{"podcast":{"title":"The Anonymous Podcast","slug":"the-anonymous-podcast-1258007","podcast_index_feed_id":1258007,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/256ace38/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the--anonymous--podcast","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo/6177566/6177566-1591736863247-7b7bb11407693.jpg","author":"Douglas L.","episode_count":2251,"summary":"A commentary and discussion of Narcotics Anonymous literature aiming to enrich the recovery experience of those who are on this beautiful journey. I’m Douglas L., your host. This podcast should not replace contact with your sponsor, your involvement with stepwork, or participation in the fellowship. Please use this podcast as another resource toward our collective growth as addicts in recovery. Now let’s get started. Contact Information: 919-675-1058 or facebook.com/groups/theanonpodcast","last_synced_at":"2026-08-02T06:22:50.783201+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-anonymous-podcast-1258007"},"episode":{"title":"Just for Today - April 17th, 2026 with Tori F. and Eric N. - Priority: meetings","slug":"just-for-today-april-17th-2026-with-tori-f-and-eric-n-priority-meetings","published_at":"2026-04-17T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-anonymous-podcast-1258007/just-for-today-april-17th-2026-with-tori-f-and-eric-n-priority-meetings","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-anonymous-podcast-1258007","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the--anonymous--podcast/episodes/Just-for-Today---April-17th--2026-with-Tori-F--and-Eric-N----Priority-meetings-e3hv0m8","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/256ace38/podcast/play/118505608/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-15%2F68bc350a-b6c1-89a4-5a7f-56c82f444c61.mp3","summary":"Recovery thrives when meetings are a priority rather than an afterthought. This discussion explores shifting from a consumer mindset to an active participant in the fellowship.","meta_description":"Explore the importance of meeting attendance and active participation in Narcotics Anonymous recovery to maintain long-term sobriety.","key_points":["Main idea: Prioritizing meetings prevents the common pitfall of fitting recovery around a busy schedule","Failure mode: Approaching meetings with the expectation that they exist solely to serve your emotional needs","Practical takeaway: Use virtual meetings and informal connections with peers as vital deposits into your recovery","Main idea: True engagement requires showing up, whether in person or via Zoom, with an active presence","Practical takeaway: When recovery is stable, focus on 'asphalt recovery' by inviting others and serving the community"],"chapters":[{"start_ms":70000,"title":"Reversing Priorities","summary":"Reflecting on the danger of fitting meetings into a schedule rather than building a schedule around meetings."},{"start_ms":180000,"title":"The Motivation to Attend","summary":"Discussing how even attending meetings just to see friends can be a vital part of staying connected."},{"start_ms":350000,"title":"The Burden of Participation","summary":"How increased involvement in the fellowship leads to more opportunities for service and connection."},{"start_ms":530000,"title":"The Attitude of the Attendee","summary":"Moving away from a self-centered perspective to avoid being disappointed by the meeting experience."},{"start_ms":880000,"title":"The Validity of Virtual Connection","summary":"Debunking the myth that Zoom meetings are less effective than in-person gatherings."},{"start_ms":1140000,"title":"Defining a Meeting","summary":"Exploring the idea that any gathering of addicts with the intent to recover can sustain sobriety."},{"start_ms":1240000,"title":"Focusing on Others","summary":"A final call to action to focus on service and the importance of the word 'others'."}],"topics":["Narcotics Anonymous","Recovery","Meeting Attendance","Addiction Support","Fellowship","Service Work","Mental Health","Sobriety"],"duration_seconds":1268,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-anonymous-podcast-1258007/episodes/just-for-today-april-17th-2026-with-tori-f-and-eric-n-priority-meetings/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-anonymous-podcast-1258007/just-for-today-april-17th-2026-with-tori-f-and-eric-n-priority-meetings.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}