• vol 244. An Open-Mind with Stephanie R.
    Jan 9 2025

    Stephanie, raised in an agnostic liberal home with Jewish parents, struggled with anxiety and anger. Eventually there was no barrier between her and a drink. Through the steps of AA, Stephanie discovered a spiritual life, and her dedication to recovery has brought her peace and purpose.

    Sobriety Date: 6/19/2022

    Quotes
    “If I drank, I would over-drink.”

    “I didn’t know that I could be spiritual; I didn’t want to come into these meetings and become religious.”

    Referred by: Sean J. (Episode #199)

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • vol 243. Obsession Removed with Gabby
    Jan 2 2025

    Gabby discovered 12-step programs in her teens, but it took years to achieve and maintain sobriety. Two years ago, fearing death, she returned to AA and committed to the program. Today, Gabby enjoys a life filled with more joy than she thought possible.

    Sobriety Date: 12/30/2022

    Quotes
    “I’m a very grateful and satisfied customer of Alcoholics Anonymous.”

    “If you keep falling down, just keep getting up.”

    Referred by: Bert W. (Episode #228)

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    46 mins
  • vol 242. Treating Alcoholism with Sean B.
    Dec 26 2024

    Sean came into the rooms suicidal and desperate. In an attempt to stop drinking for 30 days, he found lasting sobriety and hasn't had a drink since. Despite drifting from the program after moving, Sean never drank and eventually returned. Today, he treats his alcoholism with the tools offered within the 12 steps.

    Sobriety Date: 10/28/1989

    Quotes
    “That was the main thing, was that I felt better when I left the meeting than when I went into the meeting.”

    “Keep going to meetings until you want to go to meetings.”

    Referred by: Dave M. (Episode #240)

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    48 mins
  • vol 241. Find Your Way with Nalani
    Dec 19 2024

    Nalani shares a moving recovery story, emphasizing the importance of staying in the solution. By diligently working her AA program, she has found serenity and peace. Nalani’s story brings hope and inspiration to anyone on their recovery journey.

    Sobriety Date: 8/6/2018

    Quotes
    “Every time I tried to control my drinking I wasn’t having fun, and every time I didn’t try to control it, terrible awful things happened.”

    “If I want to stay sober, I need to keep doing the things that got me sober in the first place.”

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  • vol 240. Middle of August with Dave M.
    Dec 12 2024

    Dave silently struggled with the need to control what other people thought of him and a deep need to be liked. After an ultimatum, Dave found his way to the rooms and today is completely comfortable in his skin – no matter what anyone thinks of him.

    Sobriety Date: Middle of August in 2008

    Quotes
    “I couldn’t drink enough to cover the shame.”

    “Everyone in the world quits drinking at some point, just some people get to do it before they die."

    Referred by: Glenn (Episode #28)

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    44 mins
  • vol 239. We Do Recover with Alexia
    Dec 5 2024

    Alexia endured a painful childhood, seeking escape from a very young age. By 11, drinking had become her mission, and by 17, she was a daily drinker. At 21, she found sobriety. Through her heartfelt storytelling, Alexia brings hope and inspiration to others.

    Sobriety Date: 12/24/2021

    Quotes
    “I wanted to drink and use for a long time in sobriety, and I got some relief and then I kept moving through the steps and more relief, and then I felt like a person among people.”

    “AA was like this compassionate parent - this unconditionally loving parent."

    Referred by: Bert W. (Episode #228)

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    58 mins
  • vol 238. For the Love of AA with Kurt S.
    Nov 30 2024

    Kurt took his first drink at 9 and found sobriety by 23. In his story, Kurt emphasizes the profound impact AA has had on his life, offering hope and tools for redemption. His authenticity and wisdom shine through as he shares the transformative power of the AA program.

    Sobriety Date: 9/10/1987

    Quotes
    “I needed hope and that’s exactly what people in AA gave me, they gave me hope.”

    “The tools that I’ve been given in Alcoholics Anonymous—they work, if I use them.”

    “You don’t ever have to take another drink again.”

    Referred by: Tate H. (Episode #234)

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • vol 237. The Joy of Hope with Bonnie R.
    Nov 21 2024

    Overpowered by alcohol and drugs, Bonnie once stood at the brink of prison. Through her authenticity and storytelling, Bonnie brings pure hope to this share. Others loved on her and provided a safe place until she healed enough to help others – and that is her priority today.
    For Alyssa's AA Morning Snippets mentioned in the Q&A visit: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1769725

    Sobriety Date: 6/10/2008

    Quotes
    “I was shown patience, love and tolerance when I didn’t have any.”

    “This pain is universal and the solution is the same, and it’s very, very simple; it’s not easy, but it’s simple, it’s 12 steps.”

    Referred by: Shawn (Episode #69)

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    1 hr and 7 mins