Sobriety Elevated: Recent Episodes
James Pehkonen and Kevin Thole
In each episode, we will explore sobriety, the issues facing those in sobriety, and discuss ways to strengthen and empower your sobriety.Join Kevin Thole and Jim Pehkonen as they discuss different topics in sobriety and recovery. Our commitment is to empower your recovery and elevate your sobriety!If you are on Facebook, join our group 'Sobriety Elevated Podcast' (https://www.facebook.com/groups/356572885761851)
Kevin and Jim go over sobriety quotes and discuss them. a light hearted and fun episode talking about sobriety quotes. A perfect episode to brighten your day!
Recently Kevin had his third year anniversary of leaving the recovery center and re-entering his world. We discuss the journey of healing and growth over those three years. Join us for an insightful look at re-creating life and succeeding in recovery!
Kevin is three years out of a treatment center. In this episode we reflect back on the growth, the struggles, and celebrate the incredible journey of Kevin back from the hell of addiction to the heaven he creates and lives as his reality!
Your recovery has obstacles. Join us as we discuss how to effectively overcome some of the most common obstacles to your recovery. We explore these so as to strengthen your sobriety and deepen your recovery!
Don't miss this episode, filled with fun!! And why can't sobriety be fun!
Service in sobriety - one of the most powerful way to strengthen your recovery. In this episode we discuss the importance of service in your sobriety. Join us for an uplifting conversation on deepening your recovery!
There are a lot of advantages in life of being in recovery. In this episode we list out the COOLEST things about life in recovery! Join us as we have fun with the AWESOME aspects of life in recovery!
It's SUMMER!!! Let's talk about strengthening your sobriety and creating a successful recovery! Join us as we talk about the upside of being sober this summer!
Burnout in recovery is a real thing! In this episode we discuss way to deal with burnout in Recovery. An entertaining discussion of this most important issue for those in recovery.
Being of service deepens your recovery. In this episode we discuss way of being in service to deepen your recovery.
Kevin and Jim discuss recovery quotes and how they can powerfully impact the strength of your recovery. Join us for a fun exploration of quotes that make a difference!
Join us as we celebrate Kevin's third year sober birthday! Rachel and Jim celebrate as Kevin talks about being 3 years clean.
A humorous discussion celebrating 3 years sober! CONGRATS Kevin!!!
Honesty, Open mindedness, and Willingness - we discuss HOW and recovery.
A fun, and authentic look at deepening your recovery!
Thank you for listening and making a difference in your recovery!
There are keys / cornerstones / pillars that, if implemented consistently create a STRONG recovery program.
Today we talk about gratitude and the importance of an ongoing gratitude program in your recovery and your life!
Let's explore 7 ways in which to strengthen your recovery! We googled way to deepen your recovery, and we talked about each of the 7 things!
Join us for a lively discussion that will deepen your recovery!
Now you are solid in your recovery. Maybe it has been close to or more than a year. In this episode we discuss deepening you recovery.
Whether a month, 3 years, or ten years plus, let's look at what it takes to create and deepen your recovery.
Today we read and discuss recovery quotes.
A lighter episode where we discuss the lighter side (and at times not so light) of the written recovery quotes.Things said are at times on pint, kinda funny, and some of the people who have said these quotes, it is tough to believe they said them!
In a followup to our talk with Molly, she describes life since she finished her recovery programs.
Such a powerful story of hope through homelessness and life coming at Molly since completing her recovery program. A not to be missed episode!
How do you create your recovery? What impact do 'dream killers' have on the strength of your recovery?
Join Kevin and Jim as we explore powerfully creating your recovery!
In this episode, Molly shares about her struggle with addiction and what it took to now have about 5 1/2 years sober.
This episode has authentic sharing, and also touches on the mental health aspect of addition and recovery.
Thank you for listening, we hope you enjoy!
We take a recovery slant on the 4 noble truths in Buddhist teachings:
- Suffering is optional, and the longer you become sober, the more it actually becomes an option.
- YOU are the cause of ALL of your created suffering.
- Acceptance, and peace open up the potential to end suffering as we once created it.
- The recovery process implemented with intention/integrity/action open up the end of suffering as you once created it.
Join us for a fun and informative episode.
What if you live your sobriety as a reality?
Join us as Kevin shares about his recovery journey and how it looks today. Ongoing transformation, yes - yet reflection on the journey and how it looks today!
Alison deepens her sharing about having an alcoholic mother and the impact on her life. A gritty conversation about the impact of a lifetime of exposure to alcoholics.
Alison joins us to discuss what it was like to be married to a man for 18 years who was an alcoholic.
A riveting and deeply personal journey, gritty and vulnerable. As the discussion unfolds, we learn more about life with an alcoholic.
