Take 12 Recovery Radio

ABOUT THE SHOW: And the argument continues, but when will we grow up and stop all the right fighting? Are Addicts and Alcoholics like apples and oranges, with the inability to be comparable in any way? Are we chasing symptoms and not focusing on the core issues? In a world that is plagued by substance use disorder can we afford to be exclusive or is getting on the same page way overdue?Join the Monty’man and the gang for some great controversy that is guaranteed to ruffle some of your feathers, but we challenge you to be open-minded enough to consider what we are saying. CLOSING SONG: Proud to be a Junkie by Richie Supa www.recoveryunplugged.com

PLEASE TUNE INTO THIS VITAL SHORT MESSAGE from our CEO and founder, the Monty'man. Let's continue to break the stigma of addiction and march on in the cause of recovery!WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW presents: Working With Addicts That Won't Commit.ABOUT THE SHOW: Join the Monty’man, Toni J., Denver W., and Dave F. as they discuss how to handle addicts that appear to want help in recovery but won't commit to the process. Questions asked: Do we turn our backs on them? Do we continue to be codependent to them? Do we remain willing to work with them if and when they are ready? Play Take 12 Trivia and have fun with Monty'man's Weekly Whine and Win.CLOSING SONG: Blame It On The Years by Ron Dadey and Chris Moore of Atlantica Music ProductionsVisit their website at:www.mixposure.com/atlantica/audio Don’t forget to check out our other shows and the best of recovery talk radio at our main website, www.Take12Radio.com

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW presents:The Best of the Seventies Sober (Volume One) with the Monty’manJoin the Monty’man as he shares some of his favorite songs of the seventies. Artist include, Frankie Valli, Fleetwood Mac, America, Chicago, Steve Harley, The Doobie Brothers, Gerry Rafferty, Kate Bush, Gilbert O’Sullivan, Chris Rea, and more. Now that we are clean and sober, it’s time to hear volume one of these classics with a brand-new lease on life in recovery, with a clear head and an appreciation for the arts we only thought we had while high. Volume Two will be available soon.Don’t forget to check out our other shows and the best of recovery talk radio at our main website, www.Take12Radio.com

ABOUT THE SHOW: Remembering Peter Tork, The Interview​Join the Monty'man for a look into the life, music and recovery of the former Pop Star and member of the Monkees, Mr. Peter Tork. Peter shares with Monty his experience, strength and hope, his music and his insights into the world of a celebrity in recovery.​​Don't forget to subscribe to our shows, follow us on PodOMatic and download the PodOMatic App for iPhones and Android or subscribe on iTunes

ABOUT THE SHOW: There may be some confusion between abstinence and recovery, but there really is a difference, or is there? Join the Monty’man, Toni, Marv and Denver as they proceed the show with the Weekly Whine and some great Recovery Trivia, Jeopardy Style.Listen to the show and WIN using email: Take12Radio@comcast.net​CLOSING SONG: High & Dry by Michael Purington

The Take 12 Recovery Radio Show presentsBULLDOZER RECOVERYABOUT THE SHOW: Are we making recovery too easy and fluffy? Have we moved into the mode of bulldozing the obstacles of life out of the way of the newcomer in attempt to make the recovery experience less challenging? Isn’t there something to be said about allowing folks to experience the consequences of their actions?And what about giving hardy approval to medicated assisted recovery? The marijuana maintenance program and the suboxone switch up of drug dependency?CLOSING SONG: Winos, Whiners and Winners by Michael and the Messengers.

Take 12 Recovery Radio presents: MONTY'MAN'S MEDITORIAL. A short 4 to 7 minute meditation/editorial from the Monty'man of KHLT Recovery Broadcasting. Visit our main web site at www.Take12Radio.com for thousands of archives and to download any of our shows.

The Take 12 Recovery Radio Show presentsENTITLED TO OVERCOME(Solutions for Life Today)About The Show: THE WEIGHT OF A FEATHER (A Mother’s Journey Through the Opiate Addiction Crisis).Author Lynda Hacker Araoz shares that time in which their son was addicted to heroin was probably the most bleak of their lives. There was chaos on the homefront—almost continually—and the battle over and over again with the treatment system that seemed to put up more obstacles than access to recovery services. Join the Monty’man and CADC ll Dave Fleming as they welcome the author of THE WEIGHT OF A FEATHER and share her story of experience strength and hope.Visit: www.weightofafeather.comClosing Song: SURRENDER by Amanda BroadwayVisit our main website at www.Take12Radio.com

The Take 12 Recovery Radio Show presents:DO WE EVER OUTGROW OUR 12 STEP FELLOWSHIP?The question was posed to us, “Do people ever outgrow their 12 Step fellowship?”Tune into this week’s show as we discuss this hot topic for many. The fact is some people stop going to their recovery meetings for a number of reasons. Some get offended, some believe they don’t need them any longer and still others feel they have outgrown their recovery fellowship. Can leaving your 12 Step fellowship ever be the right thing to do? Don’t miss today’s show including the Monty’man’s weekly whine.CLOSING SONG: The High Cost of Low Living by Richie Supa www.recoveryunplugged.comVisit our main website at www.Take12Radio.com

Take 12 Recovery Radio presents short 4 to 7 minite meditorials from the Monty'man of KHLT Recovery Broadcasting. This month's meditorial asks the question, What is Faith? Visit our main web site at www.Take12Radio.com for thousands of archives and to download any of our shows.

