Please join us on Thursdays for my homegroup, Northstar Big Book Group. 7 pm EST (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1319027391634052) ID: 862-3132-5985 Pass: 1279 and follow on FB at Northstar Big Book Group-Cleveland, Ohio (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1319027391634052) #bigbook #aa #alcoholicsanonymous #northstarbigbook #thebigbook #bigbookstudy Also, check out my new podcast: In Your Corner Divorce (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/divorce-in-your-corner/id1519091294)(a podcast about coparenting and focusing on the Northstar-the kids). And my memoir: Seconds and Inches (https://www.amazon.com/Seconds-Inches-Carly-Israel/dp/1938841115/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1L2RUHRSB6TWY&dchild=1&keywords=seconds+and+inches+carly+israel&qid=1610817613&sprefix=seconds+and+%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-1) (available on Amazon, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Apple and anywhere else you can imagine).

More to come.

Is it the end?  Or only the beginning?  Kyle, my newfound, Big Book friend, brought me to one of my most favorite and uncomfortable parts of the book.  Bill's Story. Please join us on Thursdays for my homegroup, Northstar Big Book Group. 7 pm EST ID: 862-3132-5985 Pass: 1279 and follow on FB at Northstar Big Book Group-Cleveland, Ohio #bigbook #aa #alcoholicsanonymous #northstarbigbook #thebigbook #bigbookstudy Also, check out my new podcast: In Your Corner Divorce (a podcast about coparenting and focusing on the Northstar-the kids). And my memoir: Seconds and Inches (available on Amazon, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Apple and anywhere else you can imagine).

If you want to hear more of my story on audio check it out on Audible (https://www.audible.com/pd/Seconds-and-Inches-Audiobook/B08RSNTNB2)or iTunes (https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/seconds-and-inches-unabridged/id1547050343?uo=2)or Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Seconds-and-Inches/dp/B08RSLVQ6V/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1609723068&sr=8-1). If you prefer the paper-back version, check it out here (https://www.amazon.com/Seconds-Inches-Carly-Israel/dp/1938841115/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20VLURJ5DYEFF&dchild=1&keywords=seconds+and+inches+carly+israel&qid=1609723068&sprefix=seconds+and+inches%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1). Please join us on Thursdays for my homegroup, Northstar Big Book Group. 7 pm EST ID: 862-3132-5985 Pass: 1279 and follow on FB at Northstar Big Book Group-Cleveland, Ohio #bigbook #aa #alcoholicsanonymous #northstarbigbook #thebigbook #bigbookstudy Also, check out my new podcast: In Your Corner Divorce (a podcast about coparenting and focusing on the Northstar-the kids). And my memoir: Seconds and Inches (available on Amazon, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Apple and anywhere else you can imagine).

Jack is one of those people in the rooms who speaks my language. When he speaks, I can hear the message so clearly. He talks about how this program is "Battle-tested" and how mental obsession is the most reasonable-sounding voice in his head.We go through the beginning of Into Action.

Becky (blue eyes), which is how I have her in my cell phone, brought so much light as we talked about being happy joyous and free. If you would ever like to join my virtual live Big Book meeting on Thursdays at 7:00 pm EST click below. Zoom Meeting-Northstar Big Book Group Cleveland, Ohio (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1319027391634052/)(follow on FB) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86231325985?pwd=RWNOMnhvaW9jYk5IcXBxaWl0NGtHZz09 (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86231325985?pwd=RWNOMnhvaW9jYk5IcXBxaWl0NGtHZz09) Meeting ID: 862 3132 5985 Passcode: 1279 Check out my memoir: Seconds & Inches (https://jadedibispress.com/product/seconds-and-inches/)

What an awesome opportunity to connect with a kick-ass sober woman in FRANCE!  Laura and I break down the Big Book and fall in love with a stranger. Sobriety is available wherever we make it happen. Please join us on Thursdays for my homegroup, Northstar Big Book Group. 7 pm EST ID: 862-3132-5985 Pass: 1279 and follow on FB at Northstar Big Book Group-Cleveland, Ohio #bigbook #aa #alcoholicsanonymous #northstarbigbook #thebigbook #bigbookstudy Also, check out my new podcast: In Your Corner Divorce (a podcast about coparenting and focusing on the Northstar-the kids). And my memoir: Seconds and Inches (available on Amazon, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Apple and anywhere else you can imagine).

