Telling On Ourselves

Ken steps in

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:38:05 -0500

We get a special treat this week, Vikki and Mark do the episode with Ken D. The topic this week is unity. There are some tech glitches towards the end, but listen on we roll with the punches together.

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Thanks for listening! We will keep on trudging the road with you!

Balance don't wobble off

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:48:16 -0500

Three people in recovery talking about balance....while fully admitting we still wobble!

Melissa, special guest episode!

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:25:41 -0600

This week's episode, we have a very special guest, Melissa! She shares her experience through life's difficulties with prayer, community, and her journey of healing. It's about getting through this twisty-turny life with all the tools we can use!

Why do we STILL go to meetings?

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:02:10 -0600

This episode is for those who wonder why do you still go to meetings? How long do I have to go to meetings?

We share our personal "Why's" and what that looks like for each of us. It's a personal journey and take what you like and leave the rest!

Lynn in the HOT Seat

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:26:11 -0600

This week, it's all about Lynn! She shares it all, FTW, and her journey in this life of recovery!

The purpose is not hockey...what is it?

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:51:00 -0500

This week, we get into the concept of purpose. Is it the thing that's always been there, or is it what happens with second chances?

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aMENDs

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 12:03:00 -0500

Today WE talk about Amends and how they continue to change our lives for the better.

Trial & Error ...We're back

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 13:19:54 -0500

We finally got ourselves back to the podcasting table discussing trial and error. Lynn's got First Thought Wrong and we are learning about sarcasm. Basically that's problematic!

Vikki in the Hot Seat!

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:50:22 -0600

In this episode we are using a different style to tell our story in recovery. Vikki is in the hotseat as Mark and Lynn ask Vikki what it was like, what happened, and what her life is like now!

Lynn shares a first thought wrong that is a little cringe (we can relate) and how she turned it around!

RE-UNION episode

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 22:13:45 -0500

REUNITED and it feels so good. We are back after a summer break and there's LOTS to catch up on! Appropriately the definition of reunion is: act or process of being brought together again as a unified whole. We are feeling whole again. Enjoy this episode where we discuss everything from clarity of decisions to not having to earn a voice (we already have one).

BOGO: The Mutual Benefits of Service

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:40:41 -0500

This week we talk about how when you give it benefits all!

Spirituality

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:58:50 -0500

This week our topic is spirituality and how we have cultivated it in our lives.

Unsolicited Advice.....NOBODY Wants that!

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 13:25:01 -0600

This weeks episode is all about the joys of getting and giving unsolicited advice. Why and how it's not usually the best idea. We share about all the ways we avoid doing it and why it's just not cool!

We love your comments, topic ideas and learning about what keeps you coming back! Email us at tellingonourselves3@gmail.com! Love you and thanks for listening!!!

Wholehearted living

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 14:28:16 -0600

This week we dig into the work of Brene Brown and Wholehearted Living.

How do we in sobriety become and live our authentic life in this wild and wonderful adventure?

The Drift in Recovery

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 08:23:25 -0600

This weeks episode we dive into what puts us in the drift and how it is we can get out of it.

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The B word...not that one! BALANCE!

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:41:50 -0500

This week we talk about Balance and living this beautiful life in recovery!

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What is control and who really is the manager of me? Episode 120

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:32:21 -0500

Wow, today's episode is number 120! What an incredible and exciting ride it's been.

First Thought Wrong - Vikki doesn't love cleaning or cooking very much

We break down the many ways we cannot control much of anything.

And we get to choose every day! Thanks to recovery and the serenity prayer we are reminded of often!

@tellingourselves

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How listening keeps you sober! What?

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 11:47:44 -0500

Active Listening Episode

We delve into the topic of active listening. How and why it matters, and btw YOU MATTER, a structured way to participate in active listening.

Definition: the imparting or exchanging information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium.

Active listening requires that you offer undivided attention and respond verbally and nonverbally in a way that conveys entire interest and respect,” says Dr. Kushnick. “It requires the listener to access a level of self-awareness that precludes all forms of bias, prejudice, and pre-assumption from interfering with an intention to hear the entirety of the message and reflect that the speaker's message was received as it was communicated.”

Topic ideas, do you have a question for us??? We love email tellingonourselves3@gmail.com! Follow, like and share that really helps us spread the message to anyone that may benefit today!!! XO - Mark, Lynn & Vikki

Drama, Trauma and Banana Rama

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:24:57 -0500

This week this trio discusses healing from trauma and supporting others in your life!

First Thought Wrong was a triple opportunity wrong thinking!

You bet your Assets & Deficits

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:32:20 -0500

This week two women and one man talk about how our assets and deficits impact our journey of recovery! We talk about the Rumi-ness of being honest with yourself and others!

Like- follow-and share it shows us you care!!

What’s your algorithm of recovery? Episode 116

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:55:31 -0500

Episode 116

Mark, Lynn and Vikki delve into the journey and the stops that create the

Algorithm of Recovery

Definition: Repetition and suggested outcomes solving a problem by finding the most common divisor in a finite number of stops that frequently involves repetition of an operation

Character = Destiny

The three of us share about how our algorithm can evolve.

Repetitive action = weirdos living in recovery.

When we take action based on awareness to create a new habit life is cool.

