Sober Speak- Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Interviews

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- 

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Bill W on Spiritual Experience  

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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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170- Gary K -Sober Speak Live!!! Part 2- Q and A

Episode 170

In this continuation of episode 169, Gary K responds to listener questions from addiction swapping to his relationship with God.

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169- Gary K- Sober Speak LIVE!!- Part 1

Episode 169

In this SoberSpeak Live Event, Gary K takes the mic sharing his story of being extremely educated and qualified in life but not being able to learn recovery; he had to experience it. Gary also shares why he believes action and transparency are the two most important words in the AA program and how spiritual secrets will keep you sick. Gary emphasizes the concept of spiritual hygiene and how AA is a design for living a clean life.

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168- Brian P- Steps 1 and 2 of Alcoholics Anonymous

Episode 168

In this episode of SoberSpeak, Brian P shares his perceptions of Steps 1 & 2 and how they are both physical and mental. Brian speaks to how he straightened out spiritually and then mentally and how AA has down for him slowly what booze did quickly. Brian also speaks to the concept of God and why many struggle with this aspect of their recovery.

 

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167- Claudia H- Live at Tri-Cities

Episode 167

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Claudia H Tri-Cities Live

 

In this Tri-Cities Live Sober Speak episode, Claudia H talks about her false pride in drinking and the great losses and joys incurred before she stopped drinking. She shares how her higher power has always met her in her moment of need and how good sponsorship has led her through dark times. Claudia speaks to how seeing others face calamity with serenity gave her hope that she too could get and stay sober. 

 

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166- Sponsorship- Let the People Sober Speak

Episode 166

 Sponsorship

In this episode of Sober Speak, listeners chime in creating a verbal compendium of what sponsorship means to them.

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165- Pete F- Practical Sobriety in Alcoholics Anonymous

Episode 165

 

In this episode of SoberSpeak, Pete F shares the lengths he went to avoid addressing his alcoholism and how surrendering has led him to a more peaceful and amicable life. Pete also speaks to filing his father's dying wish for him, the definition of humility, and how anyone can get sober in Alcohols Anonymous.

 

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164- Bobby C- Live at Tri Cities

Episode 164

Bobby C Live @ Tri-Cities

In this Tri-Cities Live edition of Sober Speak, Bobby C shares about his lifetime of misbehaving, the impact the military had on his addiction, and the tragic death that ultimately led him to sobriety. He also speaks to his extreme anger and violent tendencies after putting down the drink, using the Big Book as a weapon, not a tool, and what he had to do to change his outlook on life. 

 

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163- Jerred M- Life Can Change in the Blink of an Eye

Episode 163

Jerrod M

In this episode of Sober Speak, Jerrod M shares how his experiences with loss and grief catapulted him into his addiction and also brought him back to recovery years later. Jerrod speaks to his realizations that the only way he could survive his grief was in contact with his Higher Power and the only he is responsible for his actions and doing the right things. 

 

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162- Bill C- Step 10 in Alcoholics Anonymous

Episode 162

Bill C

In this episode of Sober Speak, Bill C is back at the mic sharing his experience of being a speaker at meetings worldwide through the power of zoom, the economic repercussions of the pandemic on central office, and his experience with Step 10. Bill speaks to the realization that nothing is personal, the need for compassion in place of patience and tolerance, and how the collapse of the egoic structure leads to profound realizations.

 

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161- Giving Thanks to YOU from Sober Speak 2020

Episode 161

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160: Nancy B- How Blessed I am

Episode 160

Nancy B's Friday Night meeting

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Recovery (R)

 

 

In this episode of Sober Speak, Nancy B talks about how she never felt like enough in life and yet was full of arrogance. She speaks to how being diagnosed with an incurable disease had her asking questions like why but also led her to realize how blessed she is. Nancy shares about the evolving recovery community during the pandemic and how AA has given her the ability to stand up and the willingness to kneel down.

 

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159: Buddy C- Sober Meditations

Episode 159

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158- Matthew M. Surrenders 4,5,6,7 of Alcoholics Anonymous

Episode 158

Matthew M 4,5,6 & 7

In this continuation of Sober Speak 157, Matt M continues to speak to his interpretation of the 12 Steps. He shares how anticipation of the fourth step is usually the hardest part of doing it, how doing the steps is an acknowledgment of the truth and surrender to things that bring you away from your higher power and the present moment.

 

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157- Matthew M- Surrender's 1, 2, and 3 in Alcoholics Anonymous

Episode 157

Matt M S 1,2&3

In this episode of Sober Speak, Matt M is back at the mic to share his interpretation of the first three steps. Matt speaks to the importance of acknowledging the un-manageability to yourself and someone else, how is it that he doesn't drink, and how fear is the false belief that you will not have the resources to meet the challenges of the present moment. 

 

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156- Paula R- The Gift of Desparation

Episode 156

156 Paula R 

In this episode of Sober Speak, Paula R shares her life journey and how she hitchhiked her way into the program. She speaks to how she uses the skills she gained in business and the program to create a new midlife career that fulfills herm Paula also shares her acronym for P.R.A.Y and how AA is the foundation to her walk.

 

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155- Chip B- If You Drink Like Me....

Episode 155

155 Chip B

In this episode of Sober Speak, Chip B shared how a military childhood, led to military life and the explosion of his alcoholism. He also speaks to the process with which he detoxed and how he went into financial insecurity at 28 years sober. Chip speaks to how his friends reminded him that he needed to expand the construction of his higher power to get him through his new family challenges.

 

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154- Angie B- Part 2- Story of Hope in Al-Anon

Episode 154

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CtHFTCLbEI

 

Angie B part 2

In this continuation of Sober Speak episode 153, Angie B continues to share the story of her Al-Anon recovery. She states that she has been running to and from alcoholism her whole life and the impact of working her program and making amends has had on her life. 

 

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153- Angie B- Part 1- Story of Hope in Al-Anon

Episode 153

Angie B

In this episode of Sober Speak, Angie B shared what it was like growing up in a military family with an alcoholic mother and how she found refuge in books. She shares how she ended up at her first Al-Anon meeting believing she was going to a car-related event and how each of her own family members has their own truths of their life. Angie speaks to why most people don't stay in Al-Anon and how she came to hit bottom and realize that she does not have the answers.

 

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152- Jo M- Tri-Cities Live Event

Episode 152

Jo M  Tri-Cities Live

In this Tri-Cities live Sober Speak episode, Jo M shares what it was like dragging her kids through active alcoholism, living through domestic abuse, and being scared of an alcoholic spiritual death. She shares the impact of kindness from an AA member on her worthiness coming in the door at the beginning and how it led her to stick around. Jo also shares what her life is like now and equates the kind of sobriety she wants to a fully loaded ice cream sundae.

 

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151- Reno John- Expect A Miracle

Episode 151

In this episode of Sober Speak, Reno John is back at the mic sharing his perspective on treatment vs AA and how alcoholism now a spiritual malady that requires a spiritual condition. John speaks to how God works through people and shares a handful of the many miracles that have happened in his life.

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150- Bill C -Steps 8 and 9 of Alcoholics Anonymous

Episode 150

In this episode of Sober Speak, Bill C shares his thoughts on Steps 8 & 9. Bill states that while most people get stuck on Step 3, in fact, all the steps are hard. He shares that it's okay to do a bad job on Step 3 the first time because you'll do it again. He also shares that Step 9 is important enough to do right the first time but do not do it alone. Finally, Bill shares a story about his life that demonstrates how sometimes amends can free the other person as well.

 

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