The Living Clean Podcast

This week on The Living Clean Podcast , we’re honored to welcome back a familiar voice and a true force in recovery: Jimmy S. from Las Vegas, Nevada. Clean since November 2, 1984, Jimmy is no stranger to our listeners—he first joined us during the “Conscious Contact” episode, where he was the ninth person to share. Recently, we had the privilege of hearing Jimmy speak as a main speaker at NCCNA in...

In this episode, we dive into the current NA Issue Discussion Topic (IDT): Reimagining and Revitalizing Service Committees . Recorded live from our workshop-style session, we explore how the pandemic permanently changed how we serve and how our service structures are (or aren’t) keeping up. Through large-group inventory, small-group brainstorms, and action planning, we unpack what’s working, what’...

This week’s episode is a special one. We’re featuring “The Point” from page 165 of the Basic Text — and we’re honored to have Roland W., the author of the story, join us for a conversation. We start the episode with EJ narrating “The Point,” bringing the story to life before diving into a powerful discussion with Roland. Together, we explore the story behind the story — the pain, the redemption, a...

In this week’s episode, we continue our gratitude series with more voices from the fellowship. Joining us are Aaron, Charles, and Tracy — along with Judy, who shared her experience in Part 1 — plus Brady D., the original creator of the exercise, and of course our cohost Francis. Together, they reflect on what it was like to walk through the four-week gratitude exercise, the challenges they faced,...

In this episode of The Living Clean Podcast, we sit down with three members of the Spanish-Speaking Area of Narcotics Anonymous in the Northern California Region — a service structure built not on geography, but on language and culture. Together, we explore the origins of this unique area, the challenges they faced in forming it, and how language can serve as both a bridge and a barrier in carryin...

In this week’s episode, we dive into a special gratitude exercise created by Brady D. and our cohost Francis — an idea born from a late-night conversation at the Out of the Darkness Into the Light convention in Decatur, Alabama earlier this year. Just a group of addicts sitting around, kicking around ideas for the podcast, when the concept of a structured gratitude practice came to life. What star...

In this episode of The Living Clean Podcast , we sit down with a fellow member of Narcotics Anonymous who brings a wealth of experience, depth, and spiritual perspective to recovery. He's an author, educator, and mindfulness practitioner whose journey includes time in monastic life and decades of personal recovery. Together, we explore how mindfulness can be a powerful tool in the 12-step process,...

This week on The Living Clean Podcast, we sit down with Ruben P., who first came onto Francis’s radar after his powerful share at the Northern California Convention of Narcotics Anonymous. This episode is more of a classic podcast-style conversation — unscripted, open, and free-flowing — and it goes in a lot of directions, all of them worth hearing. One of the highlights of this conversation is Ru...

This week on The Living Clean Podcast, we feature The Academic Addict, the story found on page 286 of the Sixth Edition of the Basic Text. We kick things off with Peter reading the story for us, setting the stage for a powerful conversation. After the reading, we are joined by Randy H., who not only is the subject of the story but also its author. Also joining us is Mariah, who recently graduated...

This week on The Living Clean Podcast, we continue our book study and begin exploring Chapter 4 — Our Physical Selves. In this episode, we dive into the relationship between our physical well-being and our recovery. Together, we reflect on how taking care of our bodies becomes an important part of learning to live clean. Whether you’re reading along or just tuning in for the discussion, we invite...

Recently, at the Out of the Darkness convention in Decatur, Alabama, Francis and I stayed up late for the midnight speaker—and it was more than worth it. We had the privilege of hearing Hannah O. from Atlanta, Georgia, and her story was absolutely unbelievable. We knew right then that we had to feature her on the podcast. So sit back, tune in, and enjoy this powerful conversation with Hannah O. on...

This week on The Living Clean Podcast, Francis and I are joined by Chris B., Boyd P., and Ron H. for a unique episode that steps outside our usual format. During a recent gathering, Chris and Boyd were walking us through one of the many presentations they’ve designed and developed on the history of Narcotics Anonymous. Francis asked if we could record the experience, and they graciously agreed. It...

