Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA

Workshop: Joe & Charlie on Emotional Sobriety (90 Min)

Dec 27, 2025
In this insightful workshop, Charlie, a seasoned AA speaker, and Joe, an experienced workshop co-presenter, dive into the essence of emotional sobriety. They define emotional sobriety, contrasting it with mere abstinence and emphasizing its crucial role in maintaining recovery. The duo breaks down the 12 Steps into actionable insights, linking them to personal growth and spiritual awakening. They also discuss the origins of AA’s traditions, highlighting inclusivity and unity as fundamental principles. A must-listen for anyone on the journey of sobriety!
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INSIGHT

Recovery Is The Foundation

  • Recovery is the foundation of AA, supporting unity and service.
  • Practicing unity or service without recovery leads to conflict and ineffectiveness.
INSIGHT

Steps Create Emotional Sobriety

  • The 12 steps form a problem→solution→action rhythm that produces spiritual awakening.
  • That spiritual awakening yields emotional sobriety, not just physical abstinence.
ADVICE

Make Steps Daily Actions

  • Use steps 3–11 as daily action: decision, inventory, amends, prayer, and maintenance.
  • Make step 10 inventory and step 11 prayer/meditation routine to sustain growth.
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