Sober Speak- Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Interviews

Episode 181 This is a special edition Sober Speak featuring the recording of Barry L at the 50th Anniversary Convention in July 1985. Barry who is the author of Living Sober details the origin of the Third Tradition, the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.    Leave us a message @  https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @  john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @  ww...

Episode 180 In this episode of Sober Speak, Karl shares his trials and tribulations getting sober through military treatment and how he ultimately found success "watching" AA. He also speaks to the importance of finding spiritual answers through service. Karl believes the back bone of the program boils down to one alcoholic sharing with another alcoholic.    Leave us a message @  https://www.speak...

Episode 179 In this episode of Sober Speak Clay D makes a much awaited return to the mic detailing lessons learned through his 46 years of sobriety. He speaks to how all negative things are opportunities to grow and the importance of purpose. Clay explains how doing the work of the program has changed him from someone that loved things and used people to someone who loves people and uses things. ...

Episode 178 178 Bill C Step 12 In this episode of SoberSpeak, Bill C is back at the mic sharing his thoughts and experience with the 12th Step. He imparts what he views as the five pillars of the spiritual condition and how he gravitates to those who have worked a good program and as a result has minimized their ego. Bill talks about how what's saves us is US and how the most powerful transformati...

Episode 177 Amy D of Louisville, KY.   In this episode of SoberSpeak, Amy D shares her experience, strength and hope garnered on her path to recovery. A redeeming story of a fast girl willing to pay the price for the drink to be homeless losing everything. Amy speaks to what it was like getting sober and the joys she had sharing some sobriety time with her father.    Leave us a message @  https://...

Episode 176 Charlie P of Austin, TX.   In this episode of Sober Speak, Charlie P speaks to the pitfalls of trying to figure out the "why" of alcoholism, his thoughts on being a circuit speaker, and a comical story about the ability of alcoholics to discern BS.  He also speaks what he views as the three key steps to recovery.    Zoom for PPG is 630 577 473 and they meet on Wednesday night at 7:30 c...

Episode 175 Kitchen Table AA   In this unconventional episode of SoberSpeak, members of the Kitchen Table AA group chat about a variety of topics including the success rate of AA, evidence-based recovery, and the different forms of prayer.   Origin of the third tradition...  Barry L-  https://xa-speakers.org/pafiledb.php?action=file&id=404        Bill W on Spiritual Experience   https://xa-speaker...

Episode 174 Matthew M from Santa Paula, CA. Surrenders 8 & 9   In this episode of SoberSpeak, Matthew m is back to shares his thoughts on Steps 8 & 9 and why he considers them Surrenders.  He speaks to how defending mistakes is the hallmark of an unsound mind, the two parts of forgiveness, and how terminal uniqueness can keep a person in agitation and agony. Matthew also shares how sponsorship has...

Episode 173 Bill C of Torrance, CA. Step 11   In this episode of SoberSpeak, Bill C is back at the mic giving sharing his experience with improving his conscious contact with God. Bill speaks to how easily the ego can derail your meditation practice, the pitfalls of disciplined meditation practice, and simple ways to meditate with intent and bring yourself into the present throughout your day.  Bi...

Episode 172 Julia K from Berin, Germany   In this episode of SoberSpeak, Julia K shares how she came to the rooms of AA, the quality of Big Book translations, and the difficulties experienced in trying to use the text in foreign AA communities. She also shares how she went from the walking dead to how the program has given her a drive for limitless expansion, spiritual growth, and the joy of life....

Episode 171 David G from Frisco, TX   In this episode of SoberSpeak, David G speaks to how spiritual people can still do wrong things while in recovery and the need for conscious contact with God. He also shares some of his wisdom gained working in a sober home and what he sees as the number one thing that leads people to relapse.    Leave us a message @  https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email...

Episode 170 In this continuation of episode 169, Gary K responds to listener questions from addiction swapping to his relationship with God. Leave us a message @  https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @  john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @  www.soberspeak.com Donate here @  Donations for Sober Speak

Episode 169 In this SoberSpeak Live Event, Gary K takes the mic sharing his story of being extremely educated and qualified in life but not being able to learn recovery; he had to experience it. Gary also shares why he believes action and transparency are the two most important words in the AA program and how spiritual secrets will keep you sick. Gary emphasizes the concept of spiritual hygiene an...