I get to have Laura M. on to dig into some of her favorite pages.  Laura was there when I came in the rooms and she is still here.  And that means so much. Please join us on Thursdays for my homegroup, Northstar Big Book Group. 7 pm EST ID: 862-3132-5985 Pass: 1279 and follow on FB at Northstar Big Book Group-Cleveland, Ohio #bigbook #aa #alcoholicsanonymous #northstarbigbook #thebigbook #bigbookstudy Also, check out my new podcast: In Your Corner Divorce (a podcast about coparenting and focusing on the Northstar-the kids). And my memoir: Seconds and Inches (available on Amazon, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Apple and anywhere else you can imagine).

One of the gifts of the pandemic is getting to connect with like-minded Big Book loving people from all over the world.  In this episode I get to have Timothy break down a few of his favorite pages. Please join us on Thursdays for my homegroup, Northstar Big Book Group. 7 pm EST ID: 862-3132-5985 Pass: 1279 and follow on FB at Northstar Big Book Group-Cleveland, Ohio #bigbook #aa #alcoholicsanonymous #northstarbigbook #thebigbook #bigbookstudy Also, check out my new podcast: In Your Corner Divorce (a podcast about coparenting and focusing on the Northstar-the kids). And my memoir: Seconds and Inches (available on Amazon, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Apple and anywhere else you can imagine).

I know I have shared my lead in the past, but this one was done in the middle of a pandemic, while sitting in a car, while waiting for my son to finish physically distanced soccer practice in a mask.  AND my mom was the chair of the meeting!  I finished the lead with my cheeks hurting from smiling so much.  I love AA. If you enjoy my podcast, please leave a 5 star rating and share on your social media groups. Please join us on Thursdays for my homegroup, Northstar Big Book Group. 7 pm EST ID: 862-3132-5985 Pass: 1279 and follow on FB at Northstar Big Book Group-Cleveland, Ohio #bigbook #aa #alcoholicsanonymous #northstarbigbook #thebigbook #bigbookstudy Also, check out my new podcast: In Your Corner Divorce (a podcast about coparenting and focusing on the Northstar-the kids). And my memoir: Seconds and Inches (available on Amazon, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Apple and anywhere else you can imagine).

I had the privilege of connecting with my old friend and Big Book lover, Jenny. (pages 33-37) If you would ever like to join my virtual live Big Book meeting on Thursdays at 7:00 pm EST click below. Zoom Meeting-7 pm Big Book Cleveland, Ohio (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1319027391634052/)(follow on FB) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86231325985?pwd=RWNOMnhvaW9jYk5IcXBxaWl0NGtHZz09 (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86231325985?pwd=RWNOMnhvaW9jYk5IcXBxaWl0NGtHZz09) Meeting ID: 862 3132 5985 Passcode: 1279 Check out my memoir: Seconds & Inches (https://jadedibispress.com/product/seconds-and-inches/)

Mary is one of the gifts of staying sober and getting to watch people come in with dead eyes and broken spirits and then grab on to the program and change.  She is one of my go-to women for anyone in need of help. If you would ever like to join my virtual live Big Book meeting on Thursdays at 7:00 pm EST click below. Zoom Meeting-7 pm Big Book Cleveland, Ohio (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1319027391634052/)(follow on FB) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86231325985?pwd=RWNOMnhvaW9jYk5IcXBxaWl0NGtHZz09 (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86231325985?pwd=RWNOMnhvaW9jYk5IcXBxaWl0NGtHZz09) Meeting ID: 862 3132 5985 Passcode: 1279 My new podcast: In Your Corner Divorce (https://blubrry.com/inyourcornerdivorce/63179573/episode-7-northstar-divorce-with-scott-simon/) (for those going through a divorce or post-divorce that want to do the work to not mess up their kids with their emotional baggage and be inspired to write their next chapter).