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FUN-COVERY - Recovery gets to be fun!Episode- 115

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 18:24:28 -0500

Episode 115

Who says recovery isn’t fun

What isn’t fun in recovery

Mark Lynn and Vikki share how being sober has created belly laughs, being in the moment, and authentic fun in our lives.

Definition: enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure.

Shall we broaden the term recovery?

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:04:37 -0500

Episode 114 Surprise!

We are so excited to announce Mark M is officially a part of the TOO Crew!

In today's episode, we discuss broadening the term recovery.

Definition Corner:

Recovery: Being in the process of overcoming a disorder or shortcoming.

Broadening: A meaning or term to make someone understand more and know more about different subjects or ideas

Find us, Like us, Follow us, just don't stalk us at @tellingonourselves IG & Facebook. TikTok coming soon. Email topic ideas, questions etc tellingonourselves3@gmail.com

How is self-love vital to healing?

Wed, 31 May 2023 20:34:45 -0500

In this week's episode, Lynn and Vikki discuss healing through self-love.

When we choose to treat ourselves with the same love and compassion we give to others it benefits our lives and our recovery.

Share your episode ideas, questions, and celebrations email us at tellingonourselves3@gmail.com. Like, follow, and share this episode with anyone on your heart!!

Mark M Talks Peer Counseling

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 07:40:26 -0500

We are so delighted to have Mark M back. He is discussing peer counseling and how important it is in supporting recovery. We have included links to the agencies he talks about. Please remember YOU are not alone. There's people and places out there ready to help. XOXO

https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=46520

https://www.samhsa.gov/brss-tacs/recovery-support-tools/peers

Ryan Marzano

Student Success Specialist - CRSS Program

Elgin Community College: 1700 Spartan Drive

Tel: (847)214-7455

Email: rmarzano@elgin.edu

Office - B276

Awe isn’t it Wonderful!

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0600

Lynn and Vikki share about their antics and discuss some juicy topics pulled out of the amazing Brene Brown's book Atlas of the Heart!

The sound starts out weird in this episode, but levels out!

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Practice these principles with Special Guest Ken D - Step 12 part 3

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 12:16:00 -0600

Hey ya'll happy 2023!

We are back this week with a very special guest Ken D!

The discussion is an important and fun one about how we stay grounded in the new life that recovery has brought to us!

Interested in the epic Jamacia retreat hosted by Vikki click here to connect and learn more!

Step 12 - part 2 - Carry the Message!

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 19:04:33 -0600

Lynn & Vikki share their experience strength and hope about their experience carrying the message! No FTW!

Definition Carry the Message: A Bearer of News!

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We are grateful to you!!!

Step 12 part 1 - Spiritual Awakening

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 11:10:50 -0600

Telling on Ourselves is a podcast about how 2 women stay sober through the ups and downs of this messy, magical life!

This week Vikki has First Thought Wrong and shares how to get past feelings that make us feel wrong!

The 1st episode in a series of 3 about Step 12. We discuss the Spiritual Awakening that occurs when you genuinely work these 12 steps.

DEFINITION:

The process of becoming able to do, feel and believe that which could not have been done before. We find ourselves in possession of a level of honesty, tolerance, unselfishness, peace of mind, and love that we had thought impossible. - paraphrased from the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions.

Lynn & Vikki would love to hear what your thoughts, topic ideas, and favorite shows to watch are! Please like, share, follow and subscribe here, on IG @tellingonourselves Email us anytime tellingonourselves3@gmail.com!

Magical AF

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 15:00:21 -0500

FTW Vikki's in her head.

We get into the journey to Acceptance and what that actually takes!

Please share, like, and follow!

We welcome feedback, topic ideas and any dad jokes email us at tellingonourselves3@gmail.com

Gratefully,

Lynn & Vikki

What are you waiting for? Bananas?

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:33:53 -0500

Lynn and Vikki discuss the topics of letting go of how we think life is supposed to be.

Lynn shares her First Thought Wrong about Bananas!

HALT, control, fear, letting go!

What are you watching these days?

Thank you for listening!!!

Sobriety through the eyes of a Rat Terrier & 988 the how and why!!!

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:50:55 -0500

Many of us in addiction also suffer from other mental health issues and sometimes the support seems elusive! Our guest and one of our original fans Mark M shares his experience, strength, and hope as well as a passion of his that is sharing with us all!

For more information on the 988 hotline click this link https://988lifeline.org/media-resources/

Mark lets us in on the how, and why of it and what he has learned along the way!

all or nothing

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 22:27:25 -0500

All or Nothing! We talk about acceptance and faith when working our recovery program. Lynn has First Thought Wrong this week. She talks about how trauma response can still guide her reactions in stressful situations. We use the steps to break down the situation and accept our responsibility. Vikki talks about her ideas of Sacred Soul Contracts and so much more.

Back to Basics

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 14:22:59 -0500

On this 100th episode, Lynn and Vikki go back to basics and discuss the things that help them have long-term sobriety and live joyful lives. Though not perfect, as you can tell from 1st Thought Wrong. Lynn shares how she wanted to do something that could have spiraled into a slippery slope and what she did instead!!!

Definition Corner: Stressing simplicity and adhering to fundamental principles.

It's about community, showing up, and being honest, open and willing!

If you are struggling or simply wonder if you have a problem with alcohol reach out to the girls at tellingonourselves3@gmail.com!

Vikki is offering a 100th episode coaching discount of one free week of coaching. Click here for the link to sign up for your first session with Vikki!

