MY BLUEPRINT: Struggle Towards Emotional Sobriety

#306 September 11, 2022

Hard to believe it has been 21 years

#305 Fear Of The Rock Bottom

"When you can live a life and authentically say, God, bring it on, I can endure anything you bring my way, then you are spirtually free." -Michael Stoller

#304 Atomic Habits

This is a great book, Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results-Atomic Habits-An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clears Also, here is a great article about Emotional Sobriety What Is Emotional Sobriety?

#304 Advice SUCKS!

Just listen

#303 Slip vs. Relapse

I recorded this episode last week but was not sure if I wanted to publish it.

#302 Conversation w/ Brother Kevin

Listen into this unique episode with my middle brother Kevin. After listening to the episode, I realize I talk way too much and I need to listen much better!

#301 Jihad

Do you know the definition of Jihad?  When you first saw the word, what did you automatically think?  I talk about the book Dying to Be Me by Anita Moorjani in this episode and also about the author and speaker Melody Moezzi

#300 A Cure For Depression & Addiction

This is a very short episode but please listen to the below podcact I was recently on. Reco12: Can Addiction Be Cured?

#298 Turtle Spirit

Slow and steady win the race.

#297 Get A Therpist NOW!!!

Are you a mom or dad?  Do you have a therapist?  Or, have you had a therapsit over the years to work on your anger, sadness, fear, guilty, and shame?  If not, I promise that you are being emotionally abusive to your children.  Listen to this episode and see how I define emotional abuse.

#296 Mass Shooting In Highland Park, IL on July 4, 2022

I went down to the site of the mass shooting on July 4, 2022 in Highland Park, IL yesterday morning to offer my services in anyway I could.  I met a man who happened to be a reporter for the USA Today.  He interviewed me a published a few of my comments in the below article (read the last 2 paragraphs of the article) Parents of a 2-year-old boy, a 'loving' grandfather and more: Names of Highland Park shooting victims Cady StantonChristine FernandoJeanine Santucci USA TODAY

#295 The Voice Of Knowledge

I recently read the book The Voice Of Knowledge, by Don Miguel Ruiz.  He is also the author of The Four Agreements.  Both books I would highly recommend!

#294 Have You Ever Heard Of TMS Therapy?

TMS stands for Transcranial Magnetic Stimiluation.  I started doing this treatment on Monday of last week.  Here is some information about the therapy. Here is the company I am going through SuccessTMS Here is some information from the Mayo Clinic about TMS Mayo Clinic-Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Here is a YouTube video about TMS Rewiring the Brain-Andrew Leuchter-TEDxUCLA  

#293 Bradley Cooper, CBD Gummies, & Shark Tank

#292 89 Books Left In 2022

I read 11 books this month!  I share a little about each book in this episode.

#291 I Have Faith/Affirmations

One of my many spiritual tools I have in my spiritual toolbox

#290 Episode #3: Feelings & Meaning

In this episode Rachelle and I have a discussion about owning our feelings and not assigning me meaning to our feelings.

#289 Acceptance Is The Answer

#288 Episode #2: "Yes & No"

Rachelle and I just published our second episode of Divorced With Children: Conversation With My Ex.  I hope you enjoy! Episode #2: "Yes & No"

#287 Rachelle and I

Below is the introduction of my new YouTube Channel.  Click on the link and check it out! Divorced With Children: Lessons Learned

#286 One Hundred Book In 2022

I have a goal to read 100 books in 2022.  I just finished book 1 and only have 99 to go!

#285 Love, Care, & Empathy For 2022

These are three words that I would like to bring into 2022.

#284 Meet My Ex-Wife Rachelle

You have heard me talk a lot about my ex-wife Rachelle, but I am going to talk a little more about her and a Podast we are going to get started with in 2022!

#283 I CAN CRY AGAIN!!!

In this epidsode, I mentioned a Netflix Series I recently watched called After Life.  Here is a link to the trailer. I hightly recommend it.  It made me cry many times-tears of sadness and tears of joy After Life Trailer    

#282 Groundhog Day

Well, I said I was going to have many espisodes on my comforter, but I changed my mind

#281 My Comforter-Part 1 of ?

This is a must listen to episode/series

#280 Sticky Notes Rule!

Part of this episode is about my sticky note invention, but mostly I talk about a Two Way Men's Prayer Party that I throw every Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, and Sun. at 7am PST, 9am CST, and 10am EST.  If you are a man, you are invited.  Here is the link https://meet.google.com/txw-vomr-djm

#279 ANGER, EGO, FAITH

I have often been refered to as the acronym king.  I use many acronyms in this episode.

#278 My Truth About COVID

Well, I know this is not goining to be a popular episode for many, but try to listen to the entire episode.  It is less about COIVD and more about looking at myelf and my selfishness to the extreme.

#277 R.I.P. David Tucker

On the monrning of August 14, 2021 my friends David Tucker passed away peacefully in his sleep from ALS.

#276 Homeland & Claire Danes

Have you ever seen Homeland on Showtime (actually it is now on Hulu)?

#275 Hole #5 With Rabbi Bob

Everytime I play golf with Rabbi Steven Bob, I have a question for him on the 5th Tee at Downers Grove Golf Coarse in Downers Grove, IL

#274 RECO 12

I recenlty was a guest on a podcast called RECO 12 and spoke on the topic of Emotional Sobriety.  Click on the link RECO 12-Emotional Sobriety-Michael S.

#273 Immature Adult vs. Addict

Let me know what you think of this episode

#272 We Are All Addicts!

What is your definition of an adddict?  I believe we are all addicts.  Listen to this episode and see if you agree.

#271 Selfish & Arrogant

If any episode ever goes viral, I pray this episode does.  

#270 Two Way Prayer For Men

Have you ever heard of Two Way Prayer?  Here is some information about Two Way Prayer Two Way Prayer Website Below is a link for my Two Way Men's Prayer Meeting that happens daily at 9am CST meet.google.com/phc-nnow-dip    

#269 P.A.U.S.E

Listen in to hear what P.A.U.S.E. means

#268 D'vor Torah-July 23, 2021

A D'vor Torah is the commentary a Rabbi does on the weekly Torah portion.  This past Friday night I had the privilege of delivering the D'vor Torah to my congregation.  

#267 Welcome New And Old

#266 Ten MORE Rules For Success

I decided to re-listen to Episode #201 My Top 10 Rules For Success and I realize I have more to share on this topic.

#265-Integrity/Two Way Prayer

I talked about Two Way Prayer on this episode.  Here the Zoom link for the 1 hour call.  It takes place every morning either at 7:30am or 9am Meeting ID: 990 185 3011 Password: LISTEN

#265 Would You Pay $1,591 For...

#264 Brain-Dump Part 2

Just warning you, this is a LONG episode.

#263 Brain-Dump Part 1

Just listen!

#262 A Year Of FUN!

Have you ever dedicated an entire year to fun?  

#261 Shame Over Me

First episode of 2021.  Sorry for the delay!

#260 NEW 12 Step Meeting For Everyone

Starting January 4, 2021 (and every Monday) from 9amCST-10am CST I will be hosting a 12 Step Meeting called 12 Steps For Everyone.  Please come join me and give it a try! I will be using Google Meet and here is the link: https://meet.google.com/qci-auhf-ahp

#259 Top 10 Products 2020

Too lazy to list all these items but I am sure you can find them!

#258 Testimonial -19 Year Old

Thanks for this great testimonial!