Sober Speak- Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Interviews

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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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

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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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149- Gary K -Step 12- Practice These Principles In All Our Affairs

Episode 149

In this episode of Sober Speak, Gary K shares his views on coronavirus and what he sees as the epitome of Step 12: You did what you said you were going to do and when you said you were going to do it.  Gary also speaks to the importance of location in finding a sponsor, how many of us confuse consequences with problems. Throughout the episode, Gar shares many AA gems about how recovery is to be experienced not learned, and building your life around your recovery.

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148- Mimi F- Sobriety Is My Superpower

Episode 148

In this episode of Sober Speak, Mimi F shares what it was like for her before she got sober and what it is like now recovering out loud as a public persona. She speaks to how alcohol was always the solution for her since childhood and how it took her eight years of trying to get sober before it stuck.  Mimi also details the importance of putting the effort into the program and how sobriety has become her superpower.

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147- Vannoy S- 51 Years in Al-Anon- Don't Take Alcoholism Personally

Episode 147

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In this episode of Sober Speak, Vannoy S shares about her 51 years of experience in Al-Anon.  She describes how an article in Ann Landers planted a seed within her for when she hit bottom and she reached out to AA. It was through meeting with alcoholics that gave her hope and brought her into AA and eventually Al-Anon. Vannoy speaks about the importance of the Big Book in Al-Anon and how she found herself in trouble at 46 years because of nickel and dime-ing the program

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146- David G- Sober Speak LIVE!!! Part 2- Q&A with David

Episode 146

 

In this Sober Speak Live event, David G answers listener questions on topics such as the impact of meditation on his life and recovery, family and briefly touches on religion.

 

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145- David G Sober Speak LIVE!!! Part 1

Episode 145

145 David G Sober Speak Live Part 1

In this Sober Speak Live event, David G shares how his avoidance of AA led him to attend NA meetings and then promptly go to the crack house. However, this action planted the mustard seed for when he was ready. David shares a little about his childhood and the impact AA program had on his relationship with his mother giving her the son she always wanted. He also speaks to how individual recovery is like a thumbprint, while similar no two are the same.

 

 

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144- Brian P- Bank Robber Turns Himself In to Alcoholics Anonymous

Episode 144

In this episode of Sober Speak, Brian P shares how he turned to bank robbery to feed his addictions, going to prison multiple times, and what it took to make him realize he was an alcoholic. As with many of us, Brian shares how through grace, help, and one last chance from another alcoholic, he was able to get sober. He also shares how in sobriety he started a program to bring prisoners through the steps fulfilling the saying if you want to keep it, you've got to give it away. 

 

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143- Rick W- Insanity Doesn't Have an Expiration Date

Episode 143

 

In this episode of Sober Speak, Rick W unabashedly shares his story of childhood trauma, navigating life as a homosexual alcoholic, and the utter blind faith he has been achieved through working the steps. Rick speaks to how he came into the rooms and the highs and lows of his life both while active and sober. He also shares how Insanity doesn't have an expiration date and how he needs to continue to make amends in his life.

 

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142- Matthew M part 2- That's Grace

Episode 142

In this continuation of Sober Speak episode 141, Matt M shares how he went through treatment and how serendipity kept him sober upon his release. Matt speaks to how surrender leads to him to a life of grace and love and how members of the program have been there to support him during the tragedy. Matt eloquently describes the strength and hope received as a direct result of working the program. 

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141- Matthew M part 1- That's Grace

Episode 141

 

In this episode of Sober Speak, Matt M speaks to the subtle theft of life and human decency he experienced by his drinking. He shares how alcoholism brought him to new lows, suicidal tendencies, and to domestic violence. Matt details how he accidentally took step one on a porch step speaking with another alcoholic when his intent was to kill himself that day and how sometimes all-night takes is a glimmer of hope.

 

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140- Bubba C- Tri-Cities Live Event

Episode 140

 

In this Sober Speak Live event, Bubba C is at the mic to share his story of what it was like and what it is like now. Bubba shares how you don't want to lose things as an alcoholic but that sometimes is necessary. He shares how being sober allowed him to make amends to his family and to be there for them when they passed. Bubba speaks to how through working together with the program of AA, he stills has character defects but they aren't as glaring.

 

 

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139- Doug M part 2

Episode 139

 

This episode of Sober Speak is a continuation of 138, where Doug M shares his strength and hope in getting sober. Doug speaks to how he finally reached his bottom and emerged from delusion in a treatment program. Through treatment, Doug was able to connect with AA leading him to a new honesty, a new life, and a new way of being. 

 

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138- Doug M - Part 1

Episode 138

 

In this episode of Sober Speak, Doug M shares his experience of what it was like before he got sober. Doug details his desire to be someone else from a very early age, attempted geographical cures, touring with the Grateful Dead, and how he didn't know how to ask for help.