Episode 102 - Changing those Habits

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 08:49:22 -0500

Episode 102 - Habits to change?

A Habit is a routine of behavior that is repeated regularly and tends to occur subconsciously.

Brush your teeth with the opposite hand…it helps with creativity flow and habits!

Getting healthy and changing habits to create more wellness and isn’t easy or fun.

Sometimes we don’t want to know, but it starts a new way of being.

Our beds are only for sex and sleep….ouch

Lynn comes prepared to share how to change habits that stick!

It’s a lot of great strategies that we all need, but especially when you are making changes in our lives!!

Please do us a favor and share this with your peeps!

We love you and thank you bunches for listening!

Shine your light

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:47:01 -0500

Episode 101 - Shine your light! This week FTW is all about the JOY of parenting a teenager!

Definition Corner:

Light: 1. the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible. 2. an expression in someone's eyes indicating a particular emotion or mood. 3. provide with light or lighting; illuminate. 4. make (something) start burning; ignite.

The ladies discuss how they have dimmed their light and how they continue to shift. When you shine your light you give permission for others to do the same!

If you have topic ideas or comments on the show! If you are struggling or simply wonder if you have a problem with alcohol reach out to the girls at tellingonourselves3@gmail.com!

Vikki is offering a 100th episode coaching discount of one free week of coaching. Click here for the link to sign up for your first session with Vikki! USE TOO2 for your code!

From your head to your heart!

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:05:32 -0500

This week Lynn has a doozy for the FTW (First Thought Wrong) and a whole bunch of gratitude! We share about getting aligned so that we are leading from our hearts rather than only in our heads.

Email topic ideas, questions, or any comments to tellingonourselves3@gmail.com!

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Connect with Vikki Rood Coaching coach@vikkirood.com!

What’s your fear story?

Tue, 17 May 2022 17:42:27 -0500

Today's episode is about our fears and how they can zoom us right out of our authenticity, & joy. We discuss how our fear "stories" can block us from being the version of ourselves that we think we are showing up as. The insidious nature of how our self-centered fears kept us out there in our addiction and how being honest keeps a life of sobriety top priority!!

We’re Back TOO 2.0

Tue, 03 May 2022 20:08:20 -0500

In the first episode back from our pause in recordings, Telling On Ourselves has some new fresh & fly life in recovery to share! Lynn & Vikki are back and here to share what life is like when we slow it down from the CRAZY BUSY! How do we have a big, full life, and how do we stay sober with grace and self-love!

The 90 Day Game w/ John Felitto

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 08:49:15 -0500

"In life, things are neither Good or Bad necessarily--all of it is valuable guidance" - John Felitto

Today we talk with John Felitto--creator of the 90-Day game and Life Coach. John shares how we can play our way into real and lasting change in our lives.

Learn more about the 90-Day Game! https://www.90daygame.com/

Phone Number: 845-201-8496

Email: Team@90DayGame.com

Conscious Leadership Claudia

Mon, 24 May 2021 11:08:11 -0500

We are honored to have Claudia Velandia as a guest this week. She shares her spiritual journey and the tools she uses to get through change in her life and become her best self. One of those tools is the PAUSE!

Claudia Velandia is the author of the bestselling book, Wake Up! How to Get Out of Your Mind, Stop Living on Autopilot and Start Choosing Your Best Life.

Claudia holds an MBA, MA, BEng, and she is a certified professional coach. Through her teachings, mentoring and coaching, she has helped many people to live their best life, empowering them to discover their highest potential and harness the power of conscious thinking, self-awareness, and self-knowledge. She is the founder of Quantum Thinking.

We are thrilled to have Claudia and learn how she practices and teaches self-acceptance!

The Science of Wellbeing with Mr. Jim!

Fri, 07 May 2021 15:42:28 -0500

Today we have a special guest--Jim Dalbec, who facilitates a "Science of Wellbeing" course at a senior center. So what makes someone more wired to be happy and can we rewire our brains to be happier? If you've listened to some of our other podcasts, you won't be surprised to know that the way we rewire our brains goes back to things we talk about all the time: mindfulness and gratitude! Join us today for a deep dive into The Science of Wellbeing!

Fancy Meeting Maureen here!

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 18:23:27 -0500

Who's been on clubhouse? Well, our guest today was found there. Vikki and Maureen geeked out on how the recovery program helped them become successful at work and in life!

Maureen Ross Gemme is an incredible woman and has been in recovery for a few (thirtysomething years) 24 hours. Her work allows her to fulfill her mission of working with women in recovery to discover how to apply the life they lead in their program and bring it to work.

This episode is so much fun and check out Maureen at her website below!

Maureen Ross Gemme, Author at Emerge Leadership Academy https://emergeleadershipacademy.com › author › info

Special Guest Whitney Rose

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:06:10 -0500

Lynn & Vikki talked to Whitney Rose this week!

She shares her journey with us and her road to freedom with anxitey!

W/ Concious Relationship Expert - Katie Hendricks Ph.D., BC-DMT !

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:44:28 -0600

We are so excited to follow last weeks episode about dating with this weeks episode where we interview love and relationship expert, Katie Hendricks Ph.D., BC-DMT. Katie and her husband, Gay, founded and operate the Hendrick's Institute--an International Learning Center that teaches core skills for conscious living and conscious loving. This insightful, soulful interview is one you will NOT want to miss!

