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In the episode:In this week's podcast episode, we talk with Dr. Stephen Lloyd, Chief Medical Officer at Cedar Recovery and advising doctor for the Hulu miniseries, Dopesick. As an internal medicine physician and addict in recovery since 2004, Dr. Lloyd has a deep understanding of addiction giving him a unique approach to patient care that includes quality treatment and compassionate care. Episode Highlights:Behind the scenes of the series Dopesick.His work with Cedar Recovery and as a panel member for the Tennessee Drug Court.Remembering the first time he didn’t use and realizing that help is available.The problem of underserved pregnant women with addiction.The connection between childhood trauma, addiction, and decreased dopamine.The "Is alcoholism an allergy, a disease, or disorder?" debate. We ask Dr. Lloyd.You can find Dr. Stephen Lloyd at the After Dopesick event in Mobile AL. on August 31, 2022.Learn more here:https://www.drugeducation.org/international-overdose-awareness-day?fbclid=IwAR149FdX6ouYqU-r1WU7IK101q4V7WY0MgtEtNf1JA_hceHdV0F2HU6tlN4 Back Porch Chats is now Now Sober. Same great information. New branding. As you may know, Now Sober Coach and Now Sober Academy were born from the efforts of Back Porch Chats. We are happy to announce that Now Sober has exceeded our expectations, so to make things more consistent we have decided to include the podcast in the Now Sober Brand.We look forward to your continued support.Get More from Now Sober:Email: Jeanna@nowsobercoach.comFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoachFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfoxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowsoberwithjeanna/Website: www.nowsobercoach.comHow You Can HelpIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do.1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review.2.    Share this episode on social media.3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Now Sober Merch in the Now Sober Life store.  https://nowsoberlife.comSupport the showSupport the show

In the episode:In this week's episode, we talk to author Ray Vance, author of A Road Through Hell. Many of us in recovery know about the hell we put ourselves through while in active addiction. We've experienced our lives in chaos, legal problems, broken relationships, relapse after relapse, and defeat. But what do we do when our child has watched us go through all this and decides to follow that road anyway?Ray Vance knows because he's been through it. After years of drug and alcohol abuse, a prison sentence, and finally recovery, Ray had to face the fact that his own son was following in his footsteps. In this episode, we learn about Ray's experience with drugs and alcohol, his path to recovery, and what he has done to help his son through a similar lifestyle as we discuss his book A Road Through Hell.To get your copy of A Road Through Hell, go to:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ray-Vance-108761488465099Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Road-Through-Hell-Alcoholism-Addiction/dp/B09S5ZPTTX/ref=sr_1_5?qid=1656331340&refinements=p_27%3ARay+Vance&s=books&sr=1-5Back Porch Chats will be shifting gears in the next few weeks. Same great information. New branding. As you may know, Now Sober Coach and Now Sober Academy were born from the efforts of Back Porch Chats. We are happy to announce that Now Sober has exceeded our expectations, so to make things more consistent we have decided to include the podcast in the Now Sober Brand.We look forward to your continued support.Get More from Back Porch Chats (soon Now Sober):Email: Jeanna@nowsobercoach.comFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoachFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfoxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowsoberwithjeanna/Website: www.nowsobercoach.comHow You Can HelpIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do.1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review.2.    Share this episode on social media.3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Now Sober Merch in the Now Sober Life store.  https://nowsoberlife.comSupport the show

In the episode:We talk to Josh and Hollie, authors of Bang Head Here about the self-destructive behaviors that result from emotional pain. Much of how people are conditioned to deal with pain mirrors the way their caretakers dealt with pain. When a loved one acts out destructively it is easy for the caretaker to place blame on their loved one, instead of reflecting on how their own pain management skills have been passed onto those they love. In order to help those struggling at home survive, it’s important to understand the way pain, fantasy, and avoidance is keeping people in a cycle of destruction. Josh and Hollie grew up in neighboring towns in Southern California. After graduating high school they left home for university where they subsequently started a non-profit Kaiizen, developed training programs for teens/young adults on relationship violence prevention, and began crisis intervention coaching for families with at-risk loved ones. Their work inspired a collaboration resulting in the book series Bang Head Here.To contact Josh and Hollie or learn more about Bang Head Here, go to:Website: www.joshandhollie.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/josh_and_hollie/Back Porch Chats will be shifting gears in the next few weeks. Same great information. New branding. As you may know, Now Sober Coach and the Academy were born from the efforts of Back Porch Chats. We are happy to announce that Now Sober has exceeded our expectations, so to make things more consistent we have decided to include the podcast in the Now Sober Brand.We look forward to your continued support.Get More from Back Porch Chats (soon Now Sober):Email: Jeanna@nowsobercoach.comFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoachFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfoxInstagram: www.instagram.com/recoverywithjeanna/Website: www.nowsobercoach.comHow You Can HelpIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do.1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review.2.    Share this episode on social media.3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Now Sober Merch in the Now Sober Lifestyle store.  https://www.nowsoberstyle.comSupport the show

