Scott Hayes

Sober Readings

Sober Readings  shares a powerful message of recovery - one word, one day, and one episode at a time. This podcast is your daily source of inspiration from recovery literature, offering strength, reflection, and hope to support your journey - just for today. Each weekday, we read from  Daily Reflections ,  Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a passage from  As Bill Sees It , creating space to pause, reflect, and connect with the principles that keep us grounded. Every Sunday, we explore a chapter from  Came to Believe , sharing the spiritual adventures of AA members to inspire hope and deepen your o...

Author

Scott Hayes

Category

Education

Podcast website

soberreadings.com

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

We Stand - Or Fall - Together 16.09.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

A New Life 15.09.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

Came To Believe - Chapter 1 - Spiritual? 14.09.2025

Send a text In this episode of Sober Readings , I begin the journey through Came To Believe with Chapter 1.  This opening chapter sets the tone for the powerful collection of personal stories that follow, as members share how they came to understand and embrace a Higher Power in their recovery.  Whether you’re new to sobriety, walking the path for years, or simply seeking spiritual insight, this c...

Peace of Mind 14.09.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

Repairing the Damage 13.09.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

I Am Responsible 12.09.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

Making Amends 11.09.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

Recovery by Proxy? 10.09.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

Opening New Doors 09.09.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

We Asked His Protection 08.09.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

Our Side of the Street 07.09.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

Came to Believe - CH 10 - In All Our Affairs (Part 2) 07.09.2025

Send a text In this episode of Sober Readings , I continue with Chapter 10, In All Our Affairs , reading the final four stories: Getting Ahead , A Practical Philosophy , Ecstasy , and No Man is an Island .  These reflections offer wisdom on living the principles of recovery in every corner of our daily lives—whether it’s work, relationships, or moments of joy and solitude. Next Sunday, I’ll be sta...

Removing Threats to Sobriety 06.09.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

Emotional Balance 05.09.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

Reconstruction 04.09.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

Step 9 — Making Amends 03.09.2025

Send a text In this episode of Sober Readings , I read Step Nine from Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions .  Step Nine is all about making amends—directly addressing the harm caused in the past and finding freedom through honesty, humility, and action. It’s a powerful step that often brings healing to relationships and a deep sense of peace within ourselves. I’d also love to invite you to join me a...

Building a New Life 03.09.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

Finding "A Reason to Believe" 02.09.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

Willingness to Grow 01.09.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

Came To Believe - Chapter 10 - In All Our Affairs – Stories of Solitude, Joy, and Humility 31.08.2025

Send a text In this episode of Sober Readings , I begin Chapter 10 of Came to Believe , titled In All Our Affairs .  I read the first four stories: We Walk This Way , From Loneliness to Solitude , Happiness , and A Lesson in Humility .  Each story reflects on how spiritual growth shows up in everyday life—through companionship, quiet reflection, the pursuit of joy, and the humbling lessons that sh...

A Unique Program 31.08.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

The Only Requirement 30.08.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

I choose Anonymity 29.08.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

Lightening The Burden 28.08.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

Centering Our Thoughts 27.08.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

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