CAL Chat

Mar 21 2024 61 ep. 13 mins 608
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CAL Chat is where we talk about our favorite Al-Anon and Alateen 𝗖onference 𝗔pproved 𝗟iterature and how it has improved our lives. // 🍷 (Al-Anon and Alateen are for people who have been affected by alcoholism in a relative or friend.) // 🎯 My goal: to read through the entire Al-Anon/Alateen CAL Catalog and celebrate this 12-Step recovery literature, as well as service work and Al-Anon Family Groups in general.

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CAL Chat Podcast Trailer

Mar 21 2024 1 mins  
SEE the full trailer video about the CAL Chat podcast at: https://youtube.com/@CALChatPodcast. For any questions about the show, contact me by using the form at:  https://CALChatBlog.com/about. LOOK MOM!  I'M BEING SOCIAL... 😜 Visit my CAL Chat blog -  www.calchatblog.com YouTube -  www.youtube.com/​@CALChatPodcast Instagram -  www.instagram.com/​CALCha

Deep Dive - Ep. 1 • Part 6 of 6 • Al-Anon's 1961 World Service Conference Summary

Aug 14 2022 14 mins  
In Part 6 of 6 (of Episode 1 from "CAL Chat - Deep Dive"), Evelyn and I talk about the next “field trip” for the Delegates to the World Service Office in 2023. To wrap up this episode, she offers some parting words to anyone that isn’t quite sure about standing for service. Show-referenced links from Al-Anon's website: Al-Anon's mobile app: https://al-anon.org/mobileapp Arc

Deep Dive - Ep. 1 • Part 5 of 6 • Al-Anon's 1961 World Service Conference Summary

Aug 14 2022 20 mins  
In Part 5 of 6 (of Episode 1 from "CAL Chat - Deep Dive"), we focus on the Delegates’ “field trip” to Stepping Stones, the home of Al-Anon’s co-founder Lois W. Evelyn describes how the World Service Office was involved and how it felt to go back to the 2022 World Service Conference the very same day. Show-referenced links from the Stepping Stones' website: "Homecoming" vid

Deep Dive - Ep. 1 • Part 4 of 6 • Al-Anon's 1961 World Service Conference Summary

Aug 14 2022 14 mins  
Continuing the discussion about the "1961 World Service Conference Summary" (P-46) in Part 4 of 6 (of Episode 1 from "CAL Chat - Deep Dive"), I explain how I time traveled as research for this particular show. Evelyn talks about what moved her spiritually and reveals a surprise about the 2022 Conference. QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM EVELYN: "...the whole Conference is a spiritual meeting!

Deep Dive - Ep. 1 • Part 3 of 6 • Al-Anon's 1961 World Service Conference Summary

Aug 14 2022 20 mins  
In Part 3 of 6 (of Episode 1 from "CAL Chat - Deep Dive"), we begin to explore the "1961 World Service Conference Summary" (P-46) and what Evelyn identified with from back then that is still happening in 2022. We discuss why the 2021 and 2022 Conferences were historic and what may lie in Al-Anon’s future 60 years from now. Show-referenced links from Al-Anon's website: Online ver

Deep Dive - Ep. 1 • Part 2 of 6 • Al-Anon's 1961 World Service Conference Summary

Aug 14 2022 21 mins  
In Part 2 of 6 (of Episode 1 from "CAL Chat - Deep Dive"), Evelyn describes what she discovered about her Area Delegate position that she didn’t know about before she stood for it, how humor can be a spiritual principle when breaking down expectations, and what she would like Al-Anon and Alateen members to know about her position as a Delegate. We also cover how the WSC (World Se

Deep Dive - Ep. 1 • Part 1 of 6 • Al-Anon's 1961 World Service Conference Summary

Aug 14 2022 20 mins  
What really goes on at an Al-Anon World Service Conference (WSC)? How is the WSC different than the WSO? What’s it like for a Delegate to visit Stepping Stones, the house of Al-Anon’s co-founder? Welcome to the very first "CAL Chat - Deep Dive" episode! This spin-off show is where we take a closer look at Al-Anon and Alateen Conference Approved Literature. This episode is in 6

Ep. 13 • Part 11 of 11 • How Al-Anon Works

Jan 09 2022 8 mins  
Diane wraps up the conversation in Episode 13's last part (#11), about the beauty that springs from the book "How Al-Anon Works" (B-32), community-building, and doing outreach/Twelfth Step work. She delivers an emotional "Last Words'' section which leads to an exchange of heartfelt gratitude and I reveal the reason why I'll keep doing this podcast for the rest of my life. 🤗 QUO

Ep. 13 • Part 10 of 11 • How Al-Anon Works Audiobook

Jan 09 2022 11 mins  
Diane mentions (in part 10 of 11 from Episode 13), how this podcast inspires her to try something new (like the audiobook version of "How Al-Anon Works" (eA-22)) and always reminds her that she has choices. She explains how the vision motto "Dream Big" applies to the long-term outreach project she's working on, more virtual recovery avenues we want to explore (especially for outrea

Ep. 13 • Part 9 of 11 • How Al-Anon Works Audiobook

Jan 09 2022 14 mins  
I compare the audiobook of "How Al-Anon Works" (eA-22) to the print version (B-32) in Episode 13's part 9 of 11. A moving story about suicide, Chapter 27's "Finding Reasons To Live," is highlighted because of what it taught me about expectations when listening to the audiobook version. The show wraps with an update given on all Al-Anon audiobooks available. Lastly, for the "2009 Wo