The Fleeting Joys of Parenthood with George Bilgere
The Fleeting Joys of Parenthood with George Bilgere

Really Good Shares

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Really Good Shares is a recovery podcast – part interview show, part experimental storytelling collaboration. We talk about recovery from all kinds of things: car crashes, identity crises, drugs, alcohol, ego. Each episode features a Share from a guest about how they got by and musical accompaniment from legendary soul singer Swamp Dogg. Even if you’re not in recovery, these stories have something to teach. RGS is based on the recovery newsletter The Small Bow, which host A.J. Daulerio created after he got out of rehab and wanted to hear stories about sobriety, mental health, and spirituality that he couldn’t easily find on the internet. Most people equate recovery with redemption – the part where people who’ve quit drugs or alcohol then tell you how they did it and how good their lives are now – but RGS focuses less on the beginning and ending of rock bottoms, and more about the middle of the journey, making it through the woods. Join A.J. as he speaks with writers, entertainers, social workers, magazine editors, recovering addicts, recovering jerks – people – about how they made it through hard things and got better because of it. Maybe some of this will help you get better too.

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The Fleeting Joys of Parenthood with Poet George Bilgere

Episode Overview

George Bilgere shares his experience of late fatherhood.
The role of poetry in navigating sobriety and personal growth.
Reflections on the bittersweet nature of watching children grow.
Importance of gratitude and embracing change.
Humorous and sentimental anecdotes from both George and A.J.

“Every day is a hello and a goodbye.”

In this heartfelt episode of Really Good Shares, host A.J. Daulerio sits down with Cleveland poet George Bilgere to discuss the fleeting joys of parenthood and the profound impact poetry can have on sobriety and personal growth. George, known for his evocative poems about fathers, sons, and the passage of time, shares his journey through late fatherhood and how it has shaped his perspective on life and creativity. A.J.

reveals how George's work has been a source of comfort and inspiration during his own recovery, drawing parallels between their experiences as older dads navigating the emotional highs and lows of parenting. The conversation touches on themes of gratitude, change, and the bittersweet nature of watching children grow up. With light-hearted anecdotes and deep reflections, this episode offers a unique blend of humour and sentimentality that will resonate with anyone who has faced life's ups and downs.

Whether you're a poetry enthusiast or simply seeking a meaningful discussion on parenthood and recovery, this episode is sure to leave you with a renewed appreciation for the small moments that make life beautiful.

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