Burning Desires

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Sinopsis

Stories from a gay alcoholic and a straight dope addict who become best friends and share their lives in a romantic; sorta-recovery kinda way ...that never end

Episodios

  • Pray the Gay Away

    22/09/2019 Duración: 36min

    In this episode we talk about religion in AA. We also talk about how retreats can change lives. Give a listen!

  • Fellowship

    08/09/2019 Duración: 34min

    John and Simon talk about fellowship. This is our first episode since out short "break." Give a listen!

  • The AA Triangle (not the holy trinity)

    14/07/2019 Duración: 28min

    Welcome back to common sense recovery and... okay, seriously, Simon and John talk about the three sides of the AA triangle and why they are ESSENTIAL for recovery. Also, just so you know, we are not professionals and everything we say can basically be taken with a grain of salt. We aren't medical professionals or even clergy so, ya know, there ya have it. 

  • Recoil

    08/07/2019 Duración: 34min

    We are back! After a long sabbatical (thanks, summer in AK), we come back to the table with a fresh new topic about recovery and friendship. In this episode we talk about being safe and protected from alcohol and going anywhere we like as long as we have a good reason.  

  • We are not a Glum Lot

    24/05/2019 Duración: 38min

    In the newest installment of Burning Desires we welcome Jacob back for part 2. We talk about why we shouldn't take outselves so seriously and why some members are attracted to structured meetings and others to different meetings. We also reflect on how we first met. 

  • 12 Step Work

    19/05/2019 Duración: 37min

    We have our first guest, Jacob! We sit around and talk about our twelve step calls and what it takes to be of service to the still suffering alcoholic or addict. We also recall some of our own relapses for the benefit of the newcomer. 

  • Character Defects

    10/05/2019 Duración: 38min

    In this episode John and Simon talk about character defects, doing a 4th and 5th step, how girls have it super rough, dick pics, doing drugs and waaaaay more. 

  • AA Sayings You Wish You Didn't Know

    03/05/2019 Duración: 40min

    In this episode Simon and John review popular (and unpopular) AA sayings. We also try to create a jingle for the show. If you have any requests or questions let us know on Facebook. 

  • Un-willingness

    31/03/2019 Duración: 37min

    In this episode Simon and John talk about what it takes to be un-willing in the program. We rate sobriety movies and basically get everyone who listens to super sober for like 8 years. If you want an extra year of sobriety you should listen. *these views are not true or factual*

  • Meetings

    17/03/2019 Duración: 37min

    Welcome back to Burning Desires - the podcast where two friends talk about recovery in a different wayin this episode we talk meetings - the good, the bad and the different. Check it out and leave us a message somewhere. 

  • Surrender

    03/03/2019 Duración: 42min

    In this episode John and Simon talk sponsorship, friendship and what things we have to consider each day to be successful in recovery. We also talk about our first surrenders and how they impact our recovery today. 

  • The Beginning/ Sponsorship

    10/02/2019 Duración: 43min

    In episode one Simon and John give some insight to their history and friendship and talk about sponsorship