Best My Friend Chuck Podcasts (2024)

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#242 Struggling with the New Routine? Strategies to help the transition 29:01

3h ago29:01

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We all love routines, even if we think we don’t. Our brains are wired for routine, predictability, and familiarity. We want to know what to expect and how to show up in situations. And like most things in life…once we get comfortable with the path we are on…a wrench is thrown in, and we have to make a change. Sometimes, big ones. Today I talk about…

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#241 We Will Let People Down: Insights from a Reformed People Pleaser 21:37

5h ago21:37

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I know you don’t want to do it. I KNOW it crushes your soul just a little bit when you have to decide to let others down. Friend, I know it because even to this day, I feel the heavy burden around it. AND when we know our true values and priorities, we can make the difficult decisions needed to grow. In today’s episode, we talk about the uncomforta…

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269 -DONNY SERINK w/AARC 1:09:10

2d ago1:09:10

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Donny and Ciara from the Alberta Adolescent Recovery Center chat with Dr. Lisa and I about many things, including the Involuntary Treatment component for parents of teens with severe SUD. For links to watch/listen on all platforms visit:www.a2apodcast.com/269 Title SponsorAARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre www.aarc.ab.ca PSA SponsorYatra Tra…

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#240 Mastering Decision-Making: A Framework for Clarity and Purpose 27:00

3h ago27:00

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We make THOUSANDS of decisions every day. Most are subconscious (thankfully), and we don’t have to initiate them in order to make them. Can you imagine the energy it would take to breathe throughout the day intentionally, and then we would be exhausted at night? Our brains are wired to make decisions. Why do we find it so difficult to make the deci…

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268 -RYAN BATHGATE STEPS 7, 8, & 9. 44:45

23h ago44:45

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Ryan and I discuss an interesting way to look at steps 7,8, and 9….and more For links to watch/listen on all platforms visit:www.a2apodcast.com/268 Title SponsorYatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com PSA SponsorFAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org Daily Gratitude Sponsor AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre www.aarc.ab.ca P…

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#239 Unlock the Secrets to Lasting Mindset Change: Go Beyond Simple Thought Reframing 29:36

1d ago29:36

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🌟 Have you heard the saying, "Your life is as good as your thoughts"? It's so true, but let's be real—those pesky negative thoughts can be relentless, right? Well, guess what? You're not alone! Our brains are wired with a negative bias to keep us safe, but that doesn't mean we have to let those thoughts control us. How many times have you been told…

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#238 Transform Your Life: The Essential Role of Action and Accountability in Achieving Success 26:14

5d ago26:14

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We all LOOOOVVVVEEEE information! We get information on everything…we google everything. We have books about ALL sorts of themes and concepts, AND YET…most of the information does not change our lives… Friend! Your dreams are too important to stick in learning mode. In today’s episode I talk about the trap of always searching for more information. …

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267 -12 STEP CRASHERS 1:04:23

8d ago1:04:23

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Ev and Eric from the 12 Step Crashers Podcast join me for a conversation about recovery, podcasting and more. For links to watch/listen on all platforms visit:www.a2apodcast.com/267 Title SponosrAARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centrewww.aarc.ab.ca PSA Sponsor FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org Daily Gratitude Sponsor Yatra T…

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#237 Overcoming Self-Doubt: Transformative Strategies to Align with Your Purpose and Achieve Your Goals 23:24

8d ago23:24

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Self-doubt is going to happen…its a fact of life, but we don’t have to be afraid of it. We can use it to our benefit. We can learn from it and we can rise above it. Aligning our purpose with our actions and our life is a transformative process and when we address it straight on, we can overcome it. In today’s episode, we dive into the fact that the…

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Hacking the Afterlife with Jennifer Shaffer, Liz Taylor, Carlos, Wayne Dyer, Jim Henson, Robert Towne 39:59

12d ago39:59

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Jennifer is in NYC, but we were able to find a way to do our podcast from both coasts. In this one, we begin by welcoming the folks from Alex Ferrari's podcast "Next Level Soul" who found us after listening to my recent podcast on Alex's channel. Jennifer talks a little about her work, her journey to the work, and how she works with law enforcement…

