Best Dirk Foster Podcasts (2024)

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1,035 - Southern Avenue, Driftwood, Elvie Shane, Melissa Ferrick, and Jeff Plankenhorn 2:22:56

2M ago2:22:56

2:22:56

This episode was recorded on May 19th, 2024 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Southern Avenue, Driftwood, Elvie Shane, Melissa Ferrick, and Jeff Plankenhorn. https://bit.ly/3xyjyVZBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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1,034- Suzy Bogguss, Stephane Wrembel, Mama's Broke, Denitia, and Goldpine 2:26:21

2M ago2:26:21

2:26:21

This episode was recorded on May 12th, 2024 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Suzy Bogguss, Stephane Wrembel, Mama's Broke, Denitia, and Goldpine. https://bit.ly/4c3Wei5By West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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1,033- Ruthie Foster, Charlie Mars, Fellow Pynins, The Wandering Hearts, and Rebecca Porter 2:41:26

2M ago2:41:26

2:41:26

This episode was recorded on April 28th, 2024 at WVU's Canaday Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, WV. The lineup includes Ruthie Foster, Charlie Mars, Fellow Pynins, The Wandering Hearts, Rebecca Porter, and guest host David Mayfield. https://bit.ly/4aMlc3ZBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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1,032- Bettye LaVette, Keller Williams, Kim Richey, The Langan Band, Megan Jean's Secret Family 2:33:42

2M ago2:33:42

2:33:42

This episode was recorded on April 21st, 2024 at Ohio Univeristy's Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium in Athens, Ohio. The lineup includes Bettye LaVette, Keller Williams, Kim Richey, The Langan Band, Megan Jean's Secret Family. https://bit.ly/4aGU9H9By West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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1,031-Duke Robillard Band, Cedric Burnside, Sam Weber, Las Cafeteras, and The Black Feathers 2:29:43

3M ago2:29:43

2:29:43

This episode was recorded on March 24th, 2024 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Duke Robillard Band, Cedric Burnside, Sam Weber, Las Cafeteras, and The Black Feathers. https://bit.ly/3UoAENnBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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1,030 - Nothin' Fancy, Missy Raines & Allegheny, Rory Block, Ed Snodderly, and Meredith Moon 2:17:40

4M ago2:17:40

2:17:40

This episode was recorded on March 17th, 2024 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Nothin' Fancy, Missy Raines & Allegheny, Rory Block, Ed Snodderly, and Meredith Moon. https://bit.ly/3xMupLZBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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1,029 - Tim O'Brien Band, Karan Casey, Dirk & Amelia Powell, and Tin Men 1:52:22

4M ago1:52:22

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This episode was recorded on March 10th, 2024 at WVU's Canaday Creative Arts Center. The lineup includes Tim O'Brien Band, Karan Casey, Dirk & Amelia Powell, and Tin Men. https://bit.ly/3W4bOF7By West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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1,028- Colin Hay, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Chuck Prophet & The Make Out Quartet, Bruce Cockburn, and The Lucky Valentines 2:39:44

4M ago2:39:44

2:39:44

This episode was recorded on February 1st, 2024 at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, California. The lineup includes Colin Hay, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Chuck Prophet & The Make Out Quartet, Bruce Cockburn, and The Lucky Valentines. https://bit.ly/3vCxWf8By West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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1,027 - The Steel Wheels, Leslie Mendelson, Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle, Upstate, and Peter One 2:30:41

4M ago2:30:41

2:30:41

This episode was recorded on January 14th, 2024 at West Virginia Uinversity's Canady Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, WV. The lineup includes The Steel Wheels, Leslie Mendelson, Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle, Upstate, and Peter One. https://bit.ly/3J5W2BKBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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1,026 - James McMurtry, Suzzy Roche & Lucy Wainwright Roche, John Doyle & Mick McAuley, Cheryl Wheeler & Kenny White, Tommy Prine, and Marc Harshman 2:47:46

