Stay ConnectedSober Sunrise brings you AA Speaker Tapes from around the world. Rather than an AA discussion podcast, Sober Sunrise brings you speakers who share step-work, workshops, and general fellowship discussion points.
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Cliff R. from Oceanside, CA speaking at the 5th Yosemite Summit Conference in Yosemite, CA - November 12th 2006
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Cliff R. delivers a moving, humorous, and deeply vulnerable account of his alcoholic descent and the redemption he found through Alcoholics Anonymous. Once a high-achieving, fiery, and combative high school teacher and debate coach, Cliff recounts how alcoholism devastated his family, fueled his rage, and masked a deep sense of inadequacy that only AA’s spiritual principles could heal. With wit and raw honesty, he shares his moment of clarity—a sunset-tinged spiritual awakening—leading to his first sincere reading of the Third Step Prayer and his lifelong commitment to recovery. Now sober nearly 37 years, Cliff exemplifies how service, laughter, and the 12 Steps can transform even the most stubborn, self-destructive lives into ones of purpose, love, and peace.
Doug M. from Fernandion Beach, FL taking people through the step in 5 hours at the CPH12 v10 convention in Copenhagen, Denmark - May 31st 2008
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Doug M. from Fernandion Beach, FL taking people through the step in 5 hours at the CPH12 v10 convention in Copenhagen, Denmark - May 31st 2008
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John K. from Dallas, TX speaking at the Eastside Group in Fort Worth, TX - February 2006
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In Part 1, John K. delivers a powerful and direct message about recovery, sharing his journey of repeated relapses, failed attempts to control his drinking, and ultimate surrender to the AA program. Speaking at the Eastside Group, he emphasizes the necessity of following the Big Book precisely, rejecting half-measures, and fully conceding to alcoholism’s grip. After years of unsuccessful attempts at sobriety, he finally reached a breaking point in 1999, realizing he was powerless and on the brink of destruction. Guided by a firm sponsor, John learned that recovery requires more than just attending meetings—it demands rigorous honesty, precise action, and complete commitment to the 12 Steps. His message is clear: for real alcoholics, anything short of full surrender and spiritual action is a death sentence. With humor, intensity, and conviction, he calls on newcomers to stop trying to outthink their disease and instead embrace the solution that has worked for thousands.
Patti O. from Laguna Niguel, CA speaking at the Palisades Speaker Meeting in Palisades, CA - December 20th 2015
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Patty O. shares a deeply moving and humorous account of her journey through alcoholism, beginning with her first blackout at 13 and spiraling through decades of drinking, arrests, and spiritual disconnection. Despite her intelligence and academic success, alcohol dictated every part of her life until a judge’s unexpected act of grace led her to AA in 1975. With raw honesty and wit, Patty emphasizes the power of storytelling in recovery, the necessity of sponsorship and spiritual principles, and the miraculous transformations available through the 12 steps. Today, with 40 years of sobriety, her life is filled with love, service, and meaning—proof that even the most unlikely can recover if they stay in the center of Alcoholics Anonymous.
John K. from Dallas, TX speaking at the Eastside Group in Fort Worth, TX - February 2006
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John K. delivers a powerful and direct message about recovery, sharing his journey of repeated relapses, failed attempts to control his drinking, and ultimate surrender to the AA program. Speaking at the Eastside Group, he emphasizes the necessity of following the Big Book precisely, rejecting half-measures, and fully conceding to alcoholism’s grip. After years of unsuccessful attempts at sobriety, he finally reached a breaking point in 1999, realizing he was powerless and on the brink of destruction. Guided by a firm sponsor, John learned that recovery requires more than just attending meetings—it demands rigorous honesty, precise action, and complete commitment to the 12 Steps. His message is clear: for real alcoholics, anything short of full surrender and spiritual action is a death sentence. With humor, intensity, and conviction, he calls on newcomers to stop trying to outthink their disease and instead embrace the solution that has worked for thousands.
John K. from Dallas, TX speaking at the Eastside Group in Fort Worth, TX - February 2006
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John K. delivers a powerful and direct message about recovery, sharing his journey of repeated relapses, failed attempts to control his drinking, and ultimate surrender to the AA program. Speaking at the Eastside Group, he emphasizes the necessity of following the Big Book precisely, rejecting half-measures, and fully conceding to alcoholism’s grip. After years of unsuccessful attempts at sobriety, he finally reached a breaking point in 1999, realizing he was powerless and on the brink of destruction. Guided by a firm sponsor, John learned that recovery requires more than just attending meetings—it demands rigorous honesty, precise action, and complete commitment to the 12 Steps. His message is clear: for real alcoholics, anything short of full surrender and spiritual action is a death sentence. With humor, intensity, and conviction, he calls on newcomers to stop trying to outthink their disease and instead embrace the solution that has worked for thousands.
Nicole H. from Phoenix, AZ speaking at the Friday night young people's 1st anniversary meeting in Phoenix, AZ - September 11th 2020
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Nicole shares her powerful journey from trauma, addiction, and self-destruction to healing through faith and the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Despite facing sexual abuse,heroin addiction, near-death experiences, and the loss of a loved one, Nicole's turning point came through spiritual surrender and finding purpose in sponsoring other women. She highlights how AA helped her confront resentment, fear, and pride, and gave her tools to rebuild relationships and rediscover trust in a Higher Power. Her nearly five years of sobriety stand as a testament to perseverance, transformation, and the importance of helping others on the same path
Doug M. from Fernandion Beach, FL taking people through the step in 5 hours at the CPH12 v10 convention in Copenhagen, Denmark - May 31st 2008
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John K. from Dallas, TX speaking at the Eastside Group in Fort Worth, TX - February 2006
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In Part 1, John K. delivers a powerful and direct message about recovery, sharing his journey of repeated relapses, failed attempts to control his drinking, and ultimate surrender to the AA program. Speaking at the Eastside Group, he emphasizes the necessity of following the Big Book precisely, rejecting half-measures, and fully conceding to alcoholism’s grip. After years of unsuccessful attempts at sobriety, he finally reached a breaking point in 1999, realizing he was powerless and on the brink of destruction. Guided by a firm sponsor, John learned that recovery requires more than just attending meetings—it demands rigorous honesty, precise action, and complete commitment to the 12 Steps. His message is clear: for real alcoholics, anything short of full surrender and spiritual action is a death sentence. With humor, intensity, and conviction, he calls on newcomers to stop trying to outthink their disease and instead embrace the solution that has worked for thousands.
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