The Living Clean Podcast

This week, we got to do something truly special. The inspiration for starting The Living Clean Podcast came from the struggle of getting into prisons to carry the message through H&I. When those doors wouldn’t open, the podcast became a new way to reach people on the inside. Since then, we’ve connected with some incredible folks doing deep, meaningful work—bringing recovery meetings into priso...

Even in paradise, addiction finds a way in—but so does recovery. In this powerful episode, we hear one woman’s story of transformation from the streets of Waikiki to the rooms of recovery on a remote corner of Hawaii. She shares her journey through trauma, shame, and repeated relapse to a life of spiritual awakening and freedom. Through fearless inventory work and the love of a sponsor who helped...

Clean since January 13, 1977, AJ H joins us for a candid and inspiring NA conversation spanning nearly five decades of recovery. In this episode, AJ shares stories from his early days in the Fellowship, lessons learned through service, and reflections on how recovery—and NA itself—has evolved through the years. From the early meetings and literature development to the spiritual principles that sti...

In this episode, we dive into one of the most practical — and spiritual — aspects of NA service: making sure addicts can find us. We sit down with a trusted servant who walks us through the workshop Helping Addicts Find Us: Meeting Lists, Websites, and Flyers . Together, we explore how meeting information gets shared, the common mistakes we make, and the best practices that help ensure no addict s...

In this episode of The Living Clean Podcast, we’re joined by a powerful voice in recovery whose story is featured in the Narcotics Anonymous Basic Text. Growing up in an inner-city environment shaped by crime, addiction, and spiritual disconnection, our guest found himself chasing the acceptance and toughness of the street life—despite being surrounded by examples of success within his own family....

This week on the Living Clean Podcast, we bring you A Conversation with Tommy B. — a longtime member with nearly five decades clean whose story is deeply woven into NA’s early history. Many in the fellowship know the famous story of Bo S. flying out to California for the Seventh World Convention to discover who was writing the Basic Text — a journey that led him to meet Greg P. and others who shap...

Podcast Description: In this powerful episode, we sit down with a member of Narcotics Anonymous from Nairobi, Kenya, whose story of redemption and recovery has deeply impacted the NA fellowship both locally and abroad. Born in the heart of Nairobi's slums, he experienced a life of loss, crime, and addiction that spiraled out of control—until he found hope in an NA meeting. After years of battling...

This week on the Living Clean Podcast we continue our journey through Chapter 4 of Living Clean: The Journey Continues and dive into the section on Sex. It’s one of those topics that can bring up everything from laughter to discomfort, and the book gives us a powerful framework to unpack it honestly in recovery. Helping us break it down is none other than “the squad” from The Anonymous Podcast. We...

We’ve got something special for you this week! 🎙️ Instead of our usual format, we’re dropping the full panel discussion from the Speaker Jam 2025 in Hohenwald, Tennessee, held on September 13, 2025. This was our first time trying out a more live podcast style approach rather than a traditional speaker meeting. You’ll hear from panelists sharing their experience, strength, and hope in real time, cr...

This week on the Living Clean Podcast, we sit down for A Conversation with Bob S. — a trusted servant who has dedicated decades to Narcotics Anonymous at nearly every level of service. Bob’s journey includes his time working at the World Service Office, where he witnessed and contributed to many of the most significant events in NA’s history. In this episode, we explore his firsthand perspective o...

This week on the Living Clean Podcast we’re celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Second World Literature Conference, held in Lincoln, Nebraska, September 8–14, 1980. This historic gathering helped shape the fellowship’s written message and gave birth to the earliest drafts of what would become our Basic Text. We’re joined by special guests who were in the room during that week, and together we’...

In this episode, we continue our journey through Living Clean: The Journey Continues , picking up where we left off on page 89 in Part 2, "Letting Ourselves Go." This section explores the delicate balance of surrender and growth in recovery—how letting go of our past selves and the tight grip we have on old behaviors can be the key to living a clean life. I’m joined by several special guests who b...

In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Tim B., whose story of recovery from addiction is nothing short of miraculous. Born in Australia, Tim’s addiction spiraled into a world of violence, crime, and despair. His breaking point came when, in the depths of his addiction, he attempted suicide. But by the grace of God, he was given another chance to live . Now clean for over sixteen years, Ti...