4M ago2:47:46

2:47:46

This episode was recorded on December 3rd, 2023 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes James McMurtry, Suzzy Roche & Lucy Wainwright Roche, John Doyle & Mick McAuley, Cheryl Wheeler & Kenny White, Tommy Prine, and Marc Harshman. https://bit.ly/4aBn4NsBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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1,025- Joan Osborne, Nellie McKay, David Mayfield, Todd Burge, and Jake Kohn 2:21:13

5M ago2:21:13

2:21:13

This episode was recorded on December 3rd, 2023 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Joan Osborne, Nellie McKay, David Mayfield, Todd Burge, and Jake Kohn. https://bit.ly/494ksGDBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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"Funny You Should Sing That" Special 1:55:13

7M ago1:55:13

1:55:13

‘Funny You Should Sing That’ is a special episode featuring odd and unusual takes on familiar subjects. This compilation features performances by Randy Newman, Todd Snider, Julia Sweeney, Jeff Daniels, The Roches, Jill Sobule, and many more as they tackle the topics of love, sex, religion, politics, general absurdity, and possibly the most sordid o…

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1,023 - Vince Herman Band, Roy Book Binder, Teddy Thompson & Jenni Muldaur, Kat Wright, and Larry & Joe 2:25:31

9M ago2:25:31

2:25:31

This episode was recorded on October 15th, 2023 at the WVU Canady Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, WV. The lineup includes Vince Herman Band, Roy Book Binder, Teddy Thompson & Jenni Muldaur, Kat Wright, and Larry & Joe. https://bit.ly/46I8v8sBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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1,022 - Hot Tuna, Mick Flannery, Viv & Riley, William Lee Ellis, and Kaia Kater 2:27:38

9M ago2:27:38

2:27:38

This episode was recorded on October 1st, 2023 at the Moss Arts Center in Blacksburg, VA. The lineup includes Hot Tuna, Mick Flannery, Viv & Riley, William Lee Ellis, and Kaia Kater. https://bit.ly/3GapGo7By West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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1,021 - Jason Isbell, Hailey Whitters, The Band of Heathens, Tracy Nelson, and Adeem the Artist 2:22:35

9M ago2:22:35

2:22:35

This episode was recorded on September 24rd, 2023 at the Franklin Theatre in Franklin, TN. The lineup includes Jason Isbell, Hailey Whitters, The Band of Heathens, Tracy Nelson, and Adeem the Artist.By West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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1,020 - Steve Earle, Elizabeth Cook, Sam Bush, Sarah Lee Guthrie, and Chris Pierce 2:24:45

9M ago2:24:45

2:24:45

This episode was recorded on September 23rd, 2023 at the Franklin Theatre in Franklin, TN. The lineup includes Steve Earle, Elizabeth Cook, Sam Bush, Sarah Lee Guthrie, and Chris Pierce. https://bit.ly/3SwfnlUBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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1,019 - Tony Trischka’s EarlJam, Jerry Douglas, Jason Carter and Friends, The Watson Twins, and Davisson Brothers Band 2:24:44

10M ago2:24:44

2:24:44

This episode was recorded on August 27th, 2023 at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center in Clarksburg, WV. The lineup includes Tony Trischka’s EarlJam, Jerry Douglas, Jason Carter and Friends, The Watson Twins, and Davisson Brothers Band. https://bit.ly/46Zn3l2By West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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1,018 - Booker T. Jones, Chris Smither, Karla Bonoff, Steve Poltz, and Amber Rubarth 2:46:29

10M ago2:46:29

2:46:29

This episode was recorded on August 6th, 2023 at the Green Music Center in Rohnert Park, California. The lineup includes Booker T. Jones, Chris Smither, Karla Bonoff, Steve Poltz, and Amber Rubarth. https://bit.ly/3MfEMvQBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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1,017 - John Pizzarelli, Maria Muldaur, Jennifer Hartswick Band, Melissa Carper, and Gabriel Royal 2:42:29

10M ago2:42:29

2:42:29

This episode was recorded on June 25th, 2023 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes John Pizzarelli, Maria Muldaur, Jennifer Hartswick Band, Melissa Carper, and Gabriel Royal. https://bit.ly/3QlGfDBBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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1,016 - Donna the Buffalo, Alisa Amador, David Jacobs-Strain & Bob Beach, Jon Byrd, and David Childers & The Serpents 2:27:43

