Today we discuss how to deal with Other People's Problems.  We can see resentments or we can see service and sometimes we need to just leave well enough alone.  Thanks for listening!


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O is for O.P.P. (Other People's Problems)

Listener questions answered.  Thank you all for contributing and listening!!!


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Q is for Q & A 5

Emily Davis is a musician, artist and all around amazing and talented person.  We talk about music, loss, relationships and our shared love of fizzy water.  Her new album 'Never A Moment Alone' by Emily Davis and The Murder Police is out on Bandcamp June 25th.  Thanks for listening!!!


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AIFA Conversation with Emily Davis

Today we talk to Jill Bolte Taylor PhD.  She suffered a massive stroke at the age of 37 in the left hemisphere of her brain.  She lost her ability to walk, talk, read, write, and remember parts of her past.  Today we discuss how she came back from that and her new book 'Whole Brain Living'.  We discuss the four parts of the brain and how we can better use their unique skills and talents to better serve us in recovery.  We also shared our past love of menthol cigarettes.  It was an insightful, fun and fascinating talk.  Thanks for listening.


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AIFA Conversation with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor PhD

Today I talk with Actor and Comedian Drew Talbert.   A veteran of the restaurant industry he understands the perils of drug abuse and alcoholism all too well.  His sketches on the service industry are hilarious and hit close to home.  I cannot thank Drew enough for sharing his story.  Thanks for listening.

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AIFA Conversation with Drew Talbert

Today I talk with Cam.  TW: There is some explicit talk of sexual violence and suicide.  She works in harm reduction which is seemingly antithetical the abstinence based program we both belong to but thoughts and feeling on sobriety can change when we are trying to do the most good for the most people.  It was a genuinely great talk with someone who is funny and self aware not to mention a great cross stitcher.  Thanks for listening.


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AIFA Conversation with Cam

Today I speak with Karen L.  It is amazing to me how similar my story is to the one from this woman whose parents are from Ghana living in the U.K.  No matter how different we may seem alcoholism has a way of cutting us all to the bone in a very similar way.  Insightful and kind, it was such a pleasure to talk with Karen L.  Thanks for listening.


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AIFA Conversation with Karen L.

Jess Harrison proves that putting in the work pays off.  We talked low bottoms and feeling on top of the world.  We talked about defending the future resentments of our alcoholic homes and how fitness and focus can elevate any program.  Thanks for listening!


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AIFA Conversation with Jess Harrison

Today I speak with KL Wells.  She is the second non-alcoholic we've had on the show.  So often we overlook all the other people in our lives while in pursuit of the next drink or next fix.  A lot of harm and pain can be caused around us while drinking.  It was difficult for KL to find the support she needed in coping with her son's addiction so she created her own.  Voices in Courage is a virtual community for those whose loved ones are still struggling with drugs and alcohol.  It was a great talk and a great reminder of how far our reach is in both active alcoholism and recovery.  Thanks for listening.

https://community.voicesincourage.com/




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AIFA Conversation With KL Wells

Today I talk with Kim Hill.  Alcoholism hits us all in different ways and varying degrees but there is always something to learn.  Kim shares her strength and resilience not only battling alcoholism but coming back from an injury that derailed her running and felt impossible which compounded the alcoholism.  She recovered from both and is back running races and sincerely living the best life sobriety can offer.  Thanks for listening.


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AIFA Conversation with Kim Hill

A great talk with a great sober writer.  We talked about faith, transformation and changing your life through writing.  We also discussed finding joy along with the sadness.  Thanks for listening.


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AIFA Conversation with Peter Murphey

On hearing of her passing this is a conversation I had with Dayna Keyes about three years ago.  She was an amazing person I never got to know as well as I would have liked.  We were in a few meetings together and talked twice at length.   Once here and once on her podcast Radio Rehab.  Also linked below is a piece I wrote for her.   I miss her.  She was great.  That's all.  Thanks for listening.


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From 2019:  AIFA Conversation With Dayna Keyes

Today's guest is comedian Jules Posner.  We discuss how he went from Godless to finding a spiritual center in sobriety after marijuana acted as his gateway drug to alcoholism and coming to find the importance of community and service in his program.  Thanks for listening.


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AIFA Conversation with Jules Posner

Today I speak with my old friend Taurmini Fentress.  A licensed independent clinical social worker with a MPA, she is a wealth of knowledge on the affects of drugs and alcohol especially in those experiencing houselessness.  We discuss abstinence vs. harm reduction and how both can be implemented in different capacities depending on the person.  Honestly, it is truly about meeting the person where they are.  It is at the core of her work helping people.  And should be the approach we use more.  Thanks for listening.


