podcast, not perfection: Recent Episodes
Ken A. & Erin M.
Erin and Ken are two friends in recovery who want to share their experience strength and hope with the recovery community, or anyone else striving to be the best humans they can be. Each episode focuses on a specific topic related to recovery. Listeners are encouraged to share their own experiences as we trudge the road of happy destiny together. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podcastnotperfection/support
Erin & Ken conclude their look into the Big Book chapter "There is a Solution." They discuss living in the fourth dimension, spiritual experiences, and a design for living that works.
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On this week's episode, Ken & Erin invite their amazing friend Gail onto the podcast to discuss her upcoming memoir: The Fruit You'll Never See. They discuss owning one's own past and overcoming shame."A candid look at the things we inherit, The Fruit You'll Never See reminds us of the value intrinsic in every human being and the responsibility we all have to each other and ourselves."--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcastnotperfection/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcastnotperfection/support
Erin & Ken discuss further into the chapter in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous: There is a Solution.
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This week, Ken and Erin start explaining passages from chapter two of the book Alcoholics Anonymous while sharing personal experiences to drive home their meaning.
--- This episode is dedicated to and in loving memory of our friend Josh Wood (July 1993 - March 2023) ---
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National Mental Health Hotline / 866-903-3787
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With new haircuts on their heads, Erin & Ken talk about Bill's Story from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. They share thoughts on some of their favorite passages from the chapter.
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Ken and Erin start breaking down chapters in the big book. They discuss some of their favorite passages from the Dr.'s Opinion and what those passages meant to them at different points in their recovery. Grab your big book and follow along!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podcastnotperfection/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podcastnotperfection/support
Ken and Erin discuss slogans they hear in AA, what they mean, and how to apply them to life.
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On this week's episode Erin and Ken get vulnerable when they discuss what happens when they become complacent in their recovery.
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Co-hosts Erin and Ken break new barriers this week! They are joined by special remote guest Coach Andrew Moses for a talk on recovery. The three talk about their path to recovery and how their methods both differ and align. Andrew talks about how his non-12 Step approach relies heavily on an improved relationship with self and a strong physical concentration.
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Erin and Ken discuss how to actually keep those new years resolutions - and how a program of action is key.
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Ken and Erin talk about how and why recovery comes before all else in their lives. Don't forget to share your gratitude with us! Send us an email- podcastnotperfection@gmail.com or check out out Instagram page @podcast_not_perfection
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Ken and Erin discuss living in the moment.Tell us about your holiday and new years resolutions!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podcastnotperfection/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podcastnotperfection/support
Erin and Ken are back at it after taking a week off. This week they discuss emotional sobriety and how it looks in their lives. Make sure you send in your weekly gratitude to have it read on next week's episode! Send us a DM on Instagram @podcast_not_perfection.Send in voice message: https://anchor.fm/poscastnotperfection/message--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podcastnotperfection/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podcastnotperfection/support
Erin and Ken talk about the ever changing balance they strive for in life. They also share gratitude with a room full of people this week as they send their friend Melissa off to Nepal.
To learn more about Melissa's non profit or to make a donation to help the street animals of Nepal, visit katcentre.org.np
This episode references an article written by Diana Rodriguez on https://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/how-to-live-a-well-balanced-life.aspx
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Erin and Ken talk about one of the integral parts of their AA experience -- the fellowship.
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Ken and Erin share strategies on how to stay sober during the holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Acceptance is the answer to all our problems. Ken and Erin discuss living life on life's terms.
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Ken and Erin discuss the three fold disease of alcoholism and work out solutions to when they are living in the "bedevilments".
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Erin and Ken talk about AA's first and all-encompassing principle, honesty. They chat about how it fits into every single aspect of their lives.
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Erin and Ken are back after a brief hiatus! They discuss how they have learned to contribute to the world. They also discuss Taylor Swift's new album. Send in your gratitude via a voice message here !
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Ken & Erin discuss their journey inward.
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Perseverance (with only 2 R's) is the topic this week and Erin and Ken talk about their experience with it and how it is an invaluable tool in their lives.
Always remember, you can't walk ten miles into the woods and walk five miles out. ✨
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Not the kind of discipline where you punish someone or yourself...but the kind where you push to be better.
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Ken and guest co-host Madi talk about their foray with mental health and offer their advice on what works best for them to keep in their best mental shape.
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It's the only thing in this world that there's just too little of. Ken and Erin talk about the 8th principle and the 8th step of AA.
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Eating some humble pie on this episode! Ken and Erin discuss the 7th principle of AA - humility.
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What is willingness? Erin & Ken define the sixth principle and discuss how it shows up in their lives. They also share the latest listener gratitude from Madi and Kevin.
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This week Ken & Erin discuss the 5th principle - Integrity, through definition and experience.
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False Evidence Appearing Real
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Ken & Erin talk about how they incorporate action in their daily lives and how they sometimes fall short (and that's OK).
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Erin and Ken discuss how one small word changed everything for them.
Excerpts/resources from this week's episode:
Bob Rebooted: Let Go of Your Old Ideas and Think Your Own Thoughts
Alcoholics Anonymous (the Big Book) We Agnostics; pg. 55
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Erin missed Ken, so we did a bonus mini episode to get Ken's view and personal experience with sponsorship.
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Ken's on vacation (you go, Ken!), so we invited a special guest on to discuss the importance of sponsorship and support.
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Ken and Erin discuss what powerlessness and unmanageability mean to them and what role they play in their lives.
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Erin and Ken are back in the attic! Erin shares her story.
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Erin and Ken figure out how to use a microphone. Ken shares his story.
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