In this exciting episode, we chat with Danny M., a passionate NA literature collector and the proud owner of the largest known collection of Narcotics Anonymous materials. Danny shares his incredible journey of hunting down rare and coveted pieces of NA history, with some wild and unexpected stories about how he came across these priceless items. From early literature to limited edition treasures,...

What makes a Narcotics Anonymous group strong, healthy, and welcoming—and how do we carry that spirit with us when life moves us to new places? In this episode of The Living Clean Podcast , we dig into the essentials of building strong NA home groups: unity, service, commitment, and carrying the message. We explore the practical and spiritual principles that help groups thrive, as well as the chal...

In this extraordinary episode of The Living Clean Podcast , we sit down with the man behind one of the most beloved stories in the back of the Sixth Edition of the Narcotics Anonymous Basic Text — Sandwich . With vulnerability, warmth, and deep spiritual insight, our guest takes us beyond the pages of his original story and into the heart of his ongoing recovery. From a moment of suicidal despair...

This episode explores one of the current Issue Discussion Topics (IDTs) selected by the Fellowship: Gender Neutral and Inclusive Language in NA Literature. The conversation centers around how the language in NA literature impacts identification, inclusion, and the ability to carry the message to all addicts. The episode includes background from the 2023 World Service Conference, real member experi...

🎙 Sowing the Seed In this episode of The Living Clean Podcast , we sit down with the member who wrote Sowing the Seed , one of the personal stories in the back of the NA Basic Text (6th Edition). He shares how recovery in Israel helped him go from feeling like a lifelong outsider to finding true connection and purpose in Narcotics Anonymous. We talk about singing in meetings, unity across cultures...

This week, the Living Clean book study continues with a focus on “Letting Ourselves Go” from Chapter 4: Our Physical Selves. This section invites us to take a closer look at how recovery affects—and is affected by—our relationship with our bodies. We explore themes of physical self-care, acceptance, and the sometimes uncomfortable process of reconnecting with ourselves after years of neglect or ha...

In this special feature episode, Francis and I are joined by Chris B., Boyd P., Kareem K., and Terry J. as we sit down with a familiar voice to the podcast—Ron H. While Ron has joined us before, this time we dive deep into his story. We explore Ron’s journey from his early recovery days in Moorhead, Minnesota, to his influential work at the World Service Office in Los Angeles. Along the way, he sh...

🎙️ The Living Clean Podcast – This Week’s Episode: Disruptive and Predatory Behavior (IDT Workshop) In this powerful episode, we dive into one of the 2023 World Service Conference Issue Discussion Topics: Disruptive and Predatory Behavior in Narcotics Anonymous. Guided by NA World Services’ workshop format, we walk through real-world examples, collective experiences, and—most importantly—spiritual...

In this episode, we feature the powerful personal story “Speaking Up,” found in the back of the Sixth Edition of the NA Basic Text. This deeply moving piece traces one member’s journey from childhood silence and shame, through active addiction, and into the rooms of Narcotics Anonymous—where they finally found the courage to speak their truth. We open the episode with a full narration of the story...

This week, we return to our Living Clean: The Journey Continues book study and dive into Chapter 4, Our Physical Selves, focusing on the section titled “It’s a Relationship.” We’re joined by five thoughtful guests—Stephan, Butch, Connie, Barb, and Peter—who each read a paragraph from the text and offer their personal reflections on what it means to have a relationship with our bodies in recovery....

In this powerful episode, we sit down with members of the Hole in the Wall Group of Narcotics Anonymous—some of whom found recovery while incarcerated at Oregon State Penitentiary and now carry the message back inside from the outside. Also joining us are the group’s former club president, their current outside GSR, and Chris B., a contributor to the blog “NA-supported Recovery Behind the Walls.”...

This bonus episode came out of nowhere—in the best way possible. It started with a phone call between me and Francis, just bouncing around ideas for future episodes. Somewhere in the mix, one of us said, “Let’s just do a podcast right now.” No plan, no prep—just hit record and go. What followed was a beautiful, wide-open conversation. We were joined by Becki N, Staci K, RJ S, Dee M, Ron H, and Pet...