Sober Speak- Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Interviews

220-Rachel W- Don’t Leave AA Before the Miracle Happens

Episode 220

Rachel W- Louisville, KY. 

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219- Marty C- Genuine Love for Alcoholics Anonymous

Episode 219

Marty C- Hamilton, ONT,  Canada

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218- Steve L OKC Citywide

Episode 218

Steve L- Redondo Beach, CA. 

Steve L- Episode 185- God's Amusement Park 

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217-Debbie L- Sorority Girl in the Neck Brace Doesn‘t Know What‘s Best for Herself

Episode 217

Debbie L- Plano, TX.  

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216- John Henry-Soul of the Story

Episode 216

John Henry- Austin, TX. 

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215- Joe Mc- Dear God, I‘m reporting in for Duty Sir

Episode 215

Joe Mc- Galveston, TX.   

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214- Bill C- Changes in Alcoholics Anonymous

Episode 214

Bill C- Torrance, CA.  

Mary Lyn B on Spotify

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213- Tom H- Delicate Chain of Our Lives

Episode 213

Tom H- Dallas, TX. 

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212- Charlie P- Pivot Point in Alcoholics Anonymous

Episode 212

Charlie P- Austin, TX.

Mary Lyn B on Spotify

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211- David G- Live OKC Citywide

Episode 211

David G- Frisco, TX

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210- Emily U- Vulnerability in AA

Episode 210

Emily U- St. Louis, MO.  

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209- Rich B-Surf into Sobriety

Episode 209

Rich B- Ocean City, MD.  

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208- Rich B- Stupidly Smart Drunk in AA

Episode 208

Rich B- Ocean City, MD.  

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207- Norm A- Seconds and Inches

Episode 207

Norm Alpi- Monrovia, CA. 

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206- Carol L- Self-Respect, Self-Esteem, Dignity, and Confidence in AA

Episode 206

Carol L- Lighthouse Point, FL 

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205- Anna D- Party Girl 20 Years Later

Episode 205

Anna D- Los Angeles, CA.

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204-Jack W- High Road to a New Freedom

Episode 204

Jack W, Carbondale, CO

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203- Charlie P- Second Surrender in Alcoholics Anonymous

Episode 203

Charlie P, Austin, TX

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202- Father Bill W-Part 2

Episode 202

Father Bill W- Buda, TX

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201- Father Bill W- Part 1

Episode 201

Father Bill W- Buda, TX

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200- Casey W- Our Little Plans and Designs

Episode 200

Casey W- Frisco, TX

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199- Danny B- Old School AA

Episode 199

Danny B- Spring, TX

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198- David G- Therapy Session

Episode 198

David G- Frisco, TX

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197- Don M- Courtesy and Persistence

Episode 197

Don M- Louisville, KY. 

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196- Reno John A- Steps 6 and 7 of Alcoholics Anonymous

Episode 196

Reno John A- Dallas, TX

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195- Charlie P- So our troubles, we think, are basically of our own making

Episode 195

Charlie P- Austin, TX

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194- Brian P- Step 3 of Alcoholics Anonymous

Episode 194

Brian P- Dallas, TX

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193- Bob B- Life is Lived Forward but Understood Backwards

Episode 193

Bob B - St Paul, MN. 

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192-Jenny L- Get In The Car - Live at Tri Cities

Episode 192

Jenny L- Dallas, TX.  

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191- Mathew M- Surrender 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous

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Episode 191

Matthew M - Santa Paula, CA.  

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190- Jennifer H-K part 2- God is Gonna Love Me No Matter What

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Episode 190

Jennifer H-K of Plano, TX. 

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189- Jennifer H-K Part 1- Faith Allows Me to Live with Big Unanswered Questions

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Episode 189

Jennifer H-K of Plano, TX. 

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188- Tim H- Do the Stitches and Leave the Pattern up to God

Episode 188

Tim H from Louisville, KY. 

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187- Matthew M- Surrenders 10 and 11 of Alcoholics Anonymous

Episode 187

Matthew M from California

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186- Julia K- Masters of Love

Episode 186

Julia K from Berlin, Germany

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185- Steve L- God's Amusement Park

Episode 185

Steve L from Southern California

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184- June G- Part 2- Sober at 13 Years Old

Episode 184

In this continuation of Sober Speak episode 183, June G shares how recovery can be a long process and that ultimately success is a huge amount of work. Her story reinforces the idea that promises will come true IF you work for them and not to let the gifts of the program take you out of the program. June G also speaks to some of her best qualities are skills/assets that she learned in AA.

 

 

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183- June G- Part 1- 48 years Sober in Alcoholics Anonymous

Episode 183

In this episode of Sober Speak, June G shares what it was like before she came in to the program at age 13 in 1972. She speaks to how alcoholism and violence throughout her childhood left her spirit for dead. June talks about what it was like being so young in the program and what it took for her to get and stay sober for 48 years so far.

