Keep Coming Back Podcast

Michelle shares her journey to and through alcoholism, which brings us to who she is today: a sober and happy woman of dignity and grace. Quotes “I always knew I wanted something better for myself, but I didn’t know how to stop.” “I gave an honest prayer to God to please give me the strength to do what was in front of me.” “I’ve learned how to be a woman of grace and dignity in Alcoholics Anonymou...

After 7 dry years Ashton convinced himself that he was no longer an alcoholic and began drinking again right where he left off. He came back to the rooms and today works a strong program of service, unity and recovery.  Quotes “It went from just having that bottle there, to needing that bottle.” “In this moment, when tears were running down my face because I couldn’t have a beer, I knew I was an a...

The “disease of perception” led Emiro to alcohol, to alcoholism, and then to the rooms of AA, where his thinking has been restored, along with his sanity. Quotes “My life has gotten exponentially better since becoming a member of Alcoholics Anonymous.” “I’ve stopped seeking the answer and focus more on what can I do to trust the process more.” Referred by: Michael R. (vol. 145) Instagram Facebook

Native American, alcoholic and AA traditionalist, Bear shares his wisdom with clarity and honor. This story makes clear the miracle of Alcoholics Anonymous, one you’ll not soon forget. Quotes “Son, stay away from that fire water, we Indians can’t drink, it robs us of our spirit.” “I didn’t make amends to forgive her, but so that I could let go of that hate and anger I had towards her.” “The freedo...

First drink at 13 and sober at 18 yrs old, Kelsey is a self-defined “garbage can user,” alcoholic and meth addict that ran through 7 treatment centers before she got the gift of sobriety. Kelsey has a beautiful life today, filled with service, fellowship and a Higher Power.  Quotes “I was in enough pain to where I was willing to listen, and everything changed from that moment; the whole trajectory...

A man of great achievement and wisdom, Will shares what alcohol turned him into and how the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous healed him, and is continuing to heal him. Quotes “The most important thing that has happened to me in my whole life has been coming to Alcoholics Anonymous and maintaining my work in Alcoholics Anonymous.” “The AA Steps have allowed me to have no fear about expressing what hap...

Eventually alcohol stopped working for Jill, so she stopped alcohol. A year from her last drink and she was still restless, irritable and discontent…and that is when Jill found the haven and home of Alcoholics Anonymous. Quotes “I knew that I didn’t drink normally, and I didn’t think about alcohol normally.” “I just feel so much gratitude to this program, you can’t tell someone what they’re gonna...

Tang brings a tenacity to everything he does, whether it be playing pool, poker or drinking and drugging. In this story of hope, Tang illustrates how the program of AA creates miracles.  Quotes “I am not a daily drinker . . .  so I didn’t associate myself as being an alcoholic.” “I do AA every day, EVERY DAY.” Referred by: Anonymous KCB speaker Instagram Facebook

A formally educated scientist, Thomas came into the rooms with a particular truth on the notion of a Higher Power. It was his emotional bankruptcy, not to mention homelessness and bugs breeding in his arms, that brought him to an open-mind and a complete surrender. Quotes “I had been sufficiently beaten to be teachable.” “Being sober is so much easier than what I was doing.” “I find that the quali...

Embarking on the path of recovery, Don found solace in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous, where he found strength in his powerlessness, leading him to a life of healing and peace. Quotes “I had no idea until I came to AA that it was a disease that made it so that I could not control my drinking.” “Exactly what God is, I’ve given up trying to define it . . . as soon as I’ve defined it, I think I’ve...

Exclusively an alcoholic, Heather shares her journey from a happy childhood, to 3 handles of Southern Comfort per week, to a life of peace and sobriety.  Quotes “I have a really good relationship with my kids, they get to see what a sober mom looks like.” “I no longer have the obsession to drink, which is a miracle; I use to think about drinking every day.” Referred by: KeepComingBack.net website...

Even with decades of sobriety Robert speaks to the newcomer, like a newcomer, bringing wisdom, time and solution to the obsession of alcoholism. You can connect more with Robert at: recoveryguy.org Quotes “Alcoholics Anonymous is not a program for people that need it, Alcoholics Anonymous is a program for people who want it. ” “Not every time I drank did I get in trouble, but every time I got in t...