10M ago2:27:43

2:27:43

This episode was recorded on June 18th, 2023 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Donna the Buffalo, Alisa Amador, David Jacobs-Strain & Bob Beach, Jon Byrd, and David Childers & The Serpents. https://bit.ly/45nWQuBBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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1,015 - Drive-By Truckers, Charles Wesley Godwin, Eilen Jewell, Jake Blount & Nic Gareiss, and Tomberlin 2:31:52

10M ago2:31:52

2:31:52

This episode was recorded on May 14th, 2023 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Drive-By Truckers, Charles Wesley Godwin, Eilen Jewell, Jake Blount & Nic Gareiss, and Tomberlin. https://bit.ly/3ZEQqpGBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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1,014 - Amy Ray Band, The Lone Bellow, Alison Brown, Tony Furtado, and Villages 2:31:59

11M ago2:31:59

2:31:59

This episode was recorded on May 7th, 2023 at Peoples Bank Theatre in Marietta, Ohio. The lineup includes Amy Ray Band, The Lone Bellow, Alison Brown, Tony Furtado, and Villages. https://bit.ly/3rvL9UYBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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1,013 - Wilco, Guy Davis, Peter Case, and Garrison Starr 2:27:28

11M ago2:27:28

2:27:28

This episode was recorded on April 30th, 2023 at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium in Athens, Ohio. The lineup includes Wilco, Guy Davis, Peter Case, and Garrison Starr. bit.ly/3RsxB78By West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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Covers Special 1:55:25

11M ago1:55:25

1:55:25

We touch on the songs of Bob Dylan with performances by The Band, Chris Smither, Jimmy LaFave, and The Derek Trucks Band. The songs of Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter are done by Joan Osborne, Catherine Russell, and Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams. Brandi Carlile does Leonard Cohen and Mary Black covers Joni Mitchell. You'll also hear various inter…

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"Festival Favorites" special 2:03:41

1y ago2:03:41

2:03:41

This special episode features performances by some of our favorite festival acts that have also graced the Mountain Stage. We’ll hear songs by Phish, Joan Baez, Widespread Panic, Greensky Bluegrass, and many more. bit.ly/3OXP6e7By West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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1,012 - Robbie Fulks, The Gibson Brothers, Jaimee Harris, Anna Tivel, and Nicholas Jamerson 2:22:38

1y ago2:22:38

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This episode was recorded on April 16th, 2023 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Robbie Fulks, The Gibson Brothers, Jaimee Harris, Anna Tivel, and Nicholas Jamerson. https://bit.ly/3WHNQhbBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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1,011- Calexico, Steve Forbert, David Wax Museum, David Huckfelt, and Anna Mieke 2:27:46

1y ago2:27:46

2:27:46

This episode was recorded on April 2nd, 2023 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Calexico, Steve Forbert, David Wax Museum, David Huckfelt, and Anna Mieke. https://bit.ly/3MPRZwaBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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Searching for Serenity Before and After Sobriety 13:13

1y ago13:13

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Having a calm, peaceful mind is something that eluded me most of my life. Before I stopped drinking, I led a lifestyle that was chaotic at best and dangerous at worst. The idea of serenity was a joke. I lived a fast life, filled with bad choices, cheap thrills, and pointless pursuits. There was very little meaning to my existence, as far as I could…

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1,010-The High Kings, Tom Paxton, Catherine Russell, The Don Juans, and Kindred Valley 2:29:05

1y ago2:29:05

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This episode was recorded on March 26thth, 2023, at Keith Albee Theater in Huntington, WV. The lineup includes The High Kings, Tom Paxton, Catherine Russell, The Don Juans, and Kindred Valley. https://bit.ly/3OgUOHRBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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#1,009 - Darlingside, Altan, Royal Wood, Rachael Sage, and Dear Darling 2:15:43

