{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Recovery Basics - Recovered 446","description":"If you’re new, this episode is for you.  We want to take the fear out of going to your first few meetings.  This episode is really for those of you who have not yet mustered up the courage to go to your first meeting.  But it episode can also be useful for those of you who have tried recovery programs before, but they didn’t stick.  But now you are desperate because it is getting worse.\n\nTo kick off this discussion, let’s take a look at what our listeners think are the most important basic recovery tools they have obtained in the program.\nThe question we asked our listeners was \n\nLet’s start our discussion with MEETINGS\nlet’s open with the question\nWhere (how) do you find (good) meetings?\nwhat makes a good meeting?\n\nWhat should someone who is new expect at meetings?\nWhat about the location of a meeting, does it affect whether you attend or not?\\\n\nAre there types of meetings you prefer? why?\nAre there types of meeting that you avoid? why?\n\nWhat if you don't like a meeting, what are your options?\n\nLet’s move to FELLOWSHIP\nHow to get a sponsor?\nHow to get rid of a sponsor?\nHow to make phone calls.\nHow to get involved with the meeting before and after the meeting.\nHow to get involved in service work.\n\nNow, let’s turn to SPIRITUALITY\nHow do you pray\nHow do you meditate\nwhat’s the difference\nWhen do you pray\nWhy do you pray\n\nPROGRAM - let’s talk about what the program is for you\nMost would agree that the program is in the steps.\nWhat should a new person expect when they start working the step?\nDo you have to do the steps?\n\nFinal Thoughts","author_name":"Recovered Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/recoveredcast.com","html":"