The Magdalen House Podcast
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Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an Alcoholics Anonymous group and we are not associated with A.A.
The Magdalen House PodcastNov 05, 2021
From the Vault: Volunteer Appreciation Compilation | Special Release
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and at The Magdalen House, we love each and every one of our volunteers. Join Volunteer Program Manager Kelly Williams as she talks to a handful of our volunteers to ask them about their favorite moments at Maggie's and why they choose to volunteer with us. All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate. The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping individuals with alcoholism achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
506: Staying Close to Maggie's with Kelly Williams & Brehn Hanson | RecoverED
In this episode, Volunteer Program Manager Kelly Williams and Community Program Manager Brehn Hanson discuss what it means to stay close to Maggie's through volunteering, attending meetings, and so much more.
This podcast is made possible by donors to The Magdalen House. All donations help us to provide programs and services to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate.
The Magdalen House is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization helping individuals with alcoholism achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.
Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
From the Vault: Find Your Fellowship with Sandra Looney and JoJo Marshall
In this special edition of Recovered, we hear from 2 different First Step alumna and Maggie's Women's Group members, Sandra Looney & JoJo Marshall. Each of these amazing ladies, share their alcoholic journey and the solution and fellowship they found at The Magdalen House.
To learn more about Maggie's Women's Group and how to get involved, visit magdalenhouse.org/get-invovled.
This podcast is made possible by donors to The Magdalen House. All donations help us to provide programs and services to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate.
The Magdalen House is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization helping individuals with alcoholism achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.
Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
505: Diane Gilliam | Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholics
In this episode of Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholics, we talk with a shining light in our community, Diane Gilliam, as she shares her road to recovery and Maggie's. She discusses how recovery has not only impacted her life, but her kids lives! Diane has gone from feeling isolated in alcoholism to the life of the party in sobriety, her message is sure to give you hope! All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate. The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping alcoholics achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
504: Chris Marzano | Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholics
Today we talk to our newest staff member for our Men's program, Chris Mazaro! Our Men's Program Coordinator shares his experience strength & hope from his journey of recovery filled with firsts, lasts, and accomplishing hard things in sobriety.
All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate.
The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping alcoholics achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
503: Living by Spiritual Principles with Rozzie Jones | RecoverED
In this episode, of RecoverED, we talk with Rozzie Jones about how we learn the spiritual principles and apply them in our daily lives.
To receive more information on alcoholism and recovery, you can request a speaker at magdalenhouse.org/resources-and-education/education/for in-person and virtual presentations.
The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping individuals with alcoholism achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.
You can learn more about our comprehensive recovery services at magdalenhouse.org.
Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
502: Dry But Not Recovered with Sloan Dix | Hope for the Family
Today we are talking to both a daughter and a friend of recovered alcoholic! Sloane Dix shares with us how their recovery has impacted their relationships and her own life for the better since being in recovery, and what she herself has learned about what alcoholism is and isn't.
In this episode of Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholics, we talk with a shining light in our community, Diane Gilliam, as she shares her road to recovery and Maggie's. She discusses how recovery has not only impacted her life, but her kids lives! Diane has gone from feeling isolated in alcoholism to the life of the party in sobriety, her message is sure to give you hope! All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate. The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping alcoholics achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
501: Maggies & AA with Lisa Kroencke | RecoverED
Our host and Women's Program Manager, Kelsey Amos, talks with Lisa Kroencke, Chief Executive Officer at The Magdalen House, to discuss the differences between The Magdalen House and Alcoholics Anonymous in hopes to help alcoholics, families, loved ones, and their communities to better understand how The Magdalen House helps alcoholics at no cost as a nonprofit organization.
From the Vault: Cari (Hood) Baker | Recovered: Interviews With Alcoholic Women
In this episode of Recovered, we talk to Cari H about amends, half-measures, character defects, sponsorship, & more!
This podcast is made possible by donors to The Magdalen House. All donations help us to provide programs and services – including The Next Step – to alcoholic women and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate.
The Magdalen House is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.
Cari H is a Next Step Graduate! You can learn more about The Next Step program atmagdalenhouse.org/nextstep.
Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
From the Vault: The Family Afterward with Lisa & Dave Kroencke | Big Book Workshop
In this Big Book Workshop, husband & wife, Lisa & Dave Kroencke use their experience and knowledge to breakdown the chapter, The Family Afterward. Dave, a non-alcoholic & Lisa, a recovered alcoholic share their story of love, heartbreak, and reunification through a life based on spiritual principles.
Pages 122-135
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This workshop was recorded live. To find more information on our classes & fellowship, please visit magdalenhouse.org/meetings.
To hear more of Lisa K's story, listen to her episode of Recovered: https://anchor.fm/the-magdalen-house/episodes/Lisa-K---Episode-10--Recovered-Interviews-With-Alcoholic-Women-ei10sb
The Magdalen House is a nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Founded in Dallas in 1987, The Magdalen House remains the only agency in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to offer comprehensive recovery services – without insurance or state funding – 100% free of charge.
Learn more and support our mission at magdalenhouse.org.
422: Laurie Evans | Hope for the Family
Lauren talks to Family Support Group member and Hope for the Family host, Laurie Evans , about what the 12 steps did for her spiritually, how it healed their family, and how helping others has impacted her life.
421: Austin Shook | Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholics
In this special edition of Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholic Women, we interview the first ever man to be hired at The Magdalen House as we work to expand our programming to men. Austin Shook, Director of Men’s Programs, shares the impact of his recovery journey.
420: Sean Thornton and Mental Health | Studying the Steps
In this episode of Studying the Steps our host Kelsey Amos talks to Sean Thornton, Men's Program Coordinator, about mental health and spirituality. He shares how he has grown in his relationship with his Higher Power and how that has helped him to help others recover, too.
419: Tina Shuey | Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholic Women
Alcoholism is a disease of the mind and body that has a solution. In this episode of Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholic Women, our host Brehn Hanson got to sit down with recovered alcoholic, therapist, and The Magdalen House Board Chair, Tina Shuey! In this episode, Tina shares the hopelessness she felt in active alcoholism, what she thought alcoholism was before recovery, what life is actually like being recovered and how she learned what alcoholism really is.
418: How to Stay Spiritually Fit, Recovery vs Sobriety | Studying the Steps
Celebrate Recovery Month as our host Kelsey Amos, Next Step Program Manager gets to know all about the difference of being recovered vs. being sober from meeting chairs in our community. Alcoholism is a disease of the mind and body and we have a solution FOR FREE for every alcoholic. Don't forget to share this episode to help us Shatter the Stigma for Recovery Month.
All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholic women and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate.
417: Teresa Hollingsworth and 12 Step Immersion | Studying the Steps
In this episode, Kelsey Amos, Next Step Program Manager dives into all things 12 Step immersion with Teresa Hollingsworth, Director of Women’s Programs. Learn all about how 12 Step immersion works, the benefits of 12 Step recovery, how The Magdalen House can help, and more!
To learn more about alcoholism and recovery, request a speaker at magdalenhouse.org/education.
All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholic women and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate.
416: Kate Olen and Step 12 | Studying the Steps
Our host Kelsey Amos talks with Kate Olen all about Step 12 in celebration of Dr. Bob's birthday month and the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous' beginnings. All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholic women and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate.
415: Diane Brooks | Hope for the Family
In this episode of Hope for the Family, recovered family member, Diane Brooks talks to our host, Laurie Evans about the struggles she had obsessing over her daughter's drinking. Learn how The Magdalen House Family Support and the 12 Steps helped Diane, giving her freedom from her obsession, and how she now finds reward in helping others despite her daughter's journey in recovery.
414: Christina Cruz | Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholic Women
Each July we celebrate freedom, but as recovered alcoholics, freedom from our disease is something we celebrate daily! Today, our meeting chair from Fridays at noon, Christina Cruz, shares with us what it was like before her freedom found in recovery, what happened as she found freedom, and what her recovery is like now. Tune in to hear how Christina broke free from the chains of alcoholism and now lives a life of freedom, even in the hard times.
