The 1% in Recovery Successful Gamblers & Alcoholics Stopping Addiction

• The Essence of Recovery Step Nine - Listening

  Text and Be HeardWhat if Step Nine isn’t about delivering the perfect apology, but about finally hearing the truth you’ve been dodging? We take a fresh look at amends and uncover why listening, not speechmaking, is the hinge that turns shame into repair and distance into connection.We start by challenging the urge to control outcomes—no more scripting how others should respond or rushing toward instant forgiveness. Instead, we break down how to take responsibility without the “but you also” trap, and how to open space for the other person’s experience. You’ll hear real stories with a partner and parents that reveal a hard lesson: the deepest wounds are often the small, repeated breaks in presence—missed moments, phones at the table, emotional absence—rather than the dramatic blowups we obsess over. When we ask what hurt most and stay quiet long enough to truly listen, we finally learn what repair looks like to them.From there, we get practical. We walk through a simple framework for Step Nine conversations: set intention, acknowledge harm, invite their perspective, reflect back, and co-create specific repair. We talk about boundaries, restitution, and how technology supercharges secrecy, making transparency and daily structure even more important. And we connect the dots across the steps: moving from self to others in Seven and Eight, practicing empathy in Nine, and then carrying that growth forward through Ten, Eleven, and Twelve so peace, freedom, and serenity stop being slogans and start becoming daily realities.If you’re ready to make amends that actually heal—rooted in humility, accountability, and genuine listening—this conversation is your map. Subscribe, share with someone who needs it, and leave a review telling us one way you plan to practice listening this week.Support the showRecovery is Beautiful. Go Live Your Best Life!!Facebook Group - Recovery Freedom Circle | FacebookYour EQ is Your IQYouTube - Life Is Wonderful Hugo VRecovery Freedom CircleThe System That Understands Recovery, Builds Character and Helps People Have Better Relationships.A Life Changing Solution, Saves You Time, 18 weekswww.lifeiswonderful.love Instagram - Lifeiswonderful.LoveTikTok - Lifeiswonderful.LovePinterest - Lifeiswonderful.LoveTwitter - LifeWonderLoveLinkedIn - Hugo Vrsalovic Life Is Wonderful.Love

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• The Essence of Recovery Step Eight - Maturity

  Text and Be HeardSupport the showRecovery is Beautiful. Go Live Your Best Life!!Facebook Group - Recovery Freedom Circle | FacebookYour EQ is Your IQYouTube - Life Is Wonderful Hugo VRecovery Freedom CircleThe System That Understands Recovery, Builds Character and Helps People Have Better Relationships.A Life Changing Solution, Saves You Time, 18 weekswww.lifeiswonderful.love Instagram - Lifeiswonderful.LoveTikTok - Lifeiswonderful.LovePinterest - Lifeiswonderful.LoveTwitter - LifeWonderLoveLinkedIn - Hugo Vrsalovic Life Is Wonderful.Love

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• Fog Lifted: Life After Gambling And Drugs, Listen as Al Talks about The Steps and Recovery

  Text and Be HeardWhat if quitting your first addiction doesn’t free you—but quitting your last escape does? We sit down with Al, a dual-addict in long-term recovery  to trace the surprising path from drugs to gambling to genuine peace. His story reveals a pattern many of us know too well: remove one behavior and the restlessness finds a new outlet. The fog finally lifts when you stop negotiating with the next rush and start building a life you don’t want to lose.We dig into the practical tools that make that shift real. Al shares why Step Three became his pivot from control to trust, and how “living the steps” beats treating them like a checklist. We talk anger as a message rather than a flaw, how emotional literacy outperforms willpower, and why you can’t outthink pain but you can outgrow it. For those navigating dual recovery, Al explains the power of multiple fellowships—how GA and NA each deliver language and community that the other can’t. The result is a broader toolkit, clearer mirrors, and more honest accountability.This conversation also celebrates the rewards that keep recovery sticky. Al swapped betting slips for scuba in the Galapagos, night dives that feel like meditation, and the quiet thrill of antiquing and launching an auction company. We explore natural dopamine through purpose, connection, and adventure, alongside the simple math that keeps him steady: consequences outweigh any fleeting high. If you’re seeking a path from white-knuckling to a life that feels wide open, this story offers both hope and a roadmap.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with someone who needs a lift, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway—we read every one.Support the showRecovery is Beautiful. Go Live Your Best Life!!Facebook Group - Recovery Freedom Circle | FacebookYour EQ is Your IQYouTube - Life Is Wonderful Hugo VRecovery Freedom CircleThe System That Understands Recovery, Builds Character and Helps People Have Better Relationships.A Life Changing Solution, Saves You Time, 18 weekswww.lifeiswonderful.love Instagram - Lifeiswonderful.LoveTikTok - Lifeiswonderful.LovePinterest - Lifeiswonderful.LoveTwitter - LifeWonderLoveLinkedIn - Hugo Vrsalovic Life Is Wonderful.Love