In this Episode:In this episode of Back Porch Chats, we talk to Janet Gourand who struggled with alcohol for many years. She tells how she finally got sober in 2015 when she found her "people." She used her 25 years of experience in training and development to design and facilitate workshops to help people quit drinking. Her membership program, Tribe Sober, provides workshops, coaching, and connection. Her work has helped hundreds of people go on to live alcohol-free lives. She believes that "getting sober is just the beginning - once we've stopped drinking we need to create a life we don't want to escape from."Episode Highlights:Janet's storyAlcohol as a breast cancer survivor.Using projects to help with sobriety.Tribe SoberWhere you can find Janet Gourand:Website: www.tribesober.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjs0AzxbJs3CILIyeJBE6PwPodcast: https://www.tribesober.com/podcasts/If you find yourself up late at night with a reluctant hint that the drink in your hand might be causing your problems, you may be ready to learn more.My FREE course, Back to Ground Zero, answers the question, “Am I drinking too much?” while providing the information you need to know about alcohol use disorder.No one wants to be alcohol dependent. At the same time, they fear quitting completely. Most importantly, our understanding of alcohol abuse is shrouded in myths. You can clear up some of your confusion by clicking on the link below:https://nowsobercoach.com/am-i-drinking-too-much-alcohol/Get More from Back Porch Chats:Website: www.backporchchats.comContact Vince or JeannaVince@Backporchchats.comJeanna@nowsobercoach.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/BackporchchatsConnect with Jeanna Online:Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoachFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfoxInstagram: www.instagram.com/recoverywithjeanna/Website: www.nowsobercoach.comHow You Can HelpIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do.1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review.2.    Share this episode on social media.3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Bach Porch Chats merchandise in the Now Sober Life store.  https://nowsoberlife.com/Support the show

In this Episode:Charlene Madden joins this episode of Back Porch Chats to share her story of childhood sexual violence, domestic abuse, mental illness, and suicide ideation in an open and authentic discussion to help remove some of the stigmas that surround those topics. Charlene is a mother of 3 children, wife, daughter, and reiki practitioner. She is the creator of the Ignite Your Life BC Women's Workshop, speaker, author, and women's empowerment coach.Charlene has spent most of her life living in a state of darkness.  After experiencing over 9 years of sexualized trauma at the hands of her grandfather, a decade of domestic violence, and 3+ decades of mental illness and suicidal ideology, she was just 2 days away from taking her life when she attended a women's workshop where everything changed.  She was able to take off her blinders, begin the healing process, and find her Purpose by turning her mess into a message of hope, evolution, and transformation that she now shares with people all over the world.    Episode Highlights:Landing in the hands of a sexual predator.Acting out.Cutting.Living with suicidal thoughts.Having a spiritual awakening.To contact Charlene Madden or learn more about “Ignite Your Life BC”, go to:http://www.facebook.com/igniteyourlifebcMy FREE course, Back to Ground Zero, answers the question, “Am I drinking too much?” while providing the information you need to know about alcohol use disorder.No one wants to be alcohol dependent. At the same time, they fear quitting completely. Most importantly, our understanding of alcohol abuse is shrouded in myths. You can clear up some of your confusion by clicking on the link below: https://nowsobercoach.com/am-i-drinking-too-much-alcohol/Get More from Back Porch Chats:Website: www.backporchchats.comContact Vince or JeannaVince@Backporchchats.comJeanna@nowsobercoach.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/BackporchchatsConnect with Jeanna Online:Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoachFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfoxInstagram: www.instagram.com/recoverywithjeanna/Website: www.nowsobercoach.comHow You Can HelpIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do.1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review.2.    Share this episode on social media.3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Back Porch Chats Merchandise in the Now Sober Lifestyle store.  www.nowsoberlife.comSupport the show

