Gail is an inspiration, get this folks, she was a financial advisor for a quarter century, then decided to make a change --- and decided to be a musician! It's never too late to change your trajectory -- never too late. Never give up! Life is short, and you have time to change! You have time to change your path, do it now! gailtaylormusic.com For all the links - check it out! If you are not having a blast in your recovery, you are not doing something right... And thank you for allowing Gail and ...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Season 6Ep. 334
What a Guest! A True Force for the Good! Mr. Tom LaGrave is a licensed clinical social worker who served as a medical corpsman with the U.S. Navy SEALs. Over a span of 30 years Tom has been focused on the physical and mental health of young adults and adolescents, along with their healing and personal development. Click here for Honor Bound Academy Click here for his new book Special Welfare . Social Warfare If it’s working - Keep doing it! — If it’s not working - STOP If you’re not having a bla...
Oct 27, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Season 6Ep. 335
Colin's sobriety date is 9/19/23, meaning he just crossed that wonderful ONE YEAR! I'm honored to be his sponsor, Higher Power sends me the most awesome men, and let me briefly say that Colin's wall were up about as high as anyone I've met - anyone I've met that moved down the road and completed the work. Most fellas blocked off to this level will need to go back out and "get some more pain", not Colin. He had decided that this is as far down the scale as he wants to go. Not as easy as it sounds...
Oct 13, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 333Ep. 6
I've known Summer for longer than I thought, we have a mutual friend and that something cool about recovery is that the small world thing happens and we get to know an amazing number of friends. Summer's sobriety date is 8/13/17, listen in as she states that 8/12/17 was one of the worst days ever, how true for so many of us - what seemed to awful, turned out to be the blossoming of a new way of life. If you’re not having a blast in your recovery, you ain’t doing it right! And Thank you for allow...
Oct 06, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Season 6Ep. 332
From September 11th through the 21st, ten men in recovery journeyed to the Granby Colorado area, some hiked, some fished, some hunted - but mostly, we all went on an adventure together. Recovery is not boring, my home group does fun stuff, we adventure, we experience life together, and we have gathered together to share these experiences with you. Enjoy! If you're not having a blast in your recovery, you are not doing it right! and Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this ...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 57 min•Season 6Ep. 331
Natalie's sobriety date is 4/5/24, she recently crossed over two hard earned years, and boy howdy has she been through the ringer - And more importantly, she has arrived on the other side! And now you get a front row seat to the story right here, right now, grab your seat and hang on! Enjoy! If you’re not having a blast in your recovery, you ain’t doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today!
Sep 08, 2024•2 hr 10 min•Season 6Ep. 330
Joanna Walden is a visionary transformation specialist, multidimensional channel, speaker and author. Joanna is on a global mission to inspire and empower others to help them remember their innate mastery – who they truly are, underneath all the layers of who they have been programmed to be. Her work is comprised of expanded levels of consciousness, intuition, practical tips and tools, heart technology, energy activations, channeled wisdom, sound healing and sacred travel. https://www.joannawald...
Sep 01, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 329
Mike's sobriety date is 2/12/15, approaching ten years! Multiple traumatic events are in his story, a few are mentioned in this episode, he has overcome them, and as we like to say "life keeps happening" and he just went through a terribly tough time in just the past year - proving once again that one can get sober no matter what has happened to you, and one can stay sober no matter what you are going through. Mike has started a non-profit organization to help others recover. Check out https://w...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 6Ep. 328
First -If you are struggling with depression, or with any mental health issue, please dial 988, help is available. Rebecca's sobriety date is 9/4/2019, coming up on five years - I guess I've known her for a couple years now, I met her brother Bobby at the Spiritual Underground and that's how the connection was made. It was fun episode, being a reserved personality, Rebecca was not sure how it would go, but she was here with a message - To honor her brother Bobby, who's life was tragically taken ...
Jul 21, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Season 6Ep. 327
Second guy in a row with a 5/8/24 sobriety date, Daniel has been a joy to watch, this never gets old - witnessing a man transform from a drunk to a blooming man of purpose - it will never get old and is one piece of humanity that continues to give me hope. If you’re not having a blast in your recovery, you ain’t doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me, and Daniel, to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy!...