In this Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous interview, I get the opportunity to have Joel G, my brother in AA, share his favorite pages taking us through steps 5-7.  This is his version of step 7. "My Almighty Maker, I am ready and willing that you have all that I am - the light and the dark, the assets and liabilities. I petition that you take away every defect which blocks me from You and Your love and power, and from being of service to your other children. Please grant me the strength in each breath to fulfill your assignments as your trusted servant. Amen." Please join us on Thursdays for my homegroup, Northstar Big Book Group. 7 pm EST ID: 862-3132-5985 Pass: 1279 and follow on FB at Northstar Big Book Group-Cleveland, Ohio #bigbook #aa #alcoholicsanonymous #northstarbigbook #thebigbook #bigbookstudy Also, check out my new podcast: In Your Corner Divorce (a podcast about coparenting and focusing on the Northstar-the kids). And my memoir: Seconds and Inches (available on Amazon, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Apple and anywhere else you can imagine).

Rachele is one of the ones they talk about in the Big Book of a "life long friend."  She is one of my ride or die, go-to women.  I respect and trust her.  She is an awesome human and this episode is full of questions and inspiration for us all. This is a link to the prayer (not AA) she mentioned, that is so timely during this pandemic. (https://www.imamother.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=385538) This is a q&a from a rav in Sydney. Its BRILLIANT! From Rabbi Moss , Sydney, Australia. Question of the Week: This coronavirus thing has really thrown me. I feel like I've lost all sense of certainty. No one knows what will happen next. How do we stay sane when we don't know what's lurking around the corner? Answer: It is not that we have lost our sense of certainty. We have lost our illusion of certainty. We never had it to begin with. This could be majorly unsettling, or amazingly liberating. This tiny virus of 125 nanometres* has sent the entire world into chaos. All of our plans are up in the air, markets are going crazy, entire countries shutting down, and we have no clue what the future holds. But that is always the case. We never know what the future holds. We only think we do, and keep getting surprised when things don't pan out the way we expected. Now the mask is off. We have to admit our vulnerability. What will happen next? We don't know. Our experts don't know. Our leaders don't know. Only G-d knows. And that is the point. Only G-d knows. Close your eyes and feel the uncertainty, make peace with it, let yourself be taken by it. Embrace your cluelessness. Because in all the confusion there is one thing you know for sure. You are in G-d's hands. Keep calm. Panic and fear are also contagious. Take every precaution as advised by health authorities. Wash your hands well. And every time you do, remember whose hands you are in. Good ShabbosRabbi Moss *A nanometre is one billionth of a metre. If you would ever like to join my virtual live Big Book meeting on Thursdays at 7:00 pm EST click below. Zoom Meeting-7 pm Big Book Cleveland, Ohio (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1319027391634052/)(follow on FB) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86231325985?pwd=RWNOMnhvaW9jYk5IcXBxaWl0NGtHZz09 (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86231325985?pwd=RWNOMnhvaW9jYk5IcXBxaWl0NGtHZz09) Meeting ID: 862 3132 5985 Passcode: 1279 My new podcast: In Your Corner Divorce (https://blubrry.com/inyourcornerdivorce/63179573/episode-7-northstar-divorce-with-scott-simon/) (for those going through a divorce or post-divorce that want to do the work to not mess up their kids with their emotional baggage and be inspired to write their next chapter). Check out my memoir: Seconds & Inches (https://jadedibispress.com/product/seconds-and-inches/)

Brian M, from New Jersey, has been in and out of the rooms for decades, but only when he was taken through the Big Book and steps did he find his home. Check out his Big Book Home group: Black Rhinos: Wednesdays 7:30 pm EST: Zoom ID:848-3692-7906 PW:164 If you would ever like to join my virtual live Big Book meeting on Thursdays at 7:00 pm EST click below. Zoom Meeting-7 pm Big Book Cleveland, Ohio (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1319027391634052/)(follow on FB) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86231325985?pwd=RWNOMnhvaW9jYk5IcXBxaWl0NGtHZz09 (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86231325985?pwd=RWNOMnhvaW9jYk5IcXBxaWl0NGtHZz09) Meeting ID: 862 3132 5985 Passcode: 1279 My new podcast: In Your Corner Divorce (https://blubrry.com/inyourcornerdivorce/63179573/episode-7-northstar-divorce-with-scott-simon/) (for those going through a divorce or post-divorce that want to do the work to not mess up their kids with their emotional baggage and be inspired to write their next chapter). Check out my memoir: Seconds & Inches (https://jadedibispress.com/product/seconds-and-inches/)