413: Grant Halliburton | RecoverED
Grant Halliburton Foundation was established in 2006 in memory of a Dallas teen who battled depression and bipolar disorder for several years before his suicide death at the age of 19. Grant Halliburton works to strengthen the network of mental health resources for children, teens, and young adults. Our guests today are Director of Mental Health Resources, Blanca Garcia, and Mental Health Resources Manager, Lizzie Davis Holley, who were critical in implementing the Foundation’s Here for Texas Mental Health Navigation line.
To receive more information on alcoholism and recovery, you can request a speaker at magdalenhouse.org/resources-and-education/education/for in-person and virtual presentations.
The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.
You can learn more about our comprehensive recovery services at magdalenhouse.org.
Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
From the Vault: Why is Two Weeks Enough? | RecoverED
Celebrating our birthday month, here's how our two-week First Step program has helped women for 36 years! In this series we provide education on the disease of alcoholism, recovery, and TMH services. We hope these episodes serve as a valuable tool to help you better understand the alcoholic and our mission at The Magdalen House.
In this episode, Ainsley Chapman, Chief Program Officer addresses the question "How is 2 weeks long enough to achieve sobriety?" She talks about the curriculum taught at The Magdalen House, the importance of building a strong foundation, and how length of treatment doesn't matter if no action is taken after you leave. To receive more information on alcoholism and recovery, you can request a speaker at magdalenhouse.org/resources-and-education/education/for in-person and virtual presentations.
To learn more about Ainsley's personal story of recovery check out her past episode of Recovered at https://anchor.fm/the-magdalen-house/episodes/Ainsley-C---Episode-17--Recovered-Interviews-with-Alcoholic-Women--A-Podcast-from-The-Magdalen-House-ek1dmn.
This podcast is made possible by donors to The Magdalen House. All donations help us to provide programs and services – including this workshop – to alcoholic women and their families,, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate.
The Magdalen House is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.
You can learn more about our comprehensive recovery services at magdalenhouse.org.
Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
412: Floyd Ross | Hope for the Family
In this episode, Floyd Ross shares his story as a recovered husband with The Magdalen House Family Support group.
To learn more about our Family Support program, go to our website: https://magdalenhouse.org/family-friends/family-support-group/
All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholic women and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate.
The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.
Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
From the Vault: Teresa Hollingsworth | Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholic Women
In this episode of Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholic Women, we talk to Teresa Hollingsworth about amending a relationship with her daughter who wanted nothing to do with her, how making amends is about a relationship with God, what thoroughness and honesty looks like today, and more!
The Magdalen House is a nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Founded in Dallas in 1987, The Magdalen House remains the only agency in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to offer comprehensive recovery services – without insurance or state funding – 100% free of charge.
Learn more and support our mission at magdalenhouse.org.
411: Founders Alicia Cassity & Mary Baldridge | Special Release
June is our Anniversary Month at The Magdalen House and we love what we do and the women we serve. Executive Director, Lisa Kroencke sat down with two of The Magdalen House founders, Alicia Cassity and Mary Baldridge, at our Maggie's Women's Group retreat in 2019 and discussed how the idea of Maggie's came about and getting things started in 1987.
All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholic women and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate.
The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.
Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
410: Dr. Kay Colbert | Recover-ED
Dr. Kay Colbert, a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in Dallas and a board member at The Magdalen House, discusses the disease of alcoholism from a clinical perspective. Dr. Colbert shares her knowledge of the disease, why it’s necessary to lessen the stigma around alcoholism, her involvement with The Magdalen House, and the importance of the 12 steps in an alcoholic’s recovery.
From the Vault: Emily C & Sue Ann | A Way of Living That Has It's Advantages for All
In this special Mother's Day edition of "Hope for the Family," we talk to Sue Ann & Emily side by side. Sue Anne is the mother to Emily, a recovered alcoholic, and together they share their own story of recovery and how alcoholism affected their life. We get to hear the same story but from two different unique perspectives. I hope this episode leaves you full of gratitude and wanting to call your Mom. Just like it did for me!
Emily's has been on with us before for our Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholic Women series.
This podcast is made possible by donors to The Magdalen House. All donations help us to provide programs and services – including Family Support – to alcoholic women and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate.
The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.
You can learn more about The Magdalen House Family Support on our website.
Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
409: Judy & Charlotte Cogan | Hope for the Family
Recovered family member Judy Cogan and her recovered alcoholic daughter, Charlotte, talk with Laurie about how learning that alcoholism is a disease changed both their lives. Judy shares her experience with working the steps and seeking help and the role the Family Support group has played in her life. They talk about getting through relapse and overcoming the stigma of alcoholism.
From the Vault: Perfect & Enlarge Your Spiritual Life with Kelsey Amos & Rosalind Jones
This episode of Big Book Workshop was recorded live from one of our monthly Next Step workshops. Rosalind and Kelsey share their experience and knowledge of the Big Book to address the topic and answer questions on perfecting and enlarging your spiritual life.
All donations help us to provide programs and services – including Family Support – to alcoholic women and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate.
The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.
You can learn more about the Next Step program by visiting our website.
Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
408: Heather Nolan and Step 12 | Studying the Steps
We talk to Heather Nolan all about Step 12, how the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous first began with Bill and Dr. Bob. We discuss how it remains important today and what Step 12 looks like in her own experience.
All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholic women and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate.
The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.
Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
407: Mandy Turnbaugh | Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholic Women
April is Alcohol(ism) Awareness Month and we aim to #shatterthestigma around alcoholism. Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholic Women host, Brehn Hanson, talks to Mandy about any stigmas she had about "alcoholism," and what she learned and experienced at The Magdalen House that helped her shatter those stigmas. Turnbaugh also shares with us some ways to help shatter the stigma of alcoholism every day of the year.
406: Volunteer Appreciation Compilation | Special Release
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and at The Magdalen House, we love each and every one of our volunteers. Join Volunteer Program Manager Kelly Williams as she talks to a handful of our volunteers to ask them about their favorite moments at Maggie's and why they choose to volunteer with us.
All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholic women and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate.
The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.
Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
405: Nancy McMahon | Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholic Women
In this episode Nancy McMahon talks about growth spurts, change, acceptance, and consistency. McMahon is very involved at The Magdalen House and talks all things related to the community you can find at Maggie's and her personal recovery. In honor of Women's History Month, she shares how she had seen Maggie's remain consistent in care over the years, despite experiencing massive growth within our programming.
All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholic women and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate.
The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.
Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
404: Laura Wilson | Studying the Steps
Laura talks about willingness and desperation from her step 1 experience and how she learned about the allergy & mental obsession. We talk about how when she fully conceded to her innermost self that she was an alcoholic, she was ready to do whatever was asked of her in order to recover.
All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholic women and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate.
The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.
Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
403: Alejandra Saldana | RecoverED
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In this episode of RecoverED, Alejandra Saldana, Health and Wellness Manager at our partner Jubilee Park, discusses the relationship between the organizations and what The Magdalen House provides to the community.
To receive more information on alcoholism and recovery, you can request a speaker at magdalenhouse.org/resources-and-education/education/for in-person and virtual presentations.
The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.
You can learn more about our comprehensive recovery services at magdalenhouse.org.
Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
From the Vault: Nina Herndon and the 12 Steps
On this episode of Studying the Steps Nina Herndon dives into Step 12.
Step 12: Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
This podcast is made possible by donors to The Magdalen House. All donations help us to provide programs and services – including this workshop – to alcoholic women and their families,, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate.
The Magdalen House is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.
You can learn more about our comprehensive recovery services at magdalenhouse.org.
Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
402: Lauren M | Hope for the Family
If you are a family member or friend of an alcoholic, but too shy to attend a Family support meeting yet, check out this Family Support speaker meeting!
In this episode, Lauren Mirche shares her story with The Magdalen House Family Support group.
To learn more about our Family Support program, go to our website: https://magdalenhouse.org/family-friends/family-support-group/
All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholic women and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate.
The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.
Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
From the Vault: Lisa and son Drew Kroencke | Hope for the Family
In this special episode of "Hope for the Family", we record live from a special Mother's day edition of Breakfast Club. We talk to Executive Director, Lisa Kroencke and her oldest son, Drew about the impact that Lisa's alcoholism had on her children and how her recovery has transformed her as a mother. Between the two of them, there is the perfect balance of emotion and laughter. It's a beautiful story of restoration.
To find out about more about Breakfast Club and other meetings, classes, and workshops check out magdalenhouse.org/meetings.
