Keep Coming Back Podcast

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...

Sober at 30 and raised in AA, the first 10 years of sobriety were rough on Elvira. However, today she is 16 years in and unrecognizable from the person she once was.  Quotes “Doing it despite not wanting to do it, that’s really what saved me, and now there is no going back.” “Why don’t you try all 12 steps and see if you’re an alcoholic?” “AA really helped me with growing up.” Referred by: Tara C....

Only a few months into sobriety Mike has a new way of life, a new way of thinking and of loving those around him. The family we create is more important than the family we come from, and in his share, Mike explores the decisions he’s made for his wife and children and their future. Quotes “It never occurred to me that this was a diagnosable issue that I needed real help for.” “I’m taking truly one...

Christina grew up in a home where appearances were more important than reality –and when mistakes were made, they were quietly resolved for her. It wasn’t until she hit her own bottom and made some good hard choices did she find recovery and a life of peace. Quotes “I will recover loudly so that others do not have to suffer silently.” “I had every intention of staying sober . . . I just didn’t kno...

On the verge of homelessness with his Gucci slippers, Don still had ego hanging on. After 5 years of struggling, he finally got this sobriety thing, and then 10 years into sobriety Don had his hardest year yet - but remains sober. This is a great share with many nuggets of wisdom. Quotes “The fellowship of AA will never fail, if you just raise your hand and ask for help.” “I just wanted the chaos...

Former Marine with 2 combat tours, Nick came to the rooms homeless, alcoholic and broken with trauma. But today, almost 2 years into sobriety, Nick is changing lives and the world with his true purpose of helping others. Check out live2ndlyfe.com Quotes “I had a hard time distinguishing the difference between religion and spirituality.” “The Big Book has the recipe right in it . . . so all I have...

A creative soul, Jared sought both inspiration and escape through alcohol. Today his avenue to art is the program, helping others and meditation. A man that once justified his anger and behavior is now a gentleman that lives free from such lies.  Quotes “I’m able to keep my mind open enough to learn new things.” “I was just so happy—I mean filled with complete joy that I could still exercise my cr...

Storyteller Braden shares with us how his drinking began at 8 years old and transformed him through to today, where he has found freedom in sobriety that requires complete honesty. Quotes “I didn’t know how else to get through the day without multiple drinks of alcohol.” “The opposite of addiction is connection . . . I knew I should be reconnecting.” Referred by: website contact Instagram Facebook