Sober Speak- Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Interviews

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Alky Dan- Felony to Ministry Oct 04, 2019

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Episode 99

Episode 99 Alky Dan
In this episode of Sober Speak, Dan shares what his life was like growing up a fourth-generation alcoholic and how he came to see the hand of God working in his life. Dan shares his personal experience with the first step and his journey in AA led him from being a three-time felon to becoming a minister. Dan speaks to the importance of sponsorship and giving those in early sobriety a chance.

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Bob S- Marine Force Recon Adventures -Part 2 Sep 27, 2019

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Episode 98

In this episode of Sober Speak, Bob S is back at the mic sharing his story of strength and hope. Bob talks about how even after all his drinking shenanigans shared in part 1, it never occurred to him that he was an alcoholic and how a strong program focused on service and connection allowed him to find forgiveness after the unimaginable loss of a child. Second chances, moments in grace and serendipitous meetings prevail in this episode all combining to gift the listeners with an incredibly powerful example of recovery.

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Bob S- Marine Force Recon Adventures -Part 1 Sep 20, 2019

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Episode 97

In this episode of Sober Speak, Bob S. shares his experience prior to getting sober. He recounts how harrowing moments in Vietnam altered his view of his higher power and how he created chaos in drinking after his return from two tours of duty. Stay tuned next week to listen in as Bob S speaks to his strength and hope.

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Sober Speak LIVE!!! Featuring Jimmy D Sep 13, 2019

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Episode 96

This episode of Sober Speak is a recording of the inaugural Sober Speak Live event. Listen to some great music as well as Jimmy D at the mic to share his story of perseverance and hope, a little obscure AA history, and answer some live audience questions.

Here is a link to Wendy Child's music

http://wendychildmusic.com/

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Maria R and John M- Crested Butte 2019 Sep 06, 2019

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Episode 95

In this episode of Sober Speak, we have Maria R. Back at the microphone speaking to how the gifts of the program have allowed her to turn her attendance at the Crested Butte Conference into a family vacation. Maria talks about how AA has given both her and her family a way to step out of their comfort zones, to try new things and to grow together.

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Gary K- Steps 2-9 in Alcoholics Anonymous Aug 30, 2019

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Episode 94

In this episode of Sober Speak, Gary K revisits his experience of the Steps, in particular, steps 2-9. Gary speaks to how the object of these steps is to become transparent and how keeping secrets prevents intimacy. Gary talks about how the Big Book provides real specific directions on how to complete these steps, how newcomers are always his teachers and how changing your vocabulary can change your attitude and outlook upon life.

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Harris S- Austin Citywide Founder Aug 23, 2019

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Episode 93

http://www.austincitywide.com/

In this episode of Sober Speak, Harris S talks about how the simplest concept of Alcoholism Anonymous is, “Make a friend, Be a friend”. It was this concept that led Harris to form the Austin Citywide Group which is an open fellowship group with potluck and childcare as a way to connect the dots between all the various groups, entities and circumstances in the area. Harris briefly begins sharing his early near-death experiences with alcohol which will be continued in another episode.

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Bill C- Practical Spirituality and Intimacy in Relationships in Alcoholics Anonymous Aug 16, 2019

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Episode 92

In this episode of Sober Speak, Bill C talks about what it was like growing up in a home that was full of recovery and how despite that, he chose to live an alcoholic, drug-abusing, criminal life that scared him senseless. Bill speaks to how he has now found redemption in working with others in Alcoholics Anonymous and how he learned how to "adult" in the program. Now celebrating 34 years in AA, Bill C. shares how the program has gifted him the ability to be an active participant in the transformation of lives and how not even language is a barrier to the miracles of the program.

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Gary K- Steps 1 and 2 of Alcoholics Anonymous Aug 09, 2019

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Episode 91

In this episode of Sober Speak, Gary K is back at the mic sharing what his experience of Steps 1 and 2. Gary speaks to alcoholism not being a therapeutic illness but a spiritual illness whose consequences can be healed by surrender to a higher power. Gary reflects on how you don’t learn recovery but experience it.

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Brenda J- God and Grace Aug 02, 2019

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Episode 90

In this episode of Sober Speak, Brenda J gives a compelling description of what it was like for her growing up in a very large Latino family, how for a time she found refuge in alcohol and how her desire to get her Dad sober led her into the rooms of AlAnon and then AA. Brenda shares how everything she ever wanted in life came for her the moment she gave away to someone else and how her relationship with God and service work keep her sober.

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