Sober Speak- Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Interviews

Episode 194 Brian P- Dallas, TX Leave us a message @  https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @  john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @  www.soberspeak.com

Episode 193 Bob B - St Paul, MN.  Leave us a message @  https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @  john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @  www.soberspeak.com

Episode 192 Jenny L- Dallas, TX.   Leave us a message @  https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @  john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @  www.soberspeak.com

Mary Lyn B playlist on Spotify Episode 191 Matthew M - Santa Paula, CA.   Leave us a message @  https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @  john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @  www.soberspeak.com

Mary Lyn B playlist on Spotify Episode 190 Jennifer H-K of Plano, TX.  Leave us a message @  https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @  john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @  www.soberspeak.com

Mary Lyn B playlist on Spotify Episode 189 Jennifer H-K of Plano, TX.  Leave us a message @  https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @  john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @  www.soberspeak.com Donate here @  Donations for Sober Speak  

Episode 188 Tim H from Louisville, KY.  Leave us a message @  https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @  john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @  www.soberspeak.com Donate here @  Donations for Sober Speak

Episode 187 Matthew M from California Leave us a message @  https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @  john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @  www.soberspeak.com Donate here @  Donations for Sober Speak

Episode 186 Julia K from Berlin, Germany Leave us a message @  https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @  john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @  www.soberspeak.com Donate here @  Donations for Sober Speak

Episode 185 Steve L from Southern California Leave us a message @  https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @  john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @  www.soberspeak.com Donate here @  Donations for Sober Speak

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...

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.   Leave us a message @  https://www.speakpipe.c...

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.    Leave us a message @  https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @  john@so...

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.    Leave us a message @  https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @  john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @  ww...

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.    Leave us a message @  https://www.speak...

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. ...

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 transformati...

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.    Leave us a message @  https://...

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.    Zoom for PPG is 630 577 473 and they meet on Wednesday night at 7:30 c...

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-speaker...

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...

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.  Bi...

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....

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.    Leave us a message @  https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email...

Episode 170 In this continuation of episode 169, Gary K responds to listener questions from addiction swapping to his relationship with God. Leave us a message @  https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @  john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @  www.soberspeak.com Donate here @  Donations for Sober Speak