Recovered Podcast

Prayer and meditation are keys to emotional and physical wellness. While being different in the object of focus, these two practices nevertheless both are spiritual exercises. Prayer and meditation can also get us in touch with our own feelings.

Maplegrove Treatment Facility has a storied history here in the southeast Michigan area in the field of addiction treatment.

Singleness of purpose is essential to the treatment of alcoholism. The reason for such exaggerated focus is to overcome denial. The denial affects the patient, helper, and the community. Unless alcoholism is kept foreground, other issues will usurp attention.

Today, Recovered on the Road is in Ypsilanti Michigan which is a suburb just west of Detroit.  The reason we are in Ypsilanti tonight is because of our very special guest Suzie M. Suzie has a story of hope and we want Suzie to share her story the new person. 

This time of year, right after the winter holidays, many of us see an onslaught of newcomers at our meetings. The holidays provide an excellent opportunity for our active disease to take over our lives and the consequences of these behaviors result in us on the doorsteps of AA looking for help. The reality of these events is that we come in but we don't stay in. We relapse.

Emotional sobriety or emotional recovery is an important phase in addiction recovery. Reaching this stage pushes recovery from simply abstaining from an addictive behavior to creating a lifestyle that reaches deeper emotional balance.

One of the most important instruments in the recovery toolbox is goal setting. Goal setting is important in recovery, and it’s important in life. It is difficult to realize your goals if it is unclear what they are.

Tonight, I am joined in the studio with my wife and psychologist Anna. Anna has a private practice here in the Ann Arbor, Michigan area. Anna specializes in the treatment of Anxiety and Depression/Mood Disorders, Divorce, and Addiction related issues.

Today, Recovered on the Road is in Clarkston Michigan which is a suburb just north of Detroit. The reason we are in Clarkston tonight is because of our very special guest Ted.

A common motive for falling into substance abuse is an inability to cope with the difficulties of life. n the beginning alcohol and drugs do feel like the perfect solution. It gives the individual a break from their problems and the reality of day to day living. The ability to deal with life is something that the individual can develop, but it is serenity that they need for this and not intoxication.

'Tis the season of glad tidings and good cheer, but for people in recovery, the holidays can be difficult. You might be spending your holidays away from your support system and sober routine

A popsicle stick meeting is a meeting where we let our higher power determine what we need to share. Here in the studio, we have a mug full of popsicle sticks. Each stick has a recovery topic written on it. We will take turns, randomly picking a stick and then sharing on that topic that was chosen.

They were two long-recovered alcoholics who traveled the world for several decades, sharing their insights into the Big Book of AA. Because all Twelve Step programs are derived from the AA Big Book, I suspect their recordings might help anyone in ANY Twelve Step program....not just AA.

The Maplegrove Center, has a team of addiction experts providing personalized care for patients. They have an in-depth understanding of the disease of addiction and treatment and they use their experience and training to create treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.

Pride is a massive stumbling block for people struggling with drug, alcohol and other addictions, something that can prevent them from ever being able to sustain a lasting recovery, until they are willing to give it up.