The Hendricks Institute: https://hendricks.com/

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Dating...what do we know???

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 08:53:27 -0600

This week we discuss dating in recovery. Our ups and downs on this roller coaster ride!

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Sunight of The Spirit Retreats w/ Cindy and Judy!

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:44:31 -0600

This week we have special guests Cindy and Judy from Sunlight Spirit Retreats! Judy and Cindy share how their sobriety journey lead to a spiritual journey and a calling to help others connect spiritually. Sunlight of the Spirit Retreats provides simple spiritual tools you can use everyday to enhance your spirituality and emotional well-being, and enrich your life. Judy and Cindy have been hosting in person retreats, virtual events and classes, workshops and speakers.

For more information on Sunlight Spirit Retreats you can visit their website or Facebook page.

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"The Ripple Effect" with Dar G.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 07:56:56 -0600

This week, we are honored to have our sister in sobriety and one our our spiritual mentors, Dar, joining us! All three of us met Dar at different points in our life--at divinely inspired times. Her diligent work in her own life and on her own sobriety has created a "Ripple Effect" that has positively impacted many lives and helped us personally along our journeys. So today, we go DEEP, discussing "The Ripple Effect"--how our actions matter, and can touch the lives of others in ways we can't even imagine!

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Author and Positive Psychology Expert Phyllis Ginsberg

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 08:53:57 -0600

!!AWESOME GUEST ALERT!! You don't want to miss this week's episode! This week, we have the honor of sitting with author and therapist Phyllis Ginsberg to dive into how our brains as humans, and addicts, work! She is an expert in Positive Psychology, Brain Research and EFT Tapping.

Where do our engrained habits come from? Can we really change? HOW? Phyllis shares with us the power of "congruency" in our thoughts, feelings and actions that lead to powerful and lasting transformation in our lives. She shares decades of experience on overcoming "wagon wheel ruts" or programmed thinking so that we can live happier, healthier lives!

Phyllis is the author of two books, "Brain Makeover" and "Tired and Hungry No More".

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Dry January and Lynn's Tortellini Fiasco

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 14:52:00 -0600

So you might have heard of the "Dry January" movement that has been catching on these past few years. Basically, Dry January is a commitment to giving up alcohol for the month of January following the holidays. Today, we explore the topic of Dry January and how it's a great way to examine your relationship with alcohol! Not everyone who drinks a lot is an alcoholic, but if you've been feeling like you're spending way more time with the bottle than you'd like, then this could be a great way to pause and look at why.

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Equanimity - Equi-nim...huh?

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:26:55 -0600

Equanimity - ??? It was such a new concept for us (especially Bre) and this episode we mull over what it is and how to attain it! So if you're not sure what equanimity is, or if you already know what it is but want a deep dive, listen to this week's episode!

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“Free To Be” in 2021

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 11:05:41 -0600

Wow! We survived 2020! We could’ve only done it with each other and the support of our sober networks. This week we talk about 2020 — the things we learned and how we stayed sober. Then we look forward to the new year—what is our intention for this year? We each picked 1 word that would sum up our intention for this year. Listen in to hear what we all picked. Then, pick your own word and share it with us!

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Sober AF with Peggi Cooney!

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 15:30:50 -0600

This week we have an inspiring special guest and author--Peggi Cooney! Peggi is the creator of the Facebook group "This Side of Alcohol" which is named after her soon-to-be released book! Its a fantastic, very positive community of sober individuals that come from various modalities and disciplines of sobriety and come together to live a life that's alcohol free and more joyful. They focus on living in the joys of life instead of getting sucked down by what can bury us. Peggi shares her story of rock bottom and what her recovery journey has been like, including all the tools she uses to stay sober. There are so many parallels between her recovery journey and ours! To learn more about Peggi, her book, and her sober journey join her FB group This Side of Alcohol and follow her on Instagram @PeggiCooney

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Plan The Action, Not The Result!

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:27:56 -0600

This week Lynn has First Thought Wrong about some "kids" stealing her serenity.

Then we discuss how planning the action, and letting go of results, can help us in life and recovery. Focusing solely on the results can create fear, which holds us back from taking any action at all--impeding us from experiencing the creativity and joy in the journey. Focusing only on the results is a defense mechanism we use to stay in control of a situation. However, this causes us to have expectations--and we know what that means...RESENTMENTS! This week we challenge you to take action, regardless of your feelings. Let go of the results, and see what beauty unfolds!

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Look Out for Complacency!

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 19:04:36 -0600

Watch out! Look behind you! It's coming for you !

Complacency - "Feeling of contentment often combined with a lack of awareness of IMPENDING TROUBLE!"

Don't be clueless, this disease can and will kill you! This week we talk about the dangers of complacency. How do we spot it? How can we stay out of it? How do we get out of it if we're already there? It's hard but we have to break up with the excuses that keep us in our complacency and be honest with ourselves!

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Bun Cages, Patience and Tolerance

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 17:55:06 -0600

When we think of patience we usually think of being patient with other people. This week we explore not only patience and tolerance with others, but with OURSELVES (novel thought)! What does impatience and intolerance tell us about where we're at right now and how do we gain more? What is the "cure" for impatience/intolerance? We didn't get sober to be irritable and discontent all the time, that's for sure!

In our alcoholism and addiction, we were anything but patient. We wanted that next drink yesterday! We want instant gratification!

