.com @soberdadpod on Twitter

In this episode Jon explains his absence and announces the end of season 1. Support the Show. AA meeting finder app iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Al-Anon https://al-anon.org/ SMART Recovery https://smartrecovery.org/ Watch the Show Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Youtube - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Support the Show!!! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberdadpodcast Contact Jon at soberdadpodcast@gmail.com @soberdadpod on Twitter

Jon talks about one whole year of podcasting! Support the Show. AA meeting finder app iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Al-Anon https://al-anon.org/ SMART Recovery https://smartrecovery.org/ Watch the Show Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Youtube - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Support the Show!!! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberdadpodcast Contact Jon at soberdadpodcast@gmail.com @soberdadpod on Twitter

In this episode Jon talks about a weird drinking dream he had and about how you can live comfortably in sobriety with out making it your whole life. Support the Show. AA meeting finder app iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Al-Anon https://al-anon.org/ SMART Recovery https://smartrecovery.org/ Watch the Show Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Youtube - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Support the Show!!! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberdadpodcast Contact Jon at soberdadpodcast@gmail.com @soberdadpod on Twitter

In this episode Jon talks about taking his kids to the zoo and an awesome experience he shared with his one year old daughter and a lion. Support the show AA meeting finder app iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Al-Anon https://al-anon.org/ SMART Recovery https://smartrecovery.org/ Watch the Show Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Youtube - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Support the Show!!! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberdadpodcast Contact Jon at soberdadpodcast@gmail.com @soberdadpod on Twitter

In this episode Jon talks about how important it is for the father to be in his kids lives. A father that is physically in the home but still caught up in addiction is not a present father. Being involved in your kids' lives is the best way to set them up for success and to reduce their chances of falling into addiction, jail or worse as they get older. Support the show AA meeting finder app iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Al-Anon https://al-anon.org/ SMART Recovery https://smartrecovery.org/ Watch the Show Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Youtube - https://rumble.com/c/c-5732337 Support the Show!!! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberdadpodcast Contact Jon at soberdadpodcast@gmail.com @soberdadpod on Twitter