This is the first part. The impact was such we choose to do a second session.
Thank you for listening!
Welcome to recovery in 2022. As we begin 2022, let's deepen the discussion about creating a success filled year!
Join Kevin and I as we begin this year strong!
How are you dealing with family through the holidays? Join Kevin and Jim as they look at that dynamic in recovery and in life!!
Kevin went to treatment, in today's episode we talk with Zack Scott and Jim Pehkonen about working in recovery, as well as getting Kevin's thoughts about working in recovery. A lighter episode showing the commitment and results of working in recovery!
Recovery is in a renaissance or at least an evolution. Join Kevin and Jim with our guest Zack Scott as we look at how recovery is evolving to empower the person in recovery to stay sober, clean, and live an amazing life!
Are you prioritizing your recovery? Is life such that your recovery is taking a back set? Let's talk about this and what to do to keep strong in your recovery!
Today we talk to Caleb, who has been discussed in conversation in other podcasts, today he joins Kevin and Jim as we explore another path to sobriety and recovery.
There are many paths to recovery, this is an inspiring one! Join us!
Today we talk to Dan, who simply stopped and choose sobriety.
Join us as we explore another path to recovery - Just choosing to be sober and not drinking/using anymore. Solid conversation about a tough subject!
A serious, humourous, and whimsical look at what we are thankful for!! Kevin and Jim reflect on treatment, recovery, and everything they are thankful for on this special edition of Sobriety Elevated!
THANK YOU for listening, sobriety, recovery, and life!!! A very poignant episode!
Do you have someone near you in recovery? As we near the stress filled holiday season, let's talk about how to authentically support those in recovery, or those considering recovery.
A raw conversation in dealing with someone attempting to be clean.
The most stressful time of the year is almost upon us. Together, let's stay strong during the upcoming holiday season.
Join Kevin and Jim as we look towards the holiday season!
Rachel joins us to discuss how she learned how to create boundaries with an addict, become strong with her boundaries, and how she and Kevin have created an incredible marriage!
Join us for an intense dive into boundaries!!!
As a society, we are not dealing well with isolation, solitude, and being alone. Today Jim talks about these and life post pandemic.
Learning how to b alone and enjoy the company you keep is paramount in being empowered in life.
In this episode, we talk to one of the best Spiritual Therapists I have encountered about recovery, addiction, and shadow work!
An incredible interview with another person who creates a profound difference in the world of recovery!
Let's discuss peace in recovery with Kevin. We discuss the roots of Kevin's peace that he creates in his life. Kevin reflect's partially on his addiction, and then the source of his peace. A powerful conversation!
In this episode, we talk with Josh, a Zen Buddhist with 12 years in recovery. Join us for the most peace-filled inspirational conversation filled with wisdom and insight!
Life after recovery - building trust - working on yourself.
Join us as we explore life after a recovery center, what it takes to build trust, recreate an empowering marriage and begin to live a life free of the addiction!
Part 2 is an insightful and authentic look at creating life sober!
In this episode we are joined by Rachel, who discusses life with an addict and how it was as he was going to go into treatment.
It's raw and insightful what someone who loves someone in addiction goes through.
What are the 3 key practices to finding peace in recovery? Listen in and you will learn!
Finding peace in recovery (or in life) is possible! In this episode you will learn how!
Let's look at success in going to a recovery center, as well as how to be the best support for someone you know.
Whether it is a loved one, employee, or friend, lets learn how to support the healing of another.
Thank you for listening!
So you want to get sober, you may know someone choosing to get sober, or you support someone choosing sobriety - Listen in!
We explore in the first of a 2 part series what it takes to support someone getting sober. From going to a Recovery Center to getting sober within your life, this is a not to miss episode!
Is your recovery you superpower, or is it your kryptonite?
Together we explore the roots of a strong recovery and an empowered sobriety. And yes, we also look at radical self acceptance.
Join us for an incredible conversation!!!
We have become a society of instant gratification. This can impact your recovery.
In this episode we explore 'instant gratification' and 'recovery.' Join us for an inspiring conversation that may open your eyes and lift your Spirit!
Kelly is one of Kevin's employees who knew him before he went to recovery and is still working with Kevin. In this episode we will have a candid conversation about life before recovery and since he returned clean and sober.
Let's discuss grief - with a focus on grief in your recovery. We explore how we deal with grief with examples of dealing with grief.
In this episode, 7 steps to deepening the commitment to your recovery. Kevin is still in a disaster area, yet he reflects on deepening the commitment to recovery.
In this episode we explore building trust in your recovery. Let's talk about gaining trust of ourselves inside, and also trust in people around you. A successful recovery has many aspects - trust is a key piece of the sobriety puzzle.
