Boiled as an Owl Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:31:48 -0400 https://www.boiledasanowl.org/ en-us © 2026 Boiled as an Owl yes Support this Podcast eb9081b8-0cf2-5cd4-bab8-7bca371df37f Dave episodic true Topics cover recovery, life in sobriety and how to navigate life as a sober person. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) sobriety, odaat, AA, alcoholism, recovery, addiction, 12 steps, big book, one day at a time Dave https://storage.buzzsprout.com/3pp9yrn0wy5wg5iwepasz4jiconk?.jpg Boiled as an Owl https://www.boiledasanowl.org/ Season 2 Episode 1 Season 2 Episode 1 Summary

In this episode, Dave F. discusses Step Five of the recovery process, emphasizing the importance of sharing one's personal inventory with a trusted individual. He explores themes of humility, accountability, and the necessity of confronting past mistakes to foster personal growth. The conversation delves into the complexities of relationships, the ongoing journey of self-discovery, and the significance of continuous healing in recovery. Dave shares personal anecdotes and insights, highlighting the transformative power of honesty and vulnerability in the recovery journey.

takeaways

  • Step five is about sharing your inventory with someone you trust.
  • Humility plays a crucial role in the recovery process.
  • It's important to confront and acknowledge past mistakes.
  • Personal growth requires ongoing self-reflection and honesty.
  • Healing is not a linear process; it involves ups and downs.
  • You are not defined by your trauma; the real you is still there.
  • Accountability to another person can help in the recovery journey.
  • Understanding character defects is essential for personal development.
  • Relationships can be a source of both pain and growth.
  • Continuous growth is necessary for a fulfilling life.

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In this episode, Dave F. discusses Step Five of the recovery process, emphasizing the importance of sharing one's personal inventory with a trusted individual. He explores themes of humility, accountability, and the necessity of confronting past mistakes to foster personal growth. The conversation delves into the complexities of relationships, the ongoing journey of self-discovery, and the significance of continuous healing in recovery. Dave shares personal anecdotes and insights, highlighting the transformative power of honesty and vulnerability in the recovery journey.

takeaways

  • Step five is about sharing your inventory with someone you trust.
  • Humility plays a crucial role in the recovery process.
  • It's important to confront and acknowledge past mistakes.
  • Personal growth requires ongoing self-reflection and honesty.
  • Healing is not a linear process; it involves ups and downs.
  • You are not defined by your trauma; the real you is still there.
  • Accountability to another person can help in the recovery journey.
  • Understanding character defects is essential for personal development.
  • Relationships can be a source of both pain and growth.
  • Continuous growth is necessary for a fulfilling life.

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]]> https://www.boiledasanowl.org Dave Buzzsprout-16820537 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0400 1844 Step Five, recovery, personal growth, humility, accountability, character defects, relationships, self-discovery, healing, addiction 2 1 full true Ep: 10 Ep: 10 summary
In this episode, Dave Fichera delves into the inventory process in recovery, emphasizing the importance of introspection, shared experiences, and connecting with a higher power. He discusses the role of fear, the significance of community support, and the challenges of navigating anger in relationships. The conversation highlights the necessity of recognizing blind spots in self-inventory and defining one's higher power for a successful recovery journey.

takeaways

  • Introspection leads to deeper understanding of oneself.
  • Shared experiences with others reveal common struggles.
  • Intolerance can trigger relapse in recovery.
  • Connecting with a higher power is essential for healing.
  • Fear plays a significant role in addiction and recovery.
  • Community support is crucial for maintaining sobriety.
  • Anger can be both destructive and a catalyst for change.
  • Recognizing blind spots is vital for personal growth.
  • Defining a higher power can provide guidance and comfort.
  • Recovery is a gradual process that requires patience.

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In this episode, Dave Fichera delves into the inventory process in recovery, emphasizing the importance of introspection, shared experiences, and connecting with a higher power. He discusses the role of fear, the significance of community support, and the challenges of navigating anger in relationships. The conversation highlights the necessity of recognizing blind spots in self-inventory and defining one's higher power for a successful recovery journey.

takeaways

  • Introspection leads to deeper understanding of oneself.
  • Shared experiences with others reveal common struggles.
  • Intolerance can trigger relapse in recovery.
  • Connecting with a higher power is essential for healing.
  • Fear plays a significant role in addiction and recovery.
  • Community support is crucial for maintaining sobriety.
  • Anger can be both destructive and a catalyst for change.
  • Recognizing blind spots is vital for personal growth.
  • Defining a higher power can provide guidance and comfort.
  • Recovery is a gradual process that requires patience.