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#236 Gary Sinise: Transforming Life's Work into Purpose - Inspiring Sacrifice, Service, and Impact 42:19

12d ago42:19

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“ When joy connects to mission, a life’s purpose begins to take shape.” Gary Sinise "The more I gave the more I healed." ~Gary Sinise Today, I have the honor of talking with my friend Gary Sinise. He is known by most on screen and stage as an actor, but he is so much more. He is a true philanthropist and a grateful American. His work with Veterans …

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266 - LONELINESS VS BEING ALONE 54:34

13d ago54:34

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Ryan and I have an unscripted conversation that leads into loneliness vs being alone and much more. For links to watch/listen on all platforms visit:www.a2apodcast.com/266 Title SponosrFAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org PSA Sponsor Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com Daily Gratitude Sponsor AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recover…

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#235 Mastering Focus: Overcome Distractions and Fulfill Your Divine Purpose 33:41

16d ago33:41

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Ever get distracted? As I was editing this podcast about distractions, a fly kept getting my attention. The irony! I laughed because distraction is a common issue we all face. We fight it daily and those who can limit distractions are those who have success. What part does distraction play in your life? Is there something you KNOW deep in your know…

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265 - PEER SUPPORT FOR THE FAMILY TOO? 46:32

16d ago46:32

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Angie from FAR Canada, and Ciara from AARC join me for a discussion about FAR’s unique peer support program how important it is for the love ones of people with SUD to look after themselves, and more. For links to watch/listen on all platforms visit:www.a2apodcast.com/265 Title Sponosr AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre www.aarc.ab.ca PSA Sp…

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#234 Journey Junkie: Embrace the Ride, Not Just the Destination! 20:50

26d ago20:50

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"Embrace the challenges and transformations that inevitably occur during the pursuit of your goals, and place your trust in God's guidance, believing that this will ultimately lead you towards a life characterized by freedom, impact, and deep fulfillment." Have you ever planned a trip and gone on it, only to find it not as amazing as you thought? I…

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264 - RYAN BATHGATE-F*CK THE NOISE 59:43

23d ago59:43

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Ryan and I talk about making room for what matters and more For links to watch/listen on all platforms visit:www.a2apodcast.com264 Title Sponosr Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com PSA Sponsor FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org Daily Gratitude Sponsor AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre www.aarc.ab.ca PSA by: Addict w…

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#233 Don’t be an Egg Thief: 5 Steps in Staying True to Yourself 31:05

23d ago31:05

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What would you do if you found an egg in the middle of your floor? A whole, real, fresh egg? You would question it, right? But then you remember you have kids, so you don’t question it very long. Well, we found an egg in the middle of our floor, and the kids have been at camp for days…so it wasn’t them… In today’s podcast, I dive into a topic that …

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263 - MIKE MILLER - BIG T & LITTLE T TRAUMA 1:07:11

23d ago1:07:11

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Mike from the Yata Trauma Center is back to talk with Dr. Lisa and I about the differences between so called “big t and little t trauma’ and much more. For links to watch/listen on all platforms and for more about Yatra Trauma Center, visit: www.a2apodcast.com/trauma Title Sponsor FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org PSA Sponsor …

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Hacking the Afterlife with Jennifer Shaffer, Luana Anders, Charles Grodin, Robert Towne part two 28:08

27d ago28:08

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First; Jennifer's got another one of her Uncorked events in Manhattan Beach - tickets are available, for sixty bucks one gets a glass of wine, two hours with her and others who all get spoken to. The events are fun and easy to attend. UncorkedWineShops.com https://uncorkedwineshops.com/medium-monday-tickets/ For ticket info: JenniferShaffer.com Thi…

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#232 Uncovering Your Path to Growth: Unlocking Your God-Given Potential 27:59

1M ago27:59

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“True fulfillment comes from living by one's unique calling. Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and self-discovery, and choose joy on the journey towards fulfilling your God-given potential.” ~Tami Imlay How many times have you been in the shower or driving—somewhere where you can’t write things down—and you get an idea, a thought, a dr…

