RECO12

Tamar is a grateful member of Al-anon, SLAA, and CODA and has been actively working the 12 steps through the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Coming from a hopeless state of mind, Tamar gained a new joyous outlook on life through step work, every single day. She came to understand the meaning of serenity, happiness, and emotional freedom, which were previously foreign. Tamar is passionate about s...

At the age of twenty-three, Michael Brody-Waite was a full-blown drug addict. Every day he drank a fifth of vodka and a twelve pack of beer, he smoked two packs of cigarettes and more weed than any human should, and he did whatever other drugs he could get his hands on. He had been kicked out of college, fired from his job, and evicted from his apartment. He had no money and no home, was throwing...

Nick P is an educated, agnostic professional who wanted to fit in culturally and professionally by drinking, drugs, and sex.  When he tried to stop on his own, he learned just how powerless and unmanageable his life had become.  He resorted to self-education and self-knowledge to quit and that did not work.  He finally turned to rehab and the found the 12 Steps of Recovery there.  He will be shari...

Kevin M is known as the Dean of Arizona High School sports, hosting the #1 rated weekly radio program....this after a 40 year career as a sports broadcaster that included 10 years working the sidelines for the NFL on FOX. As a personal aside, I grew up in Arizona in the 80’s and 90’s and Kevin was a staple in my sports life in the Valley from my youth and young adulthood.  I am excited to hear his...

Mary H is a grateful recovering addict living in Murffreesboro, Tennessee. She is a multidisciplinary addict and work NA/AA/SLAA. She has been clean and sober for almost 6 years and finds joy in her life through recovery, friends, family, and her fur babies. She never thought she would be where she is at 42 but is grateful to be alive and hopeful for her future. Welcome to the Reco12 Speaker Meeti...

Today's episode went completely unexpected.  Our scheduled guest speaker was unable to join us live so I was persuaded by the live audience to "take the mic" and give a little of my own experience, strength and hope.  While impromptu, I am grateful for that opportunity and hope that it was and will be helpful to someone out there. Welcome to the Reco12 Speaker Meeting.  We are an or...

Mike C has been sexually sober in SA for 37 years. His home group is in Chicago where he resides with his wife  of, not coincidentally, 37 years. He has been speaking about recovery for many 24 hours.  Mike is also sober over 40 years in Alcoholics Anonymous. Welcome to the Reco12 Speaker Meeting.  We are an organization whose addictions include alcohol, drugs, lust and sex, food and gambling, jus...

Brock is the host of the Chase the Vase Podcast, a podcast targeted a first respoders and people in uniform to inform about addiction and to hear the stories of those who have lived in and risen above addiction and other traumas induced in uniform.  He is also the co-host of the Agents of Recovery Podcast where he and 2 other studs talk their own experience strength and hope and offer energy and h...

This is one of the best meetings yet.  You will LOVE Naiika!  Naiika is a multidisciplinary addict in NY.  She will be sharing her experience, strength and hope of thriving and prospering in multiple fellowships. What’s her secret? Hint: it’s found on pg 53 in the AA Big Book. Welcome to the Reco12 Speaker Meeting.  We are an organization whose addictions include alcohol, drugs, lust and sex, food...

Arlina A is sober since 4/23/97 from drugs and alcohol. Married since 97 to a sober spouse, two amazing boys and an english bulldog called Teddy. We are from San Jose, CA but now live in the Boise, ID area.  Arlina is also the host of the long-running recovery podcast called "One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast with Arlina Allen"  Link to it here:  https://odaatchat.com/ Welcome to the Re...

Jackie C is from New England.  She is a Sex Love Addict and Anorexic Growing in Recovery, one day at a time.  Jackie’s been in the 12 step experience since the 1990s, finding herself and finding her God/HP in CoDA, Al-Anon, SCA, DA, BDA and SLAA.  For the past 5.5 years SLAA has been her 12 step community. The past 8 months or so, her delving into the Big Book of AA as an overall compulsive proble...

Kelly T is a recovering addict and alcoholic who spent more than 27 years cross-addicted to drugs, alcohol, and food. At the worst of her addictions she lost her children, ended up homeless and supported her heroin and meth habit with prostitution. Thanks to her Higher Power, 12-step recovery, and the fellowship of the rooms she has been given a new life and has been sober for over 4 years. Welcom...