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Holidays in the Time of Covid

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:52:55 -0600

Our friend and OG of Telling on Ourselves Keri joins this week for First Thought Wrong! She has some great insights on setting boundaries for holidays due to social distancing and the pandemic.

Some suggestions include redefining our family holidays and thinking outside the box with family traditions. Struggling during the holidays can be an issue at the best of times, we provide some ideas for not only getting through but finding joy as well.

Melissa U: https://whole30.com/

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EGO (Edging God Out) w/ Guest Dawn O!

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 14:29:34 -0600

This week we're lucky to have one of our biggest fans, Dawn O., as our guest! Dawn offers us her First Thought Wrong this week which, hilariously, is about Vikki's FTW last week! Which also leads us into our topic....EGO! It's all about me! Man, it's impressive what our egos will tell us--they will twist information, bring out our insecurities, and get us to react on our emotions. One of the greatest gifts of recovery is not just a reprieve from our drinking, but a reprieve from our EGO! With the steps, we can heal our ego so that it's not so loud and obtrusive. We can silence our egos and achieve real perspective and peace!

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HELP! Illinoisans Don't Hike Right!

Sat, 14 Nov 2020 16:36:51 -0600

This week Lynn has First Though Wrong (FTW) about a recent hiking experience.

Our main topic is about asking for help! Help..ah...one of those 4 letter words! Sobriety and recovery are lifelong journeys. Many times we will need help and support. Most of us know and realize this. So...why is it so tough asking for help? In this episode we talk about how humility and fear of being judged come into play when asking for help. Also, people need to be needed! When I get to help you, you're actually helping me! (HUH??)

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The Evolution of Us! "Live and Let Live"

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 16:50:26 -0600

Vikki has FTW about holding onto resentments.

One of the expressions we hear a lot in the rooms of recovery are "live and let live". What does this mean? How does that little idiom keep us sober on a day to day basis? This not only applies to how we deal with others, but how we deal with ourselves!

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God’s Fingerprints w/ Special Guest Andy!

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 21:22:58 -0500

This is a great episode you don’t want to miss! We have a very special guest this week! This week, we talk to our great friend and benefactor, Andy! He shares his story of being a highly functional alcoholic for many many years, his bottom, and how he juggles sobriety, family, work and life today!! Andy is always giving back and passing on the message of hope and recovery to the still suffering alcoholic. In fact, this podcast would not exist the way it does today without him!

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Swan Cakes and People Pleasing

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 19:07:51 -0500

Lynn shares her First Thought Wrong—its about Sean cakes y’all! Can’t miss it!

All the people pleasers in the house, raise your hands! This week we talk about people pleasing and how it’s actually a destructive and dishonest behavior. A behavior we sometimes learned in childhood to survive. A behavior that became a tool we used in active addiction to get what we want. A habit now in recovery that is very difficult to break! Check out our episode and share with us your people pleasing stories on our Instagram or Facebook @tellingonourselves
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Hiding Vacuums (and Fear of Change)

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 18:55:00 -0500

Chelsea gives us a GREAT first thought wrong this week! No funny title for this one because it is exactly what it is! Many of us deal with fear of change--before recovery, while newly sober and even in recovery. God is always giving us opportunities to grow and growth is usually the product of change! Why are we afraid in the first place? How do we walk through the fear? Fear as a practice? Really? vacuums

HALT - Who needs a snickers bar?

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 20:13:46 -0500

We have Michelle AKA Slugger pinch hitting for Sweet Bre this week.

Topic HALT - HUNGRY, ANGRY, LONELY, TIRED

Slugger shares her First Thought Wrong Working through a work frustration with the magical pause that is tattooed to her body!

Vikki's First Thought Wrong is about letting loose on her feelings, and doesn't use the magical pause button.

Some tools we discuss are pause button, identifying feelings, journaling, feelings wheel and getting back to the basics.

Change a thought, move a muscle!

Download the feelings (with another alcoholic) & let it go!

Lynn's article: https://www.gardenstatetreatmentcenter.com/halt-hungry-angry-lonely-tired/

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Willpower and Beyond!

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 14:55:29 -0500

Why can't you just stop drinking? Who has heard this question before?

First Thought Wrong: Drama getting you down...too much netflix affecting Sweet Bre.

Definition of willpower : the ability to control one's own actions, emotions, or urges Alcoholics can't stop drinking through willpower alone: they need to alter behavior … that triggers the impulse to drink.— James Atlas

Age old question: willpower, do alcoholics have it or not? This week we talk all about willpower. How did we assert it while drinking? What does willpower look in sobriety? Can we get stronger in our willpower? How?!

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Gratitude 2.0 -Road trip episode

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 11:37:47 -0500

First thought wrong was at Dr. Bob’s house….Lynn & Vikki had a tiff. Backseat driving, meets rocking chairs.

Visit to PA to hang and record with our favorite Donna.

Donna shares how she had to learn gratitude at the beginning, that it was building a muscle given to her from great sponsorship. And continues to be a working part of her recovery.

Definition corner:

Gratitude is a strong feeling of appreciation.

Appreciation recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.

Quotes

Gratitude helps you see what’s there instead of what isn’t
Be thankful for what you have, you’ll end up having more if you concentrate on what you don’t have you will never ever have enough. Oprah Winfrey

Cause and effect of when you are grateful happiness come. You aren’t grateful because you are happy it’s the other way around.

