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

#158 Picking Weeds Part II

November 13, 2019 15:50 - 8 minutes - 15 MB

Episode #32 Picking Weeds is one of my favorite episode I posted. But, I realized I left out some key points.

#157 Shortest Episode EVER!

November 07, 2019 15:28 - 4 minutes - 7.67 MB

This is a short episode with a powerful message.

#156 Ella Hannah Stoller-Bat Mitvah

November 01, 2019 14:48 - 14 minutes - 26.7 MB

One November 9, 2019 Ella Hannah Stoller will be called to the Torah.

#155 Wounds Leave a Mark

October 24, 2019 14:05 - 9 minutes - 18 MB

Wounds hurt and leave a mark. However, the wounds I have experienced in my life have taught me many invaluable lessons.

#154 15 Years Ago Today

October 23, 2019 13:06 - 10 minutes - 18.3 MB

Fifteen years ago today I got married. It was, and still is, one of the happiest days of my life.

#153 Men Drinking Coffee

October 23, 2019 13:03 - 11 minutes - 20.3 MB

Have you ever asked another man out for coffee? If not, try it. It is one of my favorite things to do!

#152 Getting Away With Murder

October 23, 2019 12:45 - 6 minutes - 11.3 MB

I think their is a fine line between helping someone and crippling them. I for sure have been guilty of enabling someone when I thought I was actually helping them.

#151 Hold The Space

October 21, 2019 15:59 - 9 minutes - 18.2 MB

I have heard this term "Hold The Space" many times but was never really sure what people were talking about. In this episode, I try to make some sense of the phrase.

#150 Don't Touch Me!

October 20, 2019 16:26 - 12 minutes - 23.5 MB

Not much to say about this episode, just listen.

#149 My Back Does Not Lie

October 16, 2019 16:02 - 13 minutes - 24.2 MB

A few days ago I woke up with a back pain that I have only felt two other times in my life. For decades I have wondered what this back pain represents. It first showed up when I was 16 years old, again at 40 years old, and know at 45 years old (I will be 46 in January).

#148 Testimonial To Dave Ellis And Falling Awake

October 11, 2019 15:55 - 17 minutes - 32.1 MB

My guess is you have never heard of Dave Ellis or Falling Awake. Well, either did I until I read the book Falling Awake 17 years ago. Dave Ellis has been a role model for me and has inspired me more than any man I have even met. For more information about Falling Awake click on this link: FallingAwake.com

#147 Another Type Of Service

October 11, 2019 14:32 - 18 minutes - 33.9 MB

I do not know about you, but it is much easier for me to give than to receive. Listen in and hear about the services of receiving.

#146 Fear Is An Emotion, Faith Is An Action

October 01, 2019 01:58 - 12 minutes - 23.2 MB

Do you live more in fear than in faith?

#145 I Am Your Disease

September 17, 2019 15:01 - 3 minutes - 6.92 MB

This is a poem I recently heard about the disease of alcoholism. I re-worked this poem to talk about my Depression and Bi-Polar.

#144 What Is Your Vice?

September 17, 2019 13:33 - 17 minutes - 31.1 MB

We all have our vices we use to escape the feelings of anger, sadness, fear, guilt, and shame. Listen in and see if you can identify yours.

#143 How Many People Do You Know?

September 05, 2019 13:49 - 10 minutes - 18.3 MB

Recently, I sat down and started to compile a list of how many people I know. When I started to look at the variety of groups, organizations, jobs, and communities I have been apart of over the years, I was suprised by how many people showed up on my list.

#142 Should Have Already Mastered Everything

August 28, 2019 13:19 - 11 minutes - 21.1 MB

I recently heard this definition of Shame Should Have Already Mastered Everything

#141 The MBD Virus

August 21, 2019 15:23 - 5 minutes - 10.9 MB

My guess is that you might be unfamiliar with the MBD Virus. It has been around for many decades and I think if it continues to go untreated, it is deadly.

#140 What Makes A Great Therapist?

August 15, 2019 15:31 - 12 minutes - 22.2 MB

I recently came across a book by Loire Gottlieb called Maybe You Should Talk To Someone: A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed. I share many of her beliefs about what makes a great therapist in today's day and age.

#139 What The Heck Is Step 8

August 08, 2019 19:02 - 13 minutes - 25.5 MB

Listen in and find out what Step 8 is all about.

#138 GRIEF-Go Right Inside Exhale Faith

August 07, 2019 15:06 - 12 minutes - 23.4 MB

As I was about to post this episode, I realize I made a mistake. In this episode I talk about Grief. The G stands for Go, the I stands for Inside, the E stands for Exhale, and the F stands for Faith. However, I realize I left out what the R stands for. So, the R stands for Right.

#137 A.A.-Acceptance & Action

August 06, 2019 13:39 - 7 minutes - 14.3 MB

What if A.A.-Alcoholics Anonymous was called A.A.-Acceptance & Action. Listen in to hear my viewpoint and opinions.

#136 Sayings and Slogans

August 01, 2019 15:43 - 9 minutes - 16.8 MB

I record every episode after doing a meditation. Here is what came to me out of a recent meditation I did.

#135 Southern Hospitality

July 31, 2019 15:02 - 8 minutes - 16 MB

My brother and I just returned from volunteering for three days at the WGC-Fed-Ex St. Jude Invitational in Memphis, TN. While I have so much to share about my experience, this episode is about the service and hospitality of the people of Memphis.

#134 Half The Speed

July 24, 2019 13:45 - 10 minutes - 18.6 MB

I have a challenge for you. Listen to this episode at half the speed you normally. See what it is like.

