This 12 Step Life

Jack in Hawaii on Fathers Day talks about his relationship with his father, the heartbreak of his death, the guilt, dealing with the emotional pain of his death and making things right by making living amends. Recorded June 17th

Jack talks about those that claim boredom in sobriety, the priceless ability to pause before reacting, the importance of kindness and the amend list. Recorded June 10th

What we do, mental strength, emotional sobriety, courage, control. Recorded May 27th 2018

Gratitude not entitlement, sponsorship and dependance, staying away from rigidity in sponsorship and spirt, judgement. Recorded May 20th

The slippery slope of pain and medication, 12 step literature, co-signing insanity, good intentions, work and self sacrifice. Jacks "Dark Past Toolbox" is big. Recorded May 13 2018

Jack, broadcasting from a bar on the road takes the opportunity to explain that we have to live life in the real world where sometimes there is going to be alcohol present and arming yourself with knowledge of who you are.

Jack explains his adherence to "the principles", sobriety and human emotions, assimilating back into normal life, defects, shortcomings and being relieved of the nightmare.

Jack gets back to helping and giving what he has learned away. 

What happened? Jack gives the rundown on the changes happening, talks about being self supporting

Learning how to hold your tongue in alcoholic situations, being uncomfortable in sobriety, self destruction does not have to end in drinking, being on tour, not satisfying self, sharing solution

Jack gives positive props for meetings and program principles, being responsible, teaching responsibility, relapses, the symphony of rage, listening to the little voice. 

Jack talks about the rooms, the people in them, the literature, recognizing your wreckage, controlling behavior, its ok to doubt god, treating yourself good and the concept of "Easy does it"

Jack gives a little background on himself, how he got here and what keeps him coming back, who to avoid and what to avoid, looking within yourself and getting honest.

Jack gives the rundown on what "This 12 Step Life" is doing and what to expect in the future, gives an intro into what we do on a daily basis in recovery.