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262 SHANNON BURNESS 1:03:16

27d ago1:03:16

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Shannon is back yet again to have a general, but great conversation about recovery, including humility, service, ego and gratitude. For links to watch/listen on all platforms and for more about AARC, visit:www.a2apodcast.com/262 Title Sponosr AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre www.aarc.ab.ca PSA Sponsor Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.co…

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Hacking the Afterlife with Jennifer Shaffer, Rich Martini, Luana Anders and Robert Towne 36:50

28d ago36:50

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This is one of those podcasts that I can't really begin to comprehend, understand, other than to allow that the over four decades I knew Robert Towne, it was like I was put in his path so I could do this interview. Robert was a prolific writer, some consider to be the greatest screenwriter who put pen to paper (or pages in a Selectric.) Robert aske…

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#231 Embrace Your Fears: Unlocking Your Path to Joy and Success 23:27

30d ago23:27

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Fears are something we would all like to forget we have. We want to stuff them away and pretend like they don’t have a stronghold over us. Well, friend…we know that when we bring things to light, they lose power over us- and our fears or core avoidances are no different. Today I want to give you 5 reasons to dive deeper into your fears to help your…

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261 CAN PARTENTS SIGN THEIR KIDS INTO TREATMENT? 1:17:58

1M ago1:17:58

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Ciara from AARC is back, and this time with Spencer, who is a graduate of the AARC program and a peer counselor now too! For links to watch/listen on all platforms and for more about AARC, visit:www.a2apodcast.com/261 Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com PSA Sponsor FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org Daily Gratitude Sponsor …

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#230 Defining Desires, Overcoming Self-Limitations, and Pursuing Purpose-Driven Goals 29:38

1M ago29:38

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"Recognize your worthiness and embrace your desires, taking intentional steps towards achieving them while stepping out of your comfort zone." ~Tami Imlay It’s time friend! It’s time to get super clear on what you want and hold yourself accountable. We all need a swift kick in the booty at some point- we get to a point where we are tired of hearing…

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260 RYAN BATHGATE 1:03:02

1M ago1:03:02

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Ryan and I talk about his ongoing recovery journey after a relapse, some shame that crept back into my mind, the hypocrisy one can face after a relapse, horrible metaphors and more. For links to listen/watch on all platforms, visit www.a2apodcast.com/260 Title Sponsor FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org PSA Sponsor AARC - Albert…

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#229 Break Free from Procrastination: Embrace Your Purpose and Pivot with Confidence 25:59

1M ago25:59

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Push Past the Plauge of Procrastination Try saying that 5 times fast!! "Overcoming these barriers is crucial for pursuing goals and fulfilling one's purpose. Embrace discomfort, strive for personal growth, and choose joy while supporting each other in the journey towards self-discovery and fulfillment." ~Tami Imlay Are you ready to stop procrastina…

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Hacking the Afterlife with Jennifer Shaffer, Luana Anders, Fred Roos and Robin Williams 46:14

1M ago46:14

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It was Jennifer's birthday week, she tells the story of how her daughter sent a message in the sand from Malta, shows it to the audience and how her son magically found the exact same birthday card for her - that she was going to give her mom before she passed. Jennifer sends her love and thanks to everyone who sent her birthday wishes. Then a conv…

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#228: Showing Up for Yourself: The Power of Boundaries 19:38

1M ago19:38

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"Setting and maintaining boundaries is essential for preserving energy and well-being, enhancing self-worth and self-respect, and improving relationships." ~Tami Imlay Happy podcast day! I'm so excited to be here with you today. I'm doing something a little different. I'm going to air a conversation, a training session I did with my Divine Destiny:…

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#227: Maximize Productivity and Reduce Stress: The Power of Eliminating Tasks to Align Your Life and Business 29:36

2M ago29:36

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"Eliminating tasks from our to-do lists allows us to lead a life and operate a business that is in alignment with our purpose, sharpening focus on priorities, reducing stress, and enhancing the quality of work." ~Tami Imlay In this podcast episode, we dive into the importance of eliminating unnecessary tasks from our to-do lists to better align our…