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• The Essence of Recovery Step Seven - Others

  Text and Be HeardIf recovery feels like a private project that never quite lands, here’s the hinge that changes everything: Step Seven turns the work outward. We walk through why humility isn’t self-erasure but a daily commitment to practice better traits, strengthen character, and serve people you love and live with. The shift from “fixing defects” to “building virtues” frees you from perfectionism and focuses your energy on reliable action that others can feel.We map the arc of the steps to show the true pivot. Steps one through six build your inner core: change, safety, acceptance, honest inventory, and healing. From there, Step Seven opens the door to others—real amends, practical kindness, and a steady presence at home, at work, and in community. We share how simple habits raise emotional intelligence and stabilize mood chemistry so motivation lasts: morning gratitude on your knees, scheduled routines, talking to your subconscious, and setting goals that align with service. Instead of chasing quick wins, you anchor integrity in repeated behavior.You’ll hear how this outward lens rewires the rest of the path: Step Ten becomes daily harmony-keeping, Step Eleven deepens contact with a higher power to serve more wisely, and Step Twelve carries the message by living as proof that emotional work works. The result is a recovery that people can trust—less defensiveness, more maturity, and a consistent, calm presence. If you’re ready to move from inward repair to outward responsibility, this is your roadmap to a meaningful, sustainable life.Subscribe for more candid tools, share this with someone who needs the turning point, and leave a quick review to help others find the show.Support the showRecovery is Beautiful. Go Live Your Best Life!!Facebook Group - Recovery Freedom Circle | FacebookYour EQ is Your IQYouTube - Life Is Wonderful Hugo VRecovery Freedom CircleThe System That Understands Recovery, Builds Character and Helps People Have Better Relationships.A Life Changing Solution, Saves You Time, 18 weekswww.lifeiswonderful.love Instagram - Lifeiswonderful.LoveTikTok - Lifeiswonderful.LovePinterest - Lifeiswonderful.LoveTwitter - LifeWonderLoveLinkedIn - Hugo Vrsalovic Life Is Wonderful.Love

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• The Essence of Recovery Step Six - Self

  Text and Be HeardWhat if Step Six isn’t about fixing what’s wrong with you, but about growing who you really are? We flip the script on the “defects” narrative and walk through a character-first approach that makes recovery feel sturdy, hopeful, and deeply personal. Instead of spiraling in shame and fear, we focus on honesty, faith, courage, perseverance, discipline, service, and an active awareness of something greater—principles that translate into daily choices and visible habits.We start by naming the problem with a defect-only mindset: it tanks self-esteem and keeps the brain stuck in avoidance. Then we map a more humane route—define your identity, align your week with it, and let your actions prove who you are. You’ll hear how curiosity and creativity fuel growth, why faith beats fear as a long-term strategy, and how living your truth makes procrastination, impatience, and resentment lose their grip. Along the way, we outline the essence of the first six steps: decide to change, find safe people, accept reality, investigate honestly, include yourself in something bigger, and build the self that can carry all of it.This is recovery that looks like real life: stronger relationships, better work, consistent health, and a clear sense of purpose. Whether you’re early in sobriety or rebuilding after years, you’ll get practical ways to define your character, protect your routines, and let good days outnumber the hard ones. If you’re ready to stop chasing flaws and start living your truth with integrity and momentum, press play and lean in. If this resonates, share it with someone who needs a lift, subscribe for more, and leave a review to help others find the show.Support the showRecovery is Beautiful. Go Live Your Best Life!!Facebook Group - Recovery Freedom Circle | FacebookYour EQ is Your IQYouTube - Life Is Wonderful Hugo VRecovery Freedom CircleThe System That Understands Recovery, Builds Character and Helps People Have Better Relationships.A Life Changing Solution, Saves You Time, 18 weekswww.lifeiswonderful.love Instagram - Lifeiswonderful.LoveTikTok - Lifeiswonderful.LovePinterest - Lifeiswonderful.LoveTwitter - LifeWonderLoveLinkedIn - Hugo Vrsalovic Life Is Wonderful.Love

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