#133 How To Tie A Windsor Knot

July 18, 2019 15:07 - 7 minutes - 13 MB

This is one of my favorite episodes I have produced. Click on this link if you are interested in learning to tie a windsor knot. How to Tie A Windsor Knot

#132 A Message From Grey's Anatomy

July 17, 2019 15:41 - 7 minutes - 13.8 MB

Once in awhile I will binge watch something on Netflix. Over the last month or so, I have started to watch Grey's Anatomy. I was surprised by a messages that I received after watching an episode from Season 3.

#131 Amateur Golf Tournament Episode 3 of 3

June 30, 2019 22:30 - 4 minutes - 7.49 MB

Not exactly the experience I was hoping for today, but glad I participated.

#130 Amateur Golf Tournament Episode 2 of 3

June 29, 2019 23:32 - 5 minutes - 9.3 MB

Well, I successfully made it through Day 1 of the tournament. Listen in and see what happened.

#129 Amateur Golf Tournament Episode 1 of 3

June 28, 2019 21:01 - 8 minutes - 16.4 MB

Tomorrow and Sunday I will be playing in my first ever golf tournament If you would like to follow how I am doing, click on the link below. I am teeing off at 11:30a.m. CST. 2019 Blackberry Amateur

#128 Try This Today

June 28, 2019 13:48 - 5 minutes - 9.32 MB

This is a short episode with a simple message.

#127 Sufi Poem

June 27, 2019 13:32 - 10 minutes - 18.5 MB

This is a poem that I recently added to my morning prayers. I also spend some time talking about my definition of integrity on this episode.

#126 Butterflies By Sam Stoller

June 22, 2019 13:22 - 4 minutes - 7.5 MB

One of the coolest things about having children, is that they expose me to new music all the the time. On this episode, Sam will be sing Butterflies By Gabbie Hanna

#125 Life Lessons

June 18, 2019 23:21 - 14 minutes - 26.7 MB

As I look back over my life, I remember many key moments that taught me some valuable lessons.

#124 Grief, Sex, Pregnancy, & Bi-Polar

June 06, 2019 15:30 - 16 minutes - 30.4 MB

This episode, like so many, jumps all over the place. Here are a few links that I mentioned in this episode. I actually don't have a link to the Jonathan Fields Podcast called The Good Life Project when he interviews Elizabeth Gilbert, but I am sure you can find it. What I Wish Family & Friends Knew About Bi-Polar

#123 Going Back To St. Jude Children's Hospital

June 05, 2019 15:18 - 18 minutes - 34.4 MB

On July 26, 2019 I will be going to Memphis, TN to volunteer at the 2019 WGC (World Golf Championship)-FedEx St. Jude Invitational. St. Jude Children's Hospital holds a special place in my heart and I am excited to be part of this event. I am doing some fundraising for St. Jude Children's Hospital, so if you interested in making a donation, please click on the link below. Thank you! Michael's Fundraising Page

#122 Sam Stoller Is Back!

June 04, 2019 01:32 - 3 minutes - 7.27 MB

If you have not listened to episodes #102 and #103, my son Sam performed two Lauren Daigle songs. On this episode, he will be singing a song called COPYCAT by Billie Eilish. Click on this link to hear here sing COPYCAT

#121 My Kids Question My Manliness

June 03, 2019 00:39 - 10 minutes - 19.7 MB

I believe ALL parents do the best they can do with what they have in the moment. Listen in as I share my challenges with being the best Dad I can be.

#120 What is a Control Addict?

May 31, 2019 14:25 - 7 minutes - 14 MB

Have you ever heard of Control Anonymous (CA)? My guess is you have not. The reason why is because CA is not a real 12 Step Fellowship. However, I believe we should only have one 12 Steps Anonymous program. Listen in as I share my viewpoint on this topic.

#119 Is This Me Or The Depression Talking?

May 22, 2019 14:45 - 7 minutes - 12.9 MB

I often don't know if I am talking or my depression is talking for me. In this episode, I discuss some ways I know who is in charge.

#118 Words Fail

May 20, 2019 16:56 - 5 minutes - 9.74 MB

Not much to say about this episode. Just listen in.

#117 Being Large And In-Charge

May 16, 2019 15:45 - 11 minutes - 21 MB

I realize that what I have to say on this episode is very similar to some other episodes that I have published. Hopefully, it comes at the topic of Self-will vs. God's-will from a little different angle.

#116 I AM BORED!

May 14, 2019 15:54 - 7 minutes - 13.1 MB

What to do when you are bored?

#115 A Walk With God

May 10, 2019 14:47 - 18 minutes - 34.8 MB

I recorded this episode a few days ago and for whatever reason, was scared to publish it. I mentioned a sermon I heard on YouTube on this episode (it is a little long and a little too religious for me but I liked the message). Here is the link. The Only Payment Is Patience

#114 The Strongest And Most Courageous Man I know

May 08, 2019 13:29 - 16 minutes - 29.7 MB

You might be surprised to hear about who the strongest and most courageous man I know. Also, I talked about the Man Kind Project on this episode so click on the link if it is something you might be interested in learning more about. Here is a link to a video testimonial. ManKind Project New Zealand

#113 You Never Now Who Might Show Up

May 06, 2019 15:16 - 7 minutes - 14 MB

I have shared on past episodes about a 12 Step Fellowship that I have been apart of for the last 5 years. It is called Misery Addicts Anonymous (MAA) or Self-Sabotage Anonymous (SSA). You can learn more about it at MiseryAddicts.org. I led a call recently and wanted to share an experience I had.