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]]> https://www.boiledasanowl.org Dave Buzzsprout-16686179 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:00:00 -0500 1693 inventory process, recovery, addiction, introspection, higher power, fear, community support, anger, relationships, self-inventory 1 10 full true Ep: 9 | Navigating Inventory Ep: 9 | Navigating Inventory Summary
In this episode, Dave Fichera delves into Step Four of the recovery process, emphasizing the importance of the inventory process in addressing personal deficits and resentments. He shares personal experiences and insights on the necessity of honesty, the impact of self-pity and jealousy in sobriety, and the role of service in spiritual growth. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by individuals in recovery and the importance of self-reflection and accountability in achieving lasting sobriety.

Takeaways

  • The inventory process is crucial for personal growth.
  • Resentments can activate destructive behaviors in alcoholics.
  • Honesty with oneself is essential for recovery.
  • Self-pity often stems from poor choices and comparisons.
  • Jealousy can hinder one's recovery journey.
  • Service to others is a key component of spiritual growth.
  • The first drink can lead to a cycle of insanity for alcoholics.
  • Being critical of oneself is necessary for improvement.
  • The law of attraction plays a role in recovery.
  • Sobriety requires consistent self-reflection and action.



      

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In this episode, Dave Fichera delves into Step Four of the recovery process, emphasizing the importance of the inventory process in addressing personal deficits and resentments. He shares personal experiences and insights on the necessity of honesty, the impact of self-pity and jealousy in sobriety, and the role of service in spiritual growth. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by individuals in recovery and the importance of self-reflection and accountability in achieving lasting sobriety.

Takeaways

  • The inventory process is crucial for personal growth.
  • Resentments can activate destructive behaviors in alcoholics.
  • Honesty with oneself is essential for recovery.
  • Self-pity often stems from poor choices and comparisons.
  • Jealousy can hinder one's recovery journey.
  • Service to others is a key component of spiritual growth.
  • The first drink can lead to a cycle of insanity for alcoholics.
  • Being critical of oneself is necessary for improvement.
  • The law of attraction plays a role in recovery.
  • Sobriety requires consistent self-reflection and action.



      

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]]> https://www.boiledasanowl.org Dave Buzzsprout-16620851 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:00:00 -0500 1602 Step Four, Inventory Process, Resentments, Honesty, Self-Pity, Sobriety, Jealousy, Spiritual Growth, Alcoholism, Recovery 1 9 full true EP: 8| The beginning of inventory, step 4 EP: 8| The beginning of inventory, step 4 Summary

In this conversation, Dave Fichera explores the complexities of addiction recovery, emphasizing the importance of understanding powerlessness, the role of ego, and the necessity of self-appraisal. He discusses the impact of resentments, the significance of the fourth step in transforming character defects, and the healing power of community. Fichera highlights the journey towards living in the solution and the importance of gratitude in recovery.

Takeaways

  • Ego can hinder our connection to a higher power.
  • Self-appraisal is necessary for personal growth.
  • Resentments can significantly impact recovery.
  • The fourth step is essential for character transformation.
  • Community support is vital in the recovery process.
  • Living in the solution is a key principle of recovery.
  • Gratitude helps in moving forward in life.
  • Honesty and vulnerability are important in healing.
  • We must confront our past to heal effectively.

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In this conversation, Dave Fichera explores the complexities of addiction recovery, emphasizing the importance of understanding powerlessness, the role of ego, and the necessity of self-appraisal. He discusses the impact of resentments, the significance of the fourth step in transforming character defects, and the healing power of community. Fichera highlights the journey towards living in the solution and the importance of gratitude in recovery.

Takeaways

  • Ego can hinder our connection to a higher power.
  • Self-appraisal is necessary for personal growth.
  • Resentments can significantly impact recovery.
  • The fourth step is essential for character transformation.
  • Community support is vital in the recovery process.
  • Living in the solution is a key principle of recovery.
  • Gratitude helps in moving forward in life.
  • Honesty and vulnerability are important in healing.
  • We must confront our past to heal effectively.