Podcast Description: Welcome to RAW – Recovery at Work, a podcast dedicated to deepening our understanding of NA literature one sentence at a time. What started as a simple approach to breaking down the text for greater clarity has now grown into a movement, with 24 RAW groups across 15 states. In this podcast, we follow the RAW format—reading NA literature line by line, reflecting, discussing, an...

In this special episode, we sit down with some of the founding members of the The International Online Marathon Meeting to hear the incredible story of how it all began. What started as a handful of addicts gathering on Zoom to share their recovery journeys has grown into a global phenomenon—a 24-hour-a-day meeting that’s been running nonstop for nearly five years. From those early, raw conversati...

This week on The Living Clean Podcast, we continue our journey through the Living Clean book, picking up on page 78. We’re joined by some new voices—Jennifer, EJ, and Keela—along with returning friends, including my co-host Francis and my man Chase P. It’s another deep and meaningful discussion as we explore the wisdom in these pages and share our personal experiences in recovery. Hope you enjoy t...

This week on The Living Clean Podcast, we sit down for a conversation with Vito L., who recently celebrated an incredible 65 years clean on February 14. While Vito’s story is well-documented and can be found on YouTube, this episode isn’t about retelling it—we just had a real conversation with him. We talk about the early years of Narcotics Anonymous, what it was like growing up on the streets of...

In this episode, we dive into one of the most discussed topics in Narcotics Anonymous today—how we, as a Fellowship, navigate Drug Replacement Therapy (DRT) and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) while staying true to NA’s principles. With no unified stance on the issue, many groups struggle with how to welcome newcomers on MAT without compromising NA’s foundation as a program of complete abstine...

In this episode of The Living Clean Podcast, we sit down with Nicolette G. as she shares her powerful personal story. We dive into what it was like getting clean at a young age and the unique challenges of growing up in the fellowship. Nicolette opens up about her journey, the struggles she faced, and the incredible transformation that recovery has brought to her life. Tune in for an honest and in...

This week on The Living Clean Podcast, we feature Arnold M., who has been clean since November 8, 1984. Arnold takes us on a journey through his unbelievable and creative life, from music and acting to writing and beyond. In this episode, we discuss how getting clean not only saved his life but also reignited his creativity in ways he never imagined. Tune in as Arnold shares his experience, streng...

Bonus Episode: Out of the Darkness Into the Light XVIII In this special bonus episode of The Living Clean Podcast, we take a deep dive into the Out of the Darkness Into the Light XVIII convention. This event was so powerful and meaningful that we felt it deserved an episode of its own. Francis Chase and I share our experiences, the highlights, and the moments that made this convention unforgettabl...

This week on The Living Clean Podcast, we dive into another powerful story from the back of the Basic Text—“Atheist Recovery Too.” We’re honored to have the person who wrote the story join us, along with a couple of guests whose recovery has been profoundly impacted by it. We’ll explore the struggles, breakthroughs, and hope found in their experiences, shedding light on how recovery is possible fo...

This week on The Living Clean Podcast, we’re shaking things up! Not only do we bring you the usual heart of The Living Clean Podcast, but we’ve got a blast from the past as Ron and Dave from My Recovery Cast take the reins. They dive deep with a one-of-a-kind interview featuring Francis and me, along with guests from The Anonymous Podcast and The 4th Step Podcast. It’s truly a podcast about podcas...

This week on The Living Clean Podcast, we continue our journey through the Living Clean book study with Part Two of “Creative Action of the Spirit.” Join us as special guests Becki N., Amy S., Cassidy C., and Dan W. bring their unique insights and personal experiences to the discussion. Together, we dive deep into paragraphs 5, 6, 7, and 8, exploring how creativity and spirituality come together i...

Podcast Description: This week on the podcast, we’re excited to feature Peter K. in a deeply personal and inspiring episode. You may remember Peter from our recent episode, God Walked In, where he shared insights about his sponsor, who authored that powerful story. Now, we take a closer look at Peter’s own journey. From the transformative practices of prayer and meditation to navigating the depths...

The Living Clean Podcast - Episode: “God Walked In” In this heartfelt episode of The Living Clean Podcast, we explore the personal story God Walked In from the Sixth Edition of Narcotics Anonymous’ Basic Text. This moving tale, filled with vulnerability and hope, captures the transformative power of recovery. We begin with a newcomer from Chico, California, narrating the story, offering a fresh an...