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AIFA Conversation with Taurmini Fentress

Today I speak with Gigi Langer PhD.  She is the author of '50 Ways to Worry Less Now'.  A great talk about coming from the depths of alcoholism and finding a better life through writing and helping other.  She is someone full of wisdom and insight and this book collects much of it in both a helpful and informative way. 
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AIFA Conversation with Gigi Langer, PhD

Welcome to Wolf! My first podcast in a while.  I found her on the internet duringg the height of the pandemic and found her content and presence to be inspiring and helpful.  Come to find out she is sober and I had to have her on the show.  What I found most striking in our conversation was that we don't always have to be in the depths of our alcoholism to be struggling.  Thanks to Wolf for sharing and thank you for listening.


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AIFA Conversation with Wolf

Jerry's Back!  Well, sorta. One time only.  If you have been wondering what he's been up to it is not nearly as exciting as a border town relapse.  Mostly painting and being a dad.  As always it is great chatting with him and as always thanks for listening.

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J is for Jerry Wagner

Today I start a series on....you guessed it---Writing in recovery.  I will be teaching a class starting next month.  More to come on that. 

DON'T BUY A NEW NOTEBOOK.  Grab any one around the house and just get started.  What you write is less important than THAT you write.  

Thanks for listening.  See you in class.

Writing In Recovery: Don't Make It Precious

Today's talk is on using Gratitude Lists and Prayers to kick start your morning writing.  What they consist of and how to make sense of it all for the page.  Thanks for listening.

I'll be teaching a workshop on this topic and more on 
Sunday June 23rd 4-6pm PST

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Writing In Recovery: Gratitude & Prayer

Today I bring you my interview with Ronny Grooms, friend and host of The Morning Show on KSVY Sonoma 91.3 FM.  We discuss my upcoming course Writing In recovery: Finding Creativity in Sobriety brought to you by Ophelia's Books in Seattle, WA

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John Staley KSVY Interview 6.6.24

Today we talk about all the awful things you've done and all the time you've wasted in your life.  Fun, right?!!!  Not sure if they ever go away. I'll let you know when they do.  Until then crack open the notebook and let's get writing about it.  Oh, and thanks for listening.

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AIFA Writing In Recovery:  Regerts

Today we discuss getting it out and letting it go.  Be angry. Be petty. Do it on the page. Feel those feeling then be done with it.  

Writing is the liminal space between thought and action, between emotion and reaction. It is where I can explore ideas, express feelings, and ask questions, all without fear or judgment.

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AIFA Writing In Recovery #4 Rage on the Page

In our Inaugural episode we discuss what being an alcoholic means to us as individuals.

Episode #1 A is for Alcoholic

In today's episode John and Jerry discuss their sober anniversaries.  Not to be confused with Belly Button Birthdays but the day one decides not to drink anymore.  A very important moment in any recovering alcoholic's life.  There is also quite a bit of discussion about pudding, pie and ice cream.  Enjoy.

Episode #2 B Is For Birthday

Today John and Jerry discuss trepidation in early sobriety and dealing with the daily doubts that still arise.

Episode #4 D Is For Doubt

In today's show we talk terminology.  What is a functioning alcoholic?  How we "functioned" while in active alcoholism and how much better we function as recovering alcoholics.  Super Bowl parties and being a sober bartender alcoholic empath are discussed as well.  Enjoy and please consider supporting the show on Patreon.  Thanks!


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F Is For Functioning Alcoholic

Today on the pod we discuss LaCroix vs. Refreshe, humility, non-judgment, empathy, the Mexican ghosts of Jerry's childhood that helped open the door to his ultimate willingness to an understanding of God and John's run in with a skunk.  Enjoy!


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G Is For Grace Of God go I (There But For The)

Today we talk about G.O.D.  Good Orderly Direction, Group of Drunks, Garlic Oil Drizzle or whatever you want it to mean..  We believe it is a placeholder, analogy and metaphor for something bigger and indescribable so we use the words we have to further the conversation and find a little understanding.  Thanks for listening!

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AIFA Podcast

G is for G.O.D.

Today's conversation took a few twists and turns but we do our best to turn over some rocks and examine the dirt underneath.  Topics include acceptance, cravings and more on Jerry's exploration of musical theatre.  Thanks for listening!



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D is for Dipsomaniacs

We do it to ourselves.  We do it to our loved ones.  We do it to each other.  It is a very human thing to do.  Enabling behaviors come in many forms and are often survival tactics in the often abusive relationships we have with alcoholics.  It isn't always easy or kind to not give in to those behaviors but NO ONE deserves to be abused and certainly not for loving an alcoholic.  We hope our narrow perspective at least scratches the surface on a very deep issue.  As always, thanks for listening!


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E is for Enabling Behaviors

A is for Alcoholic is a podcast about recovery.  Join us as we go through the alphabet of alcoholism one letter at a time.

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