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259 - SOBER BARBIE 1:01:00

2M ago1:01:00

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Krista Flanders is better known as Sober Barbie on social media, and she joins Dr. Lisa and I for a conversation about recovery. For links to listen/watch on all platforms, visit www.a2apodcast.com/259 Title Sponsor Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com Special Sponsor AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre www.aarc.ab.ca Daily Gratitude Spons…

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Hacking the Afterlife with Jennifer Shaffer Birthday Edition with Prince and others 38:13

2M ago38:13

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It's Jennifer Shaffer's birthday week. Today's podcast had a number of people on the flipside show up to wish her happy birthday. Her mom and da, Prince, who told her he had written a song called "Happy Birthday" - one that neither of us knew, but then looked up online while during the podcast. A number of old friends stopped by Howard Schultz, Cha…

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#226 What If You Soar? The Power of the Question "What if?" 20:08

2M ago20:08

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“The question ‘what if’ isn’t bad on its own… it's the fact that we stick with the negative side that makes us feel stuck.” ~Tami Imlay We all do it…we ask the question,” what if…?” and the thing is we typically stay on the negative side- what if something bad happens? What if we fail? What if we fall? What if I can’t? We don’t give equal importanc…

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258 - RYAN BATHGATE 1:00:15

2M ago1:00:15

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Ryan and I talk about harm reduction, reintegration struggles, systemic change, and even Greyhound buses. For links to listen/watch on all platforms, visit www.a2apodcast.com/258Title Sponsor Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.comSpecial SponsorFAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org Daily Gratitude Sponsor AARC - Alberta Adolescen…

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#225: Embracing Life's Invitations: Discovering Joy Through Challenges 27:25

2M ago27:25

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Hey there, lovely! 🌸 Welcome to another episode of the Full Weight of Joy podcast, where we chat about embracing life's ups and downs with open arms. Today's episode is all about the invitations we receive when facing challenges. Yep, you read that right! We're diving deep into how we can choose to grow and shine even in tough times. 🌟 Embrace the …

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257 - AARC DR. VAUSE 1:03:33

2M ago1:03:33

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Ciara from AARC, brings with her the Executive Director, Dr. Vause, for a conversation about the history, the process, and of course the impressive statistics that the AARC program has in regards to both program completion and long term sobriety thereafter. For links to watch/listen on all platforms visit: www.a2apodcast.com/257 Title Sponsor FAR -…

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256 - NICOLE OBRIGAVITCH 1:01:37

2M ago1:01:37

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Nicole's journey has taken her from being a crown prosecutor, to being prosecuted, and so much more in between. Our conversation picks up right where her recovery began, and ends with the amazing work she is doing today with the Elizabeth Fry society. For links to watch/listen on all platforms, visit:www.a2apodcast.com/256 Title Sponsor AARC - Albe…

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#224: What Would You Do If You Knew You Couldn't Choose Wrong? 22:01

2M ago22:01

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When was there a time that you knew all the information, took action, and everything worked out exactly as you planned and expected? I don't think that has ever happened to me. Really, how it goes is …get an idea…stew on it…get frustrated with myself for not taking action, search for information, be paralyzed by information…frustrated with myself…t…

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255- RYAN BATHGATE 52:05

2M ago52:05

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Ryan continues to share his recovery renaissance with us, with the usual laughs and gratitude's you have come to expect. For links to watch/listen on all platforms, visit:www.a2apodcast.com/255 Title Sponsor Yatra Trauma Centre www.yatracentre.com Special Sponsor FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org Daily Gratitude Sponsor AARC -…

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#223: Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success: Aligning Purpose and Faith for Christian Moms 31:52

2M ago31:52

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Trust in God's guidance and take action on your dreams, even amidst doubts and fears, to align your entrepreneurial aspirations with your divine purpose. Want the ease of taking things one step at a time? Me too! And I am SO glad that it’s been my journey over the last 4+ years (actually my whole life). In today’s episode, we talk about how you don…

