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Self-Supporting Holiday
For this week’s nutshell, prioritizing comfort will eventually make us very uncomfortable. We talk amends and pull some wisdom from Arthur Schopenhaur (via Joe...
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“God Doesn’t Flunk Anyone, but He Gives a Lot of Re-Tests”
On learning from our mistakes. Whether or not the mistake results in an immediate change in our behavior, learning is always taking place if...
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Holidays Aren’t So Bad! (Unless You Get Kicked by a Horse)
Nutshell of the Day: “Even introverts need connection and support. Solitude is vital. Isolation is deadly.” On the eve of Joe C.’s sober birthday,...
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Your Family Is Your Alma Mater
Carol Carter returns to the show as we try a more focused format and talk change, not taking things personally, and understanding our capacity...
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"You’re the One You’ve Been Waiting For" with Melanie Gulde
Melanie Gulde returns to the podcast to talk with Allen and Thom about the progress and promise of Divided Sky in Vermont, which isn’t...
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Codependency and Emotional Sobriety
“...the pain that comes from loving someone who's in trouble can be profound.” ― Melody Beattie, Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others...