People Growing Hope & Recovery

In this episode (40 episodes in) Bernie speaks of How things went from addict to a vision of People Growing Hope and Recovery.  Find out how PGHR came to be.

The 4th and likely last installment of talking with Bruce P.

The conversation continues with Bruce P. A Friend of the Fellowship and all seeking recovery.In this episode follow along as Bruce goes from Childhood games to Recovery's Door.

We started the conversation last episode with Bruce talking recovery. We continue in this episode talking recovery from a perspective revolving around how life has changed.

Join Teressa as she sits down and talks with her longtime friend Bruce about his recovery.

Recovery Programs often state that they do not endorse or have affiliation with outside organizations. In this episode PGHR discusses a perspective on such things that Presents an idea that changes the 'landscape'

Something to consider. Take a few minutes to listen as Teresa Shres food for thought on the turning point in recovery.

What is Recovery? Bernie talks about personal experiences and the desire to help others without ralizing that to do this includes self care.

A Recovery To Live: Actions Speak LoudlyBernie Ends 2024 with a conversation about "Recovery" being more about actions than words.  Recognizing that Recovery is about finding a way to live with purpose.Intro and closing Song: Place In This World - Michael W. Smith

Intro and exit song: Garth Brooks "The River" (Clip)In a time when Holidays are a challenge and addiction is calling a little talk about life seems apppropriate.  Bernie hosts this episode talking about some key events related to his addiction and events that brought him to recovery.  Listen and travel along with him though a perspective that reminds him that life is worth it. This is a season where Suicide is high in the community of addiction even those who are working recovery can be down however he encourages you not to give up

Reach for Hope Recovery Matters is all about the hope that recovery gives even when a person might be down. Bernie talks about that hope with the reminder that addiction has a high rate of suicide at this time of theyear. While he doesn't talk about his own hospitalization at the end of his addiction, he speaks of the hope that is present today (Just over 17 years after his hospitalization for suicidal depression). No matter the challengethere is hope. Intor song clip from the following link:    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoA8xkiuts0&list=PLxj_MdKh...

Intro:  "Believe it or Not" by Joey ScarbouroughIn This epeside Bernie speaks about hope and recovery as a way of healing from more than addiction. Recovery  is a lifelong process which involves traumas, Illnesses and relationships too. Being human means making mistakes or having a health issue however being human also means Recovery and includes healing from what is accepting that which is out of our control and learning to live life.

In this episode we talk with "Poppy" AKA Robert from Hobart Austrailia who has been a big part of the fellowship for several years. He hosts some PGHR meetings and over the years has been intrigal in where PGHR has been going. In honor to him we used a song he liked and which is a Patriotic song for Austrailians. Our intro is "Waltzing Matilda"Come along for the ride as we talk about how He became associated with PGHR as well as tells his unique story from a gambling addiction to recovery.

In a moment things can change. Teressa and bernie talk about the question "Why not Now?" often we get so wrapped up in yesterday or tomorrow that the moment we are in becomes lost to what was and what will be. One can't be changed the other has not happened. Procrastination is the enemy of being present in the moment.

Hope in The Midst: Bernie talks about some of the things that are missed when looking at life with only our eyes. He proposes looking with our heart and soul. Even when things are not going well good can come out of it. Recovery is about being present in life meetings.

Teresa and Jeremy talk about their experience with growing recovery while realizing the difference in their mental health as a result of the changes made in life from addiction to recovery. Also how the holidays play a roll in thier recovery. https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/2022/12/managing-recovery-during-holidays/

Part 2 Interview with A dear Friend from Kenya, Jajah. While internet and technology are a blessing it also adds unique challenges. Periotic technical difficulties will be heard in this podcast. We appologise for this.His honesty about where he has been and how his recovery has changed his world despite cultural differences is inspiring. His insight is remarkable regarding his journey and how it may be seen differently depending on where you are in the world.We hope you enjoy it and find hope in the process of listening.

What are you struggling with today? Recovery awaits you. Be where you need to be. Life meetings and such are part of recovery so remember to cherish each moment.Into and closing is Part of Jim Croce's song "Time In A bottle"

What is the true meaning of "recovery"? Often we think of it being about addiction. Is it really about the addiction or is is something more?In this short episode I talk about that very question. The idea that becomming more than you were is a process of life. Change is moving forward and to do that we need to learn to shed the past in favor of the present.The intro song can be found in the link below as can a movie that demonstrates the jopurney all humans travel.Full song used...

In this Podcast we have a conversation with John who lives in yet another part of the world known as Austrailia. More specifically Hobart Tazmainia  Austrailia. Bernie and Teressa take the time to learn more about him and his journey from Pokie Machines (Slots) to Recovery.We want to thank John for being so willin honest and open to sharing so that PGHR could be blessed with wisdom/