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Waukee PodcastCrafting Comfort and Community: Winter in WaukeeThis episode of Waukee Talkee Podcast brings together local leaders to help you beat the winter blues. Jamie Thompson from What's Up Waukee shares exciting opportunities for the community to connect and thrive during the colder months. From holiday festivities to new ways to explore Waukee, Jamie inspires listeners to embrace the season. We also sit down with Joseph Hansman of Hansman Home Repair and Sean Delleman of Showtime Homes. Joseph provides expert tips to winterize your home and protect your investment. Sean shares insights on building homes with invisible quality touches that make all the difference...
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More Than a DrunkEp.25 – Hitting Bottom EnoughNational Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/Self-Management and Recovery Training: https://www.smartrecovery.org/Life Ring Secular Recovery: https://www.lifering.org/Women for Sobriety: https://womenforsobriety.org/Secular Organizations for Sobriety: http://www.sossobriety.org/Moderation Management: https://www.moderation.org/Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/Alcoholics Anonymous: www.aa.orgSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: www.samhsa.govRemember: For today, I will not drink with you!Shoot an email over: MoreThanADrunk@gmail.comIf you think the podcast is worth a buck, join my Patreon page.
2023-11-2313 minMore Than a DrunkEp.24 – The Dark Side of SobrietyToday we discuss how anxiety is walloping me right now and how that leads to more cravings. But if we give in to those cravings we are only making matters worse! National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/Self-Management and Recovery Training: https://www.smartrecovery.org/Life Ring Secular Recovery: https://www.lifering.org/Women for Sobriety: https://womenforsobriety.org/Secular Organizations for Sobriety: http://www.sossobriety.org/Moderation Management: https://www.moderation.org/Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/Alcoholics Anonymous: www.aa.orgSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: www.samhsa.gov...
2023-08-2644 minMore Than a DrunkEp.23 – Tis the Season for Drunken IdiotsToday's episode is discussing how the drunken idiots seem to be harassing people around them more than usual as we ramp up to Christmas. Joseph shares some tips and tricks he has used in the past to successfully handle his emotions and urge to drink with these kinds of people.National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/Self-Management and Recovery Training: https://www.smartrecovery.org/Life Ring Secular Recovery: https://www.lifering.org/Women for Sobriety: https://womenforsobriety.org/Secular Organizations for Sobriety: http://www.sossobriety.org/Moderation Management: https://www.moderation.org...
2021-12-2119 minMore Than a DrunkEp.22 – The RebooteningAfter a year-long absence from the microphone, Joseph returns to discuss his return to supporting the MTAD Wagoneers in their recovery from alcohol dependency.It's a long rode of recovery from addiction, but together, we can get through it and find out what is on the other side.MTAD is a podcast exploring how there can be more to us than addiction, how can we all be More Than A Drunk? I strive to support the Wagoneers in every way I can. If you need a little pick-me-up privately, shoot me an email. Each week...
2021-12-1427 minMore Than a DrunkEp.21 – Defining Yourself as More Than A DrunkWhen you are drinking, the booze defines you. I'm sure it is a similar story for any addiction. Once you are on your path to recovery, finding out who you are, underneath the addiction, is an amazing adventure that frees you from the chains of addiction. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/Self-Management and Recovery Training: https://www.smartrecovery.org/Life Ring Secular Recovery: https://www.lifering.org/Women for Sobriety: https://womenforsobriety.org/Secular Organizations for Sobriety: http://www.sossobriety.org/Moderation Management: https://www.moderation.org/Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org...
2020-12-3118 minMore Than a DrunkSober Christmas Tidings to You and YoursMerry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Festivus, and anything else you celebrate.National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/Self-Management and Recovery Training: https://www.smartrecovery.org/Life Ring Secular Recovery: https://www.lifering.org/Women for Sobriety: https://womenforsobriety.org/Secular Organizations for Sobriety: http://www.sossobriety.org/Moderation Management: https://www.moderation.org/Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/Alcoholics Anonymous: www.aa.orgSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: www.samhsa.govRemember: For today, I will not drink with you!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/MoreThanADrunk Shoot an...
