In Season 2, Episode 19 of the Forest Fires Podcast we discuss the universal application of the Golden Rule and how it impacts our personal recovery. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-clark59/support ..read more

Many alcoholics and addicts in early recovery believe that eventually they can drink or use again normally. This has been called a reservation but in reality, it is a deadly delusion. The truth is that addicts and alcoholics can never use their drug of choice again safely or in moderation.  In this episode of the Forest Fires, Addiction, Recovery & Redemption podcast we explore the delusion that we can ever go back to being a "normal" user and we discuss why this belief can be deadly.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-clark59/support ..read more

In season 2, Episode 16 I take a humbling and personal journey down the road of my own dishonesty. In this episode we discuss the power that a single lie can have and in the impact that it can make.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-clark59/support ..read more

In Season 2, Episode 14 of the Forest Fires Podcast we delve into some of our struggles with asking for and accepting help. I share some less than proud realties of my personal recovery and we discuss some simple ways to stop the cycle of our destruction. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-clark59/support ..read more

In season 2 episode 13 of the Forest Fires Addiction, Recovery & Redemption podcast we discuss how extreme independence can impair and sabotage your recovery. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-clark59/support ..read more

In Season 2, Episode 12 of the Forest Fires Addiction, Recovery & Redemption Podcast we discuss how common mindsets about sobriety can sabotage long term recovery. We discuss how the common belief that getting sober is about removing drugs and alcohol can start us on a negative mindset and how that negativity can derail our success before we even get started. We also discuss the distinct difference between sobriety and recovery and explain how a life of recovery isn't about losing anything, its about gaining more than you can imagine.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot ..read more

In Season 2, Episode 11 of the Forest Fires, Addiction, Recovery & Redemption podcast we discuss how patterns of behavior develop, how that impact us and how they can keep us stuck in a cycle of self defeating behaviors. We also discuss how to change these patterns and how to break free from our self destructive habits and behaviors. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-clark59/support ..read more

In Season 2, Episode 10 of The Forest Fires, Addiction, Recovery & Redemption podcast we discuss the most dangerous of all enablers, the Toxic Enabler. We discuss what separates them from other enablers and how to identify them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-clark59/support ..read more

In Season 2, Episode 9 of the Forest Fires, Addiction, Recovery & Redemption podcast we talk about the power of influence and the subtle but profound differences between motivation and manipulation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-clark59/support ..read more

In Season 2, Episode 8 of the Forest Fires, Addiction, Recovery & Redemption Podcast I explain the origins behind the Forest Fires name. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-clark59/support ..read more