In this episode:Stephan Neff is an anesthetist, bestselling author, speaker and show host, and alcoholic in recovery. Stephan knows the challenges of trauma, depression, anxiety, and PTSD firsthand. As a man trying to drown his sorrows, he found out the hard way that the critters can swim. But the past does not equal the future. In this episode, Stephan and Vince dive deep into masculine ideas of anger and shame, where it originates as well as how they have dealt with it in the past. Today Stephan is an expert in living a life so fantastic, that alcohol has simply no role to play. He is the host of My Steps to Sobriety, his show on YouTube and as a podcast, and has published a book under the same title. To contact Stephan Neff or learn more about My Steps to Sobriety, go to:https://stephanneff.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/stepstosobriety https://www.instagram.com/stepstosobriety/ If you find yourself up late at night with a reluctant hint that the drink in your hand might be causing your problems, you may be ready to learn more.My FREE course, Back to Ground Zero, answers the question, “Am I drinking too much?” while providing the information you need to know about alcohol use disorder.No one wants to be alcohol dependent. At the same time, they fear quitting completely. Most importantly, our understanding of alcohol abuse is shrouded in myths. You can clear up some of your confusion by clicking on the link below: https://nowsobercoach.com/am-i-drinking-too-much-alcohol/Get More from Back Porch Chats: Website: www.backporchchats.comContact Vince or JeannaEmail: Vince@Backporchchats.comEmail:Jeanna@nowsobercoach.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/BackporchchatsConnect with Jeanna Online:Facebook page: www.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoachFacebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfoxInstagram: www.instagram.com/recoverywithjeanna/Website: www.nowsobercoach.comHow You Can HelpIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do.1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review.2.    Share this episode on social media.3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Back Porch Chats merchandise available in the Now Sober Life store.https://nowsoberlife.com/Support the show

In this Episode:In this episode of Back Porch Chats, we talk to the author of seven books, Paul Trammell about living sober as a solo sailor. Paul talks about how his decision to stop drinking alcohol led to living a nomadic life on the sea and the completion of his book Alcoholics Not Anonymous, A Modern Way to Quit Drinking. His book focuses on how he designed his own method of sobriety without the help of AA. Paul is the author of several other books including, The Joy of Living Clean and Sober, Becoming a Sailor, Journey to the Ragged Island, and Dead Flowers on Wednesday.Episode Highlights:Sailing as a reward and substitute for alcohol.Living sober on a sailboat.Finding a new identity in sobriety.His process to getting sober and putting it into a book.Paul's book The Joy of Living Clean and Sober.To contact Paul Trammell go to:Website: https://www.paultrammell.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/paul.w.trammell/Instagram: Trammell.paul If you find yourself up late at night with a reluctant hint that the drink in your hand might be causing your problems, you may be ready to learn more.My FREE course, Back to Ground Zero, answers the question, “Am I drinking too much?” while providing the information you need to know about alcohol use disorder.No one wants to be alcohol dependent. At the same time, they fear quitting completely. Most importantly, our understanding of alcohol abuse is shrouded in myths. You can clear up some of your confusion by clicking on the link below: https://nowsobercoach.com/am-i-drinking-too-much-alcohol/Get More from Back Porch Chats:Website: www.backporchchats.comContact Vince or JeannaVince@Backporchchats.comJeanna@nowsobercoach.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/BackporchchatsConnect with Jeanna Online:Website: www.nowsobercoach.comFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoachFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfoxInstagram: www.instagram.com/recoverywithjeanna/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_B6-MQQRKY9viknzfWwkgHow You Can HelpIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do.1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review.2.    Share this episode on social media.3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Back Porch Chats Merchandise in the Now Sober Lifestyle store.  http://nowsoberlife.com/Support the show

In this Episode:In this episode of Back Porch Chats, Vince and Jeanna talk to Steve Bisson about managing trauma and addiction with therapy and getting help from sober communities.Steve Bisson has worked in the mental health/addiction field since 1999 as a therapist, coach, author, and podcaster. He has owned his private practice, Straight to the Point Therapy, since 2011. Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Steve has worked in diverse fields, including community outpatient services, the criminal justice field, a mental health crisis team, as well as a trainer for first responders and correctional staff on mental health and substance abuse. EMDR trained, he has processed trauma and bereavement issues throughout his career. He has been practicing telehealth therapy since 2015.Episode Highlights:Therapy as an addition to recovery communities.Why people use drugs and alcohol to deal with trauma.How substance abuse users use cognitive Distortions for protection.Why not thinking about drinking never works.Group dynamics that create limitations in recovery.Marijuana maintenance to avoid more dangerous drugs.To contact Steve or learn more about his podcast, Finding Your Way Through Therapy, go to:Facebook: www.facebook.com/stevebissonlmhcLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevebissonlmhc/Instagram: www.instagram.com/stevebissonlmhcTwitter: twitter.com/stevebissonlmhcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGLhTDRUi2yODXYU3WRvvegEmail: stevebissonlmhc@gmail.comIf you find yourself up late at night with a reluctant hint that the drink in your hand might be causing your problems, you may be ready to learn more.My FREE course, Back to Ground Zero, answers the question, “Am I drinking too much?” while providing the information you need to know about alcohol use disorder. https://nowsobercoach.com/am-i-drinking-too-much-alcohol/Get More from Back Porch Chats:Website: www.backporchchats.comContact Vince or JeannaVince@Backporchchats.comJeanna@nowsobercoach.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/BackporchchatsConnect with Jeanna Online:Website: www.nowsobercoach.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoachFREE Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfoxInstagram: www.instagram.com/recoverywithjeanna/How You Can HelpIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do.1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review.2.    Share this episode on social media.3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Back Porch Chats, Now Sober, and other merchandise in the Now Sober Life website: http://nowsoberlife.com/Support the show