Tim’s alcoholism was a slow burn which expanded into a complete mental obsession. Listen to what it was like and the journey to today where Tim lives in peace and joy. Quotes “I thought I was the only person who lived like that . . . I thought that I was the only person who had that sort of mental obsession going on.” “The family heals with sobriety.” Referred by: Social Media Instagram Facebook

Hannah works a strong program today, same as when she was a newcomer. And with that commitment to the program and recovery, she has the brand of serenity we all seek. Quotes “I never thought it was possible to become someone that didn’t hate herself . . . and I can say today that I don’t hate myself, and that’s one of the biggest gifts of this program.” “I couldn’t keep doing what I was doing anym...

Unable to say the word “God” when she came into the rooms, Michele shares her journey through AA to a new God that she leans on and trusts.   Quotes  “For the first time, in a really long time, I said: God help me.” “I only have to ask, and I only have to make the tiniest little bit of effort, and then things change.” Referred by: Alyssa (vol. 49)  Instagram Facebook

Alcoholic bartender gone sober, still bartending, and still sober. Melanie shares the magic of sobriety and how it spreads from one member of AA to the next. Quotes “I was always kinda worried that I would be an alcoholic or I was an alcoholic . . . it was always looming there.” “You’re a slave to your addiction, to your alcoholism . . . but there is a different life, I’ve experienced a completely...

Pat is a true advocate and student of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. This humble share is full of wisdom and the tenacity of chasing down sobriety. Quotes “Pretty much every time I drank, I had this weird physical reaction where I suddenly had this craving to continue drinking and couldn’t stop.” “Sobriety is just a biproduct of living the spiritual way of life.” “I chased after the program...

Another share full of soul and wisdom, strength and forgiveness. Vickie shares the truth of who and what she once was, and the beauty and grace of what and who she is today. A story you will not forget. Quotes “As long as I don’t pick it up, it won’t get me drunk, one day at a time.” “Talk about everything and drink over nothing.” “I am consciously living beyond my wildest dreams right now."...

Get ready for a quick and soul-full share of passion and wisdom. A member of both AA and NA Anthony shares his real struggle and the real beauty of recovery and the 12 steps. Quotes “The need  had to become a want in my life.” “I always surrendered to the circumstance or situation, but never the problem . . . and once I surrendered to the problem—the situation, the pain, the negative consequences...

Kate is an example of maintaining the course of sobriety in the face of heartache and loss. She walks us through how she got sick and then better, and how she manages life today as an active member of AA. Quotes “All I had to do was stop using drugs, stop drinking, but I couldn’t and I didn’t understand why.” “I was just so beat up and willing to do whatever it took.” “I’ve been able to find my tr...

Sober since entering the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous, Dan shares what he did and didn’t do well to get 8 years of sobriety. Dan shares with a sense of honor, privilege and duty to help the alcoholic that still suffers. Quotes “My drinking changed from habit to obsession.” “I couldn’t see my life with or without alcohol—and I didn’t know what to do.” “I definitely keep communication with other al...

At 29 years old, 27 weeks pregnant and 6 months sober, Kate shares her story of alcoholism, recovery and the magic of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.  Quotes “As soon as I introduced alcohol back in my life, I was moving the goal post again.” “The same energy that I had spent trying to drink successfully and normally, I had to give to the AA program.” Referred by: Alyssa (vol. 49) Instagram...

A third culture kid (TCK), Q. lived in his own world, and eventually created his own reality with alcohol and drugs. Only 110 days into sobriety, Q. brings honesty, reflection and hope to the table in this share. Quotes “I’m 110 days sober and I feel like I’m going for life.” “It was a learning process for sure, but it’s improved dramatically, I feel like I’m actually a husband and father now.” Re...

Consequences of drinking and the court system got Jessica to a year of sobriety. And in that year, she has found a new perspective on life, her future and her contributions. Quotes “I was able to really decide for myself that alcohol could not be a part of my future.” “I love knowing that I’m going to wake up sober, it’s my new favorite thing.” Referred by: Jessica is a KCB listener  Instagram Fac...

With a very high bottom, it was hard for Paul to see himself as an alcoholic. But eventually life got painful enough for him to try something new and he gave the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous a chance. Quotes “I want to get closer to whatever changed me from not being able to go a day without a drink, to feeling somewhat tranquil today.” “I don’t think you get to say you’ve tried AA until you’ve b...