This podcast is made possible by donors to The Magdalen House. All donations help us to provide programs and services – including Family Support – to alcoholic women and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate.
The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.
You can learn more about The Magdalen House Family Support at magdalenhouse.org/family
Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
From the Vault: Kady Younkman | 5 Things We Should Stop Saying to Alcoholics | RecoverED
In this episode of RecoverED, we discuss 5 things well-meaning people often say to alcoholics and why saying these things can actually be harmful. We take these phrases and compare them to what the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous says and how they are in direct conflict to the curriculum we teach and the solution we have found.
These 5 phrases are:
1. Play the tape through./ Remember the consequences.
2. Just don't drink no matter what.
3. Do it for your kids.
4. Wait a year before you sponsor.
5. You have to really want it./ They must have not wanted it bad enough.
To receive more information on alcoholism and recovery, you can request a speaker at magdalenhouse.org/resources-and-education/education/for in-person and virtual presentations.
The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.
You can learn more about our comprehensive recovery services at magdalenhouse.org.
Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
From the Vault: Kate Dorff | Hope for the Family
In this episode of Hope for the Family, former Director of Development, Kate Dorff shares her experience on how she came to understand alcoholism as a disease, healed from her father's alcoholism and found freedom from anger through working the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.
This podcast is made possible by donors to The Magdalen House. All donations help us to provide programs and services – including Family Support – to alcoholic women and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate.
The Magdalen House is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.
You can learn more about The Magdalen House Family Support at magdalenhouse.org/family
Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
401: Jonna Stout | Recovered:Interviews with Alcoholic Women
Are you feeling stuck in the problem or finding yourself unsure of what the problem is? Are you searching for the solution? This all-new episode of Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholic Women is for you!
To kick off season 5 of our new releases, our Community Manager, Brehn Hanson, talks with Jonna Stout about how she came to find the solution to her problem, what her alcoholism recovery journey looked like in the beginning, and how she continues to live in gratitude, with purpose at 5 years sober.
This podcast is made possible by donors to The Magdalen House. All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholic women and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate. The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
From the Vault: Ainsley C | Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholic Women
For this episode of Recovered, we are re-releasing an original episode from staff member, Ainsley C. Ainsley talks to us about the insanity of alcoholism and the mental obsession, being intentional in living in spiritual principles, seeking God, and more.
All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholic women and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate.
The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.
Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
From the Vault: Step 12 with Tina S | Studying the Steps
In this episode of Studying the Steps, Tina S talks to us all about Step 12.
Step 12: Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principals in all our affairs.
All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholic women and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate.
The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.
Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
336: We Had To Quit Playing God | Studying the Steps
Step 3: Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.
In this episode of Studying the Steps, Teresa & Patrice share their experience and knowledge of Step 3 as outlined in The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Together they talk about how they learned what selfishness and self centeredness looked like and how it shows up in their own life, what it means to play God, and what God's will vs. self will looks like. If you love this episode, check out Patrice and Teresa together again in a previous episode, Coming to Believe.
All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholic women and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate.
The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.
Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
335: Stacie G, Getting to Your Step One | Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholic Women
In this episode of Recovered, we talk to Stacie G, a "seven times Maggie's Girl." Stacie started off as a very moderate drinker and started drinking originally to cope with a divorce and the nerves of dating again. She quickly found herself unable to control her drinking and passing into the state of full blown alcoholism. Stacie talks openly about struggling with the delusion of her drinking and what it took for her to finally concede to her innermost self that she really is powerless over alcohol. Stacie is happily married today and has rebuilt the relationship with her father and her children, but it was a long road to get there. If you are someone who considers yourself a chronic relapser and thinking there is no more hope left for you, please listen to this episode!
All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholic women and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate.
The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.
Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
334: Shattering the Stigma with Lauren Shields from Shatterproof | RecoverED
In this episode of RecoverED, our Director of Outreach, Ainsley Chapman interviews Lauren Shields who just recently joined the Shatterproof organization as the Development Director. Shatterproof is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming addiction treatment, ending stigma, and supporting communities. Ainsley and Lauren both share their own affiliation with the mission and why they are passionate about educating communities about the disease of addiction and alcoholism. Lauren and Ainsley discuss statistics on stigma and steps that Shatterproof is taking to lower these numbers. To learn more about Shatterproof and how you can help, visit www.shaterproof.org
To receive more information on alcoholism and recovery, you can request a speaker at magdalenhouse.org/resources-and-education/education/for in-person and virtual presentations.