In this Episode:In this episode of Back Porch Chats, Vince and Jeanna talk to Serge Prengel who looks at the science behind 12-step programs in his book, The Proactive Twelve-Steps: A Mindful Program for Lasting Change.Serge is certified in Focusing, Core Energetics, and Somatic Experiencing. His work draws from Systems-Centered theory. He is a co-founder of the Integrative Focusing Therapy training program and the author of four books.Episode Highlights:How as a person not in recovery got involved in recovery work.How the 12-step program can sometimes be self-shaming.Examples of Serge's rewording of the steps and why he reworded it.The spirit of the steps.The science behind trauma and addiction.Fear of feelings.Working the steps using Serge's book.To contact Serge Prengel or learn more about Integrative Focusing Therapy, go to:Website: https://proactive12steps.comDo you want to know more about addiction?If you find yourself up late at night with a reluctant hint that the drink in your hand might be causing your problems, you may be ready to learn more.My FREE course, Back to Ground Zero, answers the question, “Am I drinking too much?” while providing the information you need to know about alcohol use disorder. https://nowsobercoach.com/am-i-drinking-too-much-alcohol/Get More from Back Porch Chats:Website: www.backporchchats.comContact Vince or JeannaVince@Backporchchats.comJeanna@nowsobercoach.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/BackporchchatsConnect with Jeanna Online:Website: www.nowsobercoach.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoachFREE Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfoxInstagram: www.instagram.com/recoverywithjeanna/How You Can HelpIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do.1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review.2.    Share this episode on social media.3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Back Porch Chats, Now Sober, and other merchandise in the Now Sober Life website: http://nowsoberlife.com/Support the show

In this Episode:Listen in as Vince and Jeanna talk to Theo Fleury, best known as an Olympic Hockey gold medalist and Stanly Cup winner, Theo Fleury now takes his story of abuse and addiction recovery public. His best-selling books, Playing with Fire and Conversations with a Rattlesnake, offer tools that help people who have experienced trauma learn to live healthy lives.In this episode of Back Porch Chats, Theo tells his story and encourages others to talk too.Episode Highlights:Childhood trauma as a worldwide epidemic.How abuse affects the survivors.Living a spiritual life as a key to recovery.Creating chaos and our addiction to it.Addiction to suppress the pain of trauma. How he handled sexual trauma as a man.What Theo does to give back.Theo's work as a country music recording artist.To contact Theo Fleury or learn more about “Me Too”, go to:Website: https://theofleury.life/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theofleury14If you find yourself up late at night with a reluctant hint that the drink in your hand might be causing your problems, you may be ready to learn more.My FREE course, Back to Ground Zero, answers the question, “Am I drinking too much?” while providing the information you need to know about alcohol use disorder.No one wants to be alcohol dependent. At the same time, they fear quitting completely. Most importantly, our understanding of alcohol abuse is shrouded in myths. You can clear up some of your confusion by clicking on the link below:  https://nowsobercoach.com/am-i-drinking-too-much-alcohol/Get More from Back Porch Chats:Website: www.backporchchats.comContact Vince or JeannaEmail: Vince@Backporchchats.comEmail: Jeanna@nowsobercoach.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/BackporchchatsConnect with Jeanna Online:Facebook: www.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoachFREE Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfoxInstagram: www.instagram.com/recoverywithjeanna/Website: www.nowsobercoach.comHow You Can HelpIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do.1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review.2.    Share this episode on social media.3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Back Porch Chats merchandise in the Now Sober Life store.  https://nowsoberlife.comSupport the show

