My first recorded words were: My name is Kristen Deacon. I am a little girl.
My brother had received a tape recorder for his 5th birthday and took it for a test spin. He played my profound words back and I asked who the little boy in the recording was and a lifelong hatred of the sound of my voice was born!
Unfortunately it never stopped me from talking. Bonus feature on tape: my great-grandmother saying “Happy Birthday to YOU, Jepprey.” That’s how she pronounced Jeffrey. She was totally adorable, a 4ft 2 inch angel in cork wedge heels who kept her own stash of chocolates by her bed because they “help me to sleep”. Here is photographic proof of her adorableness and possibly my favorite picture of us.

This is all a long-winded introduction to Paul’s podcast on recovery, which I was honored/humbled/thrilled to be on last night.
You may remember Paul from such classics as Message In a Bottle, his recovery blog, which I came to know early in recovery and loved for many years. And still do love because it’s still up for others to peruse and love while he is off taking the podcast world by storm.
His podcast is called Buzzkill and it’s part of the Since Right Now network.
Here is a direct link to last night’s podcast:
Episode 13: Interview with Kristen Rybandt
Or treat yourself to one of Paul’s earlier episodes, as I enjoyed hearing what he had to say about the mind-body connection, particularly with running:
Episode 12: Runner’s High / Chasing the Mind Body Spirit Connection
Or you can start at the beginning (a very good place to start) and hear Paul’s story:
Episode 1: The Sound of Changeβ’
There are 13 delicious, low-cal episodes to choose from, so why not try one of each?
I love that Paul tried something new and is thriving in this new medium. There is more than one way to get and stay sober, folks.
I love that you did this. You put yourself out there and that is awesome. xo Joanne
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Awesome! Congrats. Can’t wait to listen!
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I can’t wait to come back and listen! Two of my favorites in one place.
And the comment about attracting cats and old ladies…OH YES! I laughed out loud on that one.
I’ll be back later. xo
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I’ve been an avid fan of Buzzkill and I can’t wait to hear this newest one with you as his guest.
Together in recovery,
Fern
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YOUR VOICE!!!!! YAY!!!!! I cheated and fast forwarded to hear what you sound like and later on my run I’ll listen and grin at the woods and people will think I’m crazy and it will be grand. π xoxo
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You will hear me mention one of your recent posts…enjoy your run!
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Yeah…I thought that was way cool.
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oh man…..
i’ll come back after I listen (after a day full of uncomfortable chores)…
but i’m excited.
and Hi Paul!!!
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I listened last night and I LOVED it! I love Paul’s podcasts and it was so fun to actually hear your voice. I didn’t think it was possible but I adore you even more now.
Congrats on be heard. π
Sherry
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Isn’t he great? I’m a big fan too. Thanks Sherry!
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Two of my favourite bloggers in my ears together!!! How cool is this!
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Very cool. If I close my eyes you sound like Jamie Lee Curtis!
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Another sober (and silver) sister π
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