The Living Clean Podcast

n this episode of Francis's Archive, Francis is joined by David, Travis, and Amanda as they continue their discussion of Be The Change #6: In All Our Affairs, Part 2. Together, they work through the Step Twelve exercises found in the Be The Change workbook, exploring how spiritual principles move beyond meetings and become a way of life. The conversation focuses on the ripple effect our attitudes,...

This week on the Living Clean Podcast, we continue our journey through the Twelve Steps with Step Seven: “We humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.” Our returning panel is back — Archer, Pete, Douglas, and Francis — and this week we're joined by special guests JW and Danette for a thoughtful and honest discussion about humility, willingness, and the ongoing process of spiritual growth. Step...

The Living Clean Podcast, we are pleased to share this special recording of the Paradise Strong Book Study meeting commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Fifth World Literature Conference (WLC5). Originally held on June 29, 2021, this event brought together members who attended the Fifth World Literature Conference, along with other trusted servants and members who participated in World Literat...

In Part One, we break down the conference itself — the lost chapters of the Basic Text, the all-night group conscience meetings, the workshops, the editing battles, the spiritual moments, and the unbelievable amount of work done by recovering addicts trying to build a book that could carry the message worldwide. We explore not only what happened at WLC V in Warren, Ohio in 1981, but also the spiri...

In this episode of Francis's Archive, Francis sits down with Kareem K. to explore the history and preservation of the Orange County Area Archives. Kareem shares his journey into archival service, what sparked his passion for preserving Narcotics Anonymous history, and the importance of safeguarding our fellowship's collective memory. Together, they discuss the value of archives in NA, the stories...

Earlier this year, we released a special Mother's Day episode, and we knew we couldn't let Father's Day pass without doing the same. In this special episode of the Living Clean Podcast, Francis and Mason sit down for a heartfelt conversation about fatherhood, recovery, and the men who helped shape our lives. We share stories about our own dads—the lessons they taught us, the things we carry with u...

The Living Clean Podcast returns with a spontaneous and heartfelt conversation as Francis sits down with friend of the podcast, Mo. In this deeply personal episode, Mo shares how she first met Mason and Francis at NCCNA and how those connections grew into friendship, fellowship, and ongoing participation with the podcast community. Mo opens up about her journey in recovery, the experience of becom...

In this episode of the Living Clean Podcast, we continue our discussion of the Living Clean chapter on Disabilities . Recovery doesn't eliminate life's challenges, but it does give us new ways to face them. Whether those challenges are physical, cognitive, emotional, visible, or invisible, this conversation explores what it means to live a full and meaningful life in recovery while navigating limi...

In this episode, “More Mo,” we continue our journey through the history and spirit of recovery in Missouri with two longtime members of Narcotics Anonymous. First, Jeff B. from Kansas City shares about the beginnings of NA in Kansas City, his relationship with Bob R., and his involvement in helping start the region. Jeff also reflects on the efforts toward unity in Kansas City and the challenges a...

This week on the Living Clean Podcast, we continue our Twelve Step journey with Step Six: “We were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.” Our returning panel is back — Archer, Pete, and Douglas — and this week we’re joined by special guests Karen J. and Ron H. for a deep and honest conversation about willingness, readiness, and the lifelong process of change. We explore...

On this episode of The Living Clean Podcast, we explore a friendship that bridges generations in recovery. Francis, with 33 years clean, and Travis, celebrating just over a year, share how recovery creates connections that go far beyond time clean. Though they come from different experiences and different places in their journeys, they’ve found something powerful in common: the ability to help eac...

Spotify Episode Description On this episode of The Living Clean Podcast, we sit down with Jim H., one of the earliest members of Narcotics Anonymous in the Philadelphia area. Jim shares what it was like in the early days of recovery in the late 1960s and early 1970s, including getting clean on June 6, 1974 — a date that would ultimately change the course of his life. Jim talks about being what he...

In this episode of The Living Clean Podcast, Francis sits down with Bryant S. for a deep dive into a pivotal era in the history of Narcotics Anonymous. Bryant got clean in July 1981 during the closing years of the Literature Movement that helped produce the Narcotics Anonymous, and he shares firsthand memories from one of the most transformative periods in NA history. Bryant recounts his experienc...