In this Episode:On November 20, 2019, Laura Stack's 19-year-old son, Johnny, died by suicide after becoming psychotic from dabbing high-THC marijuana concentrates. Laura responded by forming the nonprofit, Johnny’s Ambassadors, to educate parents and teens about the dangers of today’s high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide. In this episode of Back Porch Chats, Laura talks about the dangers of dabbing and her son's experience with it. If you don't know what dabbing is, check out this episode. Episode Highlights:The dangers of marijuana and dabbing that most people don't know about.The changes in marijuana THC levels since 2015.What dabbing is and how dabs are produced and distributed.The psychosis and mental illness Johnny experienced at the age of 19 after dabbing.Legislation that now regulates marijuana concentrates in Colorado.How you can get involved in "Johnny's Ambassadors."Laura's Bio:Laura Stack was best known in the business world for her professional moniker, The Productivity Pro. After her son's death by suicide in 2019, Laura formed the nonprofit, Johnny’s Ambassadors, to educate parents and teens about the dangers of today’s high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide to bring education, awareness, and prevention curriculum to parents, drug prevention conferences, community groups, and schools to stop youth marijuana use. She is a powerful speaker who brings Johnny’s personal warning and solid research together in her new book, The Dangerous Truth About Today’s Marijuana: Johnny Stack’s Life and Death Story. Described as a force of nature with unstoppable drive and unwavering purpose, Laura is determined to get teens to #StopDabbing.To learn more about “Johnny's Ambassadors”, go to:https://johnnysambassadors.org/Learn about alcohol abuse in this free course:No one wants to be alcohol dependent. At the same time, they fear quitting completely. Most importantly, our understanding of alcohol abuse is shrouded in myths. You can clear up some of your confusion by clicking on the link below:https://nowsobercoach.com/am-i-drinking-too-much-alcohol/Get More from Back Porch Chats:Website: www.backporchchats.comContact Vince or JeannaVince@Backporchchats.comJeanna@nowsobercoach.comFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/BackporchchatsConnect with Jeanna Online:Now Sober on Facebook: www.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoachFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfoxInstagram: www.instagram.com/recoverywithjeanna/Now Sober Website: www.nowsobercoach.comHow You Can HelpIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do.1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review.2.    Share this episode on social media.3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Back Porch Chats Merchandise at http://nowsoberlife.com/.   Support the show

In this Episode:In this episode of Back Porch Chats, Vince and Jeanna talk to Tamlin Allbritten who has worked for 40 years with families, children, and people in rehab using art to help them understand each other, their feeling, and recovery. During the month of January, Tamlin will be working with the Drug Education Council in Mobile, Alabama to celebrate Art in Recovery. They will have a booth at the art center in Fairhope on January 7th and the following week at the Mobile Art walk in Mobile Alabama.  Episode Highlights:How art helps with recovery.Specific Art projects and the discoveries that have come from them.How parents can learn about their children's feelings from art.Things (colors, objects, placements, etc.) have meanings.Sparkle in. Sludge out.How you can celebrate Art in Recovery during the month of January.Link to Marcia and David Greyson's episode:https://backporchchats.com/mary-catherines-story-of-addiction-and-overdose/To contact Tamlin or learn more about her work, go to:Website: https://artwithapurposebooks.com/blog/Classes: https://artfromhomeclasses.com/Forgetting to Fly: http://forgettingtofly.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artwithtamlin If you find yourself up late at night with a reluctant hint that the drink in your hand might be causing your problems, you may be ready to learn more.My FREE course, Back to Ground Zero, answers the question, “Am I drinking too much?” while providing the information you need to know about alcohol use disorder. https://nowsobercoach.com/am-i-drinking-too-much-alcohol/Get More from Back Porch Chats:Visit Back Porch Chats' websitewww.backporchchats.comContact Vince or JeannaVince@Backporchchats.comJeanna@nowsobercoach.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/BackporchchatsConnect with Jeanna Online:Now Sober Coach's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoachJoin the Now Sober Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfoxInstagram: www.instagram.com/recoverywithjeanna/Now Sober Website: www.nowsobercoach.comHow You Can HelpIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do.1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review.2.    Share this episode on social media.3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Back Porch Chats Merchandise in the Now Sober Life store. http://nowsoberlife.com/Support the show

In this Episode:Meet Peter Murphy, writer and recovering alcoholic with 50 years of sobriety. In this episode, Peter tells how he was abused as a child by a priest, his descent into alcoholism, waking up drunk in a gutter, and how writing helped inspire his recovery.Episode Highlights:Burying his mother's suicide in his memory.Traveling through Wales to run from the trouble.Being haunted by his past in drinking dreams and writing through it to heal.Quitting alcohol.Using his expertise in writing to help others.The 28th Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway, January 14-17, 2022.About Once Upon a Time You Lived in a CastlePeter's Bio:In addition to being the founder of Murphy Writing of Stockton University in Atlantic City, Peter has consulted numerous organizations and school districts from coast to coast. He has been an advisor to three PBS television series on poetry with Bill Moyers and was recognized as a Distinguished Teacher by the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars in the Arts.Peter began writing his recently completed memoir, "Once Upon a Time You Lived in a Castle," to better understand how his mother’s suicide when he was seven and ongoing abuse by a priest led to his addiction to alcohol as a teenager.Find out more about Peter:Personal Website: www.peteremurphy.comProfessional Website: www.murphywriting.comContact: peteremurphy9@gmail.comWinter Poetry & Prose Getaway: wintergetaway.com Learn About Alcoholism:My FREE course, Back to Ground Zero, answers the question, “Am I drinking too much?” while providing the information you need to know about alcohol use disorder.No one wants to be alcohol dependent. At the same time, they fear quitting completely. Most importantly, our understanding of alcohol abuse is shrouded in myths. You can clear up some of your confusion by clicking on the link below:https://nowsobercoach.com/am-i-drinking-too-much-alcohol/Get More from Back Porch Chats:Website: www.backporchchats.comContact Vince or JeannaVince@Backporchchats.comJeanna@nowsobercoach.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/BackporchchatsConnect with Jeanna Online:Facebook: www.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoachFree Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfoxInstagram: www.instagram.com/recoverywithjeanna/Now Sober website: www.nowsobercoach.comHow You Can HelpIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do.1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review.2.    Share this episode on social media.3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Back Porch Chats merchandise along with many other great products is now available at nowsoberlife.com.Support the show