First coming into recovery things are so skewed - like a funny mirror in a fun house at the carnival.

Lastly having gratitude is not just for the moment you are in but how you view your past and how it sets the stage for how you review the future.

The family healing - Hope for families struggling with the disease of addiction

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 10:15:11 -0500

A compelling episode of healing, forgiveness and hope from the lens of the loved one of the alcoholic/addict. Our guest and dear friend of the podcast, Cindy shares her story of healing and hope for the family members affected by the disease.

She explains how she had to make some difficult decisions for her family during the storm of active addiction. Sharing how she hit her personal wall of desperation and got the help she needed in Alanon.

A beautiful story that shows how self care, faith, love and forgiveness gave this family a life that is beyond anything they ever dreamed.

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Contempt Prior to Investigation....Special Guest Nancy DeLong

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 12:33:11 -0500

A great friend of the podcast (that we met through the quarantine and online meetings), Nancy DeLong, sits in this week to share her experience, strength & hope with us and how she's been able to sustain 37 years of continuous sobriety. We hear about days in the carnival, days of recovery and how she maintains her recovery.

Nancy is an inspiration and a ton of fun! We are not a glum lot!

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"I am a writer. I’ve been writing all of my life. In fact, I was probably holding a pencil before I was holding my bottle. Some days, it feels like I’ve been writing since before the Earth was made. Just sayin’." - Nancy DeLong

Feel the feels

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 13:52:40 -0500

This weeks episode the ladies discuss our feelings and how to manage those in recovery. We continue to mess up, then grow, then kinda mess up, then kinda grow more. The process of recovery and getting through our days and our relationships without drowning our feelings.

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Trusting Something Greater Than Yourself

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 11:41:20 -0500

We know, we know...it’s hard not to make ourselves the centers of our own universe! It’s difficult to imagine anyone else but ourselves as the heroes in our own stories. But eventually, something will happen. A situation will occur, and the least painful thing to do in that moment will be to relinquish control and throw ourselves completely into the care of a higher power. Sounds scary! Especially when we’re used to fixing and managing things on our own! This week, we talk about something many people aren’t completely comfortable with—a higher power. We’re excited to share our thoughts on it and we truly welcome yours too! We know that everyone has a different experience and opinion with this topic. And that’s what makes it so cool to explore!!

Do The Right Thing

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 22:39:21 -0500

How do you determine what “the next right thing” to do is? Common expression with people in recovery, but can also be extremely subjective! So what measure or logic or spirit do you use to guide you? We know one thing...the next right thing to do right now is to listen to this weeks episode!

Recreation of Me in Sobriety

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 07:29:58 -0500

Best part of getting sober? You get to experience the closest thing to a “new life” you probably ever thought you’d have!!

Recreation really starts with self-awareness and honesty—who were you before and who do you want to be moving forward? It’s an evolution of sorts!! Check it out!

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US! (with special guest)!

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 20:40:29 -0500

We are so excited for our 1 year anniversary episode! Who can believe it’s already been a year? Thank you to all of our listeners, our “podcast tribe”...we appreciate you so much! We have a very special guest joining us on this episode…… The amazing Mr. TZ a.k.a. Zip! TZ is actually our podcast editor who has grown to be a dear friend of ours over this past year! We are elated to have him on talking about life, his production company and podcasts, and what he thinks of our podcast! TZ has gone above and beyond for us this past year giving us helpful hints and tips, encouraging us, and putting together special content for TOO. It’s our great pleasure for us to have him on the show. Have I mentioned that he is utterly hilarious??? 🤣 You won’t want to miss this episode!

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Part 2: Bedevilments and Promises

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 15:04:50 -0500

We wrap up our discussion of the bedevilments and promises! This episode talks a lot about fear—and Lynn tells an awesome ghost story! BOO!

Happy Birthday to US! Yes, all three of us have birthdays this week!

Bedevilments & Promises - Part 1

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 16:55:33 -0500

“I said I’m sure!” Vikki has “First Thought Wrong” this week!
The bane of many alcoholics—the bedevilments!! Sounds scary, are they scary?! Yes they’re very scary!! What the heck are they? Well that’s what we talk about this week. But don’t worry, there’s good that comes with the bad in the form of—“the promises”! Oohhh sounds shiny, is it shiny? Yes they’re shiny! And it could ALL BE YOURS!!

Yellow Belly Water Melly

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 12:18:28 -0500

This week's episode is about those insidious harms that we sometimes we don't realize we are creating in our relationships. Over Responsibility, Passivity, Emotional Absence, & Emotional Dishonesty - Spectrum of Harms. These insidious behaviors we tend to live in without even realizing!

Have a beautiful week!

Shaudenfreude

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 20:27:02 -0500

What the heck is shaudenfreude?! Got to listen to find out!

Today we talk about being...uncomfortable! I mean, this is part of why we drank right? What did it mean to be uncomfortable while we were using and what does being uncomfortable teach us now? It teaches us that we're "on the precipice of change!!!" And what usually comes with change....FEAR! This is seriously a great episode diving into all the different facets of discomfort--check it out!

Messy, Luminous, Being: Sarah Beth Hunt

Thu, 28 May 2020 19:22:50 -0500

We have a special treat this week--our interview with Yogi and Meditation guru, Sarah Beth Hunt aka Messy Luminous Being!! We dive DEEP!! We talk about her own spiritual journey and how she got started on her spiritual path. Sarah Beth shares with us what gifts she’s received from her practice, including an inner knowing and wisdom (the pause)! It’s AMAZING how her lessons align and mirror our own journey through the steps.