What makes us love Narcotics Anonymous so deeply? In this episode of The Living Clean Podcast , Mason and Francis sit down for a heartfelt conversation about the many reasons NA continues to mean so much to us. We share personal stories, memorable experiences, and those small moments that often say the most—moments of connection, laughter, growth, service, friendship, and recovery. From meetings t...

History of Missouri Narcotics Anonymous Panel In this special episode of The Living Clean Podcast, we sit down with longtime members from across Missouri and the surrounding region to explore the rich and often untold history of early Narcotics Anonymous in the Midwest. Joining us for this panel discussion are Kimmy S. from Kansas City, MO; Rick P. from Carthage, MO; Eddie P. from Kansas City, KS;...

This week on the Living Clean Podcast, we continue our walk through the Twelve Steps with one of the most powerful and freeing steps in recovery. Our consistent panel returns — Archer, Pete, and Douglas — and we’re joined by two special guests, Janine E. and Christina T., for an honest discussion on Step Five and what it truly means to let go of secrecy, shame, and the weight we have carried for f...

Today we head down South to explore the early history of Narcotics Anonymous in New Orleans, Louisiana — a city known for music, resilience, culture, and survival. But underneath the stories of Bourbon Street and Mardi Gras is another powerful story: addicts helping addicts find recovery in a place where many never thought freedom was possible. Before we get started, we want to give a huge shout o...

This special Mother’s Day episode of The Living Clean Podcast is hosted by Staci, who takes the lead for a heartfelt conversation featuring an all-moms panel. Joining the episode are returning guests Becki and Shanna, along with two new friends of the podcast, Barbi and Kate. Together, they share powerful and honest stories about their experiences as mothers in addiction and the journey of redempt...

This week on The Living Clean Podcast, Mason shares about his trip to the 2026 World Service Conference and his short time experiencing the WSC firsthand. Over the course of three days, he attended portions of the conference, observed discussions and decision-making in action, and got a closer look at how service work happens at a worldwide level inside Narcotics Anonymous. Along the way, he also...

In this episode of the Living Clean Podcast, Francis sits down with Bob D. to explore the roots of Narcotics Anonymous in St. Louis and the powerful connections that helped carry the message across the country. Bob shares firsthand experiences from the earliest NA meetings in St. Louis, offering a glimpse into what it looked like when the fellowship was just beginning to take hold in the Midwest....

This week, we’re doing something a little different to keep our Sunday momentum rolling. Since our Service Day episode dropped earlier in the week, Francis and Mason decided to share a live recording from TACNA40 in Texarkana. In this special episode, Mason S. speaks on the topic of Conscious Contact and shares his personal experience with prayer, meditation, surrender, and building a real relatio...

Service is where recovery comes alive. In this special Service Day episode of the Living Clean Podcast, we sit down with Lady D., Dee M., Branwyn B., Francis, and Mason to talk about what service really means beyond positions, beyond titles, and beyond obligation. We get into the heart of it: what service has done for us, how it’s kept us clean, and why giving back is one of the most powerful tool...

Francis, David, Travis, and Amanda return with a new set of Be The Change exercises focused on the 12th Step and practicing recovery principles “in all of our affairs.” In this episode, the group reviews how the spirit of welcoming newcomers began to naturally show up in everyday life — at home, at work, in conversations, and in how we respond to challenges outside of meetings. What started as int...

In this special episode of The Living Clean Podcast , Mason and Francis take a deep dive into one of the most pivotal moments in the history of Narcotics Anonymous literature. The Fourth World Literature Conference , held in Santa Monica, California in April 1981 , was part of the intense and passionate effort to create a book written by addicts, for addicts . The work done at these conferences he...

In this episode of The Living Clean Podcast , we continue our journey through Chapter 4 of the Living Clean book as we begin exploring the section on “Disabilities.” We’re joined by a group of special guests who bring real, lived experience to this conversation. Each of them faces different types of disabilities, and together they help us break down the first half of this powerful section. This ep...