In this Episode:Are you ready for a sober Christmas? Here at Back Porch Chats, we are. In this episode, Vince and Jeanna talk to Mary Hadley, a volunteer and member of the Board of Directors with the Drug Education Council in Mobile, Alabama. Listen to this lively episode to hear Mary's story and learn some tips you can use to enjoy a sober Christmas.  Episode Highlights:The illusion of the Norman Rockwell Christmas.Mary's wild experiences in addiction and her path to recovery.Behaviors you can practice to connect during the holidays.Alternatives to alcohol during the holidays.To learn more about the Drug Education Council, go to:https://www.drugeducation.org/https://www.facebook.com/DrugEducationCouncil/My FREE course, Back to Ground Zero, answers the question, “Am I drinking too much?” while providing the information you need to know about alcohol use disorder.No one wants to be alcohol dependent. At the same time, they fear quitting completely. Most importantly, our understanding of alcohol abuse is shrouded in myths. You can clear up some of your confusion by clicking on the link below: https://nowsobercoach.com/am-i-drinking-too-much-alcohol/Get More from Back Porch Chats:Visit Back Porch Chats' websitewww.backporchchats.comContact Vince or JeannaVince@Backporchchats.comJeanna@nowsobercoach.comFollow us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BackporchchatsConnect with Jeanna Online:Follow Now Sober Coach's Facebook Pagewww.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoachJoin the FREE Now Sober Coach Facebook groupwww.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfoxConnect on Instagramwww.instagram.com/recoverywithjeanna/Check out Now Sober's websitewww.nowsobercoach.comHow You Can HelpIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do.1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review.2.    Share this episode on social media.3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Back Porch Chats Merchandise in the Now Sober Lifestyle store.  https://now-sober-life.creator-spring.com/Support the show

In this Episode:In this episode of Back Porch Chats, Vince and Jeanna meet John Giordano, author of several books including, "How to Beat Your Addictions and Live a Quality Life" and most recently, "The Kid From the South Bronx Who Never Gave Up." His experience as a childhood molestation survivor and child of a heroin dealer eventually led him to addiction, recovery, and founder of the highly awarded G & G Holistic Addiction Treatment in Florida.Episode Highlights:His experience with childhood molestation, guilt, and shame.How he started his treatment facility with $300.His search for the missing element in recovery.Hormone and nutrition's role in addiction and recovery.Plant medicine for recovery.To contact John Giordano, go to:https://holisticaddictioninfo.com/https://www.facebook.com/john.giordano.3958https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-giordano-45648662/https://twitter.com/JohnJGiordano1Are You Drinking Too Much?My FREE course, Back to Ground Zero, answers this question while providing the information you need to know about alcohol use disorder.No one wants to be alcohol dependent. At the same time, we fear quitting. Most importantly, our understanding of alcohol abuse is shrouded in myths. You can clear up some of your confusion by clicking on the link below:https://nowsobercoach.com/am-i-drinking-too-much-alcohol/Get More from Back Porch Chats:Visit Back Porch Chats' websitewww.backporchchats.comContact Vince or JeannaVince@Backporchchats.comJeanna@nowsobercoach.comFollow us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BackporchchatsConnect with Jeanna Online:Follow Now Sober Coach's Facebook Pagewww.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoachJoin the FREE Now Sober Coach Facebook groupwww.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfoxConnect on Instagramwww.instagram.com/recoverywithjeanna/Check out Now Sober's websitewww.nowsobercoach.comHow You Can HelpIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do.1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review.2.    Share this episode on social media.3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Back Porch Chats Merchandise in the Now Sober Lifestyle store.  https://now-sober-life.creator-spring.com/Support the show