I love the Big Book, but one of the things I know is how much better the Big Book is when shared with others.  I am beginning a new series of Big Book interviews with Big Book lovers in my life.  They're asked to pick a part of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous that they love and share it with us. Please join us on Thursdays for my homegroup, Northstar Big Book Group. 7 pm EST ID: 862-3132-5985 Pass: 1279 and follow on FB at Northstar Big Book Group-Cleveland, Ohio #bigbook #aa #alcoholicsanonymous #northstarbigbook #thebigbook #bigbookstudy Also, check out my new podcast: In Your Corner Divorce (a podcast about coparenting and focusing on the Northstar-the kids). And my memoir: Seconds and Inches (available on Amazon, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Apple and anywhere else you can imagine).

Check out my Big Book pal, Bryan, break down why he loves pages 84-88 and how they transformed his life. Please join us on Thursdays for my homegroup, Northstar Big Book Group. 7 pm EST ID: 862-3132-5985 Pass: 1279 and follow on FB at Northstar Big Book Group-Cleveland, Ohio #bigbook #aa #alcoholicsanonymous #northstarbigbook #thebigbook #bigbookstudy Also, check out my new podcast: In Your Corner Divorce (a podcast about coparenting and focusing on the Northstar-the kids). And my memoir: Seconds and Inches (available on Amazon, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Apple and anywhere else you can imagine).

David C. was one of the light houses I was drawn to when I first got sober.  He got sober at age 15 and has 40 plus years now.  I asked him to share a few pages of the Big Book and we got into a beautiful discussion about faith and trust and God and life.  He is a super storyteller. If you want to be interviewed on my podcast and share some pages of the Big Book you love-email me at inyourcornercoach@gmail.com. Please join us on Thursdays for my homegroup, Northstar Big Book Group. 7 pm EST ID: 862-3132-5985 Pass: 1279 and follow on FB at Northstar Big Book Group-Cleveland, Ohio #bigbook #aa #alcoholicsanonymous #northstarbigbook #thebigbook #bigbookstudy Also, check out my new podcast: In Your Corner Divorce (a podcast about coparenting and focusing on the Northstar-the kids). And my memoir: Seconds and Inches (available on Amazon, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Apple and anywhere else you can imagine).

Sarah is one of my all time favorite humans.  She is my sponsor and my soul sister.  No one breaks down the sex ideal like she does. (pages 68-71) Please join us on Thursdays for my homegroup, Northstar Big Book Group. 7 pm EST (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1319027391634052) ID: 862-3132-5985 Pass: 1279 and follow on FB at Northstar Big Book Group-Cleveland, Ohio (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1319027391634052) #bigbook #aa #alcoholicsanonymous #northstarbigbook #thebigbook #bigbookstudy Also, check out my new podcast: In Your Corner Divorce (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/divorce-in-your-corner/id1519091294)(a podcast about coparenting and focusing on the Northstar-the kids). And my memoir: Seconds and Inches (https://www.amazon.com/Seconds-Inches-Carly-Israel/dp/1938841115/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1L2RUHRSB6TWY&dchild=1&keywords=seconds+and+inches+carly+israel&qid=1610817613&sprefix=seconds+and+%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-1) (available on Amazon, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Apple and anywhere else you can imagine).

It's Jill's birthday and she CHOSE to do Big Book with us because she LOVES the Big Book and AA. Please join us on Thursdays for my homegroup, Northstar Big Book Group. 7 pm EST ID: 862-3132-5985 Pass: 1279 and follow on FB at Northstar Big Book Group-Cleveland, Ohio #bigbook #aa #alcoholicsanonymous #northstarbigbook #thebigbook #bigbookstudy Also, check out my new podcast: In Your Corner Divorce (a podcast about coparenting and focusing on the Northstar-the kids). And my memoir: Seconds and Inches (available on Amazon, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Apple and anywhere else you can imagine).