A Shot Glass of Recovery

Taking the Steps Quickly: Step 11 - The Power of Meditation

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Episode Title: Taking the Steps Quickly: Step 11 - The Power of Meditation
As we near the end of our Taking the Steps Quickly workshop, Lisa guides us into the heart of Step 11: seeking through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with a higher power. This step is often seen as the cornerstone of spiritual growth in recovery, offering us a path to serenity, clarity, and purpose.
In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on the transformative power of meditation—not as some lofty or complicated practice, but as a simple, daily act of connection. She explores how Step 11 grounds us, opens us to guidance, and helps us navigate life with intention and peace.
Whether you’re new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, this episode offers practical tips, relatable insights, and inspiration to make Step 11 a meaningful part of your recovery journey.
Let’s quiet the noise, tune into stillness, and connect with the power that keeps us moving forward.
#quietthecrazy #softenyourheart
 

Taking the Steps Quickly: Step 12 - Carrying the Message

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Episode Title: Taking the Steps Quickly: Step 12 - Carrying the Message
In this final episode of our Taking the Steps Quickly workshop, Lisa brings it all together with Step 12: carrying the message and practicing these principles in all areas of our lives. Step 12 is the culmination of everything we’ve worked toward—a call to share the hope, healing, and freedom that comes from recovery.
Lisa explores the transformative power of service and how helping others not only strengthens their journey but deepens our own. Whether it’s sharing your story, lending a hand, or simply living by example, Step 12 reminds us that recovery is a gift meant to be passed on.
Join Lisa as she reflects on what it means to live in recovery and how embracing Step 12 turns a life of struggle into one of purpose, connection, and joy.
 
#christmaswish
#12stepliving
 

Lisa A shot glass of recovery's host - speaks on thoughts and feelings

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Episode Title: A Shot Glass of Recovery: Lisa M Speaks at the ABC Group in the UK
In this special episode, our host Lisa M takes the mic at the ABC group in the UK, sharing her insights on a cornerstone of recovery from page 23 of the Big Book: "The main problem of the alcoholic centers in their mind, not their body." Lisa dives into the reality that our struggles as alcoholics go far beyond the first drink—into the patterns of thinking that set the problem in motion.
Get ready to identify as an alcoholic if you’ve ever thought like Lisa thought. Through her personal experiences and hard-earned wisdom, she unpacks the mental obsession that keeps us stuck and why trying to do the program "your way" is a surefire way to stay in the problem, not the solution.
This talk is raw, relatable, and packed with powerful reminders for anyone on the recovery journey. Tune in to reconnect with the basics and embrace the freedom that comes from doing the program the way it was designed.
 
#aa #anewsolution #alcoholismcentersinthemind

Part 35 the Big Book Study with Lisa and friends - Chapter 7 continues

The Big Book Study with Lisa and Friends: Part 35
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Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener or a loyal member of our community, we’re so glad you’re here. 🌟
If you love the show, don’t forget to support us by liking, subscribing, and following on your favorite platforms like iTunes, Spotify, and Podbean. Your engagement helps the show grow and reach more people just like you!
We’d also love to hear from you—leave a review and let us know how the show has impacted your recovery journey. Your feedback means the world to us.
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Thank you for being part of our community—your support fuels this journey of hope, healing, and growth.
Here's a NON-Alcoholic Cheers to recovery! 🥂 <sparkling water glasses>
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Episode Title: A Shot Glass of Recovery: Chapter 7 - Working with Others
In Episode 35 of A Shot Glass of Recovery, we dive into Chapter 7 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous—Working with Others (pg. 91). This pivotal chapter offers a roadmap for carrying the message of recovery and guiding others through the 12th Step.
Lisa breaks down what it truly means when they say, "If you want what I have, you’ll do what I do," exploring the spirit behind this well-known phrase. We’ll also discuss the critical difference between suggestions and life-saving directions, shedding light on why these instructions are vital for both the sponsor and the newcomer.
Whether you’re new to sponsorship or looking to deepen your understanding of the 12th Step, this episode will equip you with the basic instructions for working with others and helping to carry the message of recovery.
Let’s learn, grow, and take action—together.
 
#solutions #aabigbookstudy #ashotglassofrecovery

A late journal entry from September 2024

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Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener or a loyal member of our community, we’re so glad you’re here. 🌟
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Here's a NON-Alcoholic Cheers to recovery! 🥂 <sparkling water glasses>
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Also I want to say thank you to Evon the singer who wrote the intro to both our shows - the speaker series and the regular shot glass of recovery.
 
Episode Summary for A Shot Glass of RecoveryEpisode Title: Acceptance: The Key to Healing Loss
In today’s heartfelt episode, host Lisa M shares a deeply personal journal entry about the loss of those she thought were friends and the journey to acceptance. Reflecting on a painful experience of being abandoned by a close group of friends who chose to start a group without her, Lisa explores how the hurt echoed unhealed wounds from her childhood. She candidly discusses the importance of staying present, focusing on forgiveness, and using the tools of recovery to navigate through emotional challenges.
Tune in as Lisa unpacks the process of finding peace in the face of betrayal and demonstrates how acceptance truly is the answer to even the most profound hurts.
#aa #recovery #abandonmentissues #aasolutionseekers
 

Josh from Common Solutions in NY

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Episode Title: A Shot Glass of Recovery: Josh from Common Solution Group, NY
In this heartfelt episode, we hear from Josh, a member of the Common Solution group in New York, as he shares his incredible journey to recovery. Josh opens up about his lifelong struggle to fit in, constantly shaping himself into what he thought others wanted, only to lose sight of who he truly was.
From battling mental health issues, hanging out with the wrong crowd, isolating himself, and believing a relationship would fix him, Josh’s story takes us through the depths of his alcoholism. He humorously describes “taking a hostage” (what most people call getting married) and how his drinking spiraled out of control.
Eventually, Josh found his way to a healthy home group in AA and discovered a life beyond his wildest dreams. His story is a powerful reminder of the freedom and joy that recovery can bring.
Tune in to be inspired by Josh’s journey of transformation, resilience, and hope.
 
