Plain Language Explanation of the Twelve Steps

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Navigating Career Pivots and Grit with Milo’s Avni Patel Thompson 26:18

26 days ago26:18

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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…

about a year ago 58:33

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S8E12 Shank and Wayne discuss the explanation of the 12 steps in the Plain Language Big Book. Meeting Shrapnel aka. Cliche Carnage looks at the terms "Higher Power" and "God as we understood/understand God" from the Plain Language Big Book Glossary. If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

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Alcoholics Alive!

Plain Language Explanation of the Twelve Steps

Alcoholics Alive!

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Alcoholics Alive!

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Carry the Message with Karen C. 54:11

3 days ago54:11

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S9E12 Karen shares her experience with step 12 and Carrying the Message. Meeting Shrapnel discusses "BOSTON - Be of service to others now", "Service is gratitude in action", and "The only thing worse than my problems are my solutions". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com…

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Pray and Meditate with Clay F. 47:01

10 days ago47:01

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S9E11 Clay F. shares his experience with Prayer and Meditation. Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Meditation is an opportunity to witness what's around me", "We get down on our knees to get back on our feet", "If you pray without action you are just begging" and "We get in a circle because we no longer do lines". If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com…

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Continue Inventory with Melissa G. 44:27

17 days ago44:27

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S9E10 Melissa shares her experience with continuing to take inventory and Step 10. Meeting Shrapnel discusses "FEAR - Frustration, Ego, Anxiety and Resentment", "You received without cost, now give without charge" and "If your not working on your recovery, you're working on your relapse." If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can reach Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com…

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Make Amends with Matt S. 53:04

24 days ago53:04

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S9E9 Matt shares his experience with Making Amends and taking Step 9. Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Alcoholism is the only disease that treats loneliness with isolation", "Easy does it - but do it", and "If I'm not the problem, then there is no solution". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com…

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Became Willing with Ricky M. 42:59

4 weeks ago42:59

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S9E8 Ricky shares his experience with working Step 8 in Alcoholics Anonymous. Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Willing doesn't mean wanting", "SLIP - Sober Living isn't a Priority", and "You're only late for your first meeting". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com…

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Humbly Ask with Lyn S. 54:03

5 weeks ago54:03

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S9E7 Lyn S. shares her experience with Step 7. Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Bless Them, Change Me", "When you get run over by a train, it's not the caboose that kills you", and "Not every share at a meeting is meant for me to hear". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com…

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Entirely Ready with Earl R. 46:28

6 weeks ago46:28

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S9E6 Earl R. shares his experience with Step 6. Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Listen like you have no opinion", "I'm allergic to alcohol - everytime I drink I break out in handcuffs", and "It is what it is". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com…

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Admit Your Wrongs with Juli Y. 49:09

7 weeks ago49:09

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S9E5 Juli shares her experience with Step 5. Meeting Shrapnel discusses "ISM - I Seek Misery", "Fear is a mile high and a mile wide - but paper thin", "There are no victims, only volunteers". If you have suggestion, question or comment you can reach Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

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Personal Inventory with Bentley M. 48:44

8 weeks ago48:44

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S9E4 Bentley shares his experience with Step 4. Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Expectations are premeditated resentments", "You will never get ahead as long as you keep trying to get even" and "Emotions are not instructions!" If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com…

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Made a Decision with Hugh W. 43:55

9 weeks ago43:55

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S9E3 Hugh shares his experience with Step 3. In Meeting Shrapnel we discuss "God - Grace Over Drama', "Don't tease the disease:, and "If you don't do the work the only thing that will change is your sobriety date". Send comments, suggestions and questions to freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

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Came to Believe with Stephanie H. 51:03

10 weeks ago51:03

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S9E2 Stephanie shares her experience with Step 2 and Coming to Believe. Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Listen to learn and learn to listen", "Play the tape all the way through", and "I'm not responsible for the first thought that pops into my head but I am responsible for what I do with it". Contact Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com…

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Powerless and Unmanageable with Eileen 33:25

11 weeks ago33:25

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S9E1 Eileen shares her experience with Step 1 and being Powerless and Unmanageable. Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Don't count the days, make the days count", "In times of trouble don't take a nip, take a nap", and "If I don't have a problem, I don't need a solution". Contact Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com…

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Plain Language Big Book - Final Analysis Season 8 Wrap Up 1:26:03

12 weeks ago1:26:03

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S8E13 Shank and Wayne read some excerpts from Into Action from the Plain Language Big Book and give their final analysis of the much debated book. If you have a question, comment or suggetion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

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Plain Language Explanation of the Twelve Steps 58:33

13 weeks ago58:33

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Group vs Meeting with Tatiana P. 1:05:05

14 weeks ago1:05:05

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S8E11 Tatiana shares her experience with the difference between a Group and a Meeting. Meeeting Shrapnel discusses "Open Discussion Meeting", "Speaker Meeting" and "Newcomers Meeting". If you have a question, suggestion or comment you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

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