2020-12-2108 minMore Than a DrunkEp.20 – Prepare For Drinking SituationsManaging recovery from addiction is not only handling the present, it's setting yourself up to succeed in the future. Today we have 4 tips/steps to create that success for when cravings strike and your road to recovery from addiction is jeopardized.National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/Self-Management and Recovery Training: https://www.smartrecovery.org/Life Ring Secular Recovery: https://www.lifering.org/Women for Sobriety: https://womenforsobriety.org/Secular Organizations for Sobriety: http://www.sossobriety.org/Moderation Management: https://www.moderation.org/Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/Alcoholics Anonymous: www.aa.orgSubstance...
2020-12-1616 minMore Than a DrunkMonday Motivational - Live Your LifeNational Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/Self-Management and Recovery Training: https://www.smartrecovery.org/Life Ring Secular Recovery: https://www.lifering.org/Women for Sobriety: https://womenforsobriety.org/ Secular Organizations for Sobriety: http://www.sossobriety.org/Moderation Management: https://www.moderation.org/Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/Alcoholics Anonymous: www.aa.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: www.samhsa.govRemember: For today, I will not drink with you!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/MoreThanADrunk Shoot an email over: MoreThanADrunk@gmail.comIf you think the podcast...
2020-12-1408 minMore Than a DrunkEp.19 – Gratitude - I'm Thankful it's ImportantGratitude is incredibly important for shaping our mental state. Exploring why that is, how to do it and how to incorporate it into our lives.Outro music provided by my good friend, K Daniel and his band "The National Treasures". Song is "Above the Rim"National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/Self-Management and Recovery Training: https://www.smartrecovery.org/Life Ring Secular Recovery: https://www.lifering.org/Women for Sobriety: https://womenforsobriety.org/Secular Organizations for Sobriety: http://www.sossobriety.org/Moderation Management: https://www.moderation.org/Al-Anon: https://al-anon...
2020-12-0740 minMore Than a DrunkEp.18 – VulnerabilityIf you haven't yet, check out Brene Brown's talk on Vulnerability. It's really good.National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/Self-Management and Recovery Training: https://www.smartrecovery.org/Life Ring Secular Recovery: https://www.lifering.org/Women for Sobriety: https://womenforsobriety.org/Secular Organizations for Sobriety: http://www.sossobriety.org/Moderation Management: https://www.moderation.org/Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/Alcoholics Anonymous: www.aa.orgSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: www.samhsa.govRemember: For today, I will not drink with you!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com...
2020-11-2834 minMore Than a DrunkMonday Motivational - Fight Back When Life Pushes YouHey, everything else is gonna beat you up, least you can do is be kind to yourself and rewind to a happy state.National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/Self-Management and Recovery Training: https://www.smartrecovery.org/Life Ring Secular Recovery: https://www.lifering.org/Women for Sobriety: https://womenforsobriety.org/Secular Organizations for Sobriety: http://www.sossobriety.org/Moderation Management: https://www.moderation.org/Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/Alcoholics Anonymous: www.aa.orgSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: www.samhsa.govRemember: For today, I will not drink with...
2020-11-1110 minMore Than a DrunkEp.17 – Discussing Mental Health: In the BeginningSome initial thoughts on mental health and why it is important and why you're not alone if your mental health isn't in tip-top shape.Important reminder: I am not a medical expert and this is not medical advice. As always, find someone who has that fancy piece of paper in the frame on the wall if you want actual medical advice.National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/Self-Management and Recovery Training: https://www.smartrecovery.org/Life Ring Secular Recovery: https://www.lifering.org/Women for Sobriety: https://womenforsobriety.org/ Secular...
2020-10-2257 minMore Than a DrunkMonday Motivation - October 19The world likes to beat on us, chew us up and spit us out. How about, for this week at least, we be our own cheerleader and say a few good things to ourselves?!Outro Music by WalterMazzaccaro from PixabayNational Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/Self-Management and Recovery Training: https://www.smartrecovery.org/Life Ring Secular Recovery: https://www.lifering.org/Women for Sobriety: https://womenforsobriety.org/ Secular Organizations for Sobriety: http://www.sossobriety.org/Moderation Management: https://www.moderation.org/Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/Alcoholics Anonymous: www.aa...
