Keep Coming Back Podcast

After a few years of sobriety and then slipping away from the program, Christian found himself face-to-face with Jack Daniels and said yes . . . following that was years of misery. Now back in the rooms and into action, today, Christian lives a life of freedom and faith. Sobriety Date: 9/28/21 Quotes “Nothing worked for me except Alcoholics Anonymous.” “The people in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonym...

An only child from a home filled with love, Bert had no outside reason to be an alcoholic and addict. But on the inside, he felt different-than, even less-than others. After a doctor’s recommendation, Bert found himself in the rooms of recovery. Today he lives a life of almost complete serenity, despite life happening around him. Sobriety Date: 4/27/2013 Quotes “Alcohol is a good treatment for alc...

From prison to preaching, John brings passionate truth and a calm energy to his story. Addicted to alcohol and its cousins, John had a dark bottom, however he doesn’t spend his time there, instead he shares of his way out and the peace in being free. Sobriety Date: 12/8/2022 Quotes “Nothing that I go through will a drink make better.” "I don’t think I’ll ever stop doing the 12 steps, because...

Jack tried everything he could to prove he wasn’t an alcoholic, but all roads kept leading him back to AA. In this share, he details the seriousness of our disease and highlights the joy in living a life of freedom and peace.  Sobriety Date: 9/28/2018 Quotes “This disease never gets better; it only gets worse." “One drink will lead to 100.” “When I don’t like who I am, I know I’m probably not...

Mayra believes she struggled with alcoholism long before her first drink; it was her thinking that was the problem and the drinking that helped it. After a run of loss and new bottoms, Mayra found and built a new life in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous. Sobriety Date: 5/1/2017 Quotes “I owe all of my sobriety to Alcoholics Anonymous." “There’s literally no other answer for me than to just s...

After more than a decade of suffering, the gift of desperation was strong for Lisa, and with that soul-brokenness she was able to commit to 1 year of Alcoholics Anonymous – and she hasn’t had a drink since. Sobriety Date: 4/2/2020   Quotes “Alcohol and drugs kill the joy.” “I remember telling myself that I would get a sponsor and for a whole year I would do what I was told no matter how I felt abo...

Ian grew up insecure, for no good reason and found himself a “cure” in drugs and alcohol—which had a short shelf life. At 25 yrs. old, Ian found himself at the bottom of a downward spiral, willing to do whatever it took to recover—and it worked, and still works for him today. Sobriety Date: 8/28/2015 Quotes “There is no such thing as just one more.” “I was in that stage of whatever you tell me to...

Keyara is a new and young mom that just celebrated 1 year of sobriety! After 26 rehabs, a suicide attempt and lots of misery, Keyara finally and completely surrendered her will to the program of Alcoholics Anonymous and the 12 steps. Quotes “You’re either going to surrender to your addiction again or you’re going to surrender to a solution in the program.” “I was willing to do anything to stay dru...

Having just celebrated 1 year of sobriety, Stefani shares in detail the person she once was and the person she has found herself to truly be today – clean and sober in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous. Quotes “I quit drinking, I said I was going to do it for 30 days and that’s when I went to my first AA meeting.” “We’re all connected, all around the world, you’re totally not alone.” Referred by:...

As a world traveler from a young age, Ryan brings a diverse view of sobriety to his share. Ryan details the darkness that was alcoholism and addiction alongside the beauty and dignity that is a full life in the Society we know as Alcoholics Anonymous. Quotes “This homegroup was very important to me, it provided me strength and security and structure; these were 3 very important things for me in a...

Coming up on 1 year sobriety, Ryan shares from a raw place of newness. A new man in sobriety and a new father with a family. Quotes “When he handed me that book, it changed my life . . . I realized that I was no longer fighting what I was going through alone and that there was a solution.” “I started loving myself and understanding that everything was going to be ok and that I’m enough.” Referred...

At only 22 yrs. Stephen brings the wisdom and insights of a man twice his age and 10x his sobriety. Stephen's calm story details how he suffered from the disease long before his first drink and how he has found his solution in acceptance, service and spirituality.  Quotes “I had to go into this with a great deal of open-mindedness.” “Don’t let anyone say that AA requires no willpower.” “You h...