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254 - Ryan, Lisa and Chuck 1:01:18

2M ago1:01:18

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In a rare conversation these days, my two dear friends and co-hosts Ryan Bathagte, and Dr. Lisa have an unscripted conversation about recovery, our journeys, and of course Ryans love of the Wham! For links to watch/listen on all platforms, visit:www.a2podcast.com/254 Title Sponsor FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery www.farcanada.org Special Spon…

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How to Bypass Filters on the Brain; an excerpt from my talk at Contact in the Desert 1:25:47

2M ago1:25:47

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This excerpt was filmed with the permission of Ron Janix; for the full video and other clips from this amazing event, please visit CONTACTINTHEDESERT.COM - This is a bit long for our podcast, but it includes a guided meditation, so please don't do the guided meditation while driving a car or using heavy equipment. Basically, filming people accessin…

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253- RYAN BATHGATE 55:11

2M ago55:11

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Ryan and I get into this conversation without an agenda, and end up discussing a few things, not the least of which being our own evolving views on spirituality. For links to watch/listen on all platforms, and for more episodes with Ryan Bathgate, visit: www.a2podcast.com/253 Title Sponsor AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre www.aarc.ab.ca Sp…

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#222: Embrace Your True Self: From Reacting to Responding 1:04

2M ago1:04

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Ever walk away from a conversation (or argument 🫣) and feel guilt or shame about how it went down? YEAAAAA , me neither…. Ok! So, I have way more often than I would like to admit. I think about how the conversation did not reflect my intentions, my character, or how I wanted the other person to feel. I do not want to disrespect or cause harm to peo…

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252- JASON MACMILLAN 58:12

2M ago58:12

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Jason is a returning guest and friend to the platform. We talk about some of the struggles in long term recovery, some of the stigma still faced by people in the “rooms”, and much more. For links to watch/listen on all platforms, and for more about FAR, visit www.a2apodcast.com/252 Title Sponsor: FAR Canada (Families for Addiction Recovery) www.far…

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#221: Finding Joy in the Slow Days: Embracing God's Plan 30:30

2M ago30:30

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"Take one step forward each day and embrace the journey of discovering your unique highlights and purpose." ~Tami Imlay “The action and obedient step is your responsibility; the outcome and result belong to God.” ~Tami Imlay Have you ever had one of those days where you just can't seem to get going? You know, the kind where your brain feels like it…

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251 SYDNEY GRAHAM from FAR 1:00:53

2M ago1:00:53

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Sydney from Families for Addiction Recovery is back, and this to talk about some of the common things she hears from family members who are calling for the amazing kind of support that is offered by this non-profit organization For links to watch/listen on all platforms, and for more about FAR, visit www.a2apodcast.com/251Title Sponsor: Yatra Traum…

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250 - RYAN BATHGATE 1:09:58

2M ago1:09:58

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Ryan is sliding back into his role as co-host, and this time talks about what it’s like for someone to go from long term recovery, to early recovery. For links to watch and listen on all platforms, as well as more from Ryan Bathgate, visit www.a2apodcast.com/250 Title Sponsor: FAR Canada (Families for Addiction Recovery) www.farcanada.org Special S…

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Excerpt from our Workshop at Contact in the Desert - Hacking the Afterlife with Jennifer Shaffer 1:01:01

2M ago1:01:01

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This is an excerpt from our Workshop at Contact in the Desert. For a full edition, please visit ContactInTheDesert.com - and choose the workshop version. The video for this excerpt can be found at the Hacking the Afterlife page on Youtube - MartiniZone or MartiniProds on Youtube... to see what photos I'm referring to. Over the course of three days,…

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#220: Renewing Your Mind: Path to Embrace Joy and Fulfillment 18:36

3M ago18:36

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Hey, I am so glad that you're here. Welcome to the podcast, and I've got a great episode for you. Today, we're talking about renewing your mind and deciding in advance to preemptively choose what you're going to think about and think about those lovely things, whether it's travel or flowers or anything. There's so many lovely things that we can foc…

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