Joe and Kirk talk about recent life changes and what to do when you're faced with heavy changes. The Ups and down and decisions that have to be made.Joe talks about how he is so proud of his awesome kids and how fast they're growing up. Kirk talks about his mental battles. How he feels the past tries to pull him back away from the progress he has made.Thanks as always for listening. MAKE IT A GREAT WEEK !!!
Joe and Kirk are so happy to have Tahnee (Joe's sister) join us on today's episode. In this episode, we reflect on the simple yet powerful moments of happiness that come from being around family.Joe and Tahnee talk about their journey to Montello, Nevada population of 66! They talk about how much it meant to them to be around family since their grandmother and Mothers passing. Thank you for joining us today:) MAKE IT A GREAT WEEK!!!
Growth isn't easy, and the pains that come with it can feel overwhelming. In this episode, we talk about why growing pains matter, how to navigate them, and the ways they shape us into who were meant to be.Thanks for sharing this episode with us, have the best week!!
Anxiety can feel like an invisible weight-sometimes like a quiet hum in the background, other times like a storm that takes over everything. In this episode, Joe and Kirk talk about what anxiety really is, why it happens, and how it can affect your mind and body and the way you experience life. Thank you for joining us today, hope you all make it a great week!! Thank you for listening.
Joe and Kirk are excited to have special guest and Peer Recovery Coach Vanessa Genova on the show today. She will be 7 years in recovery this September. Vanessa also works at a Men's Detox center. Along with providing help to those in need of support and information for recovery. We are so thankful she came and shared her vulnerability with us.Thank you to all of our loyal listeners and those new to the show.To everyone, make it a great week!!
Joe and Kirk go over the 5 stages of change: Pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. They talk about how they experienced these stages and how we have learned to understand them.We also talk about a very serious issue that we all deal with. Mental health, and how important it is to be ok.Thank you to all for listening. Make it a great week !! We will have another episode for you July 27th with Vanessa as our guest.
Joe and Kirk go over their upcoming week. They talk about current events with family, birthdays, and enjoying some quality time while we are up In life. There was plenty of time when we spend the holidays in a dark space. Getting further away from those days and recognizing the difference. We talk about the Utah Harm Reduction and the positive impact and service they provide for those in need. Thank you as always to all our of our listeners, MAKE IT A GREAT WEEK!! HAPPY SUMMER HOLIDAY!
Joe and Kirk catch up on their lives and experiences lately. Kirk talks about his recent surgery, and his son's upcoming surgery. Joe talks about his awesome recent trip to the barber shop, and also talks about his daughter's win over her social anxiety. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL OF YOU DADS!!Thanks for making a difference in the world and your kids life.THANKS TO ALL OF OUR LISTENERS, LETS MAKE IT A GREAT WEEK!!
Joe and Kirk are honored to welcome Lisa Walker, who celebrates 20 years of sobriety this December. A licensed clinical social worker and founder of "Full Circle Healing," Lisa shares her journey through recovery, her passion for helping women overcome complex trauma, and her work with the Utah Harm Reduction Coalition. She's a mother, grandma, dog mom-and a true force of compassion and strength.
Joe and Kirk go over their recent weeks. Kirk talks about his upcoming surgery. Joe talks about his experience with a silent disco that he thought would be lame, but ended up being AWESOME! Joe talks about an old friend he ended up running into by coincidence, but found out our podcast helped him get into recovery and back on the right track.We're so thankful for all of you in our lives and the addition you all add, make it a great week!!!
Joe and Kirk are happy to get to know and hear about Julie Thomson. The Director at " The Point by Switchpoint" a place for 55+ disabled veterans and those that are struggling out in the streets. She helps those find resources and help as she knows the dark side of the life and found her purpose helping those get back to the life they deserve but have lost hope.Julie has been through the darker side of addiction and now has 7 1/2 years sober and is making a difference out in this world helping others.We were so grateful to have her as our guest today.MAKE IT A GREAT WEEK !! WE LOVE AND APPRECIATE ALL OF YOU!
