Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA

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.

Don P. is an Alcoholics Anonymous member from Aurora, CO, sharing his heartfelt experiences at the 12th Sponsorship Conference. He discusses the transformative power of support from family and community in recovery. Don reflects on his sobriety journey, illustrating the impact of relationships on healing. He candidly shares past struggles, including a challenging Christmas during his battle with alcoholism. Through personal stories, he emphasizes the necessity of connection and the role of humility and truth in fostering genuine recovery.

In this insightful workshop, Dave, a seasoned speaker on AA traditions, and Polly P, who brings a unique female perspective, dive into the intricacies of relationships within the AA framework. They discuss the evolution of traditions, the importance of integrity, and the impact of emotional baggage. Listeners gain valuable insights on trust, unity, and open communication in romantic partnerships. The couple shares personal anecdotes highlighting how to navigate love, growth, money, and the dynamics of emotional intimacy.

In this discussion, Bill S., sober since 1972, shares his profound journey with gratitude from the 2002 Gratitude Retreat. He opens up about his chaotic childhood impacted by parental alcoholism and how that shaped his relationship with alcohol. Bill reflects on the importance of faith in recovery, recounting a transformative connection within the AA community that shifted his perspective. He emphasizes the power of willpower, spirituality, and finding harmony through love and connection with a higher purpose, inspiring listeners on their paths to recovery.