Take 12 Recovery Radio presents: ENTITLED TO OVERCOME (Solutions for Life, Today)ABOUT THIS SHOW: Radical Acceptance is about much more than accepting life on life's terms but accepting our recovery on God's terms. It's difficult to accept what you don't want to be true, but the reality is, it's much more painful to not accept it. Join the Monty'man and CADC ll Dave Fleming on this episode of Entitled to Overcome, Solutions for Life Today as we discuss the importance of acceptance, what it is and what it isn't.​CLOSING SONG: Ain't Gonna Worry by Jo E. Fingas. Please visit our YouTube Channel at:www.youtube.com/montymeyerand our main website at:www.Take12Radio.com

Take 12 Recovery Radio presents:ENTITLED TO OVERCOME(Solutions for Life, Today)ABOUT THIS SHOW: Twelve Step support meetings, recovery groups and group therapy sessions commonly have a strict policy of “What you hear here, who you see here, let it stay here when you leave here”, however, sometimes what is said in a group or meeting setting doesn’t always stay in that setting. On today’s show, we discuss confidentiality in support group settings, the problems, and policies of these groups and the importance of wisdom while sharing.CLOSING SONG: Last House On The Block by Richie Supa www.recoveryunplugged.com

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY SHOW presents:Quit Yelling, I Can't See MyselfABOUT THIS SHOW: Have you ever been yelled at until you couldn't see straight? Those of us in recovery understand the yelling that comes from the voices of our active addiction, our self-centered egos and the worldly clamors that attempt to drown out our recovery practices.On this week's show we explore those things that can easily become the distractions that can pull us away from our focus on what's truly important, our recovery program.​CLOSING SONG: The Middle of the Herd. Recovery Recording Artist, Michael Purington & The Messengers​

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The Take 12 Recovery Radio Show presentsENTITLED TO OVERCOME(Solutions for Life, Today)ABOUT THIS SHOW: The holidays can be difficult for many in recovery. How can we effectively carry the message of recovery when so many people are hurting and non responsive to the message during this time of year? Also, some tips on getting out of your own head at Christmas.Closing Song: Ring the Bells, Blake and Jenna Bolerjack www.blakeandjenna.com

ABOUT THIS SHOW: Join Toni, Denver, Dave, Marv, Cecil and the Monty’man as they have some fun with the weekly whine, the meaning of Christmas and some good old fashion Christmas Trivia. Also, The Night Before Christmas Recovery Style.

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOWEntitled to Over Come (Solutions for Life, Today)ABOUT THIS SHOW: Gratitude refers to feeling thankfulness and appreciation for people, places and events. An attitude of gratitude can really change your life. As Willie Nelson once said, "When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around."'Tis the season to be grateful. After all, the dictionary defines the word Thanksgiving as "the expression of gratitude."In addition to "feeling good," there are numerous benefits of gratitude.Join the Monty’man and Dave Fleming as they share some tips on improving our gratitude.​CLOSING SONG: The Gratitude Song by Selfish Steam

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOWThe Altitude of Your AttitudeABOUT THIS SHOW: Zig Ziglar once said, “It is your attitude, more than your aptitude, that will determine your altitude.” What is the altitude of your attitude? Do you walk through life with gratitude or are you critical of everything and everyone that doesn’t see eye to eye with you on issues of politics, faith, recovery or life in general? Join the Take 12 Radio team as we discuss this important topic that may be part of the reason why so many people are so grumpy and downtrodden these days.​CLOSING SONG: Grateful Heart by After the Chase www.afterthechase.com​

LEARNING TO LIVE AGAIN by Conley Ray White(A Recovery Music Collection)This download is available for a limited time and is made available by KHLT Recovery Broadcasting & Take 12 Recovery Radio.INTRODUCTION:This year the recovery community and the world lost an amazing talent, an incredible man and a powerful source of inspiration for all those seeking recovery from mind-altering substances and life controlling issues. And this year I said goodbye to my friend and colleague Mr. Conley Ray White.Conley (Just Ray) passed away due to complications with COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).Among other things, Conley was a gifted musician and recovery recording artist, and because Conley would encourage me to make copies of his work and share his songs with others at no charge, I along with KHLT Recovery Broadcasting and Take 12 Recovery Radio have made available to you our listeners this collection of Conley’s music from his recovery CD Learning to Live Again. Conley’s desire was never to make a prof