Joe and Kirk go over there recent weeks since the last time we met. We talk about Joe's golf experience in Mesquite. Also deaths that have happened in the past weeks. Joe and Kirk talk how we never know how much time we have, and to be fully present for the moments and days we do have. We're going to change to every other week for the podcast so we can focus more on our family life. Now that we feel we're in a good place in our recovery where we can.Thanks to all of you who support us. Hope all is well with you. Continue to be the awesome people you're! We love and appreciate all of you. Until next time....You're worth it, you're ENOUGH, and there is always a WAY OUT, if you KLEYMB OUT.
Episode Overview:In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of the 5 Love Languages, a framework introduced by Dr. Gary Chapman that helps people understand how they give and receive love. Whether in romantic relationships, friendships, or family dynamics, knowing your love language can strengthen connections and improve communication.What You'll Learn:-What the 5 Love Languages are and how they work-How to identify your own love language and that of your loved ones-Tips on applying love languages to create stronger, healthier relationships-How to navigate relationships when partners or family members have different love languagesThrough real-life examples, practical advice, and listener questions, this episode will help you become more fluent in the language of love. Tune in and discover how small changes can make big impact on your relationships!
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Craig Smith as he shares his incredible 35-year journey of recovery. Craig opens up about the challenges he faced, the lessons he's learned, and the pivotal moments that shaped his path. Craig's wisdom and experience offer something for everyone. Tune in for an honest and uplifting conversation about healing, growth, and the power of perseverance.Thank you as always to all of you !!
Joe and Kirk talk about Joe's experience going to the Cottage and putting some puzzles together with individuals going through Alzheimers and Dementia. Kirk talks about the stages you go through from rock bottom, rebuilding, and the journey of recovery.THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!!
Welcome to todays's episode! Joe and Kirk are back, sharing their thoughts for the week. Kirk opens up about his new experiences as a dad and the immense joy it brings to his heart. We also dive into an important topic-resilience. We discuss why it's the most crucial skill needed in recovery and how it plays a pivotal role in overcoming challenges. Stay tuned for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation!THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU FOR TUNING IN:)MAKE IT A GREAT WEEK!!
Joe and Kirk are happy to bring you another special guest.Michelle Peacock, 3 years into her journey of recovery.She likes to focus on positive affirmations, and the inner dialogue we all have within. Also the importance of journaling and has her own style of the 12 steps to help guide her and others through the journey of recovery.Michelle also has a non-profit that helps others get out of the dark depths of addiction.We are very grateful she made time for us and came to share her insights and knowledge of what works for her, and ideas of what could work for you.THANK YOU AS ALWAYS TO ALL OF OUR LISTERNERS:)
Joe and Kirk are excited to bring you another special guest with his own unique story through the struggles of addiction.Dillon Anderson graduates his program tomorrow so we want to congratulate him and thank him for taking time out of his day to come and share his amazing story and triumph through the never ending battle of recovery.THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR LOYAL LISTENERS, AND THE NEW ONES AS WELL, YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME !!!
Joe and Kirk have an awesome guest for you. Sharing her story 25 yrs in the making. Angela shares with us her experience and how she got to her place of recovery with her amazing story. Ups and Down through prison stays and losing her self in the wicked cycle of addiction.Now with 7 yrs clean and Winning !!!We are so grateful to have her share her story with us today.THANK YOU AS ALWAYS TO ALL OUR ARE LOYAL LISTENERS:)
Joe and Kirk go over their recent Wins and Lessons: They touch on recent experiences in their lives. Kirk explains his focus on the exchange of energy through each interaction with others through the day. They talk about how crazy the times are that we're living in, and how easy it is to get sucked in and distracted and thrown off your focus. We also talk about our friend who found out he has "C", the most feared word in the dictionary. We wish him all the healing and love he needs through his fight. THANK YOU ALL FOR LISTENING.