Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA

Multiple speakers at the North American Indian Panel at the 43rd. Ontario Convention held in Oct. 1998 at Sault Ste Marie in Ontario Canada. Event List: https://scast.us/event Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Roundup, retreat, convention or workshop coming up? List the event on the Sober Cast website. Visit the link above and look for "Submit Your Event" in the blue box. Sober Cast has 2700+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

Brenda F, a recovering alcoholic from Bowling Green, FL, shares her inspiring journey of overcoming addiction at a 1998 gathering. She emphasizes the transformative power of gratitude and human connection in recovery. Brenda recounts chaotic experiences, including her encounters with a Hell's Angel, leading to a spiritual awakening that sparked her path to sobriety. She explores the importance of vulnerability and mentorship, revealing how a supportive community in Alcoholics Anonymous has been vital to her healing and self-discovery.

Chuck Z sober in 1953 speaking at an unknown meeting in 1984. Event List: https://scast.us/event Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Roundup, retreat, convention or workshop coming up? List the event on the Sober Cast website. Visit the link above and look for "Submit Your Event" in the blue box. Sober Cast has 2700+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

Longtime Women in AA at Campbell River, BC in 2007. Event List: https://scast.us/event Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Roundup, retreat, convention or workshop coming up? List the event on the Sober Cast website. Visit the link above and look for "Submit Your Event" in the blue box. Sober Cast has 2700+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

Tom I, a dedicated member of the AA community from Southern Pines, NC, shares his profound journey of recovery from alcoholism at a significant gathering in 2011. He discusses the pivotal roles of the sixth and seventh steps in the AA program, emphasizing their importance in personal growth. Tom reflects on a tragic event that initially led him to seek help and how community support transformed his life. His narrative of kindness, gratitude, and meaningful connections highlights the beauty of human interaction in overcoming life's challenges.

Eric opens this meeting as the 15 min speaker at the Sunday Night Speakers in Seattle, he had about 4 years sober at the time of this speak from June of 2015. He is followed by the 45 min speaker Jenee, she got sober in the summer of 2008. Event List: https://scast.us/event Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Roundup, retreat, convention or workshop coming up? List the event on the Sober Cast website. Visit the link above and look for "Submit Your Event" in the blue box. Sober Cast has 2700+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

Chris C, who has been sober since 1987, shares his powerful journey and insights during a Beginners Workshop in Tempe, AZ. He recounts his struggles with addiction, emphasizing the loneliness and anxiety that often accompany sobriety. Through his personal stories, Chris highlights the importance of connection, spirituality, and the ongoing nature of recovery. He elaborates on pivotal principles from Alcoholics Anonymous, like self-acceptance, humility, and community engagement, illustrating how these aspects have transformed his life and self-perception.

Dive into a transformative journey of spiritual growth in recovery, highlighting personal stories that reveal the joy of helping others. Discover how service acts as a healing path and the importance of trusting in a higher power. Explore the role of sponsorship, emphasizing boundaries while nurturing self-sufficiency. Learn to apply spiritual traditions for better relationships, fostering patience and tolerance. Finally, reflect on the power of unity and choosing partners wisely to enhance connections and support one another.

Chuck C, a prominent speaker at Alcoholics Anonymous events for over three decades, shares his powerful journey of sobriety. He reflects on past struggles and how community support transformed his life. Chuck humorously discusses the dangers of overthinking in recovery and emphasizes the importance of surrendering to a higher power. Through heartfelt stories, he highlights the significance of gratitude and connection in overcoming addiction, revealing that true fulfillment comes from spiritual exploration rather than external achievements.

Debbie C, a dedicated Al-Anon member since 1983 from Enterprise, AL, shares her profound journey at the 25th Annual Music City Roundup. She reflects on growing up in a military family, emphasizing responsibility and gratitude. Debbie discusses her personal struggles with emotional distance and the coping strategies that shaped her adulthood. Through Al-Anon, she discovered hope, community support, and the importance of vulnerability. Her transformative experiences are rich with themes of spirituality and the vital connections formed in recovery.