https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865
Topics will include:

Foundational beliefs

Forms of Addiction

Recovery from diseases

Interviews with people who are in recovery, treat people family and friends

Generally we will go where the audience leads.


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>enSelf-ImprovementPeople Growing Hope & Recoveryhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9eeca10ad38f5c671d1529caa6e273.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:05:26 +0000People Growing Hope & Recovery FellowshipPeople Growing Hope & Recovery Fellowshippeoplegrowinghope1@gmail.comWhen looking at addiction it is often thought that recovery is about the specific form. In this podcast discussions of Recovery will look beyond the addiction of choice to the recovery which is a common goal. while the form a disease comes in matters...
Topics will include:

Foundational beliefs

Forms of Addiction

Recovery from diseases

Interviews with people who are in recovery, treat people family and friends

Generally we will go where the audience leads.


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>falsee6b061fe-c8eb-5fd0-874c-dfb35092db7eserialSupport the podcast!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/pghr-podcast-1-an-introduction--60533636Consider recovery as something different that the disease you have being removed get a feeling for the foundation.

Intro and exit theme for this episode is Joey Scatbourough singing his song "Believe It Or Not"

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Intro and exit theme for this episode is Joey Scatbourough singing his song "Believe It Or Not"

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exit theme for this episode is Joey Scatbourough singing his song "Believe It Or Not"

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exit theme for this episode is Joey Scatbourough singing his song "Believe It Or Not"

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>2072false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/principles-before-personalities--60735633Bernard Zeitler walks through principles that apply to living recovery and helping recovery have more clarity. Becomming willing to work recovery, regardless of the addiction or possition you are in with respect to an addict helps to allow personal growth while traveling the process as equals. Sojourning rather than talking a leader -follower perspective.

To contact PGHR with requests and/ or To get involved email: Peoplegrowinghope@gmail.com

Intro and exit theme for this episode is Joey Scatbourough singing his song "Believe It Or Not"

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To contact PGHR with requests and/ or To get involved email: Peoplegrowinghope@gmail.com

Intro and exit theme for this episode is Joey Scatbourough singing his song "Believe It Or Not"

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>1635false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-birth-of-recovery-programs-part-1--60839144The 12 steps began long before most believe. Consider this short intro a foundation into the 12 steps and Traditions used today. From a simple concept of community to th Oxford Group and then to what we know today. While we will only talk about those early foundations up to the original 6 word of mouth steps of AA, hopefully it will shed light on how Recovery became more structured and bound in tradition. Possibly losing some of the very foundation that includes grace.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60839144Sun, 28 Jul 2024 20:29:20 +0000People Growing Hope & Recovery FellowshipThis Podcast is where the steps of recovery are linked with the Principles discussed in Episode 3. The 12 steps began long before most believe. Consider this short intro a foundation into the 12 steps and Traditions used today. From a simple concept...The 12 steps began long before most believe. Consider this short intro a foundation into the 12 steps and Traditions used today. From a simple concept of community to th Oxford Group and then to what we know today. While we will only talk about those early foundations up to the original 6 word of mouth steps of AA, hopefully it will shed light on how Recovery became more structured and bound in tradition. Possibly losing some of the very foundation that includes grace.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>743addiction,hope,lifechanging,recoveryfalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-recovery-program-today-part-2--60941268
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60941268Tue, 06 Aug 2024 21:55:41 +0000People Growing Hope & Recovery FellowshipA look at the 12 steps as originally started to some Changes that come from the perspective of its origins. After listening it may even change how you look in the mirror and make changes in your life. Hosted By Bernard Zeitler with an intro from a...
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1. Prison
2. Insanity
3. Death

The truth of the matter seems more real as recovery from addictions (with relapses and other outside instances) have been proven that mental health is tied to addiction. Often the "addiction" has been referred to as "Self Medicating" for depression, or some other mental health issue. This series is an open discussion of that reality. 

Join Teresa and Jeremy as they talk honestly about this very experience.


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1. Prison
2. Insanity
3. Death

The truth of the matter seems more real as recovery from addictions (with relapses and other outside instances) have been proven that mental health is tied to addiction. Often the "addiction" has been referred to as "Self Medicating" for depression, or some other mental health issue. This series is an open discussion of that reality. 

Join Teresa and Jeremy as they talk honestly about this very experience.