2020-10-1908 minMore Than a DrunkMonday Motivation - October 12Some good words heading your way to motivate you heading into another long week. Inspiration may not come easy, but maybe this will make it easier for you!Outro music: Joseph McDade "Elevation" https://josephmcdade.com/musicNational Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/Self-Management and Recovery Training: https://www.smartrecovery.org/Life Ring Secular Recovery: https://www.lifering.org/Women for Sobriety: https://womenforsobriety.org/ Secular Organizations for Sobriety: http://www.sossobriety.org/Moderation Management: https://www.moderation.org/Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/Alcoholics Anonymous: www.aa.org Substance Abuse...
2020-10-1209 minMore Than a DrunkEp.16 – SpiralingNational Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/Self-Management and Recovery Training: https://www.smartrecovery.org/Life Ring Secular Recovery: https://www.lifering.org/Women for Sobriety: https://womenforsobriety.org/ Secular Organizations for Sobriety: http://www.sossobriety.org/Moderation Management: https://www.moderation.org/Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/Alcoholics Anonymous: www.aa.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: www.samhsa.govRemember: For today, I will not drink with you!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/MoreThanADrunk Shoot an email over: MoreThanADrunk@gmail.comIf you think the podcast...
2020-09-2922 minMore Than a DrunkEp.15 – Managing Relapse: It's Not the End of the WorldStudy highlighting common factors for relapse.National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/Self-Management and Recovery Training: https://www.smartrecovery.org/Life Ring Secular Recovery: https://www.lifering.org/Women for Sobriety: https://womenforsobriety.org/ Secular Organizations for Sobriety: http://www.sossobriety.org/Moderation Management: https://www.moderation.org/Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/Alcoholics Anonymous: www.aa.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: www.samhsa.govRemember: For today, I will not drink with you!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/MoreThanADrunk Shoot an email over: MoreThanADrunk@gmail...
2020-08-2826 minMore Than a DrunkEp.14 – Is Addiction CurableNow that you have gotten out of the hole your addiction put you in, at what point can we move on and what does that look like? Exploring that and more.National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/Self-Management and Recovery Training: https://www.smartrecovery.org/Life Ring Secular Recovery: https://www.lifering.org/Women for Sobriety: https://womenforsobriety.org/Secular Organizations for Sobriety: http://www.sossobriety.org/Moderation Management: https://www.moderation.org/Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/Alcoholics Anonymous: www.aa.orgSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (Fed Govt resources...
2020-08-1730 minMore Than a DrunkEp.13 – Surviving Interesting TimesBad stuff is always happening in the world. Here's some tips and tricks to help you remain on the wagon and sober. Heck, you might even grow and learn something from it.Resources: AA: www.aa.org SMART Recovery: smartrecovery.org SAMHSA (Fed Govt resources): www.samhsa.govRemember: For today, I will not drink with you!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/MoreThanADrunk E-mail: MoreThanADrunk@gmail.comIf you think the show is worth a buck or two:Pinecast Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/morethanadrunkPatreon Page: https://www...
2020-08-1027 minMore Than a DrunkEp.12 – When AA Doesn't Work for YouLinks to the groups discussed today:National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/Self-Management and Recovery Training: https://www.smartrecovery.org/Life Ring Secular Recovery: https://www.lifering.org/Women for Sobriety: https://womenforsobriety.org/Secular Organizations for Sobriety: http://www.sossobriety.org/Moderation Management: https://www.moderation.org/Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/ Alcoholics Anonymous: www.aa.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (Fed Govt resources): www.samhsa.govRemember: For today, I will not drink with you!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/MoreThanADrunk Shoot an email...
