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The Phoenix Spirit The Phoenix Spirit is a bi-monthly publication for people actively working on their physical, mental

"I see carrying the message to others and practicing the Steps as being empowering."
30/09/2025

"I see carrying the message to others and practicing the Steps as being empowering."

In this publication, over the past several years, I have not kept secret that I am an avid 12 Stepper and that I have been very grateful to have found the Steps. They have become

"No matter what issue I have in my life, I have zero chance of overcoming it without being sober first…so addiction firs...
12/09/2025

"No matter what issue I have in my life, I have zero chance of overcoming it without being sober first…so addiction first, then PTSD." Bravo Zulu House

The numbers tell the story. In 2022, nearly 18 U.S. military veterans died by su***de each day, according to statistics from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Some sources say that number may likely be higher, closer

First Person: What Touring Sober Taught Me Abour Resilience
12/09/2025

First Person: What Touring Sober Taught Me Abour Resilience

The scene is a familiar one; I’m at an airport at 7am, waiting for a flight to Toronto, to begin a cross-country tour that heads west for 3 weeks. I’ve given myself ample time to

"Addiction and mental health recovery is a delicate process that requires a community approach." Our Stigma
12/09/2025

"Addiction and mental health recovery is a delicate process that requires a community approach." Our Stigma

As a faith leader in recovery, my life exists at the nexus of personal development and spiritual growth. If you read this column regularly, you’ll know that I am a recovering addict who lives well

"I’m not here to challenge the cultures or traditions of the Hmong people…I am here to educate, and I’m here to support ...
10/09/2025

"I’m not here to challenge the cultures or traditions of the Hmong people…I am here to educate, and I’m here to support and empower." Minnesota Alliance of Recovery Community Organizations Recovery Is Happening Minnesota Recovery Connection

Substance use disorder (SUD) is something that isn’t talked about in a lot of communities, especially those of a culture-specific nature. Take, for example, the Hmong people. “Hmong people are known as survivalists and are

Hope in this work isn’t naïve optimism. It’s a grounded belief that change is possible when we invest in what works, cen...
10/09/2025

Hope in this work isn’t naïve optimism. It’s a grounded belief that change is possible when we invest in what works, center people’s needs, and never give up on someone’s potential. Minnesota Department of Human Services

September is National Recovery Month — a time to celebrate the millions of Americans in recovery from substance use disorders and to promote the evidence-based treatments, supports, and communities that make recovery possible. At the Minnesota

Anger issues are the lid on a Pandora’s Box of personal insecurity.
06/09/2025

Anger issues are the lid on a Pandora’s Box of personal insecurity.

"Anger is a symptom, a way of cloaking and expressing feelings too awful to experience directly—hurt, bitterness, grief, and, most of all, fear." Joan Rivers  My Frankie is like a split personality. Most of the

"I am a firm believer in the adage that addiction flourishes in isolation and disconnection, while recovery flourishes i...
03/09/2025

"I am a firm believer in the adage that addiction flourishes in isolation and disconnection, while recovery flourishes in community where there are connections. This is where I see the importance of sponsorship. Having a sponsor – someone who walks with us in recovery – is a most valuable part of recovery."

Before I became a member of a 12 Step group over 30 years ago, when I heard someone say “Sponsor,” I would think of the different companies that sponsor programs and advertise in magazines and

"I had one of those double lives – successful restaurant guy by day – Dracula-drug-addict by night." Andrew Zimmern
12/07/2025

"I had one of those double lives – successful restaurant guy by day – Dracula-drug-addict by night." Andrew Zimmern

Andrew Zimmern, celebrated chef, writer, and television personality, is an adventurous, passionate storyteller, a media producer, and a person devoted to long-term recovery. In this interview, edited for clarity and length, Zimmern shares insights into

"Recovery is living a life full of what you want and dream about without the limitations the eating disorder puts on peo...
09/07/2025

"Recovery is living a life full of what you want and dream about without the limitations the eating disorder puts on people." Melrose Center

This issue, we talk with Melrose Center's Heather Gallivan about her work helping those with eating disorders (EDs). Can you tell us a little about how you got involved in this kind of work? I had an

"Chasing mediocrity is a perfect solution for your life." Our Stigma
09/07/2025

"Chasing mediocrity is a perfect solution for your life." Our Stigma

Hey, you! Yeah, you! What if I told you that in zero easy steps you could become a completely average version of yourself. Imagine if being more physically fit, eating better, reading more, learning more,

“That practice reminds us to live in balance, to take only what we need, and to recognize that healing comes from relati...
08/07/2025

“That practice reminds us to live in balance, to take only what we need, and to recognize that healing comes from relationship — with land, with culture, and with each other.” Minnesota Department of Human Services

In many American Indian communities, food is much more than sustenance. It’s medicine. It’s ceremony. It’s connection to land, to ancestors, to spirit, and to each other. And today, in Minnesota, that sacred understanding of

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