MY BLUEPRINT: Struggle Towards Emotional Sobriety

358 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings

All my podcast will be short-never more than 15 minutes. I will be talking about my own personal experiences on topics such as depression, anxiety, spirituality, emotional sobriety, parenting, and marriage to name a few. I think that the only thing that is truly unique to me is my personal journey and my personal story. My vision is that as you listen to my experiences and struggles, you will find value for yourself.

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Episodes

#207 The Meadows Part 2 of ?

August 13, 2020 15:04 - 16 minutes - 30.6 MB

Listen in as I continue my debriefing of my experience at The Meadows.

#206 I'M BACK! The Meadows Part 1 of ?

August 12, 2020 13:53 - 14 minutes - 25.6 MB

It is great to be back home. This is part one of I don't know how many episodes it will take to share about my experience at The Meadows. I talk about the research Dr. Kevin McCauley is doing on addiction. Please check him out!

#205 Off To Treatment For 45 Day

June 19, 2020 13:27 - 14 minutes - 25.7 MB

Well, not much to say about this episode. Just take a listen.

#204 My Puppy And I Got Attacked By A Pitbull

June 17, 2020 20:07 - 7 minutes - 12.9 MB

I hope you never get attacked by a Pitbull. It is not a fun experience.

#203 90 Meetings In 90 Days

June 09, 2020 22:30 - 5 minutes - 9.56 MB

Have you heard of the ESPN series 30 for 30? Well, this is not a 30 for 30 but it is a 90 in 90. I will be attending 90 12-Step Meetings In 90 Days.

#202 I Have Two Diseases

June 07, 2020 14:17 - 7 minutes - 13.9 MB

The two diseases I have are the disease of more and the disease of selfishness to the extreme.

#201 My Top 10 Rules For Success

May 29, 2020 14:02 - 11 minutes - 20.9 MB

Here are Bruce Lee's Top 10 Rules For Success. Also take a look at the other videos by Evan Carmichael.

#200 God Sized Hole Within Me

May 25, 2020 12:02 - 10 minutes - 19.9 MB

I have this God Sized Hole Withing Me and for decades, the way I have attempted to fill this hole has not been working.

#199 Patience + Spiritual Endurance

May 14, 2020 14:26 - 8 minutes - 16.2 MB

These words have been showing up in my dreams, meditations, and conversation so I thought it was appropriate to share.

#198 I Think I Am A Narcissist!

May 09, 2020 11:20 - 8 minutes - 16.3 MB

Well, I can not believe I am going to publish this episode, but here we go. I talk about characteristics and traits of being a Narcissist on this episode and wanted to share a few links with you. Here are two articles. One from PsychologyToday and one from the Mayo Clinic

#197 Stop Waiting For Desire

May 08, 2020 12:08 - 9 minutes - 16.8 MB

I mention a 21-Day Meditation Program on this episode and I wanted to attach the link: 21 Days Of Meditation: Finding hope in uncertain times

#196 Sam Stoller Original

May 02, 2020 13:38 - 2 minutes - 5.28 MB

Not many people have head my son Sams' first original song called "I Love You." Enjoy!

#195 The Ultimate Shit Show!

April 25, 2020 14:08 - 7 minutes - 14.1 MB

I know the last two episodes might have made you cry like me. This episode might make you cry, but I think this cry will be out of laughter and not sadness.

#194 Break Up's Suck!

April 13, 2020 19:47 - 6 minutes - 12.7 MB

For those of you who don't like hearing me cry, this episode is not for you.

#193 When Feelings Become Unbearable

April 12, 2020 20:09 - 4 minutes - 8.49 MB

Nothing to say about this episode. Just listen

#193 When Feeling Become Unbearable

April 12, 2020 20:09 - 4 minutes - 8.49 MB

Nothing to say about this episode. Just listen

#192 Does Anyone Know Brene Brown?

April 08, 2020 13:19 - 6 minutes - 11.2 MB

Two people I would love to spend some time with are Oprah and Brene Brown. To be a guest on Oprah's Super Soul Conversations Podcast or a guests on Brene Brown's new podcast, Unlocking Us would be really cool!

#191 Connection To A New Level

April 06, 2020 13:27 - 8 minutes - 15.5 MB

This is a good time to take your relationships to a new level

#190 Brene Brown & Michael Stoller

April 03, 2020 13:46 - 10 minutes - 18.5 MB

110 people downloaded my episode #186 We don't need another Brene Brown. On average, 30-40 people download each episode I post. Why so many people downloading number #186? Listen in and hear my thoughts. Also, here is a link to one of Brene Brown's latest episodes on her podcast (I thought it was really good). Brene on Comparative Suffering, the 50/50 Myth, and Settling the Ball

#189 Joy From 7am Zoom Call

April 03, 2020 12:55 - 9 minutes - 17.6 MB

Every morning for the last 3 weeks I host a Zoom call from 7-7:30am CST. It is open to anyone who just wants to connect during this time of crisis. If you are called to join me, just log into Zoom and join with my ID 939 448 4026 In this episode, I share about the joy and optimism I felt after getting off the call this morning.