The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.
You can learn more about our comprehensive recovery services at magdalenhouse.org.
Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
From the Vault: Teresa Hollingsworth, Recovered | Recovered: Interviews With Alcoholic Women
In this special episode of Recovered, we're re-releasing one of our original episodes with staff member, Teresa Hollingsworth. We talk in depth about the relationship and restoration with her daughter, the divorce and amends to her ex-husband before he passed away, selfishness and self-centeredness, and more!
All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholic women and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate.
The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.
Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
333: Powerlessness & Unmanageability with Kelly Williams | Studying the Steps
In this episode, Kelsey and Kelly dive deep into Step 1.
Step 1: We admitted we were powerless- that our lives had become unmanageable.
Kelly shares her experience of learning about the body and mind of an alcoholic and how she had lost the power of choice in drink. Both Kelsey and Kelly were one time seemingly hopeless and today they are both sober living a recovered life.
All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholic women and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate.
The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.
Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
332: How to Sustain Long Term Recovery with Brehn Hanson, Manager of our Community Program | RecoverED
Are you on your own journey to sobriety or sober curious? Then this is the podcast for you! our guest has recovered from alcoholism, and seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. We work a spiritual program to maintain and grow to be a better person tomorrow than we were yesterday! On this episode of RecoverED, we talk to our Community Program Coordinator, Brehn Hanson on how to sustain long term recovery.
She shares her research and experience as we dive into the essentials of long term recovery:
1. Continuum of Care
2. Community
3. Service
4. 12 Step Recovery
Show Notes:
Alcoholics Anonymous most effective path to alcohol abstinence: med.stanford.edu
Sandra & JoJo, Recovered: https://anchor.fm/the-magdalen-house/episodes/Sandra-L--JoJo-M--Find-Your-Fellowship-at-Maggies---Recovered-Interviews-With-Alcoholic-Women--A-Podcast-from-The-Magdalen-House-e1do1g9
To hear more from Brehn, check out this past episode of Recovered:
The Magdalen House is a nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Founded in Dallas in 1987, The Magdalen House remains the only agency in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to offer comprehensive recovery services – without insurance or state funding –100% free of charge.
Learn more and support our mission at magdalenhouse.org.
331: Step 2 with Teresa H & Patrice O | Studying the Steps
In this episode of Studying the Steps, we talk to staff members, Teresa & Patrice about their experience with Step 2. We talked about not being able to recover alone, laying aside prejudices, spirituality vs. religious, and more!
To hear more from Teresa and Patrice, check out these past episodes:
Teresa H, Recovered: https://anchor.fm/the-magdalen-house/episodes/Teresa-H---Episode-15--Recovered-Interviews-with-Alcoholic-Women--A-Podcast-from-The-Magdalen-House-ej04sh
Patrice O, Recovered: https://anchor.fm/the-magdalen-house/episodes/Patrice-O---Recovered-Interviews-With-Alcoholic-Women--A-Podcast-from-The-Magdalen-House-eq63k0
To hear more about Step 2, check out this Big Book Workshop on We Agnostics:
All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholic women and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate.
The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.
Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
330: Live from Mother's Day at Breakfast Club with Lisa Kroencke and Drew Kroencke | Hope for the Family
In this special episode of "Hope for the Family", we record live from a special Mother's day edition of Breakfast Club. We talk to Executive Director, Lisa Kroencke and her oldest son, Drew about the impact that Lisa's alcoholism had on her children and how her recovery has transformed her as a mother. Between the two of them, there is the perfect balance of emotion and laughter. It's a beautiful story of restoration.
To find out about more about Breakfast Club and other meetings, classes, and workshops check out magdalenhouse.org/meetings.
This podcast is made possible by donors to The Magdalen House. All donations help us to provide programs and services – including Family Support – to alcoholic women and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate.
The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.
You can learn more about The Magdalen House Family Support at magdalenhouse.org/family
Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.