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I’m a survivor! I’m not gon give up!

Wed, 20 May 2020 21:35:11 -0500

Pretty straight forward this week—we discuss an article that talks about how being an alcoholic or addict in recovery actually prepares us well for surviving COVID! How could that be? We discuss 10 ways! They’re pretty awesome and make us kind of feel like we have super powers! Superpowers being: acceptance and self-awareness!

Below is the article!

https://medium.com/@ramsinrecovery/10-secrets-people-in-recovery-from-addiction-know-about-how-to-survive-a-pandemic-60f130a09ac8

We HELP...AND it HELPS...

Wed, 13 May 2020 18:27:15 -0500

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Why is asking for help SO HARD?! It’s one of the most important things we can do for ourselves but it’s so hard to swallow our pride and reach out. This episode we discuss HELP! Asking for it, being humble enough to receive it, and giving it (without expectation). Especially during these trying times, it’s so important to ask for help and to be ready to help others who need it!

The Wisdom is in The Pause!

Wed, 06 May 2020 14:02:35 -0500

We decided to do something a little different this week! This week, we “deconstruct” the serenity prayer line by line! It’s mostly our own interpretations of it, but we come to some pretty cool revelations about the prayer! We got a lot of “ah ha” moments in this episode! There’s a lot of depth in there!

Sobriety Prescription: Take More Zo0o0o0oM!

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 18:00:30 -0500

What do ya do when the world is on a lockdown? More ZOo0oM! This week, we talk about our new "prescriptions" for how we're staying sober during the pandemic. Adjustments have been hard, but some have also been welcomed. Bre loves having the down time to reflect. Vikki has been staying busy chairing Zoom meetings. Lynn has been sponsoring and reading! Hang in there, tribe! We will get through this!

We also talk about "pretending" during our drinking/using days and what authenticity looks like now! It's amazing how we "show up" for each other and carry others when they're not able to carry themselves. We hope this episode carries you!

Healing is HARD!....EPISODE 50 - JUBILEE!

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:25:28 -0500

Some situations in our past =pain. Getting hurt is tough, healing can be tougher! Healing is not for sissy’s! It’s a process that involves accepting, believing, trusting, forgiving and giving! Healing is a verb! How the frick do we heal???

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Big Hugs---Bre, Lynn, & Vikki

Michone-ing Self-Limiting Beliefs

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 13:36:06 -0500

This week we mix it up a little! Lynn listened to a podcast from Brene Brown and Glennon Doyle about how to live a true, authentic life and overcome your self-limiting beliefs. Oftentimes, we get sober and the fog starts to clear and we start to question some of our rigidly held beliefs we've had our whole lives. What is our own truth? How can we discover it and live it--and not feel ASHAMED of it!? Well, you Michonne that shiiiit (walking dead reference--she basically kicks ass)!

Ya Gotta Have Faith & Tornado Drills!

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 20:26:09 -0500

Do you have faith that a sober life will be infinitely better than a life of addiction? This week, we discuss why it's crucial to have faith that you can get and stay sober! Faith keeps you committed! We share our own battles and experiences with faith before and after sobriety. We also talk about a lot of other random things including Lynn being in 2 tornadoes in her lifetime! Tune in to hear it all!

"Serenity in Place"

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 19:41:15 -0500

Hey there, tribe! We hope you are all healthy and safe amidst this COVID-19 outbreak. Crazy times we're living in, huh? We always thought it would be a different Corona that would make us sick! (too soon?)

This week we talk about how to achieve "serenity in place" while "sheltering in place". How to stay sober and sane during uncertain times and isolation. What are we doing to form connection with other alcoholics, ourselves and our spirituality?

This pandemic sure does make you start to think about what is really important in life and what we've taken for granted.

Growth & Acceptance

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 18:33:03 -0500

This week we discuss growth and acceptance. Learning how to cease fighting everything and everyone. Lynn has first thought wrong - if it seems too good to be true it probably is. We are sending love and healing to everyone during this difficult time. If you are in need of a meeting please contact us through facebook, instagram or email tellingonourselves3@gmail.com. We have a group going with people all over the world. We're in this together! Love and light to all of you and your loved ones.

Fear - affirmative, but Faith - Higher Powered

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 01:11:00 -0500

This week we discuss the fear that we are all dealing with this scare in our world of Covid-19. We are doing all we can to lean into our Higher Power.

First thought wrong is about sending an email with typos...whoopsie.

We are sending positive vibes, love and our virtual hugs your way.

If you are in need of a meeting, please send an email to tellingonourselves3@gmail.com We have a group going with people from all over the world doing virtual meetings 4 times a day, until we can get our meetings up and running again. @tellingonourselves IG & FB

Love and Light to all of you and your loved ones!

All we need is LOVE

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 05:38:16 -0500

This weeks episode is about sisterly LOVE, this priciple goes along with step 8.

FTW- Vikki's adventures in running at full speed & people pleasing or not...

We discuss how real life sisters have grown through communicating and working on themselves.

This one catches us all off guard in realizing how important it really is.

What's your Love mantra that you are taking into the week?

Tribe out! B, L, & V....TOO

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Serena--chews....