 

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182- Dawn C- Walking Through Trauma in Sobriety

Episode 182

In this episode of Sober Speak, Dawn C shares how the program of AA has changed how she responds to adversity and obstacles in her life. She speaks to being given the tools to be happy and cope with life on life's terms. Dawn shares on synchronicity and how God is everywhere if you are looking for It/Him. 

 

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181- (AA History Series) Barry L- Author of Living Sober

Episode 181

This is a special edition Sober Speak featuring the recording of Barry L at the 50th Anniversary Convention in July 1985. Barry who is the author of Living Sober details the origin of the Third Tradition, the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. 

 

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180- Karl M- The Center of Alcoholics Anonymous

Episode 180

In this episode of Sober Speak, Karl shares his trials and tribulations getting sober through military treatment and how he ultimately found success "watching" AA. He also speaks to the importance of finding spiritual answers through service. Karl believes the back bone of the program boils down to one alcoholic sharing with another alcoholic. 

 

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179- Clay D- I Have A Purpose

Episode 179

In this episode of Sober Speak Clay D makes a much awaited return to the mic detailing lessons learned through his 46 years of sobriety. He speaks to how all negative things are opportunities to grow and the importance of purpose. Clay explains how doing the work of the program has changed him from someone that loved things and used people to someone who loves people and uses things. 

 

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178- Bill C- Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous

Episode 178

178 Bill C Step 12

In this episode of SoberSpeak, Bill C is back at the mic sharing his thoughts and experience with the 12th Step. He imparts what he views as the five pillars of the spiritual condition and how he gravitates to those who have worked a good program and as a result has minimized their ego. Bill talks about how what's saves us is US and how the most powerful transformations come from sponsorship.

 

 

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177- Amy D- Prostitutes Don't Get Sober On Saturday

Episode 177

Amy D of Louisville, KY.

 

In this episode of SoberSpeak, Amy D shares her experience, strength and hope garnered on her path to recovery. A redeeming story of a fast girl willing to pay the price for the drink to be homeless losing everything. Amy speaks to what it was like getting sober and the joys she had sharing some sobriety time with her father. 

 

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176- Charlie P- I Thought I Changed My Mind

Episode 176

Charlie P of Austin, TX.

 

In this episode of Sober Speak, Charlie P speaks to the pitfalls of trying to figure out the "why" of alcoholism, his thoughts on being a circuit speaker, and a comical story about the ability of alcoholics to discern BS.  He also speaks what he views as the three key steps to recovery. 

 

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175- Kitchen Table AA- Bill C, Matthew M, Jay S

Episode 175

Kitchen Table AA

 

In this unconventional episode of SoberSpeak, members of the Kitchen Table AA group chat about a variety of topics including the success rate of AA, evidence-based recovery, and the different forms of prayer.

 

Origin of the third tradition... 

Barry L- 

https://xa-speakers.org/pafiledb.php?action=file&id=404 
 

 
 

Bill W on Spiritual Experience  

https://xa-speakers.org/pafiledb.php?action=file&id=206 

 

 

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174- Matthew M- Surrenders 8 and 9 of Alcoholics Anonymous

Episode 174

Matthew M from Santa Paula, CA.

Surrenders 8 & 9

 

In this episode of SoberSpeak, Matthew m is back to shares his thoughts on Steps 8 & 9 and why he considers them Surrenders.  He speaks to how defending mistakes is the hallmark of an unsound mind, the two parts of forgiveness, and how terminal uniqueness can keep a person in agitation and agony. Matthew also shares how sponsorship has given him a continually renewed experience of the Steps. 

 

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173- Bill C- Step 11 of Alcoholics Anonymous

Episode 173

Bill C of Torrance, CA.

Step 11

 

In this episode of SoberSpeak, Bill C is back at the mic giving sharing his experience with improving his conscious contact with God. Bill speaks to how easily the ego can derail your meditation practice, the pitfalls of disciplined meditation practice, and simple ways to meditate with intent and bring yourself into the present throughout your day.  Bill speaks to how AA is not psychotherapy but rather treats the spiritual condition resulting in mental and physical improvements. 

 

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172- Julia K from Berlin - The Prodigal Daughter

Episode 172

Julia K from Berin, Germany

 

In this episode of SoberSpeak, Julia K shares how she came to the rooms of AA, the quality of Big Book translations, and the difficulties experienced in trying to use the text in foreign AA communities. She also shares how she went from the walking dead to how the program has given her a drive for limitless expansion, spiritual growth, and the joy of life.

 

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171- David G- Having Had a Spiritual Awakening...

Episode 171

David G from Frisco, TX

 

In this episode of SoberSpeak, David G speaks to how spiritual people can still do wrong things while in recovery and the need for conscious contact with God. He also shares some of his wisdom gained working in a sober home and what he sees as the number one thing that leads people to relapse. 

 

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