#trudge #aa #slowrecovery 

Chloe from ODAAT in the UK

Show Notes Opener for A Shot Glass of Recovery
Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener or a loyal member of our community, we’re so glad you’re here. 🌟
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We’d also love to hear from you—leave a review and let us know how the show has impacted your recovery journey. Your feedback means the world to us.
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Here's a NON-Alcoholic Cheers to recovery! 🥂 <sparkling water glasses>
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Episode Title: A Shot Glass of Recovery:
Episode Title: A Shot Glass of Recovery: Chloe’s Story
In this episode of A Shot Glass of Recovery, we hear from Chloe, a young woman in her 20s, as she shares her unique journey through recovery. Chloe’s story sheds light on the challenges and pressures of navigating addiction and sobriety at a young age, and how she found strength and hope through the program.
With raw honesty and wisdom beyond her years, Chloe opens up about her struggles, the turning points that led her to seek help, and the transformative power of living a life rooted in recovery. Her story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a powerful reminder that it’s never too early—or too late—to begin the journey to freedom.
Join us as Chloe inspires us with her courage, insight, and determination to build a life worth living.
 
#aa #aawayoflife #recovery

Dave vs Little Dave from Surrey

Show Notes Opener for A Shot Glass of Recovery
Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener or a loyal member of our community, we’re so glad you’re here. 🌟
If you love the show, don’t forget to support us by liking, subscribing, and following on your favorite platforms like iTunes, Spotify, and Podbean. Your engagement helps the show grow and reach more people just like you!
We’d also love to hear from you—leave a review and let us know how the show has impacted your recovery journey. Your feedback means the world to us.
If you’d like to see A Shot Glass of Recovery continue to pour out content, please consider supporting the show financially. Contributions can be made via our PayPal link at ashotglassofrecovery. Whether it’s $1 or $25, every bit helps keep the show going strong, and we deeply appreciate your generosity.
Thank you for being part of our community—your support fuels this journey of hope, healing, and growth.
Here's a NON-Alcoholic Cheers to recovery! 🥂 <sparkling water glasses>
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Episode Title: Little Dave: The Voice That Blocks Sobriety
In this insightful episode, Lisa M is joined by today's speaker, Dave from Surrey, England, who shares a profound perspective on one of the biggest barriers to sobriety: "Little Dave." Well for Dave it's Little Dave, for Lisa it's Little Lisa...you get the picture. This inner voice—the relentless narrator in your head—constantly comments on the world, other people, and yourself.
Dave dives into how this voice swings between extremes, inflating your ego one moment ("Don't they know who you are?") and tearing you down the next ("You're a worthless waste of space"). Listen as Dave explores how recognizing and managing this inner critic is essential to staying grounded and committed to recovery.
 

Part 36 The Big Book Study with Lisa and friends - Ch. 7 Working With Others continues pg 94

The Big Book Study with Lisa and Friends: Part 36
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Show Notes Opener for A Shot Glass of Recovery
Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener or a loyal member of our community, we’re so glad you’re here. 🌟
If you love the show, don’t forget to support us by liking, subscribing, and following on your favorite platforms like iTunes, Spotify, and Podbean. Your engagement helps the show grow and reach more people just like you!
We’d also love to hear from you—leave a review and let us know how the show has impacted your recovery journey. Your feedback means the world to us.
If you’d like to see A Shot Glass of Recovery continue to pour out content, please consider supporting the show financially. Contributions can be made via our PayPal link at ashotglassofrecovery. Whether it’s $1 or $25, every bit helps keep the show going strong, and we deeply appreciate your generosity.
Thank you for being part of our community—your support fuels this journey of hope, healing, and growth.
Here's a NON-Alcoholic Cheers to recovery! 🥂 <sparkling water glasses>
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Episode Show Notes for A Shot Glass of Recovery
Episode Title: A Shot Glass of Recovery: Chapter 7 - Working with Others
In Episode 35 of A Shot Glass of Recovery, Lisa M takes a deep dive into Chapter 7 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous—Working with Others (pg. 94-97). This insightful chapter provides guidance on how to be a sponsor and work with newcomers in recovery.
Lisa highlights key reminders from the text, such as the importance of the prospect having a genuine desire to stop drinking and recognizing that we cannot work the program for someone else. Recovery is a program of action, and sometimes the most hopeless and desperate among us become the luckiest. Through their desperation, they find two of the most valuable gifts: honesty and willingness.
These qualities are crucial tools that help us take the necessary steps to achieve and maintain sobriety, one day at a time.
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Tune in to learn how to approach sponsorship with intention and heart, and how the act of helping others strengthens your own recovery journey.

Lisa M speaks at Mount Royal Group in Toronto

Episode Title: Speaking from the Heart: A Night at Mount Royal
One of the gifts I've been granted in sobriety is the ability to put my public speaking talents to good use.
Where I once needed a shot or two to get over the nerves of speaking in public, or had to write out a speech and rehearse lines - today i speak from the heart and share nothing more than what God drops into my heart the moment I arrive at the podium or mic.
This episode is a testament to the strength found in vulnerability and the beauty of speaking one's truth.Key Highlights:- The transformation from anxiety to confidence in public speaking- Embracing spontaneity and authenticity in sharing one’s journey- The role of faith and spirituality in recovery- Encouragement for others to find their own voiceTune in to experience a powerful evening filled with hope, resilience, and the importance of using our talents for the greater good.#aa #speakers #alcoholicsanonymous