1+ y ago2:15:43

2:15:43

This episode was recorded on March 19th, 2023, at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Darlingside, Altan, Royal Wood, Rachael Sage, and Dear Darling. https://bit.ly/42BnHTeBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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Alcohol Dependence and the Need for Action! 11:56

1+ y ago11:56

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Addiction often arises from a need for constant action. People who are prone to develop an addiction to alcohol (or other intoxicants) often crave a certain level of excitement in their daily lives or they quickly become frustrated. The idea of simply sitting at home reading, watching TV, or doing nothing feels like a prison. This is especially tru…

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Social Anxiety, Alcoholism, Feeling Like an Alien 14:57

1+ y ago14:57

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One of the most common traits shared amongst problem drinkers is intense discomfort in social situations. I think it's safe to say that all people feel some level of social anxiety. However, in my experience, I have discovered that people with addictive personalities, heavy drinkers especially, struggled to feel comfortable in any type of social si…

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1,008 - Lizz Wright, Glen Phillips, Chuck Prophet & Mission Express, Bailen, and The Beths 2:33:36

1+ y ago2:33:36

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This episode was recorded on March 5th, 2023, at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Lizz Wright, Glen Phillips, Chuck Prophet & Mission Express, Bailen, and The Beths. https://bit.ly/3LM5s7FBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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A Leading Causes of Alcoholism and Addiction 16:03

1+ y ago16:03

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One of the most common factors shared by many people around the world who have a problematic relationship with alcohol is fear. Fear is a brutal beast that must be overcome if we are ever going to reduce or quit drinking. Fear can never be eliminated entirely from the human psyche. It's built into our brains in order to help us survive in the world…

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1,007- David Bromberg Quintet, Peter Rowan, Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams, The High Hawks, and Nora Brown & Stephanie Coleman 2:33:17

1+ y ago2:33:17

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This episode was recorded on February 24th, 2023, at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. The lineup includes David Bromberg Quintet, Peter Rowan, Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams, The High Hawks, and Nora Brown & Stephanie Coleman. https://bit.ly/3V9xU6zBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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1,006 - Victoria Victoria feat. Charlie Hunter, Cass McCombs, Scott Mulvahill, Juliana Riolino, and Steady Holiday 2:06:26

1+ y ago2:06:26

2:06:26

This episode was recorded on January 22nd, 2023 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Victoria Victoria feat. Charlie Hunter, Cass McCombs, Scott Mulvahill, Juliana Riolino, and Steady Holiday. https://bit.ly/3KUVrnkBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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False Euphoria in Early Sobriety. Beware of Pink Clouds. 17:05

1+ y ago17:05

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Early recovery is filled with emotional highs and lows. The first year of sobriety can be especially crazy. We swing from high to low in a rollercoaster ride of feelings, some good, some not so good. It's a crazy time. You can feel amazing one day (or hour) and frustrated and depressed the next. But how do we handle it? How do we deal with all the …

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1,005 - Tim O’Brien Band, David Mayfield Parade, Dirty Grass Players, Philip Bowen, and Lauren Calve 2:17:32

1+ y ago2:17:32

2:17:32

This episode was recorded on January 8th, 2023, at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Tim O’Brien Band, David Mayfield Parade, Dirty Grass Players, Philip Bowen, and Lauren Calve. https://bit.ly/3KwaEL1By West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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A Leading Cause of Alcohol Abuse and Relapse (and how to handle it) 10:34

1+ y ago10:34

10:34

There are so many reasons why we drink excessively including fear, anxiety, and depression. But there is one thing in particular that often leads to alcohol abuse as well as relapse. If you're thinking about getting sober, or if you're sober but fear relapse, in today's episode we'll discuss one of the major factors contributing to alcohol abuse an…

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Sobriety Year One - What It's Like For Most of Us 19:59

1+ y ago19:59

19:59

The cold hard truth is that early recovery, especially the first year, can be very uncomfortable. We have to learn how to function without alcohol no matter what life throws at us. My first year was brutal, but I made it through and so can you! In this episode, I discuss what early sobriety feels like, how you can make it through the first year, an…