Jul 14, 2024•2 hr 16 min•Season 6Ep. 326
Man - Life still shows up, It appears that was was the overarching theme of tonights talk. First.. I feel funny recording my own talks and then distributing them on my own podcast - which is primarily focused on other folks stories. I hope, and I think, you know that my only purpose is carrying this twelve step message as best I can. I had a difficult day, Higher Power has a purpose for our difficult times and I'm glad I know that today. If you’re not having a blast in your recovery, you ain’t d...
Jul 04, 2024•45 min•Season 6Ep. 325
Our guest this week is Cody, he's been a shrining example of just how full your life can be when working the 12 Steps and surrendering what you think you know - he certainly has a "go to any length" attitude and jumped in with both feet. It's a pure miracle, it's an honor, it's something I need in my life - To watch a man come into recovery and transform their life, I love being a part of it. And it's open to you too! If you’re not having a blast in your recovery, you ain’t doing it right! And T...
Jun 30, 2024•1 hr 57 min•Season 6Ep. 324
It's been a while since Shane has been in for a talk, miracles continue to happen in his life and I like to demonstrate that as "we keep coming back" - we continue to work this program in our lives - Shane is an awesome example. See also Episodes 104 and 160 for past "Shane" episodes! If you’re not having a blast in your recovery, you ain’t doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy!
Mar 17, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 6Ep. 323
Ross had the honor of carrying the message and the VOA, a men's recovery center. In my opinion, a tough place to speak, quite a few SU guys have been there lately and that is what my opinion is formed on, Ross broke through that night and poured some hope all over those men. If you’re not having a blast in your recovery, you ain’t doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy!
Mar 06, 2024•46 min•Season 6Ep. 322
Robert had the opportunity to speak at a friend's 5th sobriety birthday!! If you’re not having a blast in your recovery, you ain’t doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy!
Feb 25, 2024•35 min•Season 6Ep. 321
Ross is back on the show after four years, I'm sure he's been on a retreat podcast or similar, but this is his first solo since back in 2020. I seriously love Ross, he is a completely different person than when he arrived, his growth is unbelievable. He's certainly dedicated to the 12 step lifestyle and the miracles he has experienced prove that. Ross has a point of view that really resonates with me, listen up and see what lands with you. If you’re not having a blast in your recovery, you ain’t...
Feb 18, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Season 6Ep. 320
The Talbot House has been receiving a dose of The Spiritual Underground Juice, this week it was Travis's turn to carry the message, and that he did, Travis does it in a straight forward way with a ton of confidence while maintaining humility, not an easy feat - Great Job Travis! If it’s working - Keep doing it! — If it’s not working - STOP If you’re not having a blast in your recovery, you ain’t doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enj...
Feb 11, 2024•40 min•Season 6Ep. 319
Michael's sobriety date is 10/18/19, his story is the miracle of what the 12 Steps can do in your life when you push all of your chips to the middle of the table. I realize that I can be accused of using the term "miracle" liberally, but listen to Michael's Story and tell me I'm wrong. Thanks Michael for sharing your time with me, I really enjoyed getting to know you better as we trudge this road of happy destiny. If it’s working - Keep doing it! — If it’s not working - STOP If you’re not having...
Feb 04, 2024•2 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 318
Germane hit one year on the final day of 2023, yep December 31, the December birthday meeting was awesome and with a very unusual occurrence of only having one guy celebrating. It's been an honor to witness his growth, his transformation over the past year. If you’re not having a blast in your recovery, you ain’t doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy!
Jan 28, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Season 6Ep. 317
Daryk B's very first opportunity to speak, he sounds like a dude with many more years than his almost two, I'm biased, but Spiritual Underground Recovery sure seems to be top grade JUICE!! The SU guys showed up as per usual to bring some of that high grade octane to the oldest recovery house in Louisville (per the meeting's opening statement) Listen up, and Enjoy! If you’re not having a blast in your recovery, you ain’t doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery ...
