Why The Recovery Show – Episode 172

Why is there The Recovery Show? September 30 is International Podcast Day, which “is dedicated to promoting Podcasting worldwide through education and public engagement.” … Well, that got me thinking about why I do this podcast, why I (with others) have created 172 episodes of The Recovery Show over the past 3 ½ years. So, here are some of those reasons. * I can do it. * Technical knowledge * Teaching background * Step 12 encourages me to “carry this message to others”. * How did it happen? * My sponsor asked me to participate in his podcast (AA focused recovery at recoveredcast.com) * I wanted to bring a little more Al-Anon content to his podcast and he said “why don’t you start your own?” * 2 friends agreed to help * It deepens my own program of recovery. * I have met (at least virtually) people from all over the US and the world. * You let me know that it is valuable to you. * You support me. * Financially * Through your sharing (email and voice mail) * By giving me topic ideas and music suggestions. * By participating in the show. This is a “we” program. I cannot do my recovery alone and I cannot do this podcast alone. Even though it is often me, sitting in front of a microphone by myself, you are there with me, sitting across the desk from me, as I talk. And, I think, that is the bottom line of why I continue to produce this podcast. It brings us together in recovery; it connects me to you, and you, and you. Please call us at 734-707-8795 or email feedback@therecoveryshow.com with your questions or experience, strength and hope. Or just leave a comment right here. Music from the show Kelly Clarkson – Because of You Aerosmith – Amazing Christina Aguilera – Keep on Singin' My Song

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12-step recovery for those of us who love alcoholics or addicts. We share our experience, strength, and hope as we use the principles of the Al-Anon program in our lives. We talk openly and honestly about the problems and challenges as we face alcoholism and addiction in our friends and relatives. We share the tools and solutions we have found that let us live a life that is serene, happy, and free, even when the alcoholic or addict is still drinking or using.