In this Episode:In this episode of Back Porch Chats, Vince and Jeanna talk to Lydia Barber, organizer of the Out of Darkness Walk in Daphne, Alabama, about what you can do to help with suicide awareness and fight the emotional chaos you may be going through after the loss of a loved one. In 2011, Lydia lost her son to suicide. Listen to this episode to hear Lydia’s story.Episode Highlights:Lydia’s Story and the loss of her son, Alan.The pain of depression.Self-blame and guilt for the people left behind.Helping other people who struggle and giving meaning to the loss.Starting a support group in her community and how you can join.What the Out of Darkness Walk is.Click the link below to donate to the Out of the Darkness Walk.To contact Lydia Barber or learn more about the “Out of the Darkness Walk”, go to:Email: lydiabarber1@gmail.comThe South Alabama Out of the Darkness Walk website: afsp.org/Daphne, If you find yourself with a reluctant hint that the drink in your hand might be causing your problems, you may be ready to learn more.My FREE course, Back to Ground Zero, answers the question, “Am I drinking too much?” while providing information about alcohol use disorder. https://nowsobercoach.com/am-i-drinking-too-much-alcohol/Get More from Back Porch Chats:Visit Back Porch Chats' websitewww.backporchchats.comContact Vince or JeannaVince@Backporchchats.comJeanna@nowsobercoach.comFollow us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BackporchchatsConnect with Jeanna Online:Follow Now Sober Coach's Facebook Pagewww.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoachJoin the FREE Now Sober Coach Facebook groupwww.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfoxConnect on Instagramwww.instagram.com/recoverywithjeanna/Check out Now Sober's websitewww.nowsobercoach.comHow You Can HelpIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do.1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review.2.    Share this episode on social media.3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Back Porch Chats Merchandise in the Now Sober Lifestyle store.  https://now-sober-life.creator-spring.com/ Support the show

In this Episode:In this episode of Back Porch Chats, Vince and Jeanna talk to Certified Inner Child Recovery Process Specialist, Bob Herdon about recovering from sex and porn addiction. Listen as we chat with Bob to understand how his addiction started, where it lead, and what you can do if you or a loved one is struggling with sex and porn addiction.Episode Highlights:What Inner Child work is.Why people develop sex addictions.Triggers and how to manage them.The shame of sex addiction.Being a partner of a sex addict.Increasing risky behaviors.What to do if you discover that you or your partner has a sex addiction.To contact Bob Herndon or learn more about inner child coaching go to:Integrity Life Coaching, LLCWebsite: https://www.integritylifecoaching.org/Email: Bob@integritylifecoaching.orgPhone: 678-632-4598 Do You Think You Have a Drinking Problem?If you find yourself up late at night with a reluctant hint that the drink in your hand might be causing your problems, you may be ready to learn more.My FREE course, Back to Ground Zero, answers the question, “Am I drinking too much?” while providing the information you need to know about alcohol use disorder.No one wants to be alcohol dependent. At the same time, they fear quitting completely. Most importantly, our understanding of alcohol abuse is shrouded in myths. You can clear up some of your confusion by clicking on the link below:  https://nowsobercoach.com/am-i-drinking-too-much-alcohol/Get More from Back Porch Chats:Visit Back Porch Chats' websitewww.backporchchats.comContact Vince or JeannaVince@Backporchchats.comJeanna@nowsobercoach.comFollow us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BackporchchatsConnect with Jeanna Online:Follow Now Sober Coach's Facebook Pagewww.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoachJoin the FREE Now Sober Coach Facebook groupwww.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfoxConnect on Instagramwww.instagram.com/recoverywithjeanna/Check out Now Sober's websitewww.nowsobercoach.comHow You Can HelpIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do.1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review.2.    Share this episode on social media.3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Back Porch Chats Merchandise in the Now Sober Lifestyle store.  https://now-sober-life.creator-spring.com/Support the show

In this Episode:In this episode of Back Porch Chats, Vince and Jeanna talk to life mastery coach, Dennis Berry. Dennis has helped people worldwide for over 15 years. He is the author of the best-selling book “Funky Wisdom: A Practical Guide to Life” and host of The Funky Brain Podcast. Sober since April 8, 2003, Dennis knows what it is like to be helpless and hopeless with no positive direction.To hear Dennis’s take on various elements of life mastery in sobriety, listen to this episode. Episode Highlights:Why many people start drinking. Asking for help. How the subconscious mind interferes with sobriety Meditation to get centered. Living lightly and focusing on the right stuff. Accepting and feeling loss. To contact Dennis or learn more about his programs, go to:Life Mastery School: https://dennisberry.com/life-mastery-school/.Podcast and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DennisBerryfunkybrainWebsite: https://dennisberry.com/contact: contact@dennisberry.com or call 720-495-8194Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifecoach.dennisberryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dennisberry_/If you find yourself up late at night with a reluctant hint that the drink in your hand might be causing your problems, you may be ready to learn more. My FREE course, “Back to Ground Zero”, answers the question, “Am I drinking too much?” while providing the information you need to know about alcohol use disorder.No one wants to be alcohol dependent. At the same time, they fear quitting completely. Most importantly, our understanding of alcohol abuse is shrouded in myths. You can clear up some of your confusion by clicking on the link below:  https://nowsobercoach.com/am-i-drinking-too-much-alcohol/Get More from Back Porch Chats: Visit Back Porch Chats' website www.backporchchats.com Contact Vince or Jeanna Vince@Backporchchats.com Jeanna@nowsobercoach.com Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Backporchchats Connect with Jeanna Online: Follow Now Sober Coach's Facebook Page www.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoach Join the FREE Now Sober Coach Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfox Connect on Instagram www.instagram.com/recoverywithjeanna/ Check out Now Sober's website www.nowsobercoach.com How You Can Help If you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do. 1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review. 2.    Share this episode on social media. 3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Back Porch Chats Merchandise in the Now Sober Lifestyle store: https://now-sober-life.creator-spring.com/ Support the show

