The Recovery Radio Podcast - KMP3 - Long-Term Sobriety in A.A.

In this episode I talk about my experience with, and understanding of, Step Four.  What is the objective according to the Big Book? How long should it take? Should it make me feel terrible?

In this episode, I discuss how the principles we learn in AA are specifically for times like these. 

In this episode I talk about the times in my life where I told myself I was stuck. 

In this episode I talk about miscellaneous things.  Struggling. Some amends I made this week. Mental prison.  Zucchini pizza.

In this episode, I interview another woman who recently went through A.A. step work quickly on zoom, with incredible results. 

Today, my guest is Ruchi - another person who was struggling in A.A. for years, did the steps quickly right out of the Big Book, and has had a powerful spiritual awakening.  Wait until you hear this......

In this episode I interview Maureen, who has incredible things to share about her experience of going quickly through the "clear cut directions" that are in the Big Book, and the spiritual awakening that ensued.   

In this episode I talk about some of the simple reasons that I am experiencing peace of mind today. 

In this episode I talk about how easy it is to play God in the fellowship.

In this episode I talk about the very simple things I learned when I was new that still have me continuously working with others. 

In this episode I talk about two very simple things I look for that will let me know I'm Into self. 

In this episode I read and discuss the suggested nightly meditation in the book, Alcoholics Anonymous . 

In this episode I read and discuss page 86 in the book, Alcoholics Anonymous .  A morning meditation...

In this episode I talk about "spiritual arrogance", and how easy it can be to act Holier Than Thou.  I also discuss the difference between knowledge and application. 

In this episode, I ask the above question in numerous ways. I also bring out the "sleazy public defender" known as my ego.

In this episode, I read the beginning of Chapter 5: How It Works  from the "Big Book" of Alcoholics Anonymous, and break it down a little bit according to my own understanding.  We read this in practically every AA meeting, so much so that it's easy to not really listen to it very carefully. 

Am I paying attention throughout? Does my behavior convey to others that the meeting itself is most important to me?  Am I thinking about the experience of the person sharing?  Of the newcomer? Am I aware that I am sending a message to others whether I think I am or not?

In this episode I talk about the value of levity (joking about serious matters). By the time I got sober, I had stopped laughing, and had not laughed for years. Our "Big Book" states that cheerfulness and laughter can be useful.

In this episode I read the 1940 AA Preamble. I find it to be thought-provoking. What are your thoughts about it?

In this episode I talk about the fact that having opinions and experiences relating to medicine does not make a person a doctor.  Also: therapy/trauma          running the lives of others in A.A.

Are you stuck? Are you not taking action you know you should? In this episode, I talk about this...

Another "Casual Friday" episode.  This time, I talk about overcoming big resentments, my understanding of how it is outlined in the "Big Book."  Plus, on a whim, I call a couple close friends and just put them on the show, as is. 

In this episode I talk about something that is, according to the "Big Book",  common to most human beings - the belief that I know what is best for others. 

In this episode I read something called, "The Story of the Problem".  (I do not know its author.)   Don't want to say much beyond that. 

My sponsor of thirty years passed away this weekend. In this episode, I talk about him.