Jorge and Doug help those in recovery prepare for the holidays. They walk through some practical tips for the holiday season and the new year that are good for all year round. Check out the “dad joke” challenge as well, and vote for your winner! Email us at puritypodcast@castimonia.org for more information. Thanks for listening and MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 75: Conversation with Brad from “Addict’s Messy Marriage” Podcast
Brad and Doug discuss the nuances of trying to work on a marriage and recovery at the same time. It is difficult to stay “on our side of the street” but they discuss some practical suggestions to help.
Brad offers guidance on some of the stages in rebuilding trust in a marriage as well as how to make the marriage better by working on ourselves.
His podcast can be found wherever you find your podcast under the name “Addict’s Messy Marriage”
As always, thanks for listening and please reach out with any questions and/or comments. Puritypodcast@castimonia.org
Remember that on this road of recovery, you are not walking alone.
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 73: Conversation with Ben – Resentments, Fear, Pride, and Being Right
Ben and Doug discuss the power of the progression in working Steps 4-7. Ben utilizes some real life issues that have come up that can brew into resentments. These are often caused by fear and pride issues. So being aware helps us in recovery start to turn those over to a higher power.
They also discuss the patterns of thinking that can continually damage relationships, like having to “be right.” The ability to try to control someone else’s emotions can rob our own joy and serenity.
Thank you for listening…Please email us with any thoughts or questions at puritypodcast@castimonia.org
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 69: Conversation with the “Bow Tie Guy” from Messitup Podcast
Paul and Christina host a podcast where the premise is turning your “mess into a message.” The Missitup podcast can be found on your favorite player, or you can visit their website at messituppodcast.com.
Paul and Doug discuss the elements of community on healing and the power of moving out of the darkness. Paul shares his backstory which includes time served behind bars. This is a great perspective of the healing and redemption that is truly possible through recovery.
For more information, please email us at puritypodcast@castimonia.org.
Remember that you are not walking on this road of recovery alone.
Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 68: Creating a Travel Plan in Recovery
Keith and Doug discuss the importance of being proactive in recovery, especially when travel is required for work. Sobriety can still be achieved and maintained when traveling. it is often an area that needs lots of focus and attention as this could be a traditional area where acting out occurred.
Listen in for some practical tips on how to build a travel plan and why having one is important in the first place.
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Remember that you are not walking on this road of recovery alone.