Recharge, relaxation ... in recovery??? In this episode, let's look at how recharging yourself in your recovery can empower your sobriety!
Recovery is surreal!!! September 16th Kevin is 900 days sober. Join us as we discuss the sur-reality of recovery!!!
Let's learn a 4 step technique for you to strengthen your recovery.
Richard Feynman developed a method to deepen your learning, and in today's episode we apply this to recovery.
Attitude gives you altitude in your recovery. Join Kevin and Jim as they explore the attitude you bring into your recovery!
What are the little things in recovery that create a success filled recovery? Join Kevin and Jim as we explore the little things in recovery!
Today, let's look at trauma and its impact on addiction. Join Jim as we explore trauma from a possibly different perspective. We will also talk about the work Jim does as a Life Architect.
Keeping your recovery strong takes movement.
Join Kevin and Jim as we explore different ways to move to strengthen our recovery!
Do you know your purpose in your recovery?
Join Jim and Kevin as we explore the purpose in your addiction, then look at the purpose you create and live in your recovery!
Today Kevin and Jim are joined by a guest - Adam. Adam is Kevin's best friend and in this episode we discuss how the friendship was created and the power of a committed friend in recovery!
What if you choose to simply be 1% better each day in your recovery?
Join Kevin and Jim as we explore how simply becoming 1% better in our recovery can deepen your recovery! A fun conversation about just getting a wee bit better every day!
Meet Dustin. He is 3 1/2 years sober. Today he talks about his journey into recovery. From the dark days of his addiction, to 3+ years later sober and going strong in his recovery!
Yes, recovery is possible! Allow Dustin to inspire you on this path!
Welcome to the ABRACADABRA of recovery!!! Let's explore the subtle ways you are creating your recovery such that it becomes powerful in your world!
We begin with the word ABRACADABRA and open the discussion up from there! A lively twist on a magicians saying!
In this episode, we discuss Sober Boredom Syndrome. Boredom is probably the most likely cause of relapse. We discuss it and so thing you can do to keep your recovery empowered!
Initially we came up with 4 ways that your recovery can fail. During the conversation, a few additional ways arose.
Join us as we look at why recovery has the possibility to fail. If you understand why your recovery may fail, you may be able to strengthen it now and be empowered in your recovery!
In this episode, we discuss a model for treatment based upon 3 aspects - sobriety, recovery, and healing. Join us for a lively discussion about your recovery and how to empower and enliven it.
Today we look at 4 steps to empower your recovery.
Recovery takes effort. Let's look at 4 distinctive steps for you to evaluate the strength of your recovery.
Join Kevin and Jim for a lively and informative discussion that will empower your recovery!
THANK YOU for listening and sharing these episodes with those who may benefit! You are greatly appreciated!
Summer in recovery can be tough! Join Kevin and Jim as we discuss your sober summer. How can you plan to still be active AND be strong in your sobriety.
Join Kevin and Jim as we dive into the water of anxiety and fear!
Let's look at the impact of fear and anxiety along the path of your recovery. We explore through examples, stories, and an enlivened conversation into the exploration of how to deepen your recovery!
As you deepen your recovery, you heal the relationships with the 'family' around you - actually all the different families around us.
Join Kevin and Jim as we explore sobriety and family - the impact during your addiction and as a result of your sobriety.
In this episode, we look at the different support networks that will empower your recovery. We look at the different networks that will have your sobriety be strong!
We also touch on those who support those in recovery. How can you support your person in recovery.
In this episode, we talk to Kevin's wife Rachel about how she supported Kevin through his recovery and how she has created her own recovery out of Kevin's sobriety.
It is an eye opening conversation getting the viewpoint of someone who loves an addict and is doing the work herself to support the man she loves and heal herself.
Let's look at beginning to love yourself in your sobriety and you deepen your recovery.
Join us for a lively conversation on learning to like, accept, and love yourself on your path of recovery!
Does your sobriety seem like groundhog day?
Let's discuss your support and accountability. Creating strong support networks will empower your recovery and deepen your sobriety.
Let's discuss the obstacles and roadblocks to your sobriety. We will also discuss triggers and how to deepen your recovery.
Join Kevin and Jim for a lively discussion that will inspire you
and deepen your understanding.
Let's explore commitment to sobriety and we will discuss the obstacles that get between you and sobriety. Join us for a fun exploration of commitment, obstacles, and your sobriety!
Let's discuss the creating of new relationships, letting go of old relationship, and rebuilding relationships damaged in your addiction.
Join us as we explore the art of relationships in sobriety today.
Welcome to Sobriety Elevated. In this short episode, you meet your co-hosts and we discuss the intention of this podcast - to empower your recovery and elevate your sobriety!