In this Episode:Are you running from pain or towards pleasure? When new in recovery, most people are running from the pain they have endured because of their addiction to alcohol. After a while, however, that pain diminishes as they start to enjoy the benefits of recovery. It no longer feeds their motivation to stay sober and they relapse. That’s when running towards pleasure becomes important to maintaining recovery.In this episode of Back Porch Chats, Vince and Jeanna talk about the importance of both running from pain and towards pleasure. If you have struggled with relapse in the past, listen to this episode to get tips that might help you in the future. Episode Highlights:How one person identified her recovery/relapse cycle and the part pain and pleasure played in it.How shifting from running from pain to running towards pleasure helps maintain recovery.Examples of pain in addiction and pleasure in recovery.Tips to help you work towards pleasure.Are you interested in learning about self-care to help you prevent relapse and live more fully?   One of the ways to do that is to look for the pleasures in your life, so you can run towards them. In Jeanna’s new course, “Simply Sober Self-Care,” she introduces many self-care activities you can do to that help you find those pleasures.During the creation of this course, Jeanna realized that not only do we not practice proper self-care while in active addiction, often our lack of certain self-care activities prior to addiction led to our alcohol use. A lack of skills like setting boundaries and practicing spirituality often led to the phrase, “I need a drink.” If you want tips and tools to help you beat “I Need a Drink” Thinking, check out the “Simply Sober Self-Care” course. https://nowsobercoach.com/sober-self-care-course/Get More from Back Porch Chats: Visit Back Porch Chats' website www.backporchchats.com Contact Vince or Jeanna Vince@Backporchchats.com Jeanna@nowsobercoach.com Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/Backporchchats Connect with Jeanna Online: Follow Now Sober Coach's Facebook Page www.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoach Join the FREE Now Sober Coach Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfox Connect on Instagram www.instagram.com/recoverywithjeanna/ Check out Now Sober's website www.nowsobercoach.com How You Can Help If you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do. 1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review. 2.    Share this episode on social media. 3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Back Porch Chats Merchandise in the Now Sober Lifestyle store.    https://now-sober-life.creator-spring.com/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/backporchchats) Support the show

In this Episode:In this episode of Back Porch Chats, Vince and Jeanna restate their original mission in producing this podcast, and they share a recent opportunity they had to help a friend newly in recovery. Episode Highlights:How the A.C.E (Adverse Childhood Experiences) test can help you identify your risk for substance use disorder.An activity that you can do to help you identify both the consequences alcohol has caused you compared with the rewards.The real problem of returning to destructive behavior.How to refocus your beliefs so that you want to stay sober.Jeanna shares a tool you can use to help you see the person you want to be and then act as if you are that person to slowly become that person.Jeanna talks about her new course, Simply Sober Self-Care.You can find the A.C.E quiz here:https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean  Are you interested in learning about self-care to help you prevent relapse and live more fully?   In Jeanna’s new course, “Simply Sober Self-Care,” she introduces many self-care activities you can do to that help you through recovery and avoid relapse.During the creation of this course, Jeanna realized that not only do we not practice proper self-care while in active addiction, often our lack of certain self-care activities prior to addiction was a major contribution. A lack of skills like setting boundaries and practicing spirituality often led to the phrase, “I need a drink.” If you want tips and tools to help you beat “I Need a Drink” Thinking, check out the “Simply Sober Self-Care” course. https://nowsobercoach.com/sober-self-care-course/ Get More from Back Porch Chats: Visit Back Porch Chats' website www.backporchchats.com Contact Vince or Jeanna Vince@Backporchchats.com Jeanna@nowsobercoach.com Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/Backporchchats Connect with Jeanna Online: Follow Now Sober Coach's Facebook Page www.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoach Join the FREE Now Sober Coach Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfox Connect on Instagram www.instagram.com/recoverywithjeanna/ Check out Now Sober's website www.nowsobercoach.com How You Can Help If you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do. 1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review. 2.    Share this episode on social media. 3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Back Porch Chats Merchandise in the Now Sober Lifestyle store.    https://now-sober-life.creator-spring.com/ Support the show