Welcome to the Incomplete Skeptic, Sober Wise Guy series. I interview “Old Timers”, that is people who are 30-years or more ‘clean & sober'.

To some extent in recovery, Old Timers are somewhat marginalized by what I call The EGO Police. People assume folks in long-term recovery don’t need positive reinforcement, or that they have big egos that need to be reined in and should be summarily dismissed as less important than Newcomers to recovery.

Newcomers are indeed the lifeblood of the body of The Program, but Old Timers are the metaphorical backbone. God (as we understand God) is the TRUE Spirit of Recovery and is the One that has All Power.

The objective of SWG is to share Experience, Strength, and Hope with the still-suffering addict or alcoholic, and to inform the public about what the recovered life looks like.

My guest today is Craig Ost. I hope you enjoy today's topic matter. The Sober Wise Guy Show appreciates your Likes and Subscriptions!