The Small Bow Podcast
The Small Bow Podcast
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Opening the Doors on a Real Recovery Meeting
1 hour 6 minutes Posted Jul 29, 2026 at 7:30 am.
How non-denominational recovery works
Introducing guest speaker Emily Gould
Emily Gould on late-night scrolling, caffeine, and self-sabotage
Finding community when traditional 12-step isn't enough
Rebuilding self-worth and letting go of perfectionism
Learning to forgive yourself for past mistakes
Surviving public shame and quiet line-crossing
Reclaiming identity and daily peace after treatment
Vulnerability, fear of failure, and breaking isolation
Unlearning people pleasing and emotional defense mechanisms
Reflecting on 10 years of continuous sobriety
Closing the meeting with clear eyes and full hearts
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This week on The Small Bow Podcast, you’re invited to join us for a Small Bow Meeting. A Small Bow Meeting is not a 12-step meeting, but we rip off most of their format. It is not necessary for participants to identify as an alcoholic or addict. This meeting is open to people who suffer from issues related to mental illness, drugs, love, sex, food, debt, codependency, inadequacy, or anything else that’s bringing you down.
I want to extend a special note of thanks to everyone who participated in this meeting with the knowledge that their voice and likeness would be aired publicly, including our featured speaker, Emily Gould. Small Bow Meetings are typically anonymous, but today’s participants agreed, in the spirit of service, to share this meeting with you. Thanks to them, and thanks for being here.
Small Bow Meetings happen seven days a week, over zoom. For info and to join, go to: www.thesmallbow.com/meetings
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Topics:
The ""Being Sober"" Problem
Emily Gould on EMDR Therapy
Reframing Alcohol as a Solution
Why Connection Cures Addiction
Overcoming Public Shaming & Guilt
Actionable Self-Forgiveness Tools
Non-Denominational Recovery Rooms
How EMDR Speed-Runs Trauma
Emotional Sobriety Explained
Healing After the Gawker Era
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