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 12:19:39 -0600

Bre has first thought wrong this week -- gossip at work--don't do it!

This week our topic is the principles of step 12 which are Gratitude and Serenity. Gratitude leads to serenity. FEAR crushes it! How can we take the tough situations in everyday life and get through them with serenity? Gratitude? It doesn't always come naturally, it's a practice!

Honesty IRL - Episode 40

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 01:11:00 -0600

Episode 40 on Honesty & Surrender - step 1.

FTW is about Bre’s adventures in Meditating!

We talk about how this is the disease of denial.

That In Real Life (IRL) we need to stay honest about everything, not just our addiction.

And most importantly how it’s an inside job! No one can do it for you!!

Longing & Need, the sober way!

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 01:11:00 -0600

Episode 39 is about Longing and Need the principles of step 11. It's about the desire to grow spiritually!

Lynn and Chelsea have First Thought Wrong this week a duo.

We talk about how we continue to find strength and growth from our spiritual program. How we need to use the previous principles in this one too.

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Gimme some courage

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:11:00 -0600

This weeks episode is about Courage and Diligence, principle 4.

First Thought Wrong - Lynn has a case of biting off more than she can chew.

We discuss how having courage through the fear is how we grow.

Hope

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 04:43:52 -0600

Today we talk about how we use hope and belief in our recovery AND in everyday life! Hope and belief can carry us through all of life’s ups and downs--but how do we cultivate hope and belief? How do we practice it?

“Life is what you make it!” But what does that mean really and how does it pertain to hope and belief?

“Belief that you might be able to hope” - Lynn’s experience in early recovery was that belief came before hope--but that was a start!

Vikki has first thought wrong about feelings...

Belief - Trust, faith and confidence in someone/something.

Hope- Feeling of optimism or a desire that something will happen.

Humility - Being where we are & that's Enough!

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 06:16:30 -0600

FTW: Lynn and her alternate go to two separate GSR meetings.

Definition: Humility: Freedom from pride or arrogance

Humility is about remaining teachable.

We discussed how we can lean into pride too much, humility in sobriety and day to day life and work.

The struggle of the ego which is pride of an accomplishment vs. doing good work.

Self-deprecating is the opposite of arrogance but the same in thinking of yourself all the time!

Humility = Gratitude

Being grateful takes away from coveting.

“True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.”

C.S. Lewis

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Can we handle the truth?

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:11:00 -0600

This week's episode is about the principal that coincides with the 5th step - Integrity and Truth. We discuss how this principal guides our lives.

First Thought Wrong: Bre shares how she had a mini moment when there was something she showed up for and the person she was supposed to meet didn't come. How she got to the point where she realized she was right where she was supposed to be!

We discuss the way being honest and in our integrity is a priority and how it was't always that way prior to recovery.

We share a great poem The Cookie Thief by Virginia Cox. Link: https://chatsworthconsulting.com/ChatsworthConsultingGroup_The_Cookie_Thief.pdf

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Vigilant Perseverance

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 00:11:00 -0600

TOPIC: PRINCIPLE 10 - Perseverance & Vigilance

First thought wrong - Vikki shares about vanity and taking the hammer out on ourselves!

Our topic is perseverance and vigilance in recovery. We explain the principles of our 12 step program in recovery - internal decision or external action to get & stay sober. This episode is really how we maintain sobriety on a day to day basis and what we do when we face setbacks. Also, how do we keep our "minds sober" so that we don't backslide. Keep moving forward in recovery no matter what!

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NEXT WEEK'S TOPIC: PRINCIPLE 5 - TRUTH & INTEGRITY

Retrospective Telling

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 00:11:00 -0600

Ok so this week we are going over our journey! We are reminded that it's only a new decade, not century! Recovery is like riding a motorcycle! Be a verb moving forward. Relentless forward motion...

We talk about Wagon Wheel Ruts, the four agreements and birthing a podcast!

So excited to be back!

Forgiveness

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 08:22:36 -0600

FTW: Lynn about taking things personally and letting it go.

Forgiveness definition: Letting go of past grudges or lingering resentments against a person or situation.

To let go I have to take the action--clean my side of the street. What am I responsible for? Sometimes the only thing I’m responsible for is my reaction to someone else.

Nightly Inventory & Self Care

Poop bags, Jackals and getting our dander up!

Little behaviors can be worse than big behaviors.

Death by 1000 paper cuts

Taking responsibility vs. Gossiping commiserating.

You don’t have to catch a hot potato.

Living Amends

New Prefix for the Suicide hotline new 9-8-8

How to keep your serenity & sobriety during the holidays!

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 00:11:00 -0600

Episode 30 is filled with some REAL DEAL tips we have used during our recovery & self development journeys to stay in a healthy place!

FTW: Bre’s first thought wrong started last year in the holidays and she has a big important message.

Tips: 1. Move a muscle change a thought

Take a sober/like minded friend with you
Leave when it gets loud/exit strategy
Take a pass on going to the party
Book end: call someone when walking in and when leaving or during
Find or host sober only events
Don’t brood
Be of service at the party: help with food, clean up, babies etc
Enjoy the beauty of the love of the season
Don’t take wooden nickels

Jan 6th reading in the 24 hours a day book a super important part of our recovery.

Seasonal depression stress and water drops that make the grand canyon

Emotional relapse as an indication/precursor to physical relapse.