Episode 168 In this episode of SoberSpeak, Brian P shares his perceptions of Steps 1 & 2 and how they are both physical and mental. Brian speaks to how he straightened out spiritually and then mentally and how AA has down for him slowly what booze did quickly. Brian also speaks to the concept of God and why many struggle with this aspect of their recovery.   Leave us a message @  https://www.speak...

Episode 167 https://www.inspiredinsider.com/top-giver-series/ Claudia H Tri-Cities Live   In this Tri-Cities Live Sober Speak episode, Claudia H talks about her false pride in drinking and the great losses and joys incurred before she stopped drinking. She shares how her higher power has always met her in her moment of need and how good sponsorship has led her through dark times. Claudia speaks to...

Episode 166  Sponsorship In this episode of Sober Speak, listeners chime in creating a verbal compendium of what sponsorship means to them. Leave us a message @  https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @  john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @  www.soberspeak.com Donate here @ Donations for Sober Speak

Episode 165   In this episode of SoberSpeak, Pete F shares the lengths he went to avoid addressing his alcoholism and how surrendering has led him to a more peaceful and amicable life. Pete also speaks to filing his father's dying wish for him, the definition of humility, and how anyone can get sober in Alcohols Anonymous.   Leave us a message @  https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @  jo...

Episode 164 Bobby C Live @ Tri-Cities In this Tri-Cities Live edition of Sober Speak, Bobby C shares about his lifetime of misbehaving, the impact the military had on his addiction, and the tragic death that ultimately led him to sobriety. He also speaks to his extreme anger and violent tendencies after putting down the drink, using the Big Book as a weapon, not a tool, and what he had to do to ch...

Episode 163 Jerrod M In this episode of Sober Speak, Jerrod M shares how his experiences with loss and grief catapulted him into his addiction and also brought him back to recovery years later. Jerrod speaks to his realizations that the only way he could survive his grief was in contact with his Higher Power and the only he is responsible for his actions and doing the right things.    Leave us a m...

Episode 162 Bill C In this episode of Sober Speak, Bill C is back at the mic sharing his experience of being a speaker at meetings worldwide through the power of zoom, the economic repercussions of the pandemic on central office, and his experience with Step 10. Bill speaks to the realization that nothing is personal, the need for compassion in place of patience and tolerance, and how the collapse...

Episode 161 Leave us a voice mail @ https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @  john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @  www.soberspeak.com Donate here @ Donations for Sober Speak

Episode 160 Nancy B's Friday Night meeting ID: 480 682 481 Recovery (R)     In this episode of Sober Speak, Nancy B talks about how she never felt like enough in life and yet was full of arrogance. She speaks to how being diagnosed with an incurable disease had her asking questions like why but also led her to realize how blessed she is. Nancy shares about the evolving recovery community during th...

Episode 159 Search Sober Meditations in iTunes or Google Play app stores  Transitions Daily  www. DailyAAEmails.com    Tao of Our understanding Podcast  https://taorecovery.libsyn.com/     http://www.reverbnation.com/jacobMicheal   Leave us a message @  https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @  john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @  www.soberspeak.com Donate here @ Donations for Sober Spe...

Episode 158 Matthew M 4,5,6 & 7 In this continuation of Sober Speak 157, Matt M continues to speak to his interpretation of the 12 Steps. He shares how anticipation of the fourth step is usually the hardest part of doing it, how doing the steps is an acknowledgment of the truth and surrender to things that bring you away from your higher power and the present moment.   http://www.reverbnation.com/...

Episode 157 Matt M S 1,2&3 In this episode of Sober Speak, Matt M is back at the mic to share his interpretation of the first three steps. Matt speaks to the importance of acknowledging the un-manageability to yourself and someone else, how is it that he doesn't drink, and how fear is the false belief that you will not have the resources to meet the challenges of the present moment.    Leave us a...