 

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137- Jay S- Find Your Unique Gift in Recovery

Episode 137

In this episode of Sober Speak, Jay S shares the story of his 41-year relationship with Alcoholics Anonymous. Jay speaks to always being on the front lines of the program where he can help the newcomer, how one can determine if they are an alcoholic and how the approach seems to have softened since he first came into the rooms. 

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136- Bill C Sober Speak Live!!! Part 2- Q and A

Episode 136

In a continuation of the Sober Speak Live event, Bill C answers listeners' questions while sharing a little bit more of his experience, strength, and hope.

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135- Bill C- Sober Speak Live!!!!

Episode 135

In this special edition Sober Speak Live event, Bill C shares how before he got sober he was a biker, a surfer, and a tough guy whose bike didn't run, he never went to the beach and he was afraid of getting hurt. In his share, Bill speaks to the role of ego in the human experience and deep dives into the 5 aspects of a spiritual condition

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134- Reno John Part 2

Episode 134

In this episode of Sober Speak, Reno John is back at the mic continuing his the story of his experience strength and hope. Jon shares how he found that God provides once he stopped praying for himself and instead prayed to know God's will. He shares his philosophy of Let God be God and me be his son and have him take care of me. John also shares some anecdotal stories of AA reluctance to embrace new technologies as well as how he began his marathon "career" at 64.

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133- Reno John Part 1

Episode 133

133 Reno John / John A Part 1

In this episode of Sober Speak, John A shares how he believes alcoholism progresses in three parts: 1) spiritual 2) mental and 3) physical and sobriety returns in the reverse order. He shares the origin of his nickname and the story of his struggle getting sober and finding a sponsor.

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132- Bill C- Steps 5,6,7 of Alcoholics Anonymous

Episode 132

In the episode of Sober Speak, Bill C returns to continue his thoughts on Steps 5, 6 & 7.  Bill talks about how when active, many believe/d things were happening to us, we lack/ed compassion and took everything personally and in doing the steps we acquire a knowingness that transcends intellect.  He speaks about he has grown emotionally in the program and the face of recovery has changed with the pandemic emerging as another form of togetherness. Bill closes with how once in AA, you will never be alone in your life, all you have to do is open the door.

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131- Spencer T of The Recovery Show- Steps 1,2,3 of Al-Anon

Episode 131

 

In this episode of Sober Speak, Spencer T from The Recovery Show shares the mic to talk about the twelve steps of Al-Anon. Spencer shares that the programs share verbatim steps except for twelve and how he has a surrender date instead of the sobriety date found in AA. Spencer speaks to the shame he experienced being married to an alcoholic and his inability to fix her (step one). He feels that in order to progress in his program, he had to get past Step 3 and how acting as if it has benefitted his recovery.

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130- Brittney W- But for the Grace of God There Go I

Episode 130

 

In this episode of Sober Speak, Brittany W takes the mic to share about how growing up in an alcoholic/addictive family led her to develop eating disorders and multiple addictions in search of relief from her home life. Brittany speaks to the many troubles, situations, and struggles she endured trying to fill the void of a loving and caring home family. She talks about how in AA, she was finally able to find the love of a mother in the form of a sponsor and how she now has the support network and sisterhood she was so desperately seeking.

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129- Bill C- Step 4 of Alcoholics Anonymous

Episode 129

In this episode of Sober Speak, Bill C returns to the mic to expound on his view of the 12 Steps. Bill states we are a society of storytellers and that when speaking we should stick to just sharing your story to take the ego out of it; don't preach! Bill shares how over time his fear list has become more important than his resentment list and that in doing the work we become willing to remove the character defects we don't just humbly ask. Bill believes that we don't just go to a meeting to get something out of it but rather than to add to it.

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128- Stephen F- Back to Basics in AA Italian Style

Episode 128 

In this episode of Sober Speak, Stephen F shares his experience living a life that they make movies about and how second chances led him to get and stay sober. He describes how he believes based on the text of the Big Book that he is a Recovered alcoholic and how recovered doesn't mean cured, it is only a daily reprieve based on spiritual condition. 

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127- Chris M- Pray for Brice

Episode 127

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In this episode of Sober Speak, Chris M shares his experience prior to getting sober, his faith in something bigger than him and the strength he has learned going through unimaginable tragedy. Chris speaks to his relapse after getting everything back in sobriety and how he is no able to find miracles where others see only pain.

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126- David G Step 11 of Alcoholics Anonymous

Episode 126

In this episode of Sober Speak, David G is back at the mic to expound on his interpretation of Step 11. David talks about how when he stops working the steps, old patterns reappear without picking up a drink. He believes that God has done for him what he thought impossible and that Step 11 brings him into the present and is his submission to something greater than himself. 

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