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Crosstalk

Talking about the vices and working on the virtues. Join hosts Jim and Jake as they sit down with sober individuals to explore their unique journeys with sobriety. Each episode features a new guest sharing personal experiences, challenges, and insights on life without substances. From recovery stories to navigating relationships, mental health, and personal growth, this podcast offers honest conversations about what it means to live sober.

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54:51

A Professional Perfectionist - Megan L

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2026/02/06

In this episode of Crosstalk, we sit down with Megan L. for an honest conversation about the quiet forces that shape our lives—fear, love, and the stories we tell ourselves.Megan opens up about living with what she describes as a “disease of perception,” navigating life as a professional perfectionist, and the exhausting pursuit of external validation. Together, we explore the pivotal question at the center of it all: are you choosing love, or are you choosing fear? A thoughtful, vulnerable episode

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72:09

Here I Go Again - Bob S.

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2026/01/23

In this episode of Crosstalk, Bob S. shares a powerful story of addiction, identity, and resilience shaped by growing up in Oklahoma. Living a life fueled by impulsivity and heavy drinking, Bob entered recovery and came to understand his alcoholism and his sexuality, discovering both truths through AA. Along the way, he faced profound loss, strained family relationships, and the ongoing challenge of staying sober while learning to fully accept who he is. Bob’s story is one of hope and grace, and a

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85:19

Connection is Protection

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2025/12/19

In this episode of Crosstalk, we’re joined by John H., founder of SEALs in Recovery, for an honest conversation about accountability, loss, and surrender. John shares how the SEAL principle of 100% accountability applies to recovery, why connection is protection, and what it’s like to embrace surrender after a lifetime of being taught never to quit.

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44:36

Sober by Fellowship

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2025/11/13

Colin H joins Jake and Jim to talk about the real mindset shifts behind sobriety — from seeing how judgment comes from insecurity to why the high road is less traveled. We dig into the tricks our alcoholic minds play, the power of fellowship, and why “stick with the winners” still works. Colin reminds us that running a good program simply means doing what brings happiness and serenity inside. A great episode for anyone new to sobriety or needing a reset.

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48:58

A Message to the Woman I wanted to become with Hannah T.

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2025/10/23

After recording a video begging her future self to get sober, writer and The Clarity of Chaos podcast host Hannah T. eventually pressed play — and chose recovery. Hannah shares how writing became her way through chaos, how she learned to love without numbing, and why joy is now her guiding force. This episode is for anyone standing on the edge of change.

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59:32

Circumstantial Happiness - Step 1 with Matt R.

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2025/10/01

For our 5th anniversary episode, we brought back our very first guest—Matt R. It felt only right to come full circle with the person who helped launch Crosstalk. In this conversation, we dive deep into what it means to work Step 1 after 35 years of sobriety, why “the spiritual life is not a theory—we have to live it,” and the many pitfalls in sobriety that show up in ways beyond alcohol. This is an honest, powerful reflection on how recovery evolves over decades and why happiness rooted in

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51:09

I'm an alcoholic. So fucking what?

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2025/09/19

Bob K. shares his powerful story of getting sober at 57 after a near-fatal battle with alcoholism. From surviving cardiac arrest and delirium tremens to finding hope in recovery, Bob opens up about loss, resilience, and the program that saved his life.

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54:33

Born in the Wrong Era, Finding the Right Path - Jojo L.

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2025/08/13

In this episode, we sit down with Jojo L., who shares how she always felt like she was born in the wrong era. Her first exposure to Alcoholics Anonymous came in college, but it was a random text from an old friend inviting her to a meeting that ultimately changed the course of her life. Jojo opens up about navigating parenthood in sobriety—the challenges, the unexpected joys, and the constant balancing act between self-care and caring for others. She also shares her perspective on boundaries,

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01:02:44

A Design for Living - Bobby H.

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2025/07/15

In this powerful and often hilarious conversation, Bobby H. joins us to talk about what it means to live authentically in sobriety. He reflects on the chaos of his past, when the only thing he could be reliably counted on for was being a "good time," and shares how recovery has given him something far more meaningful: a design for living that doesn't come at the expense of others.

