Recovery Crone Podcast

Comedy Break 2 - Sing-Along with Maria Bamford

Maria Bamford is our RuPaul. Here she is singing her classic sing-along, "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" from her classic 2014 YouTube series. Fun fact: this YouTube series lead to her Plan B Standup Special and Netflix Lady Dynamite series. 

https://mariabamford.com/

Droplets of Joy in a Wasteland

This year has been especially challenging as my chronic illness, the stressful sociopolitical environment, and my aging organs are all Venn diagramming. This episode is a voice memo to a friend about what it feels like to experience joy while walking through what often feels like a truly desolate wasteland.

I'll add that within my small recovery community, I personally know 16 people who are experiencing—or have experienced—serious health issues. I don't think that's a coincidence, and there's plenty to learn about the connection. For now, I simply want to thank my recovery community for always providing me a safe place to land, and for the meetings that create floating docks in the ocean of life.

p.s. I found the Grace Coddington clip I reference (incorrectly) and added it to the end. 

Light Into Dark Places - Lorna K's "Freedom to Choose" AA Pitch

My “Light Into Dark Places” series is to pay tribute to the speakers who carried light into my very, very dark years. Lorna Kelly was an incredible champion for recovery and I love listening to all her talks. She passed away in 2016 but her spirit continues to inspire. 

Poetry Break - Grief Has Arrived

Priscar Njeri reading her beautiful poem Grief Has Arrived from her scar_poetry Instagram.

Print version available here.

My Friend the Firebreather, Act II Aurora

This is part two of Wes' journey and her daughter's first year on Earth. I'm so grateful to Wes for her courage and generosity in sharing her story. She and I both hope that raising awareness regarding autism in babies will help another mother feel less confused and alone in the world. 

Here's a link to the first episode.

Conversation with Neil - Underearners Anonymous

I'm very grateful to Neil for sharing his experience, strength, and hope with underearning. We then go through the symptoms of underearning as found on the official UA website. 

Comedy Break 1 - OA, the Musical

'Stuck in a Sports Bra’ by mossyrockk is comic genius. Every time I hear it, I feel like I’m at opening night of the smash-hit musical My Life in OA.

Here's a link to the YouTube video.

My Friend the Firebreather, Act I Pregnancy

I interviewed my friend Wes because she’s the firebreather, tech head, card-carrying straight wife, mom to an autistic child, homeschool advocate, snowflake-loving, blue state voting, seed librarian and council member we all need in our lives.

You're welcome. 🐦‍🔥💚

Help During Dark Times - Parker Palmer

The slings and arrows never cease nor does hope.

I was reminded of Krista Tippett's The Soul in Depression interview with Parker Palmer and the light they both brought to my dark place. Normalizing depression is so important. I hope you check out her podcast.

OA Workshop - Love & Forgiveness

My recovery taught me that anger is often just grief in disguise. Once I stopped running from the grief, I had to learn how to move through it — and ultimately, into forgiveness. This workshop was a turning point for me, and I'm sharing it in hopes it becomes one for you, too.