The Grouch and the Brainstorm: A Sobriety Podcast

EP:150 "It's Not All About Addiction"

Matt and Mike welcome Mandy from Texas to talk about her struggles, identification and treatment for a mental illness. Her story reminds us all that it's not all about addiction.Primarily about alcoholism and recovery, our show has been and always will be inclusive. Most important is to make everyone aware that there is treatment and a better life waiting.

EP:149 " A Tragedy in our home town"

Recent events in the Shreveport area have left the city in disbelief and mourning, with the deaths of 8 local children and 2 critical wounded adults at the hand of one shooter. One of our own, Chris C. served in the Army with the shooter in this case and brings to the front line the importance of mental health and the impact a tragedy such as this has on the entire community.

EP:148 " Can I Just Hold it In?"

April brings about step 4 in most of our circles. A time to take an inventory and a time to reflect on just how and why I am where I am. Step 4 helps that but may be uncomfortable to some. So just why can't I skip that or at least not tell all. Well Matt and Mike discuss just that and a lot more in this long awaited episode of G&B.

EP:147 "A Lesson to be Learned "

Who really has the power and what happens when we think we do? There can be a lesson, often harsh, learned when we we take back the power that we come to believe in. And when an "alcoholic" goes back to their original behavior, is it really that big of a surprise? Lisa, Matt and Mike talk about recent events, new meetings and what life is like on the sober end of things looking out.

EP:146 "Matt and Mike do the Two Step"

Its February again, and as most of use who have been around a while know that February is all about step 2. Matt and Mike do a refresh conversation on step 2 and what it means to us. What some people think is a definite blocker on a new way of life, some of us have came to see that it is in fact a pathway to a life at all. Come join us as we discuss the ins and outs of step 2.