Hey friend — grab your 12 & 12 and settle in. This episode of A Shot Glass of Recovery is a warm, honest dive into Step Four: the scary, messy, and ultimately freeing inventory that helps us stop hiding our dirt under the rug. Lisa leads a live literature study that blends real-life stories, sponsor wisdom, and the kind of compassionate, no-nonsense humor that makes hard truths a little easier to sit with. We talk about depressive self-pity, pride and grandiosity, the danger of blaming others, and how sponsors help crack the ego’s walls so the light can in. Guests share raw, courageous moments — from reliving hard offenses to discovering tiny glimmers of hope — and we hear how taking the inventory paved the way for real change, humility, and the promise of continued healing in daily practice. If you’re in the thick of Step Four, curious about sponsorship, or just need a reminder that you’re not alone (and that recovery can be surprisingly joyful), this episode is for you. Listen in wherever you may be, and know we’re passing you a shot glass full of fellowship, honesty, and tough love.   A Shot Glass of Recovery paypal.me/AShotGlassofRecovery If you love the show and are able to contribute, I hope you consider dropping a 1$, 5, 10 or 25 in the virtual pay pay basket at paypal.me/AShotGlassofRecovery .  Any amount will help  to fund this project and continue to bring you great speakers, the Big Book Study, Literature studies on recovery, workshops and Lisa shots that contain a wildcard of variety. You can also support the show by liking, subscribing, and following it on your favourite platforms. Leave a 5 star review while you're there! There is nothing I love more than your engagement so please email me at ashotglassofrecovery@gmail.com and let me know how this show has contributed to your unique journey in recovery. Let me know if I can celebrate a milestone with you and give you a shout out. Would you like to be a guest? Drop me a line by email.