#188 Emotional Sobriety Gym (ESG)-Grand Opening!

March 31, 2020 13:47 - 4 minutes - 9.1 MB

Welcome to the Grand Opening of the Emotional Sobriety Gym, better know as ESG. Come on in and learn a little about about our gym and see if you might be interested in becoming a life long member.

#187 The Selfishness Challenge

March 27, 2020 15:45 - 7 minutes - 13.7 MB

Being selfish might not be exactly what you think it is. Listen in and see how my definition of selfishness might be different than yours.

#186 We Don't Need Another Brene Brown

March 24, 2020 16:33 - 11 minutes - 21.8 MB

This is not a knock on Brene Brown and her work. However, I had an insight about her today that I wanted to share. Check out her new podcast called Unlocking Us

#185 Life Happens

March 24, 2020 15:52 - 7 minutes - 13.9 MB

This is an episode of what my life looks like when I have my kids and dog around.

#184 More on Emotional Sobriety

March 19, 2020 13:07 - 9 minutes - 18 MB

One of my mentors and colleagues who I think is the leading expert on Emotional Sobriety is Dr. Allen Berger. Click on the link below to check him out. Dr. Berger's Website

#183 Random Episode About The Truth

March 19, 2020 13:00 - 8 minutes - 16.3 MB

Not much to say about this episode other than I jump all over the place and talk about several topics.

#182 Inspiring Blog By A Client Of Mine

March 13, 2020 18:24 - 9 minutes - 17.6 MB

If you are a man (or a women), please listen in.

#181 The Upside Of The Coronavirus

March 13, 2020 16:29 - 9 minutes - 16.5 MB

I think the Coronavirus is an opportunity for people to work on building up there Emotional Sobriety muscle. I also mentioned in this episode a study that recently was done talking about the effectiveness of AA and the 12 Step Model. Below is the link: Alcoholics Anonymous vs. Other Approaches: The Evidence Is Now In

#180 Shock & Surprised!

March 09, 2020 15:54 - 13 minutes - 24.7 MB

I recently went out to San Francisco for a coaching training with a company called A-Plan Coaching. I was shocked and surprised by the emotions that came up.

#179 Working With A Life Coach

February 25, 2020 16:37 - 8 minutes - 16 MB

Have you ever heard of a life coach? If so, have you ever worked with one?

#178 It's Just Ordinary

February 24, 2020 18:47 - 11 minutes - 20.2 MB

For me, the ordinary day to day activities of life are often the most challenging and difficult to find fulfillment.

#177 Pick Up The Phone

February 10, 2020 16:16 - 6 minutes - 12.5 MB

Give someone a call today and see how they are doing.

#176 Morning Prayers And Meditation

February 07, 2020 14:02 - 10 minutes - 19.9 MB

I have recorded a similar episode on my morning prayer and meditation routine, but I have added some prayers so I thought I would post an updated episode.

#175 A Spiritual Experience At The Casino

February 06, 2020 14:37 - 11 minutes - 20.7 MB

I did not think I could have a spiritual experience with a security guard at a riverboat casino.

#174 Being A "No" To Life

February 03, 2020 14:45 - 8 minutes - 16.2 MB

Something you might not know about me is that I am a "No" to life. It is something I am not proud of, but it is the truth.

#173 My Sex Life

January 31, 2020 16:20 - 10 minutes - 18.9 MB

This is one topic I know I have not talked extensively about. It is not easy for me to talk about and this is my first stab at it.

#172 My Tribute To Kobe Bryant

January 30, 2020 14:48 - 10 minutes - 18.3 MB

While I never personally met Kobe, listen in to hear a few of my thoughts on the man.

#171 I Might Be A Fraud

January 24, 2020 03:43 - 10 minutes - 19.1 MB

I don't know about you, but sometimes I feel like a fraud.

#170 The Power Of A Men's Group

January 17, 2020 16:13 - 10 minutes - 18.7 MB

I have been part of a variety of groups over the last 20 years. However, I have found something especially powerful sitting in a group of all men.

#169 Have You Ever Heard Of M. Scott Peck, M.D.?

January 16, 2020 14:43 - 14 minutes - 26.2 MB

M. Scott Peck wrote one of my favorite books of all time called "Golf And The Spirit" Also in 1978 he wrote the book "The Road Less Traveled" This book has over 5,000,000 copies in print. If you are like so many, you probably have never heard of M. Scott Peck.

#168 I Miss Kevin C.

January 13, 2020 13:46 - 7 minutes - 13.4 MB

This episode jumps all over the place like many of my episodes, but it is something I wanted to share.

#167 Self Hate And Mental Exhaustion

December 29, 2019 15:19 - 7 minutes - 14.2 MB

This is what Shame is for me. Self Hate And Mental Exhaustion

#166 Whole Again By Jackson MacKenzie

December 18, 2019 13:30 - 9 minutes - 17.4 MB

I have read my share of self-help books over the years. I would put this book in my top five. Listen in as I share some of my many insights I took from this book. Whole Again: Healing Your Heart And Rediscovering Your True Self After Toxic Relationships And Emotional Abuse