Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA ESH: Sterling H - A solid message from a funny guy (NSFW)
Nov 30, 2025
Sterling H, a recovering alcoholic and seasoned AA speaker, shares his journey of 23 years of sobriety with humor and honesty. He opens up about his early experiences with alcohol and the realizations that led him to AA. Sterling emphasizes the importance of action over talk in recovery and recounts his involvement in service, which strengthened his commitment. He highlights the value of love in recovery and how it’s tied to family connections. With a heartfelt message, Sterling inspires newcomers and celebrates the transformative power of AA.
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Recovery Is About Showing Up Not Bravado
- Sterling H explains AA's longevity comes from showing up and following a practical program rather than personal credit.
- He frames sobriety as acceptance of a proven method, not personal heroism.
Willingness Determines Comfort In Recovery
- Sterling H says he brought "old ideas" and obsession into AA and needed to let them go to find comfort.
- Comfort in recovery correlates with willingness to give up those old ideas.
First Taste Changed Everything
- Sterling H describes his first intoxicating experience at 13 with a tall can of Co-45 that changed his perception of himself.
- That early reinforcement made alcohol his chosen solution for feeling "better than."