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]]> Dave Buzzsprout-16579466 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 23:00:00 -0500 1775 addiction, recovery, ego, higher power, self-appraisal, resentments, character defects, fourth step, community, healing 1 8 full false Ep. 7 | feedback loops, emotions, and deliverance Ep. 7 | feedback loops, emotions, and deliverance Summary
In this episode, Dave Fichera explores the concept of emotional sobriety, emphasizing the importance of understanding the limbic system and its role in navigating emotions. He discusses how childhood experiences and parental influences shape our emotional responses and the challenges of regulating emotions in adulthood. The conversation delves into the cycles of addiction and the necessity of learning to manage emotions for recovery. Personal anecdotes highlight the journey of growth and the commitment required for lasting change.

Takeaways

  • Emotional sobriety is crucial for recovery.
  • The limbic system plays a key role in emotional navigation.
  • Childhood experiences significantly impact emotional regulation.
  • Social bonding influences our emotional responses.
  • Living in the middle of emotions is essential for stability.
  • Addiction often stems from an inability to regulate emotions.
  • Feedback loops can exacerbate emotional struggles.
  • Personal experiences shape our understanding of emotional health.
  • Commitment to oneself is vital in the recovery process.
  • Finding supportive communities is important for growth.

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In this episode, Dave Fichera explores the concept of emotional sobriety, emphasizing the importance of understanding the limbic system and its role in navigating emotions. He discusses how childhood experiences and parental influences shape our emotional responses and the challenges of regulating emotions in adulthood. The conversation delves into the cycles of addiction and the necessity of learning to manage emotions for recovery. Personal anecdotes highlight the journey of growth and the commitment required for lasting change.

Takeaways

  • Emotional sobriety is crucial for recovery.
  • The limbic system plays a key role in emotional navigation.
  • Childhood experiences significantly impact emotional regulation.
  • Social bonding influences our emotional responses.
  • Living in the middle of emotions is essential for stability.
  • Addiction often stems from an inability to regulate emotions.
  • Feedback loops can exacerbate emotional struggles.
  • Personal experiences shape our understanding of emotional health.
  • Commitment to oneself is vital in the recovery process.
  • Finding supportive communities is important for growth.

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]]> Dave Buzzsprout-16542125 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:00:00 -0500 1469 emotional sobriety, limbic system, addiction, childhood emotions, parental influence, recovery, emotional regulation, social bonding, feedback loops, personal growth 1 7 full true Ep. 6 Insights on Emotional Healing Ep. 6 Insights on Emotional Healing Summary
In this episode, Dave Fichera discusses his personal journey through burnout, workaholism, and the path to sobriety. He emphasizes the importance of emotional recovery and understanding the emotional addiction cycle that affects relationships. Through his experiences with the 12-step program and the Break Method, he shares insights on navigating complex feelings, building healthy communication, and the significance of self-awareness in fostering meaningful connections. The conversation highlights the challenges of maintaining relationships during recovery and the necessity of taking time for personal growth before engaging with others.

Takeaways

  • Burnout can lead to a deep need for recovery.
  • Sobriety is not just about abstaining from substances.
  • Emotional sobriety involves navigating complex feelings.
  • Understanding emotional addiction is crucial for recovery.
  • Communication styles can significantly impact relationships.
  • Past experiences shape our present behaviors.
  • Self-awareness is key to breaking unhealthy patterns.
  • Taking a break from relationships can aid recovery.
  • Healthy relationships require ongoing self-work.
  • The Break Method offers tools for sustainable self-mastery.


  •  Insights on Emotional Healing


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In this episode, Dave Fichera discusses his personal journey through burnout, workaholism, and the path to sobriety. He emphasizes the importance of emotional recovery and understanding the emotional addiction cycle that affects relationships. Through his experiences with the 12-step program and the Break Method, he shares insights on navigating complex feelings, building healthy communication, and the significance of self-awareness in fostering meaningful connections. The conversation highlights the challenges of maintaining relationships during recovery and the necessity of taking time for personal growth before engaging with others.

Takeaways

  • Burnout can lead to a deep need for recovery.
  • Sobriety is not just about abstaining from substances.
  • Emotional sobriety involves navigating complex feelings.
  • Understanding emotional addiction is crucial for recovery.
  • Communication styles can significantly impact relationships.
  • Past experiences shape our present behaviors.
  • Self-awareness is key to breaking unhealthy patterns.
  • Taking a break from relationships can aid recovery.
  • Healthy relationships require ongoing self-work.
  • The Break Method offers tools for sustainable self-mastery.


