Sober Speak- Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Interviews

Episode 131   In this episode of Sober Speak, Spencer T from The Recovery Show shares the mic to talk about the twelve steps of Al-Anon. Spencer shares that the programs share verbatim steps except for twelve and how he has a surrender date instead of the sobriety date found in AA. Spencer speaks to the shame he experienced being married to an alcoholic and his inability to fix her (step one). He...

Episode 130   In this episode of Sober Speak, Brittany W takes the mic to share about how growing up in an alcoholic/addictive family led her to develop eating disorders and multiple addictions in search of relief from her home life. Brittany speaks to the many troubles, situations, and struggles she endured trying to fill the void of a loving and caring home family. She talks about how in AA, she...

Episode 129 In this episode of Sober Speak, Bill C returns to the mic to expound on his view of the 12 Steps. Bill states we are a society of storytellers and that when speaking we should stick to just sharing your story to take the ego out of it; don't preach! Bill shares how over time his fear list has become more important than his resentment list and that in doing the work we become willing to...

Episode 128  In this episode of Sober Speak, Stephen F shares his experience living a life that they make movies about and how second chances led him to get and stay sober. He describes how he believes based on the text of the Big Book that he is a Recovered alcoholic and how recovered doesn't mean cured, it is only a daily reprieve based on spiritual condition.  Leave us a message @  https://www....

Episode 127 #prayforbrice In this episode of Sober Speak, Chris M shares his experience prior to getting sober, his faith in something bigger than him and the strength he has learned going through unimaginable tragedy. Chris speaks to his relapse after getting everything back in sobriety and how he is no able to find miracles where others see only pain. Leave us a message @  https://www.speakpipe....

Episode 126 In this episode of Sober Speak, David G is back at the mic to expound on his interpretation of Step 11. David talks about how when he stops working the steps, old patterns reappear without picking up a drink. He believes that God has done for him what he thought impossible and that Step 11 brings him into the present and is his submission to something greater than himself.   Leave us a...

Episode 125 billc@kitchentableaa.com Bill's above email address was referenced on the episode In this episode of Sober Speak, Bill C is back at the mic to continue his interpretation of steps 3 through 5 as well as the concept of God. Bill states that we create a god and then don't believe in him and that God is truly an experience, not a concept. He also shares about how there is only one AA prog...

Episode 124 In this episode of Sober Speak, Jimmy D shares his interpretation of Steps 1, 2 and 3. Jimmy speaks to the secular nature of Alcoholics Anonymous and how it is not a self-help program and that the sole mission of AA is to help the still sick and suffering.  Leave us a message @  https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @  john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @  www.soberspeak.com

Episode 123 In this episode of Sober Speak, Adam T gives a little history of the Oxford Group, the four rules that block God in his life and shares a little about his life seeking treatment 28 times before maintaining sobriety. He states that he has a body that can't process alcohol and a mind they can't process reality. Adam also shares about the formation of the traditions and how singleness of...

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Episode 121 In this episode of Sober Speak, Renee E shares her experience of growing up in an alcoholic family, the strength she uncovered in sobriety and the hope she found in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous. Renee speaks to how daily contact with another alcoholic is the most important thing she does to maintain her spiritual condition and how AA has given her the tools to endure terrible loss...

Episode 120 In this episode of Sober Speak, Gary K is back at the mic talking about his experience with the 11step and how 11 & 12 are not for extra credit. Gary shares how when he was drinking, he never surrendered to any power other than himself and how alcoholics are producers of confusion and chaos. In his experience, Step 11 is vital Spiritual Hygiene and that following your Higher Power will...

Episode 119 In this episode of Sober Speak, John D shares his experience of what it was like and how he got sober nearly 50 years ago. John talks about how something happened to him when he started to work the steps and how praying for his desire to drink to be removed every time he had the thought has gifted him with lasting sobriety and a good life that he enjoys.  Leave us a message @  https://...

Episode 118 In this episode of Sober Speak, Joseph S tells his story of what it was like drinking his way through multiple failed rehabs attempts, lost relationships, lost jobs and homelessness. He describes how accepting a service position led him to lasting sobriety and how he is now employed at the place where his sobriety truly began. Joseph talks about he now finds ease and comfort through sp...

Episode 117 In this episode of Sober Speak, Jimmy D shares an anecdotal history of the origin of the Big Book. Filled with little known facts and stories this episode is sure to enlighten the listener's day with how the program of AA was first codified and why.    Leave us a message @  https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @  john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @  www.soberspeak.com

Episode 116 In this episode of Sober Speak, Gary K is back at the mic to discuss his experience with the 10th Step. Gary shares how he believes his alcoholism is a spiritual disease that needs a spiritual answer and tools, not a therapeutic one and how overtime there is no new level to achieve in AA, the same tools he got when he first came in are the same tools he has now. But with the more he us...

Episode 115 ***Trigger Warnings: Strong Language and Rape *** In this episode of Sober Speak, Andrew A shares his journey of survival from being raped as a child and distancing others to taking his power back and turning the tables on his victimhood by sharing his story freely. Andrew talks about what he thought was a failure was what allowed him to become who he is now and to accept life on life'...

Episode 114 In this episode of Sober Speak, Jo M shares her story of doing things against her moral fiber and thinking she was unforgivable to being totally present in her life and experiencing the gifts of the program through a lot of hard work and questions. Jo speaks to the miracle of you don't have to believe it will work, you just have to do it. She also talks about the traditions and how pra...

Episode 113 In this episode of Sober Speak, Bill C is back at the mic talking about his thoughts on Steps 1, 2 & 3. For step one, he shares how he has come to understand he is powerless over everything and how faith is not knowing and being okay with not knowing. Bill candidly shatters some AA myths regarding bad behavior, speaks to his return to sanity and briefly touches on Step 3 where he disco...

Episode 112 In this episode of Sober Speak, Jill N shares her personal experience of how recovery from Alcoholism is a family affair. Jill N is a member of Al-Anon and it was through her experiences with this program that she learned that basic self-care is really caring for the whole family and that sometimes less support/confrontation can take away the power of disruptive behavior. http://wendyc...

Episode 111 In this Sober Speak Live episode, Brenda J is back at the mic to answer some listener questions. Brenda preaches her thoughts on forgiveness, compassion, grief, and grace in the program and life. http://wendychildmusic.com/   Leave us a message @  https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @  john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @  www.soberspeak.com

Episode 110 In this episode of Sober Speak, Jenny L shares the raw story of her first drunk, how drinking led her to promiscuity, abortion, incarcerations and abusive relationships. Jenny speaks to the many amends she had to make but also how if you do the work of the program, remarkable things will happen no matter what your current circumstances. Leave us a message @  https://www.speakpipe.com/S...

Episode 109 Lee Y 109 In this episode of Sober Speak, Lee Y shares his what it was like growing up with a dependent sister, the resentments he formed and how his first experience with alcohol began a cycle of crime and addiction that lasted many years. Lee Y speaks to how a kindness given to him while in solitary confinement began his journey into recovery and truly changed his life for the better...

Episode 108 Magdalena   In this episode of Sober Speak, Magdalena shares her experience of always being a heavy drinker but how things began to escalate until she knew something bad was going to happen if she continued drinking. She speaks to how growing up under a communist regime has impacted her, her difficulty finding the right sponsor in early recovery and how with hard work she has found a b...

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