Online Media Toolbox

[NoSugar]

Well, since Pav isn't here to do the honors, here are a couple BubbleHour podcasts that deal with relapse:
http://www.thebubblehour.com/2013/03...ion-tools.html
http://www.thebubblehour.com/2014/10...-now-what.html
And here is my (and I think maybe Narilly's) all time favorite BH podcast:
http://www.thebubblehour.com/2014/04...-changing.html

[Guitarista]

Here's a UK doco that follows some young people getting old before their time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6vEe6eenpg

[NoSugar]

That's a tough but good one to watch, Mr. G. Thanks for putting the link here.

I've loved The Ballad of the Sad Young Men by Boz Scaggs for a long time but realized recently how much I've been listening to it over the last several somewhat stressful weeks. It is very sad and makes me tear up (or outright cry) when I listen to it but I think I'm especially drawn to it when I need to remind myself of how bleak my life had become. I feel the emptiness when I listen to it and while it's painful, I don't want to forget.

This is another version by Roberta Flack. The images that accompany the song capture the lyrics so well.

I'm not trying to bring people down - I feel sad for where I was and where so many still are but mostly grateful for where I am now when I listen to this. It helps keep me motivated not to go back, no matter what.

[Guitarista]

Thanks NS. Beautiful song. I don't think i've heard it before. I listened to Roberta Flack's version. Yes, let's wish sad young men and women don't become sad old men or women. We can turn it around. G

EDIT: Listening to Bozz's original. It's a cracker too.

[shambles70]

Watched this last night...tough going at times but incredibly powerful and sensitively handled.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwv7Utcf-gM

[Guitarista]

Yes, that is a heavy doco Shambles. Thanks for posting it here.

Here is a doco made around 2004 on late 1960's/early 70's Irish football/soccer star George Best. He died in 2005 presumably from alcohol abuse aged about 60. He resumed drinking after a liver transplant. He talks about wanting company in the morning, and that a drink is that company. His is a familiar story, and a sad one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7zcZCQzjGE

[abcowboy]

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[Turnagain]

Time to bump this thread back up to the top...there's quite a bit of life-changing info in these links!

Here's a link to an exceptional TED TALK that NoSugar shared here recently. This speaker takes on the myth of 'drinking responsibly.' You can probably guess - Booze loses! Check it out for some thought-provoking facts.

Here's the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyHb4XsqABQ

[NoSugar]

This is a rather old book but provides a view of the causes of and treatments for addiction that are consistent with more recent data. He presents his arguments in 2 later position statements that are available here

[Guitarista]

Another cool TED talk. Posted by Turnagain in the newbies nest earlier. Thought i'd log it here too.

Enjoy.

http://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are?language=en

[Guitarista]

Here are another 30 interviews with recovery practicioners associated with the recent recovery 2.0 online conference run in the U.S.A. by ex addict and yoga teacherTommy Rosen. Free viewing until end of this weekend.

I've watched 4 of them and i reckon they are very much worth a look/listen. From trauma recovery discussions to yoga, meditation, mindfulness, relapse discussions etc. A Holistic angle. Requires email sign up.

If you're struggling this weekend, dig in.

http://tommyroseno.ontraport.com/c/s/jzz/eoSG/s/6e/8qd/680NkW/vP3VtlFxXg

[patrice]

Here are another 30 interviews with recovery practicioners associated with the recent recovery 2.0 online conference run in the U.S.A. by ex addict and yoga teacherTommy Rosen. Free viewing until end of this weekend.

I've watched 4 of them and i reckon they are very much worth a look/listen. From trauma recovery discussions to yoga, meditation, mindfulness, relapse discussions etc. A Holistic angle. Requires email sign up.

If you're struggling this weekend, dig in.

http://tommyroseno.ontraport.com/c/s...NkW/vP3VtlFxXg

I've listened to about 6 of these talks and I highly recommend them too!!. I especially liked Dr. Lipton and Gurucharan. Tommy Rosen is a great speaker too..

[lasttimeIpray]

I really appreciate this thread! I enjoy reading the blogs, especially "Mrs. D goes without"! Thanks!

[NoSugar]

Hi, LastTime

Mrs. D. and Unpickled have gotten so many people psyched up to free themselves from this addiction. I check in with both of them now and then when I need a reminder of why I'm doing what I'm doing.

How are you doing? Have you introduced yourself in the Newbies Nest? You'd be welcome to join in there if you'd like - it's a great place go get this DONE!

All the best, NS

[NoSugar]

An interview with Anne Lamott - so many ideas to think about here:https://medium.com/foreword/w-a-t-c-h-be1a0b70368e.