In this After the Show, Damon Frank and Recovered Life contributor Kolleen unpack what mindfulness really looks like once the meeting ends and life begins.

They talk about how easy it is to be in recovery but not enjoy recovery — and why slowing down, being present, and actually feeling what’s happening might be the missing piece. Kolleen shares stories from her own journey, including a wild bike ride through Old Delhi that taught her more about staying in the moment than any workshop ever could.

You’ll hear practical ways to weave mindfulness into daily life — washing dishes, walking, driving — plus the simple mantra that helped her rebuild trust in herself and her Higher Power:“Inhale, I surrender. Exhale, I trust.”

If you’ve ever felt restless, anxious, or stuck in your own story, this conversation might be the reminder you need to just be where your feet are.

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In this episode, we explore the simple yet powerful truth that every recovery journey begins with one breath. One conscious inhale, one intentional exhale — that’s where awareness starts. Damon Frank sits down with Recovered Life TV Contributor Kolleen, who shares how mindfulness brings presence and peace to the recovery process. Together, they unpack how staying awake, aware, and alive helps us experience life fully — not numbing out, but tuning in to the moment as it is.

This conversation is a reminder that recovery isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence. When we slow down enough to notice our breath, our thoughts, and our emotions, we open the door to deeper healing and genuine peace.

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Is Gen Z killing 12-step groups—or simply rewriting the rules of sobriety? In this episode of The Recovered Life Show, Damon Frank dives into the controversial question of whether Gen Z’s open approach to recovery and social media culture has watered down the traditions of anonymity that defined Alcoholics Anonymous for decades.

From Slate’s recent article on #Sobertok to the legacy of Bill Wilson, we unpack how younger generations are reshaping recovery and what that means for the future of 12-step programs.

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