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1,004 - Bela Fleck My Bluegrass Heart, The Brother Brothers, Alice Howe with Freebo, The Bing Brothers feat. Jake Krack, and poet Marc Harshman 2:25:20

1+ y ago2:25:20

2:25:20

Our 39th-anniversary episode was recorded on December 18th, 2022, in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Bela Fleck My Bluegrass Heart, The Brother Brothers, Alice Howe with Freebo, The Bing Brothers feat. Jake Krack, and poet Marc Harshman. https://bit.ly/3ZIBPrVBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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Sobriety Survival Tips: Replacing Bad Habits with Good Habits. 12:13

1+ y ago12:13

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If we want to stay sober and enjoy life, we have to find what makes us happy. We have to fill our time and energy by pursuing good, positive habits and hobbies rather than self-destructive ones. Instead of drinking when we're bored or depressed, we need to find new ways to stay interested in life so that we don't all backward and start drinking aga…

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8 Ways to Survive the First 90 Days of Sobriety 22:53

1+ y ago22:53

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The early days of recovery from alcohol abuse, especially the first 90 days, can be a difficult challenge. There are many highs and lows we have to get through when our emotions and feelings become overwhelming. We're often not prepared or equipped to deal with the major mood swings, depression, anxiety, and fear that accompany early sobriety. But …

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3 Methods to Reduce or Stop Drinking: The Pros and Cons of Each 18:37

1+ y ago18:37

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Perhaps you want to reduce your drinking or stop drinking completely. Fortunately, there are many options. Today we'll discuss 3 methods that can help you if you want to slow things down or quit drinking entirely. Support The Show Join my Patreon for exclusive content, free books, bonus podcasts, discounts, and other free stuff. Your generous suppo…

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3 Tips to Immediately Improve and Protect Your Sobriety 10:31

1+ y ago10:31

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When we get sober, we’re usually on shaky ground. Early recovery is a roller coaster physically, mentally, and spiritually. We must find ways to preserve our sanity and to stay healthy in order to protect our recovery. This holds true whether you're five minutes sober, five months sober, or five years sober. We have to take certain steps to do what…

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Do You Have a Drinking Problem? You Don't Have to Live This Way! 21:49

1+ y ago21:49

21:49

If you think you might have a drinking problem or want to stop drinking alcohol, there is a solution. Whether you drink too much or too often, or you're struggling with drug abuse, you no longer have to live this way. We discuss how you can climb out of the hole you're stuck in. Discover how to get sober and achieve the life you deserve free from a…

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12 Things You Need to Know About Sobriety. 28:52

1+ y ago28:52

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People have a lot of apprehensions and fear about getting sober and staying sober. I want to dispel some of your anxiety and share 12 truths about sobriety and what to expect, especially during the early stages of recovery. These are things I definitely wish I had known when it was my time to get sober! Support The Show Join my Patreon for exclusiv…

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Knock That Sh** Off! Adjust Your Attitude to Protect Your Sobriety! 17:02

1+ y ago17:02

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A big challenge that many recovering alcoholics and addicts face is their inability or, more often, unwillingness to let go of resentment and anger for the perceived wrongs they have suffered. Self-pity is a far too common mental ailment that plagues many addicts in the early stages of recovery. The idea that we’ve been dealt a bad hand in life too…

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War Stories #1: Busted in Hollywood Smoking Crack in Shorts and Flip Flops 18:04

1+ y ago18:04

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We all do stupid shit when we drink, right? I like to tell certain war stories as a way to share with others that we all have done awful and often ridiculous things in our lowest moments. Alcohol can lead to some horrible behavior -- sometimes it's dark and sometimes it's funny. But we all do it, so it's important to remember these moments and to s…

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Does The Urge to Drink Ever Go Away? 18:00

1+ y ago18:00

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I'm often asked if I will ever drink again or if I ever think about drinking. The simple answer is, yes! I often think about drinking when I'm feeling low or depressed, even after 15 years of sobriety. I even dream about drinking occasionally. So what do I do when the stresses of life overwhelm me and I want to reach for a drink? Am I willing to gi…

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