2020-08-0350 minMore Than a DrunkEp.11 – Are NA Drinks Worth It?Exploring the pitfalls of pursuing Non-Alcoholic versions of our favorite beverages and how those could impact alcohol recovery.Resources: AA: www.aa.org SMART Recovery: www.smartrecovery.orgSAMHSA (Fed Govt resources): www.samhsa.govRemember: For today, I will not drink with you!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/MoreThanADrunk Shoot an email: MoreThanADrunk@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-1620 minMore Than a DrunkEp.10 – Unhealthy Thinking - OvergeneralizationOvergeneralization is when we blow things vastly out of proportion. How can we slow that down and work through it?Resources: AA: www.aa.org SMART Recovery: https://www.smartrecovery.org/SAMHSA (Fed Govt resources): www.samhsa.govRemember: For today, I will not drink with you!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/MoreThanADrunk Shoot an email over: MoreThanADrunk@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-1428 minMore Than a DrunkEp.9 – Unhealthy Thinking - All or NothingAll or nothing thinking is thinking in extremes. You're either a success or a failure. Your performance was totally good or totally bad. If you are not perfect, then you are a failure. You're either a terrible drunk or on the wagon.Let's talk about that and how to work around it.Resources: AA: www.aa.org SMART Recovery: https://www.smartrecovery.orgSAMHSA (Fed Govt resources): www.samhsa.govRemember: For today, I will not drink with you!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/MoreThanADrunk Shoot an email over: MoreThanADrunk@gmail...
2020-07-0629 minMore Than a DrunkEp.8 – Fighting Against Giving UpResources: AA: www.aa.org SAMHSA (Fed Govt resources): www.samhsa.govRemember: For today, I will not drink with you!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/MoreThanADrunk Shoot an email over: MoreThanADrunk@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-2015 minMore Than a DrunkEp.7 – Handling SetbacksKeep fighting the good fight, even when life kicks you down, don't let booze deliver a Stone Cold Stunner.Resources: AA: www.aa.org SAMHSA (Fed Govt resources): www.samhsa.govRemember: For today, I will not drink with you!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/MoreThanADrunk Shoot an email over: MoreThanADrunk@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-1114 minMore Than a DrunkEp.6 – Why Do I Drink?Looking at all of the justifications we use to have our first drink of the day and a few strategies on curbing some of those cravings.Resources:AA: www.aa.orgSAMHSA (Fed Govt resources): www.samhsa.govRemember: For today, I will not drink with you!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/MoreThanADrunkShoot an email over: MoreThanADrunk@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-0826 minMore Than a DrunkEp.5 – Day 1 - Beginning the JourneyResources:Alcoholics Anonymous: www.aa.orgSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helplineSMART Recovery:www.smartrecover.orgNAR-Anon:www.nar-anon.org/Google searches can find many more in your area!Remember: I will not drink with you today!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/MoreThanADrunk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-3126 minMore Than a DrunkEp.4 – Why I QuitResources: - Alcoholics Anonymous: www.aa.org - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline - SMART Recovery: www.smartrecover.org - NAR-Anon: www.nar-anon.org/ Google searches can find many more in your area!Remember: For today, I will not drink with you!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/MoreThanADrunk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-3020 minMore Than a DrunkEp.3 – Understanding Un-supportive PeopleA few thoughts on why people that you love and care about may not be 100% supportive of your decision to quit and how to handle that.Remember: I will not drink with you today!Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/MoreThanADrunk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-3015 minMore Than a DrunkEp.2 – Day 0 - Giving Booze the BootWalking through my thought process prior to quitting booze and some ideas/suggestions for resources to reach out to to support your decision to quit.Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/MoreThanADrunk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-3038 minMore Than a DrunkEp.1 – Managing CravingsMy take on fighting against cravings. Some helpful tips:List of Why’sWhy to quit drinkingMake sure they’re short and to the pointWhy to drinkTo erase this feelingTo feel betterLIES, ALL LIESDistractionsFind anything to distract youGet up and move (not to the liquor store)Drive around the blockHobbiesTry a new oneWatch a video on itTry a sweet treatMy sweet tooth has grown back inPrayEven if not to any specific dietyMake up a diety to pray toSobrii god of SobrietyChristianSt Jude – Lost causesSt Maximillian KolbePolish friar (friar...
2020-05-2922 min