Sober Speak- Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Interviews

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149- Gary K -Step 12- Practice These Principles In All Our Affairs Sep 04, 2020

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Episode 149

In this episode of Sober Speak, Gary K shares his views on coronavirus and what he sees as the epitome of Step 12: You did what you said you were going to do and when you said you were going to do it. Gary also speaks to the importance of location in finding a sponsor, how many of us confuse consequences with problems. Throughout the episode, Gar shares many AA gems about how recovery is to be experienced not learned, and building your life around your recovery.

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148- Mimi F- Sobriety Is My Superpower Aug 28, 2020

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Episode 148

In this episode of Sober Speak, Mimi F shares what it was like for her before she got sober and what it is like now recovering out loud as a public persona. She speaks to how alcohol was always the solution for her since childhood and how it took her eight years of trying to get sober before it stuck. Mimi also details the importance of putting the effort into the program and how sobriety has become her superpower.

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147- Vannoy S- 51 Years in Al-Anon- Don't Take Alcoholism Personally Aug 21, 2020

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Episode 147

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In this episode of Sober Speak, Vannoy S shares about her 51 years of experience in Al-Anon. She describes how an article in Ann Landers planted a seed within her for when she hit bottom and she reached out to AA. It was through meeting with alcoholics that gave her hope and brought her into AA and eventually Al-Anon. Vannoy speaks about the importance of the Big Book in Al-Anon and how she found herself in trouble at 46 years because of nickel and dime-ing the program

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146- David G- Sober Speak LIVE!!! Part 2- Q&A with David Aug 14, 2020

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Episode 146

In this Sober Speak Live event, David G answers listener questions on topics such as the impact of meditation on his life and recovery, family and briefly touches on religion.

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145- David G Sober Speak LIVE!!! Part 1 Aug 07, 2020

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Episode 145

145 David G Sober Speak Live Part 1

In this Sober Speak Live event, David G shares how his avoidance of AA led him to attend NA meetings and then promptly go to the crack house. However, this action planted the mustard seed for when he was ready. David shares a little about his childhood and the impact AA program had on his relationship with his mother giving her the son she always wanted. He also speaks to how individual recovery is like a thumbprint, while similar no two are the same.

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144- Brian P- Bank Robber Turns Himself In to Alcoholics Anonymous Jul 31, 2020

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Episode 144

In this episode of Sober Speak, Brian P shares how he turned to bank robbery to feed his addictions, going to prison multiple times, and what it took to make him realize he was an alcoholic. As with many of us, Brian shares how through grace, help, and one last chance from another alcoholic, he was able to get sober. He also shares how in sobriety he started a program to bring prisoners through the steps fulfilling the saying if you want to keep it, you've got to give it away.

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143- Rick W- Insanity Doesn't Have an Expiration Date Jul 24, 2020

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Episode 143

In this episode of Sober Speak, Rick W unabashedly shares his story of childhood trauma, navigating life as a homosexual alcoholic, and the utter blind faith he has been achieved through working the steps. Rick speaks to how he came into the rooms and the highs and lows of his life both while active and sober. He also shares how Insanity doesn't have an expiration date and how he needs to continue to make amends in his life.

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142- Matthew M part 2- That's Grace Jul 17, 2020

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Episode 142

In this continuation of Sober Speak episode 141, Matt M shares how he went through treatment and how serendipity kept him sober upon his release. Matt speaks to how surrender leads to him to a life of grace and love and how members of the program have been there to support him during the tragedy. Matt eloquently describes the strength and hope received as a direct result of working the program.

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141- Matthew M part 1- That's Grace Jul 10, 2020

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Episode 141

In this episode of Sober Speak, Matt M speaks to the subtle theft of life and human decency he experienced by his drinking. He shares how alcoholism brought him to new lows, suicidal tendencies, and to domestic violence. Matt details how he accidentally took step one on a porch step speaking with another alcoholic when his intent was to kill himself that day and how sometimes all-night takes is a glimmer of hope.

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140- Bubba C- Tri-Cities Live Event Jul 03, 2020

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Episode 140

In this Sober Speak Live event, Bubba C is at the mic to share his story of what it was like and what it is like now. Bubba shares how you don't want to lose things as an alcoholic but that sometimes is necessary. He shares how being sober allowed him to make amends to his family and to be there for them when they passed. Bubba speaks to how through working together with the program of AA, he stills has character defects but they aren't as glaring.

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