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>863addiction,hopeforrecovery,mentalhealth,pghr,recoveryfalse6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/am-i-an-addict--61202039
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61202039Thu, 29 Aug 2024 19:37:09 +0000People Growing Hope & Recovery FellowshipThe "Traditions" and looking at what an addict is as well as 20 questions leading to what Changes a bit when PGHR's 21 Principles are used as a filter.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>1870addiction,hope,recoveryfalse7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-is-my-recovery-going--61244596
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61244596Mon, 02 Sep 2024 21:53:11 +0000People Growing Hope & Recovery FellowshipIn the preceeding episode we looked at what an addict is and built up to putting things together. If you are an addict or not this allows a person to look at how they are experiencing changes, Defining some perspectives of adiction, "Normal" and more
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>2633addiction,hope,recovery,sojourningfalse8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pghr-mental-health-interview-with-bernie-z--61267485
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61267485Wed, 04 Sep 2024 23:54:07 +0000People Growing Hope & Recovery FellowshipAn interview of Bernie Z and his Mental health related to recovery
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>952addiction,mentalhealth,pghr,recoveryfalse9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recovery-the-bare-necessities--62037181We wopen and close with a short splash of Jungle Books Song called "Bare Necessities".

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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>1499addiction,a_program_of_recovery,hope,recoveryfalse10fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pghr-mental-health-4-mental-health-and-addiction-making-a-difference--62405002
An honest disscussion on how the two work together. Hope is possible regardless of how discouraged you are Never Give up.

In this podcast cultural differences are mentioned as to how it may be percieved. Niall Harbison who authored the bood "Hope: How street Dogs taught me the meaning of life" is mentioned as a prime example of recovery becomeing life.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62405002Thu, 17 Oct 2024 23:47:08 +0000People Growing Hope & Recovery FellowshipMental Health and addiction: Making a difference An honest disscussion on how the two work together. Hope is possible regardless of how discouraged you are Never Give up. In this podcast cultural differences are mentioned as to how it may be...
An honest disscussion on how the two work together. Hope is possible regardless of how discouraged you are Never Give up.

In this podcast cultural differences are mentioned as to how it may be percieved. Niall Harbison who authored the bood "Hope: How street Dogs taught me the meaning of life" is mentioned as a prime example of recovery becomeing life.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>1899false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pghr-conversations-with-africa--62412836
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62412836Sun, 20 Oct 2024 23:46:59 +0000People Growing Hope & Recovery FellowshipAn update from Africa. Today we talk with a member of the fellowship about their journeyand the people around them. PGHR has a very unique, mutually respecting connection with our special guest today.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>913addiction,africa,connection,kenya,recoveryfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pghr-mental-health-and-addiction-5-not-giving-up--62412838
1 Dar ManVideo:
 https://www.facebook.com/reel/1198196734776003

2.. Don't Quit:  
 https://papermints.com/products/dont-quit-poem-edgar-a-guest

3. Mental Health site:
 https://www.addictioncenter.com/dual-diagnosis/depression-and-addiction/#:~:text=Depression%20is%20common%20among%20people,also%20have%20an%20alcohol%20problem

All are free resources disregard any request for purchase.

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1 Dar ManVideo:
 https://www.facebook.com/reel/1198196734776003

2.. Don't Quit:  
 https://papermints.com/products/dont-quit-poem-edgar-a-guest

3. Mental Health site:
 https://www.addictioncenter.com/dual-diagnosis/depression-and-addiction/#:~:text=Depression%20is%20common%20among%20people,also%20have%20an%20alcohol%20problem

All are free resources disregard any request for purchase.

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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62412842Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:00:02 +0000People Growing Hope & Recovery FellowshipListen in as Teressa P and Bernie Z talk about mentalhealth with thier personal journey including the connection with addiction
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>1242addiction,hope,mentalhealth,peoplegrowinghope&recovery,personaljourey,recoveryfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/foundations-part-1--62545079
Recovery, weather it is an addict or someone affected by addiction has a foundation which PGHR References with WHO (Willingness, Honesty and Openmindedness). Interestingly enough every being has a foundation.

Listen in as we talk about an aspect of how that foundation affects how we live life daily.

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Recovery, weather it is an addict or someone affected by addiction has a foundation which PGHR References with WHO (Willingness, Honesty and Openmindedness). Interestingly enough every being has a foundation.

Listen in as we talk about an aspect of how that foundation affects how we live life daily.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>1744false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/foundations-part-2--62545078
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62545078Tue, 29 Oct 2024 23:19:12 +0000People Growing Hope & Recovery FellowshipExpanding on the idea of foundations in life a discussion of the foundation as it is when solid vs when 1 or more parts of the foudation are out of sorts. Willingness leads to Honsty allowing for an open mind. It is upon the foundation that life is...
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>918addiction,mentalhealth,physicalhealth,recovery,spiritualhealthfalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/foundations-part-3--62585580It consists of the Physical, Mental and Spiritual aspects of life. We are all born with a foundation  however an addiction affects that foundation and results in dammage to our life. 