  •  Insights on Emotional Healing


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]]> Dave Buzzsprout-16519798 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0500 1516 1 6 full true We are an insane lot We are an insane lot In this conversation, Dave Fichera delves into the complexities of addiction, particularly focusing on the second step of recovery. He shares personal experiences with alcoholism, the mental insanity associated with addiction, and the importance of community and a higher power in the recovery process. The discussion emphasizes the need for self-awareness, the impact of mental health on addiction, and the role of service in finding sanity.

Takeaways

  • Addiction is a mental illness that affects decision-making.
  • The second step of recovery emphasizes belief in a higher power.
  • Personal experiences can highlight the insanity of addiction.
  • Mental handicaps can hinder recovery efforts.
  • False pride often fuels addiction behaviors.
  • Community support is crucial in the recovery journey.
  • The progression of alcoholism is a real phenomenon.
  • Substances can alter personality and behavior significantly.
  • Addiction can manifest in various forms beyond alcohol.
  • Finding sanity often requires service to others.

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]]> In this conversation, Dave Fichera delves into the complexities of addiction, particularly focusing on the second step of recovery. He shares personal experiences with alcoholism, the mental insanity associated with addiction, and the importance of community and a higher power in the recovery process. The discussion emphasizes the need for self-awareness, the impact of mental health on addiction, and the role of service in finding sanity.

Takeaways

  • Addiction is a mental illness that affects decision-making.
  • The second step of recovery emphasizes belief in a higher power.
  • Personal experiences can highlight the insanity of addiction.
  • Mental handicaps can hinder recovery efforts.
  • False pride often fuels addiction behaviors.
  • Community support is crucial in the recovery journey.
  • The progression of alcoholism is a real phenomenon.
  • Substances can alter personality and behavior significantly.
  • Addiction can manifest in various forms beyond alcohol.
  • Finding sanity often requires service to others.

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]]> Dave Buzzsprout-16499179 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:00:00 -0500 1702 addiction, recovery, alcoholism, mental health, step two, insanity, personal experiences, community, higher power, 12 steps 1 5 full false Giving it up to a higher power. Giving it up to a higher power. Explaing the concept of step 3, making a decision to turn our will and our life over to the care of God as we understand him.

A little more talk on when hope can be a pitfall, and how we can align our will with the will of the higher power.

Hope (see what I did there) you get a better understanding of this concept..


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]]> Explaing the concept of step 3, making a decision to turn our will and our life over to the care of God as we understand him.

A little more talk on when hope can be a pitfall, and how we can align our will with the will of the higher power.

Hope (see what I did there) you get a better understanding of this concept..


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]]> https://www.boiledasanowl.org/ Dave Buzzsprout-16466823 Sun, 19 Jan 2025 22:00:00 -0500 2000 sobriety, recovery, one day at a time, alcoholism, drug addiction, odaat, we do recover 1 4 full true We venture into hope We venture into hope Looking at the principle of hope that we get from step 2.
We are broken and defeated and we understand that our thinking is broken.  We begin to look for a power greater than ourselves to restore us to sanity.

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We are broken and defeated and we understand that our thinking is broken.  We begin to look for a power greater than ourselves to restore us to sanity.

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]]> Dave Buzzsprout-16452176 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:00:00 -0500 2051 odaat, recovery, aa, alcoholism, drug addiction, wellness, hope, sobriety 1 3 full true what it means to be powerless what it means to be powerless using powerlessness to get a better sense of step one and understanding addiction and unmanagability.

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]]> Dave Buzzsprout-16433687 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 23:00:00 -0500 2098 sobriety, 12steps, aa, odaat 1 2 full true First contact First contact My name is Dave and I'm the host of Boiled as an Owl.
This is my first episode
I introduce the gist of the podcast and go into an intro of my early steps in recovery and sobriety.

my hope is to keep getting better at production and to fine tune my offering.

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]]> My name is Dave and I'm the host of Boiled as an Owl.
This is my first episode
I introduce the gist of the podcast and go into an intro of my early steps in recovery and sobriety.

my hope is to keep getting better at production and to fine tune my offering.

Send a text

Support the show

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