Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA

Speaker Potluck - This time I grabbed two 30 min speakers from the Sunday Night speaker meeting in Seattle without listening to them in advance and created this audio. Just like in a real meeting you dont know what you are going to hear until you hear it! These speaks are from 2015 and 2016. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3000+ 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

This is the Friday evening meeting at the 2018 Alcoholics Anonymous South Africa National Convention featuring 5 speakers, each sharing on the topic of Helping Others to Help Myself. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3000+ 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 renowned Alcoholics Anonymous speaker, shares transformative insights from his five-part retreat. He discusses the journey from doubt to trusted service, emphasizing integrity over fame. Tom's unique experiences in corrections highlight the importance of genuine AA groups and the necessity of adapting meetings to fit their environment. He champions personalized sponsorship and urges active community involvement to ensure recovery isn't a solitary endeavor. With a focus on the Tenth Step, he inspires listeners to move beyond self-reflection and engage actively in their recovery journey.

Tom I leads this 5 part retreat on the topic: The Power of the Program. Tom was a highly sought after speaker for many years. This ends abruptly and picks right up on the next one. Recorded at an unknown event. Part 4 of 5. This coming weekend is the 2nd Annual Online International AA Convention, (Nov 14-16) registration is free. Meetings will be hosted by various groups from around the world. Details are here: https://aaev.cc/oiaa25  Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3000+ 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 prominent AA speaker with decades of recovery experience, delves into the transformative power of the program. He shares insights on centering gratitude in sobriety and emphasizes the importance of responsible visibility in AA. Tom highlights the need for personal inventories to uncover underlying issues, using personal stories to illustrate turning chaos into thoughtful action. Through structured steps, he reveals how vulnerability leads to healing, offering practical guidance for deep recovery work and the necessity of a supportive partner in the journey.

Tom I, a veteran AA speaker and leader, shares his journey to recovery, detailing his initial aversion to treatment while in prison. He reflects on his first AA meeting, the impact of speakers, and how the 12 steps transformed his motive and mindset. Tom emphasizes the importance of surrender in recovery and how identifying with others through shared experiences fosters connection. He discusses the gradual acceptance of a higher power, the significance of daily practices, and how the program restored his dignity and purpose.

In this conversation, Tom I, a veteran Alcoholics Anonymous speaker from North Carolina, shares profound insights from his experiences. He discusses the early discomforts that led to his drinking and the deep-seated issues rooted in his childhood. Tom reflects on the chaos of alcoholism, including personal tragedies and the impact on relationships. He emphasizes the importance of sharing experiences in recovery, the misconceptions about alcoholism, and hints at a pivotal moment in prison that sparked his journey towards change.

Angelique B, a dedicated member of Alcoholics Anonymous since 2007, shares her transformative journey from addiction to lasting sobriety. She recounts her early struggles with self-image and suicidal tendencies, leading to a spiritual bottom. After a desperate prayer spurred her recovery, Angelique quickly immersed herself in the program, finding purpose in sponsoring others and teaching meditation in AA. Her heartfelt stories highlight the importance of continual spiritual contact, resilience in recovery, and the joy of witnessing others find peace.

Dennis N sober in 1981 and from Charlotte North Carolina tells his story at the 50th Atlanta Mens Workshop on an unknown date. This coming weekend is the 2nd Annual Online International AA Convention, (Nov 14-16) registration is free. Meetings will be hosted by various groups from around the world. Details are here: https://aaev.cc/oiaa25  Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3000+ 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

Sandy B conducting a workshop on the 12 steps over 5 different sessions, this session is about Steps 10-12. This was recorded at an unknown event. If you are unfamiliar with Sandy he was a highly sought after circuit speaker who has spoken globally over many years. Part 5 of 5 This coming weekend is the 2nd Annual Online International AA Convention, (Nov 14-16) registration is free. Meetings will be hosted by various groups from around the world. Details are here: https://aaev.cc/oiaa25  Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3000+ 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