The intro for this Podcast is "Cat's in the Cradle" I encourage you to listen to the entire song found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUwjNBjqR-c 

If you are interested in reading some of the books written by me please email me at Peoplegrowinghope@gmail.com or Continuedrecovery2@gmail.

You can also find them by Searching Bernard Zeitler or going to the following link for Amazon. https://author.amazon.com/books

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62585580Fri, 01 Nov 2024 21:24:34 +0000People Growing Hope & Recovery FellowshipThis podcast wraps up the discussion of what recovery looks like with respect to the foundation of life.  It consists of the Physical, Mental and Spiritual aspects of life. We are all born with a foundation  however an addiction affects that...It consists of the Physical, Mental and Spiritual aspects of life. We are all born with a foundation  however an addiction affects that foundation and results in dammage to our life. 

The intro for this Podcast is "Cat's in the Cradle" I encourage you to listen to the entire song found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUwjNBjqR-c 

If you are interested in reading some of the books written by me please email me at Peoplegrowinghope@gmail.com or Continuedrecovery2@gmail.

You can also find them by Searching Bernard Zeitler or going to the following link for Amazon. https://author.amazon.com/books

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>1194addiction,hope,personalexperience,pghr,recoveryfalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conversations-for-understanding--62591362
Teressa and I discuss this as we look to be thankful for things often taken for granted. As you listen consider being greatful for the simple things in life especialy what we have gained as a result of our recovery each day.

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Teressa and I discuss this as we look to be thankful for things often taken for granted. As you listen consider being greatful for the simple things in life especialy what we have gained as a result of our recovery each day.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>1423addiction,gratitude,hope,peoplegrowinghope,recoveryfalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-all-about-principles--63020746
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wQLflDq-yU&list=PLxj_MdKhoBswDcXSYi2ufLCkbknVCv8Aw&index=9&t=8s



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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wQLflDq-yU&list=PLxj_MdKhoBswDcXSYi2ufLCkbknVCv8Aw&index=9&t=8s



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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx7ZXL01LAw&list=PLxj_MdKhoBswDcXSYi2ufLCkbknVCv8Aw&index=28

As America Celebrates Thanksgiving I want to share a little about my Thankfulness after 17 years of working recovery. I'll talk of how it all started with a loss (as did my addictive nature) and how things were for those first 4 years. I will also share a little about how, after 4 years my recovery took a different path than I could have plannned. How Thankfulness for me is not just about the good things in life. They are also for things percieved as bad in life.

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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx7ZXL01LAw&list=PLxj_MdKhoBswDcXSYi2ufLCkbknVCv8Aw&index=28

As America Celebrates Thanksgiving I want to share a little about my Thankfulness after 17 years of working recovery. I'll talk of how it all started with a loss (as did my addictive nature) and how things were for those first 4 years. I will also share a little about how, after 4 years my recovery took a different path than I could have plannned. How Thankfulness for me is not just about the good things in life. They are also for things percieved as bad in life.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>1007addiction,hope,recovery,thankfulness,thanksgivingfalse20fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pghr-from-tazmania--63020295
We want to thank John for being so willin honest and open to sharing so that PGHR could be blessed with wisdom/

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63020295Sat, 30 Nov 2024 05:00:07 +0000People Growing Hope & Recovery FellowshipIn this Podcast we have a conversation with John who lives in yet another part of the world known as Austrailia. More specifically Hobart Tazmainia  Austrailia. Bernie and Teressa take the time to learn more about him and his journey from Pokie...
We want to thank John for being so willin honest and open to sharing so that PGHR could be blessed with wisdom/

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In this short episode I talk about that very question. The idea that becomming more than you were is a process of life. Change is moving forward and to do that we need to learn to shed the past in favor of the present.

The intro song can be found in the link below as can a movie that demonstrates the jopurney all humans travel.

Full song used for the intro.
"Help me to help myself"

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

Movie on Tubi to watch:  
"The Healing Garden"

https://tubitv.com/movies/610404/the-healing-garden


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63147664Wed, 04 Dec 2024 18:45:55 +0000People Growing Hope & Recovery FellowshipWhat is the true meaning of "recovery"? Often we think of it being about addiction. Is it really about the addiction or is is something more? In this short episode I talk about that very question. The idea that becomming more than you were is a...
In this short episode I talk about that very question. The idea that becomming more than you were is a process of life. Change is moving forward and to do that we need to learn to shed the past in favor of the present.

The intro song can be found in the link below as can a movie that demonstrates the jopurney all humans travel.

