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Weaving the threads of this human experience together to find truth, sovereignty & solid ground to rise from. I’m Lisa Hillyer - My path has taken me from swimming in a sea of alcohol as an Interior Designer, to a yogi practicing on the banks of the Ganges in India, to a Priestess holding new moon ceremonies & rituals with the turns of the wheel, to returning to Christ, wild crafting, making nutrient dense tallow products & living on a beautiful piece of land stewarding bees & chickens. I sh ...
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An odd name for a podcast on Recovery? When I was wondering what to call this podcast I reflected back on my drinking history and how I used alcohol and drugs as a Solution to my thinking, my problems, my very existence in general...I always reached for that shot glass of solution. But when the glasses were empty and the bottles ran dry the solution I’d used for decades had only made things worse. I’ve been on this recovery road for a little over 19 years now and what I’ve learned is my reco ...
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Welcome to the Transform with Travel Podcast, where we share stories of personal transformation and life lessons through our experiences of traveling and exploring the world. Travel is the ultimate accelerator for personal growth and can be the root catalyst for the pivots and plot twists we make in our lives. I’m your host - Kelly Tolliday from Rising Nature Retreats - and it’s my mission to inspire you to live life to its fullest, travel with an open-mind & Heart, and let the world show yo ...
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Another special one for me, this little gem of a human lives an ocean away from me and yet we connect through the language of the heart. Karolina originated from Poland and has made a life in her home of London in the United Kingdom. She is sober just over 3 years, active in service and sponsors women. She found her true self on page 63 of the big …
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A bunch of my female friends join me on a discussion on safety in the rooms of AA. Some tips to bring to your home group: SAFETY CARD FOR A.A. GROUPS_EN (aa.org) Read the safety card at every meeting Read AA's info on Safety SMF-209 - Safety and A.A.: Our Common Welfare (aa.org) Read the pamphlet on Sponsorship P-15 Questions & Answers on Sponsorsh…
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My sponsor introduced me to one of her hero's, Danny the Firefighter. I loved his gentle nature, I could relate to his struggle with the inner demons of this disease and the battle with the mental health scorpion known as PTSD. Danny has given a talk on our show before, this is the one where he reveals his experience as a fire fighter at the world …
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Today we continue from the bottom of page 73 into midway of page 75 of the chapter Into Action. Sometimes in a big book study you will find you don't further than a few lines, a couple paragraphs. The main idea to remember is always IDENTIFICATION. Reading the big book with another alcoholic who got sober before us is the taproot of our shared expe…
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We seem to get the most amazing selection of speakers at A.A. Solution Seekers. How do we do that? One, I've noticed a lot of meetings online have forgotten about the Open Speaker meeting. Two, we are blessed with a long timer who just knows a ton of speakers from decades of hanging around AA. Three, our home group has a ton of new and old experien…
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We’re celebrating our FIRST Pod-iversary today! I can’t believe it’s been one full year since we published our first episode of the Transform With Travel Podcast. This episode describes my journey of starting the podcast, learning the ins and outs of what it takes to run a podcast, and all of the twists and turns I made along the way. I also announ…
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Have you ever dreamed of transforming your ordinary travel experiences into extraordinary adventures? If you answered yes, then you're just one step away from discovering how to travel like a rockstar. In this episode of the Transform with Travel podcast, I sit down with Lisa Gneo, a luxury travel concierge at Rockstar Luxury Travel, to discuss wha…
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This is my sponsor. You will fall in love with her. I will have to Dexter you...but Don't Worry...God will make me realize that's a bad idea. :) Today my sponsor Celebrates 30 years sobriety. Some people say "Don't drink and don't die and you too can stay sober this long." But there is more to it than that. It's called surrender to God, willingness…
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Still trying to figure out #LiveShow on #Podbean I invited some friends from my local home group to do a test. The subject was Tolerance / Compassion / Patience / Forgiveness / Humility / Good Will / Love these are some of the PRINCIPLES OF SUCCESS. Success at what you ask? Well EVERYTHING! LIFE in general basically. So we touched on a few as we tr…
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Hi, I'm Lisa, and welcome to a Shotglass of Recovery. In this episode, we dive into one of Bill Wilson's profound letters published in The Grapevine in January 1958, titled "The Next Frontier: Emotional Sobriety." Join me as I read and reflect on Bill's insights about emotional maturity and balance, drawn from his own experiences and struggles in e…
