Episode 9: Hiatus

First episode in two years, to the week. Wow! Underachiever much? 

It’s a short episode but hopefully enough to break through the inertia. Considering how little I actually record episodes – – I actually think about podcasting in my podcast quite a bit. 

Anyway. A short check-in from Yours Truly where I weigh in about my big love of Zoom and the convenience of online meetings. 

https://anchor.fm/sobersincesixteen/episodes/Episode-9-Hiatus--All-I-Wanna-Do-Is-A-Zoom-Zoom-Zoom-anda-boom-boom-e19ssid

Episode 8: Member of the Club

My most popular episode so far! I discuss the importance of staying on top of our health. Oh boy, do I eveeerrrr go there. 

https://anchor.fm/sobersincesixteen/episodes/Episode-8-Member-Of-The-Club-e96gbk

Episode 7: OLDYPAA Retreat Recap

Last weekend I attended my first AA retreat. I'm not entirely sure what the difference is between a retreat and a convention -- maybe yoga? Anyway, it was really cool and completely out of my comfort zone. Although anyone was welcome, the retreat was specifically designed for people with 10+ years of sobriety who had gotten sober 30 years old or younger.

There were three options for lodging: camping, RV or cabins. I misread the website and thought there were 10 people per cabin [stranger danger]. 

OH HELL NAH. (It was actually 10 cabins...but still.)

I was honored to be asked to speak at the event, but it wasn't until a week before that I knew if I'd be speaking 10-20 minutes on a panel, or if I was a main speaker. It turned out to be the latter, and I was the main speaker for the first night of the retreat.

I invited a few sponsees to join me and camp out. I ended up going with Annie-Pants, and shortly after we pitched the tent we were informed that main speakers were given their own cabins. We left the tent up, but immediately bailed for our cabin. It was super cute and small with small loft and it's own bathroom -- just like manna from heaven!

Camp Ocean Pines 

Link to the podcast is here or find Sober Since Sixteen wherever you listen to podcasts (Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, and others). 

Quote of the weekend, 'If that bat flies into my hair, I'm going to lose my shit.'

Episode 6: My First Antidepressant Anniversary on an Antidepressant: Where The Eff Does The Time Go??

After a four month hiatus, this episode discusses sponsorship and self-sabotage. I focused on struggling with food addiction and reaching my goal weight, but reined it in and brought the topic back around to alcoholism. 

Also included: getting railroaded into taking a new commitment. All aboard! 

https://anchor.fm/sobersincesixteen/episodes/Episode-6-My-First-Anniversary-On-an-Antidepressant-Where-The-Eff-Does-The-Time-Go-e3o77h

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Episode 5: Dual Diagnosis

Episode 5 is about dual diagnosis  — people who are sober and also have a mentally illness. I am thrilled to invite @thefirstgeekbride as my first guest to the podcast. She talks about her experience with dual diagnosis both personally and professionally as a Marriage Family Therapist. She is the shit, y’all.

https://anchor.fm/sobersincesixteen/episodes/Episode-6-My-First-Anniversary-On-an-Antidepressant-Where-The-Eff-Does-The-Time-Go-e3o77h

She also shared her beautiful tattoo and daily reminder with us.

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Episode 4: What It’s Like Now

In this episode, I share in a general way about my early recovery to now. Thought of the day: Don’t have seizures! Detox smart. 

https://anchor.fm/sobersincesixteen/episodes/Episode-4---What-Its-Like-Now-e2baft

Episode 3: What It Was Like

I had intended on recording an episode a week...but a month has somehow passed. Whoops-a-daisy!

https://anchor.fm/sobersincesixteen/episodes/Episode-3-What-It-Was-Like-e24bt9

In this episode, I share my experience prior to getting sober. Also, I referred to the Anchor platform I use to record my podcast as ‘Stitcher’ - - so yeah, that’s the quality podcasting you can expect in this corner of the Interwebs. 

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Episode 3 is dedicated to my friend DC. He started using again after 21 years of sobriety, and I was devasted to learn that he overdosed on methamphetamines and heroin last week. People rarely know each others’ last names at meetings, and often make up nicknames for someone with a common first name. DC was fondly referred to as The General. 

He treated me like a little sister, and once I shared an exchange between myself and a guy who liked me. I didn’t have reciprocal feelings but the guy had admitted he was ‘...ripe for it’. I mean, ew. DC always teased me about that and it became our inside joke, ‘What are you — some kind of cherimoya??’ 

It’s heartbreaking that he wasn’t able to get past the shame of his relapse. It’s a vital reminder that my pride will take me down if I buy into the bullshit. 

I’ll miss you, friend. Rest in peace 💛