Adopted, biracial, and fearless with an eating disorder, Tiffany struggled with being Tiffany. It was in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous where she learned how to love herself and those around her. Quotes “It was insanity, it took me 10 years to get back to the rooms.” “This time was different, this time I listened . . . I knew that I had to have AA.” “AA, point-blank, saved my life."  Refer...

Not until after earning his PhD and in his 30’s did Bill begin drinking obsessively. After a year of white-knuckling his sobriety, he rewarded himself with drinking and earned a DUI – and that brought him to the program and to today, with 14 years of sobriety. Quotes “I didn’t fit the stereotype that I had of what an “alcoholic” was.” “For me, the easier, softer way is through the program of Alcoh...

After her first time drinking, Kaycie found herself in an alcohol diversion program, but could not wait to drink again. After years of pain and the gift of desperation, Kaycie became willing to do what it takes to get and maintain sobriety. Quotes “I didn’t realize that alcohol was the root of the problem.” “I wanted a better life for myself and I realized that I can do that through Alcoholics Ano...

At 43 yrs. old, Jason found himself flat, homeless and busted, finally ready to surrender to the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. Today, he lives in freedom, peace and service. Quotes “If I’m not working a program, what happens is I get restless, I get irritable, I get discontent and the solution for me is to take a drink to take the edge off.” “If you have one, you mine as well have 1,000."...

As a proud Puerto Rican New Yorker, with 34 yrs. of sobriety, Theresa shares a full circle story of brokenness to healing – articulating with quality storytelling, the depths of recovery. Quotes “These are tools designed for living, this ain’t homework.” “I put down the drink and I picked up the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.” “I met God butt naked, alone, with a white flag up my ass.” “I work...

Rachel recently celebrated 3 yrs. of sobriety and brings a young energy and excitement to her story of recovery. Today, she is doing the deal and reaping the rewards. Quotes “I didn’t realize that it was ok to ask for help.” “It is so nice to be able to walk into any room, regardless of what it is, and to just be myself.” Referred by: Michael R. (vol. 145) Instagram Facebook

Sara is from a Persian family that loves to drink – she grew up wanting to have their kind of fun. Soon her fun became a nightmare and finally she embraced the program of Alcoholics Anonymous – today she’s living in the promises. Quotes “There was a really dark moment where I was allowed to let my higher power’s light in and I asked for help.” “I have freedom today—peace and serenity, which I beli...

Suki had a traumatic childhood that led to a deep escape into alcohol and drugs. After many attempts to quit, she finally tried the rooms of recovery, where she was wrapped in love and support – that was 24 years ago. Quotes “I had no intention of staying sober for 24 years, and here I am.” “If you go to enough meetings, you’re gonna find your people.” Referred by: Instagram Instagram Facebook

One of 7 children, at 67 yrs. old, Will is the only sibling living a happy, joyous and free life. Will is completely dedicated to the program of AA and his connection to God. Quotes “For the first time in my life, I felt I was part of the human race.” "Completely give yourself to this simple program . . . dive in with both feet.” Referred by: Andrea S. (vol. 197) Instagram Facebook

Duane began with “a normal adolescent experience with alcohol,” of course it escalated until he begged for help and completely committed to Alcoholics Anonymous - and today lives a beautiful life. Quotes “I couldn’t control AND enjoy, I was controlling OR enjoying.” “He promised that if I was honest and thorough that the obsession to drink and use would be removed; he was right.” “That is faith: ...

From 17 to 22 yrs. old, Dustin was in a revolving door of Alcoholics Anonymous – and when the window of willingness opened, he dove through and hasn’t looked back. Quotes “I was always aware that I was an alcoholic.” “I describe what happened to me as having a window of willingness.” “I believed him, when he said that he had been relieved of the obsession to drink.” Referred by: JD (vol. 190) Inst...

In this lovely share, Nelson shares about his personal and almost private struggle with alcohol, how he found recovery, and life today of love and forgiveness. Quotes “I always wanted just one more.”   “I didn’t make bad decisions every time I drank, but I can look back and say most of the bad decisions I made, I was drinking.”   “You don’t have to understand it all, just trust the process.” Refer...

Dale shares the pain and trials of alcoholism and addiction, beginning with the death of his mother at 11 yrs. old. In his calm share, Dale illustrates how the program of Alcoholics Anonymous allows him to live in peace, with serenity and joy. Quotes “I had a head knowledge about God, but I had no heart knowledge.” “Thank God I didn’t drink, and thank God I didn’t shoot myself, I leaned into the p...