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52:40

Finest Definition of Hell - Lorri A.

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2025/06/26

In this powerful episode, Lorri A. shares her journey through the phases of sobriety, beginning with the pain of watching a family member struggle with — and ultimately lose their life to — alcoholism. Lorri reflects on what she calls the "finest definition of hell" - an alcoholic who can't get drunk and can't get sober. She describes how her first meetings gave her a glimmer of hope, offering connection and understanding at a time when she felt most alone. Lorri also speaks to the unexpected gifts

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01:04:05

Bill H. on Step 11, Surprises, and Bacon Cheeseburgers

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2025/06/19

This week, we sat down with Bill H. to talk about what makes the 11th Step so challenging — especially when the destination is a place of not knowing.We explored: 🔑 Bill’s 5 keys to staying sober 🧠 Why messaging in AA matters — and how it shapes individual recovery 🎓 How his work as a special ed teacher taught him to embrace the unexpected 🍔 And yes… bacon cheeseburgers too This conversation is real, thoughtful, and full of humility. Give it a listen — and see what lands for you.

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50:52

Episode 50: Fifty Deep – Reflections, Resilience, and...

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2025/05/30

In this special 50th episode of Crosstalk the Podcast, Jake and Jim take a heartfelt look back at the journey so far. From day one to episode fifty, we reflect on the growth of the pod and the major life changes we’ve experienced along the way — including cross-country moves, the birth of children, and the loss of loved ones.We also express deep gratitude to every guest who has shared their story and every listener who has been part of this journey. Your support, honesty, and vulnerability have

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56:32

The Middle of the Boat - Matt N.

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2025/05/07

Matt N. joins Jake and Jim to talk about what it means to stay in the middle of the boat, starting his day with the Set Aside prayer, and learning to live with the monkey mind without letting it run the show. Matt shares powerful reflections on spiritual elasticity--the ability to stretch, grow, and return--and the peace that comes from being compassionately detached.

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50:54

The Power of Pause - Mae B.

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2025/04/18

Mae B. joins Jim and Jake for a conversation about the beauty--and the challenges--of having a partner in sobriety, the power of pausing before reacting, and that universal yearning to belong.

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01:10:20

A Recipe for Sobriety

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2025/04/02

In this episode, we sit down with Mark L., aka 90210 Mark, whose journey through recovery takes us from the streets of Amsterdam to rooms of sobriety. Mark shares a powerful moment of clarity sparked by a wake-up call from an Italian traveler-one that changed the course of his life. He opens up about the hard truth behind "geographicals" and why a change in scenery isn't the same as a change in self. Mark also shares about the heartbreaking loss of his brother and the impact that had on his

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58:35

The Opposite of Love is Perfection - James D. on...

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2025/03/13

In this episode, Jake and I sit down with James D., who shares his powerful story of returning to Alcoholics Anonymous after 15 years of sobriety—but without actively working a program. James opens up about the highs and lows of his journey, the moments when everything felt amazing, and the times when it all came crashing down. We dive into the importance of progress over perfection, what it means to truly work a program, and the deeply personal process of making amends to oneself. Whether you're in

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01:00:33

Don't Should All Over Yourself

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2025/03/04

Andrea S. joins Jim and Jake to talk about getting comfortable with the uncomfortable, coping with loss in and out of sobriety, and the importance of accountability.

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55:21

Cara C.

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2025/02/23

Cara C. joins the guys to talk about using tools like the 'power of the pause' and 'usefulness over self-interest' to navigate challenges.

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01:13:45

An opportunity to love, serve, learn, or grow.

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2023/10/05

Dick H. joins the guys to share his experiences from over 36 years of sobriety. Beautiful stories of redemption, compassion, and the unlikely relationships that one discovers in sobriety.

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52:46

A Sensitive Alcoholic

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2023/09/26

Brian B. joins Jake and Jim to talk about sober alcoholism, dependence on people and circumstances, and doing the next right thing, whether it serves you or not.

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