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Sober Pod - Step 7 - Shortcomings - Ellenisode!

Sober Pod - Step 7 - Shortcomings - Ellenisode!

Ellen starts off her minisode with a quote from the 12X12: “We saw we needn’t always be bludgeoned and beaten into humility. It could come quite as much from our voluntary reaching for it as it could from unremitting suffering. A great turning point in our lives came when we sought for humility as something we really wanted, rather than as something we must have. It marked the time when we could commence to see the full implication of Step Seven: “Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.” - and she shares her take on it.

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Sober Pod - Step 7 - "all of me, good and bad"

Sober Pod - Step 7 - "all of me, good and bad"

In this episode, we discuss our new endeavor of broadcasting our mess on Soberpod Live (on Facebook Live). We try to ignore the camera, but it does have an effect. We gather ourselves to talk about Step 7 from Drop The Rock (book) and continue to reference the requirements it brings up for the process. Thanks again for listening!

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Sober Pod - Digging Deep with Steve

Sober Pod - Digging Deep with Steve

Steve pulls a minisode out right on time as he talks about his personal devotion to sobriety and what it takes to stay sober at the end of his day. It’s one for the books and something that Carl needed to hear tonight. Thanks, Steve! Love you, man!

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Sober Pod - Step 7 - "I'm so f#@*ing humble!”

Sober Pod - Step 7 - "I'm so f#@*ing humble!”

This week we take on Step 7 of the 12 steps as we explore “humbly asking God to remove all of our character defects” - Not an easy proposition for some of us, for sure. Also, we have an EARTHQUAKE interruption, which all the cool kids are doing these days. We hope you enjoy this episode and thanks for listening!

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Sober Pod Turns 1

Sober Pod Turns 1

Sober Pod recently turned one year old and Carl takes a tiny look back in his minisode this week. Of course, he can’t do it without getting somewhat sentimental or emotional, but he manages to spit it out as usual. Thank you all for listening and thank you all for being a part of Sober Pod!!! Love you all! ESPECIALLY YOU MIKE, in Nova Scotia! We love you too! Have a great 4th of July in the U.S.!

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Sober Pod - Happy Birthday Ellen!

Sober Pod - Happy Birthday Ellen!

It is Ellen’s soberversary this month and we are celebrating with a special episode! Ellen shares and reflects on her journey and offers a quick topic for open discussion. Please help Ellen celebrate and say congrats to her on the Twitter machine @soberpod using the hashtag #ellensobersixyears !

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Sober Pod - Step 6 - Ellen on changes

Sober Pod - Step 6 - Ellen on changes

Ellen talks about going through changes as it relates to Step 6 and as always, she heads straight for the Bible for her guidance.

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Sober Pod - Step 6 - Contrary Action

Sober Pod - Step 6 - Contrary Action

Looking at some common character defects, we begin to look at the idea of contrary action and how to look at our character defects in a new way. Trying to find examples in our own lives, we find some interesting stories and learn some more about ourselves in the process.

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Sober Pod - Unscripted! - Steve Minisode

Sober Pod - Unscripted! - Steve Minisode

Steve’s minisode this week was inspired by a book called Dreamland (Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic) and he retells the tale of Rats/Cats and bacteria. Relating to recovery, he follows that train of thought. It’s deep. It’s relatable. And Steve reminds us that though we need to clean up our mess, we are not always a mess.

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Sober Pod - Step 6 - As Bill Sees It (Pt 2)

Sober Pod - Step 6 - As Bill Sees It (Pt 2)

In this episode Carl, Steve, and Ellen (Happy Birthday Ellen!!! Wahoo!!! 6 years! ) read more from As Bill Sees It as we continue to see how our own diligence and dogged persistence is necessary for our sobriety. Hope you are all having a safe and sober weekend in Virginia!

Carl, Ellen, Sober, Recovery, Sober Pod, SteveCarl DesmondJune 15, 2019Step 6, Step Six, Character DefectsComment

Sober Pod - Step 6 - Patterns

Sober Pod - Step 6 - Patterns

Carl’s minisode is up and of course, he is hiding behind the book RECOVERY by Russell Brand yet again. We know he has a man-crush on Russell and secretly hopes that all this admiration will draw Russell to his ever-open arms. Seriously, Carl! You have to stop it!

Carl, Early Sobriety, Minisode, Podcast, Recovery, Sober Pod, SoberpodCarl DesmondJune 12, 2019Step 6, Step SixComment

Sober Pod - Step 6 - As Bill Sees It (Pt 1)

Sober Pod - Step 6 - As Bill Sees It (Pt 1)

This episode we use As Bill Sees It. A compilation book that takes Bill Wilson’s writings and puts them in a easy to reference guide. In the next two episodes we use this book to guide our discussion around Step 6 and character defects. We hope you enjoy it as much as we see to!

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Sober Pod - Step 6 - Let it grow!

Sober Pod - Step 6 - Let it grow!

Steve elegantly describes his experience with Step 6 as he relates it to weight lifting. No really! Give it a listen. We are sure you will like this minisode!

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Sober Pod - Step 6 - Defects of Character

Sober Pod - Step 6 - Defects of Character

Having made our way through steps one through five, we begin to look at our character defects (a.k.a shortcomings) as we are nearly half way into the twelve steps. Asking ourselves, “Our we entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character?” We now begin the process of understanding ourselves and our relationship with our higher power better.

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Sober Pod - Step 6 - Changes (Ellen)

Sober Pod - Step 6 - Changes (Ellen)

Ellen steps up (Step! Get it?!?) oh never mind. Ellen launches us into the 4th dimension of Step 6 in this week’s minisode as she explains the finer points of dealing with the aftermath of the 5th step and living in the real world for the upcoming changes in our lives. Also, she reminds us to thank our mentors and the people who have impacted our lives. Thanks Ellen!

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Sober Pod - Step 5 - Humility

Sober Pod - Step 5 - Humility

Steve, Carl, and Ellen talk about Step 5 as it relates to humility. At the end of Step 5, it asks each individual to evaluate their work to-date. Pulling the book down from the shelf, we review the first five proposals. In doing so, Carl found a thread of humility.

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Sober Pod - Step 5 - Our Responsibility

Sober Pod - Step 5 - Our Responsibility

Carl's Minisode on Step 5 - He talks about his own experience in with currently working Step 5 and the book by Herb K (12 steps to a Spiritual Awakening - Enlightenment for Everyone) - Thanks for listening!

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Sober Pod - Step 5 - Forgiveness

Sober Pod - Step 5 - Forgiveness

Forgiveness is not easy no matter how much you want to consider it and or try. Sometimes quickly and sometimes slowly, the distance from your head to your heart can be the longest journey. The good thing is that we do can do it and the best thing is that we can do it together. Join us as we ALL discover forgiveness a bit more.

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Sober Pod - Step 5 - Honestly, honesty.

Sober Pod - Step 5 - Honestly, honesty.

Ellen shares about the importance of honesty while taking your 5th step and also includes some scriptures relating to the topic on this week’s minisode!

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Sober Pod - Step 5 - Terminally Unique

Sober Pod - Step 5 - Terminally Unique

Here on sober pod, we pride ourselves on being unique. It may not always be a good thing though. Talking about terminal uniqueness as it relates to step 5, we learn a few things about ourselves in the process. See the show notes on the site for links and resources discussed in this episode.

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