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Welcome to "Shotglass of Recovery" for August 16th, hosted by Lisa. In this episode, Lisa shares her recent experience with a unique challenge she posed to her sponsees in Alcoholics Anonymous. Lisa emphasizes the importance of vulnerability in the recovery process, describing the "Vulnerability Challenge" where participants are encouraged to share…
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to leave a stable, high-stress job to pursue a passion that lights up your soul? Not only that, what about taking that passion and using it to build a career with your passion of travel? Justin Liebman transitioned from a high-stress finance job to a fulfilling career as a yoga teacher. Justin, like many others,…
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Page 68 til the end of the chapter. Today we talk about sex! We also answer some of those age old questions in A.A, such as "When can I date?" (safely? probably never, have you seen your track record?) and "How do I make an amends to 100 nameless one night stands?" (you are not kidding anyone.) Join us for these answers and more ...in this episode …
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Join us 7 days a week at AA Solution Seekers online meeting at 7am eastern time. click the zoom link to attend a live meeting (Only the speaker is recorded on Sundays and Lisa's Big Book Study every other Saturday at 10am - all other meetings are closed and not recorded!) A.A. Solution Seekers - Toronto is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. …
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When I went to Maine to speak at their 45th Annual Round up, I had no idea how many gifts I was about to receive. I met beautiful, sweet, soulful Mel who made this trip happen and was the organizer extraordinaire. Mel is like me in that she wears her emotions on her sleeve and is always ready for a hug. Their was my grand sponsee, Rena. One tough c…
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I am grateful for my past experience and ability to be able to speak off the cuff straight from the heart. I'm grateful for my sponsor Luke who one time ripped up my cue cards right before my talk and said "This isn't a speech! We speak from the heart. Why do you need notes? Don't you know your own story?" I'm grateful people find something to reso…
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Today's study begins on page 67. We learn how to conquer fear. #conquerfear We learn what failed us before. Join me live to record this big book study every other Saturday at 10 am right here in the AA Solution Seekers Study room. Join us 7 days a week at AA Solution Seekers online meeting at 7am eastern time. click the zoom link to attend a live m…
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I always try to share my experience with newcomers, especially about how I didn't know how prejudiced and closed minded I was when it came to things "religious". Most importantly I needed to look at myself and take inventory on such behaviours in order to get and stay sober. One of the tools I used in the expansion of my mind and the opening of my …
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I do a chat group with 9 women and our latest thing is reading something from our Recovery/Spiritual Toolkits (Big Book, 12&12, Grapevine, Daily Reflections, any thing AA related), sharing it with each other and then Sharing ourselves with the group by way of speaking on what the reading meant to us. This was part of our recent discussion. What do …
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https://www.instagram.com/jessicajordan.co/ Guest Bio: Jessica is 37, a mother to one daughter who is 7 and has been a coparent since her daughter was two. She has been mentoring women privately for the last 5 years, holding sacred spaces and teaching for 10. Jessica has devoted my adult life to feminine and faith, pursuing many routes that ultimat…
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Have you ever wished you could travel comfortably without sacrificing style? Welcome to the world of Anatomie, a brand revolutionizing luxury travel clothing with a blend of comfort, functionality, and timeless fashion. This week, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Kate and Shawn Boyer, the dynamic duo behind Anatomie, to discuss their journe…
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Join us 7 days a week at AA Solution Seekers online meeting at 7am eastern time. click the zoom link to attend a live meeting (Only the speaker is recorded on Sundays and Lisa's Big Book Study every other Saturday at 10am - all other meetings are closed and not recorded!) A.A. Solution Seekers - Toronto is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. …
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Join us 7 days a week at AA Solution Seekers online meeting at 7am eastern time. click the zoom link to attend a live meeting (Only the speaker is recorded on Sundays and Lisa's Big Book Study every other Saturday at 10am - all other meetings are closed and not recorded!) A.A. Solution Seekers - Toronto is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. …
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Just one of the many gifts of a worldwide pandemic....was meeting people like Jolie from a part of my own Country I'd never visited. Jolie's sobriety date is close to one I gave up for "outside issues", it's amazing what EGO can take from us...sobriety, peace, joy, presence. I'm glad she got it when she did and shared her journey and experience to …
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Join us 7 days a week at AA Solution Seekers online meeting at 7am eastern time. click the zoom link to attend a live meeting (Only the speaker is recorded on Sundays and Lisa's Big Book Study every other Saturday at 10am - all other meetings are closed and not recorded!) A.A. Solution Seekers - Toronto is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. …