Jan 21, 2024•34 min•Season 6Ep. 316
Vlad came on his 365th day back in 2019, like me, he started over after a period of sobriety, he's here to share that story with you. Vlad hold a special place in my heart, can't explain it other than the bond that is formed through this work, I'm super proud of hi comeback and I'm glad he is willing to share his experience through that period. Vlad's 365 show is Episode 136 If you’re not having a blast in your recovery, you ain’t doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in m...
Jan 14, 2024•1 hr 59 min•Season 6Ep. 315
Below is a clip from Edit’s bio, but let me tell you from a personal level, my hour with her lifted me beyond words, she is out in world helping folks heal and helping folks get in touch with their true selves. Edit B Kiss is a holistic mentor, success habit coach, #1 best selling author, Humanitarian Award winner and international speaker. She helps her clients to get healed from running mind, insomnia to gain more focus and fill the void in their hearts by raising their frequency and getting t...
Jan 07, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 6Ep. 314
Brian got sober April 29, 2011 He was the guest of Episode 234, he's back to update what's been going on, and as I mentioned in the show, I wish to get with previous guests in 2024 and have them on again, see how recovery is going - and to demonstrate how it works and that it works. This is the last episode of year five! Thank you all for listening and supporting the show as we move into year 6, 2024! -----> If you’re not having a blast in your recovery, you ain’t doing it right! And Thank yo...
Dec 31, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Season 5Ep. 311
Max just celebrated one year, his sobriety date is 11/11/22. I've known Max through a mutual friend which is discussed in the episode, and I've been more attuned to his story than he probably realizes, attraction rather than promotion is one of the vehicles that brought Max to 12 Step Recovery. He's a guy who did not have to go to the bottom's that some of us have, tune into this fascinating story and find out how it all went down. If you’re not having a blast in your recovery, you ain’t doing i...
Dec 24, 2023•2 hr 41 min•Season 5Ep. 312
Matt is a friend I didn't know I had, I haven't been feeling well and I for got to ask his sobriety date, pretty sure he mentioned it in the show. A sincere dude with a great recovery story! If you’re not having a blast in your recovery, you ain’t doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy!
Dec 10, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 311Ep. 5
Dr. Elsbeth Meuth and Freddy Zental Weaver have assisted thousands of couples and singles create lasting intimacy and fulfillment in their life and relationships. They are featured on Showtime’s documentary series Sexual Healing andthe Emmy Award-winning NBC show Starting Over, best-selling authors of Sexual Enlightenment endorsed by world-renowned Spiritual Pioneer Dr. Michael Beckwith, and the co-founders of TantraNova Institute in Chicago. They have coached billionaires, innovators and power ...
Dec 10, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 5Ep. 310
Shane had the honor of speaking at one of our new friend's ONE YEAR Birthday Party - and that is indeed an honor - luckily your old friend Dan was ready with his handy-dandy recorder and can share it with you. Shane has given his permission to use this recording - Thank You Shane! If you’re not having a blast in your recovery, you ain’t doing it right! And Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today! Enjoy!
Dec 03, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 309
Meir Ezra is a spiritual entrepreneur - a unique combination of business with spirituality. Meir believes that if you focus on money only, your life will never be a true success, because what is money good for without love, personal fulfillment and growth across all areas of life? Additionally, practicing spirituality only, with no ties to money, will never lead to true success - because enlightenment without being able to pay your bills, going hungry, or amassing debt simply isn't true success ...
Nov 19, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 308
Once again I get the opportunity to meet folks who are "force of good" in the world. It was a blast talking to Ambrosia and Alexa, interesting that is A&A - I find that there are some essential key things when it comes to healing and thriving, and these two are bringing it all. Tune into Innerbloom Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and go to https://www.innerbloompodcast.com to see what all they have going on, personal sessions, community, retreats and so much more! If you’re not havin...
Nov 12, 2023•55 min•Season 5Ep. 307
Andrea and I chat about creativity among others things. Andrea Guendelman is a writer, speaker and entrepreneur who specializes in Expansive Leadership—helping individuals and organizations unlock potential through openness. Through her deep and varied background—from practicing law to tech start-ups, diversity initiatives to energy work—Andrea has come to embody an inspiring and unique kind of alchemy, fluidly transitioning between the worlds of business and spiritual growth. Her strength deriv...
Nov 05, 2023•50 min•Season 5Ep. 306