Unholier Than Thou

Recovery

Alcohol consumption increased 23% during the pandemic, particularly among women and those who live alone. People are cut off from their support systems, and many have lost their income. Without social and financial resources, staying in recovery is hard and entering it can be even harder. This week, we have two stories about recovery. First, we have Odette. Odette is part of an online recovery group called Cafe RE, and over the course of the pandemic, became the host of its podcast and the face (and voice) of the community. She talks about her religious upbringing and spiritual practice, where we find strength, and misconceptions about recovery. Then we have Quianna. Quianna's road to recovery has been long, and credits her success to finding god on her journey. If you're curious about sobriety, here are some resources that might help:<a href="https://aa-intergroup.org/meetings">Find an AA meeting near you</a>Join Odette and <a href="https://www.recoveryelevator.com/cafere/">Cafe RE</a>Looking to moderate? <a href="https://www.smartrecovery.org/">SMART Recovery might be for you</a>Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's 24 hour hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) For a transcript of this show, please visit <a href="https://crooked.com/podcast-series/unholier-than-thou/">crooked.com/unholierthanthou</a>.

Some people came out of the pandemic with a new skill, new spouse, or new lease on life. Others came out with a divorce, a drinking problem, or an identity crisis. No matter how the last year has treated you, journalist Phillip Picardi is back to guide you through the spiritual conundrums that tend to crop up amidst global catastrophe.

With the help of friends, strangers, and celebrities, Unholier Than Thou has risen from the dead and is back for season 2: Resurrection. We’re talking recovery, rediscovery, resilience, resolutions, and more. This season of Unholier Than Thou is all about the wisdom of everyday people falling down, getting up, and trying new things as they navigate a newish world. AND Phill will take listeners on the road as he drives from LA to Cambridge as his search for illumination takes him to Divinity School. Because he’s spiritually blonde, honey. So tune in. New episodes of Unholier Than Thou drop every Friday, starting October 8.