← Finding New Waters20 aug · 42 min
Overcoming Resentment, High-Accountability AA, & Finding Purpose with Jim Boland
<p>In this episode of Finding New Waters, host B. Reeves sits down with attorney and Crosstalk Podcast co-host Jim Boland (Jim B.). Celebrating 13 years of continuous sobriety, Jim shares his personal recovery journey from growing up in an Irish Catholic family in Chicago to navigating self-sabotage in college and law school, hitting an emotional rock bottom, and eventually rebuilding a life centered on deep fellowship and purpose.</p><p><br></p><p>Jim and B. Reeves discuss what it truly means to break "crosstalk" rules for the sake of honest connection, the power of high-accountability step work, overcoming deep-seated resentments, and managing seasonal depression and emotional sobriety. Jim also reflects on how moving to Winston-Salem, North Carolina and launching his cloud-based law practice allowed him to build a thriving sober community and help others find their way.</p><p><br></p><p>TIMESTAMPS</p><p>00:00 Episode Intro & B. Reeves Introduces Jim Boland</p><p>00:52 Jim Thanks B. Reeves for Crisis Help & How Crosstalk Podcast Started</p><p>02:33 The Origin of "Crosstalk" & Breaking Traditional AA Meeting Rules</p><p>03:40 High-Accountability Meetings & Monday Night Hazelden Action Groups</p><p>06:36 Jim's Story: Growing Up Irish Catholic in Chicago & Family Addiction</p><p>08:10 Early Sabotage, Panic Attacks, & Self-Destructive Patterns</p><p>09:40 First AA Meeting at 24 & Going Back Out for 5 Years</p><p>10:36 Success on the Outside, Crumbling on the Inside & Denver Law School</p><p>11:09 Moving in with His Sober Brother & Realizing He Couldn't Stop Alone</p><p>12:37 "He Could Hold a Grudge Worse Than Anyone": Resentments & Emotional Bottom</p><p>13:17 Connecting with Co-Host Jake Kaufman & Throwing Himself into Fellowship</p><p>14:22 B. Reeves on Crossing the "Rubicon of Fellowship" & Dropping the Ego</p><p>17:09 Praying on Your Knees in Public & 10 Pushups on the Golf Course</p><p>19:55 "It's Not for People Who Want It, It's for People Who DO It"</p><p>21:48 "The Bottom is Wherever You Decide to Stop Digging"</p><p>24:20 Emotional Sobriety, Hitting Rock Bottom Clean, & Seeking Therapy</p><p>26:48 Facing Chicago Winters, Seasonal Depression, & Finding Purpose</p><p>31:15 Running the Crosstalk Podcast & Connecting Sober Voices</p><p>35:55 Traveling & Finding Fellowship in AA Meetings Everywhere</p><p>36:54 Cloud-Based Law Practice & Moving to North Carolina</p><p>39:10 Rebuilding Sober Community & Making Friends as an Adult</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>CALL TO ACTION</p><p>If Jim's story inspired you, please like this video, leave a comment below with your thoughts, and subscribe to Finding New Waters. Share this episode with anyone seeking hope and connection in recovery!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>#FindingNewWaters #JimBoland #CrosstalkPodcast #BReeves #NewWatersRecovery #Sobriety #AddictionRecovery #12Steps #EmotionalSobriety #RecoveryIsPossible</p><p><br></p><p>🎙️ Watch & Listen</p><p>Website: www.findingnewwaters.com</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5Gjw</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfAIXtiOgy1XFcwAduXgXw</p><p>YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJOc6yLcjibGGAKgLYPCN47etJCY89mn</p>
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