Our scheduled guest speaker for today was unable to join us live and so Heather (a previous guest from meeting #17 - "Finding God Through My Husband's Addiction) and Justin took a few minutes to just discuss some of the things on our minds today as they relate to addiction and recovery.  We hope you enjoy this little conversation.  Welcome to the Reco12 Speaker Meeting.  We are an organi...

Leila is gratefully thriving and prospering in all of her fellowships. It is through rigorously working the 12 steps that she has found peace, serenity and joy in her life today. The 12 steps have given Leila the community, solution and recipe for living that she never knew she always needed. She has started two SLAA meetings which combined have over 300 joining participants every week. She is pas...

Faith A. has been sober since June 25, 2013. Her main fellowship is AA, though she has dipped her toe in ITAA (Internet and Technology Addicts Anonymous). Her recovery is based on a 12-step program that requires daily maintenance, which involves-- at minimum-- daily prayer and meditation, pausing and watching for character defects, correcting when necessary, and working with others.    Welcome to...

John S is a recovering alcoholic with over 5 years sobriety.  He co-hosts a weekly podcast with his best friend and long-time drinking buddy Jerry W. called A is for Alcoholic.  Their hope is that in discussing their short comings and failings other might not have to make the same mistakes.  Welcome to the Reco12 Speaker Meeting.  We are an organization whose addictions include alcohol, drugs, lus...

Robert Pardon is the Recovery Guy, and you can learn more about him at recoveryguy.org or on his podcast called Recovery Guy. Robert holds a degree in alcohol and drug studies and has been clean and sober since April 25, 1986. Robert spends the majority of his time assisting others in their pursuit of wellness. Welcome to the Reco12 Speaker Meeting.  We are an organization whose addictions include...

Our guest speaker is Jeremy R, whose topic is “There must by a Capital C-Connection”.  Here is a little about our guest in his own words:  I am Jeremy R I am a son of God, a husband, a father and I am addicted to sex and lust. I have been clean since Feb 10 of 2020 only by the power of my Heavenly Father. I believe in the teachings of the gospel as taught by The church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da...

Rivkah R has been thriving in many fellowships for three years. They have a sponsor, they actively sponsor others, and they're passionate about being of service to their fellow BIPOC and LGBTQ+ fellows in recovery. Their favorite 12 Step joke is "if you're ever struggling, read the first 3 words on page 112 of the Big Book!", which by the way, are “read this book”! Welcome to t...

Today’s guest speaker is Heston C.  Here he is, in his own words:  My name is Heston & I started using alcohol and drugs at a very young age which continued on for decades. I am now going on 8 years clean and sober and I have a good life. I’m a Realtor as a professional and a father to 6 kids. My life is all based on God, family and serving wherever I can. I have peace.  The title and topic of...

Anita O has been sober since 1991, actively working recovery in the rooms of AA, SLAA, and COdA.  She is Canadian but was living in Los Angeles, where she got sober, for the last 30 years. She moved back to Toronto last summer. Faced with a lot of pain being back, (on all fronts job, health, relationships, family and wreckage of the past).  She says that she wanted to die. By the Grace of God she...

My name is Justin and I am an addict AND I am imperfect.  And thanks to my God, the Steps, and the fellowship of other addicts, I am sober, one day at a time, since June 19, 2015, and for that, I am beyond grateful.  Today's speaker meeting with Michael Brody-Waite was FANTASTIC!  His topic was "Benefits of Living Life Like a Drug Addict".  All who attended were nourished and came a...

Kevin was born on a farm in the Midwest, born into a family of co – dependent’s.  Went on to be a military pilot and a successful business man.  Married a fixer upper that sent him and his family into a tail spin.  In that tail spin and suffering, Kevin found the true meaning of humility and to learn that acceptance is the answer to all of his problems today because absolutely nothing happens in G...

Nikki was the guest speaker in the 7th Reco12 meeting back in July of 2020.  Her energy is infectious.  Be ready for this one.  Nikki brings the power of God in her recovery with her.  Nikki is one of the founding members of the Wednesday Night SLAA Big Book Meeting. Her program of recovery began by the Grace of God, the Power of 12 Steps and the fellowships of CA, AL-ANON and SLAA. Nikki's s...

Here is a little background on Thomas, our guest speaker today:  Thomas has been married for 20 years, is a father of two amazing children, and a grateful son of God whose life has taken a 180 degree turn since entering recovery from a 30-year sex addiction in March of 2016. Since entering into recovery, his life, marriage, hobbies, service activities, and career have all changed as God molds him...