E213: Finding Peace in What We Can't Control- A Recovery Discussion on Anxiety, Work Stress, and Joy

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Send us a text On this very funny short Bonus Show, standup comic Mack Dryden shares his story about going to the Dentist...you'll never believe what happens...Hilarious! Look for Mack Dryden's "NEW" Dry Bar Comedy Special... Please Listen, Enjoy, and Share where you can...Thanks!! Support the show Standup Comedy Podcast Network.co www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.com Free APP on all Apple & Android phones....check it out, podcast, jokes, blogs, and More! For short-form standup comedy sets, listen to: "Comedy Appeteasers" , available on all platforms. New YouTube site: https://www.youtube.com/@standupcomedyyourhostandmc/videos Videos of comics live on stage from back in the day. Please Write a Review: in-depth walk-through for leaving a review. Interested in Standup Comedy? Check out my books on Amazon... "20 Questions Answered about Being a Standup Comic" "Be a Standup Comic...or just look like one"…

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In this intimate conversation, the Sober Friends hosts dive deep into one of recovery's most challenging aspects: dealing with things beyond our control. Through personal stories about workplace anxiety, childhood trauma, and finding unexpected joy, they explore how fellowship, therapy, and individual solutions help navigate life's uncertainties. Whether you're wrestling with imposter syndrome, anxiety about the future, or searching for peace in sobriety, this episode offers practical insights and reminds listeners they're not alone in their journey.

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#Fitness #Religion #Mental Health #Recovery #Addiction #Alcoholics Anonymous #12 Steps #Sobriety #Matt J Howes #Sober #Dry January #Sober Curious #Alcohol Free

Sober Friends

E213: Finding Peace in What We Can't Control- A Recovery Discussion on Anxiety, Work Stress, and Joy

Sober Friends

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1. E213: Finding Peace in What We Can't Control- A Recovery Discussion on Anxiety, Work Stress, and Joy (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Water Guy Unfiltered (00:13:51)

3. (Cont.) E213: Finding Peace in What We Can't Control- A Recovery Discussion on Anxiety, Work Stress, and Joy (00:14:41)

258 حلقات

#Fitness #Religion #Mental Health #Recovery #Addiction #Alcoholics Anonymous #12 Steps #Sobriety #Matt J Howes #Sober #Dry January #Sober Curious #Alcohol Free

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