Full song used for the intro.
"Help me to help myself"

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

Movie on Tubi to watch:  
"The Healing Garden"

https://tubitv.com/movies/610404/the-healing-garden


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Into and closing is Part of Jim Croce's song "Time In A bottle"

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Into and closing is Part of Jim Croce's song "Time In A bottle"

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>903addicvtion,hope,life,priorities.,recoveryfalse23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kenya-part-2--63256893While internet and technology are a blessing it also adds unique challenges. Periotic technical difficulties will be heard in this podcast. We appologise for this.

His honesty about where he has been and how his recovery has changed his world despite cultural differences is inspiring. His insight is remarkable regarding his journey and how it may be seen differently depending on where you are in the world.

We hope you enjoy it and find hope in the process of listening.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63256893Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:10:16 +0000People Growing Hope & Recovery FellowshipPart 2 Interview with A dear Friend from Kenya, Jajah.  While internet and technology are a blessing it also adds unique challenges. Periotic technical difficulties will be heard in this podcast. We appologise for this. His honesty about where he has...While internet and technology are a blessing it also adds unique challenges. Periotic technical difficulties will be heard in this podcast. We appologise for this.

His honesty about where he has been and how his recovery has changed his world despite cultural differences is inspiring. His insight is remarkable regarding his journey and how it may be seen differently depending on where you are in the world.

We hope you enjoy it and find hope in the process of listening.

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 https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/2022/12/managing-recovery-during-holidays/

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 https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/2022/12/managing-recovery-during-holidays/

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Come along for the ride as we talk about how He became associated with PGHR as well as tells his unique story from a gambling addiction to recovery.

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Come along for the ride as we talk about how He became associated with PGHR as well as tells his unique story from a gambling addiction to recovery.

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In This epeside Bernie speaks about hope and recovery as a way of healing from more than addiction. Recovery  is a lifelong process which involves traumas, Illnesses and relationships too. Being human means making mistakes or having a health issue however being human also means Recovery and includes healing from what is accepting that which is out of our control and learning to live life.

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In This epeside Bernie speaks about hope and recovery as a way of healing from more than addiction. Recovery  is a lifelong process which involves traumas, Illnesses and relationships too. Being human means making mistakes or having a health issue however being human also means Recovery and includes healing from what is accepting that which is out of our control and learning to live life.

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Intor song clip from the following link: 
   
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoA8xkiuts0&list=PLxj_MdKhoBswDcXSYi2ufLCkbknVCv8Aw&index=13

Hold onto hope this holiday season! Life may not be perfect, however it is worth it.

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Intor song clip from the following link: 
   
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoA8xkiuts0&list=PLxj_MdKhoBswDcXSYi2ufLCkbknVCv8Aw&index=13

Hold onto hope this holiday season! Life may not be perfect, however it is worth it.

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In a time when Holidays are a challenge and addiction is calling a little talk about life seems apppropriate.  Bernie hosts this episode talking about some key events related to his addiction and events that brought him to recovery.  Listen and travel along with him though a perspective that reminds him that life is worth it. This is a season where Suicide is high in the community of addiction even those who are working recovery can be down however he encourages you not to give up

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In a time when Holidays are a challenge and addiction is calling a little talk about life seems apppropriate.  Bernie hosts this episode talking about some key events related to his addiction and events that brought him to recovery.  Listen and travel along with him though a perspective that reminds him that life is worth it. This is a season where Suicide is high in the community of addiction even those who are working recovery can be down however he encourages you not to give up

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Bernie Ends 2024 with a conversation about "Recovery" being more about actions than words.  Recognizing that Recovery is about finding a way to live with purpose.

Intro and closing Song: Place In This World - Michael W. Smith 

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Bernie Ends 2024 with a conversation about "Recovery" being more about actions than words.  Recognizing that Recovery is about finding a way to live with purpose.

Intro and closing Song: Place In This World - Michael W. Smith 

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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63607277Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:36:14 +0000People Growing Hope & Recovery FellowshipWhat is Recovery? Bernie talks about personal experiences and the desire to help others without ralizing that to do this includes self care. 
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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69126351Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:10:45 +0000People Growing Hope & Recovery FellowshipJoin Teressa as she sits down and talks with her longtime friend Bruce about his recovery. The journey and conversation Begins with a Good Friend of the Fellowship and all Seeking recovery.
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In this episode follow along as Bruce goes from Childhood games to Recovery's Door.

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In this episode follow along as Bruce goes from Childhood games to Recovery's Door.

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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/people-growing-hope-recovery--6205865/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69576525Sun, 25 Jan 2026 03:09:50 +0000People Growing Hope & Recovery FellowshipIn this episode (40 episodes in) Bernie speaks of How things went from addict to a vision of People Growing Hope and Recovery.  Find out how PGHR came to be.
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