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Ethan is a member of my homegroup AA Solution Seekers. He joined us from my former homegroup online which always seemed to be a place of chaos. Just goes to show that the people who seek a solution will gravitate towards like minded individuals. Ethan is a humble man who walks the walk of sobriety, he doesn't always have a lot to say and he certain…
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Join us 7 days a week at AA Solution Seekers online meeting at 7am eastern time. click the zoom link to attend a live meeting (Only the speaker is recorded on Sundays and Lisa's Big Book Study every other Saturday at 10am - all other meetings are closed and not recorded!) A.A. Solution Seekers - Toronto is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. …
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Jabari has 43 years of sobriety at the time of this recording. Getting sober in the 80's. He called an AA helpline for help and advice. The first time "didn't take" in his words. But he was ready the second time he reached out. For local help in your area google AA Helpline or your local area AA intergroup office to speak to another alcoholic who w…
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Join me live to record this big book study every other Saturday at 10 am right here in the AA Solution Seekers Study room. Join us 7 days a week at AA Solution Seekers online meeting at 7am eastern time. click the zoom link to attend a live meeting (Only the speaker is recorded on Sundays and Lisa's Big Book Study every other Saturday at 10am - all…
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Have you ever wondered how you can travel and avoid alcohol without sacrificing fun and adventure? Jen Hirst, founder of Lighthouse Sobriety, shares her powerful story of overcoming addiction and provides actionable tips for embracing an alcohol-free life while traveling. In this episode of the Transform with Travel podcast, Jen discusses her journ…
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Our speaker today is Matt! Join us 7 days a week at AA Solution Seekers online meeting at 7am eastern time. click the zoom link to attend a live meeting (Only the speaker is recorded on Sundays and Lisa's Big Book Study every other Saturday at 10am - all other meetings are closed and not recorded!) A.A. Solution Seekers - Toronto is inviting you to…
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Our good friend and humble servant of AA mr Tony B brings us some great guest speakers from his home group Jamaica Presentation in NY. This is one of them, please enjoy Still Bill. (besides a great story - he's got a nicname...now come ON! can't get much cooler than that!) Join us 7 days a week at AA Solution Seekers online meeting at 7am eastern t…
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I met Lucy when one of my sponsees brought her to Solution Seekers as a guest. She experienced first hand how we try to be inclusive to all our members and guests. My sponsee and Lucy are both blind. They are active participants of our group and amaze us with their contributions and service. Contact AA General Service Board to get them working on p…
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An odd name for a podcast on Recovery? When I was wondering what to call this podcast I reflected back on my drinking history and how I used alcohol and drugs as a Solution to my thinking, my problems, my very existence in general...I always reached for that shot glass of solution. But when the glasses were empty and the bottles ran dry the solutio…
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Reg was invited to speak at my home group and she really shared from the heart, even coming to tears near the end of her talk. She closed our meeting with a prayer her home group had named after a deceased member, Gwen's prayer. we are grateful for her message. Join us 7 days a week at AA Solution Seekers online meeting at 7am eastern time. click t…
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This was one of my favourite online meetings during covid. They talked program which, let's face it, a lot of online meetings were not doing at the time. They stayed in the solution focusing on getting out of self and gave solid resources and guided all in attendance how to identify ego and stay out of self by inviting God in every single minute of…
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Patty O (or Patty R.) with over 40 years of sobriety teaches us some keys to staying sober for that long, one day at a time. She has a home group, a sponsor who has a sponsor, sponsees and she does a ton of service. Chances are if you've been in a psych ward or a prison institution - you've met her doing service. She is a remarkable example of how …
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We have landed on my FAVOURITE pages in the big book. Pages I once hated because I was told to read them so many times. But they would identify the real problem that stood in the way of my facing life effectively! In later pages they would then reveal the solution to that very problem! That's what this book does. #ashotglassofrecovery #aa #bigbooks…
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Still testing and working out the bugs on how to get people into a live studio recording. I tested this out with my sponsor, who will be back many times I'm sure. We chatted a bit about her early days in recovery before she truly began to work the program, her beloved sponsor who has gone to her final meeting in the sky and she shared some suggesti…
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