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Mentioned in 29 episodes

Alcoholics Anonymous

Book • 2001

Written primarily by Bill Wilson, one of the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous, this book outlines the 12-step program for recovering from alcoholism.

It includes personal stories of recovery, explanations of the steps, and chapters targeted at specific audiences such as agnostics, wives, and employers.

The book emphasizes the importance of admitting powerlessness over alcohol, seeking help from a higher power, and community support.

It has been highly influential and has sold over 37 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling books of all time.

Mentioned by

Jason DeFillippo

Michael Roundtree

Stephen Diangelo

Mentioned in 29 episodes

Mentioned in terms of the stories told in the hopes something in them will catch you.

How to Overcome Addiction to Substances or Behaviors | Dr. Keith Humphreys

Mentioned by

Jason DeFillippo

when referencing the Alcoholics Anonymous book.

our journey with alcohol | Jason DeFillippo

Mentioned by

Megan Beattie

as being instrumental in her life by teaching her that her troubles were of her own making.

Insights from a Marketing Veteran with Megan Beattie

Mentioned by

Ian Cron

in relation to the 12 steps and their applicability to various life challenges.

13. How the 12 Steps Can Transform Anyone's Life (w/Ian Cron)

Mentioned by

Michael Roundtree

as a book he read to understand addiction because Jack Deere was talking about it all the time.

What Jack Deere Taught Us About Ministry & Life

Mentioned by

Katie Herzog

as the Bible of AA, highlighting its significance and impact.

Katie Herzog Is the Kind of Person Who Googles Recidivism Rates in an AA Meeting

Mentioned by

Nate Larkin

when recalling his first experience with recovery.

485 | Shame vs. Hope in Recovery | Steven Shields

Mentioned by

Luke Storey

as a book in which Bill Wilson described the room filling with white light.

How to Get and Stay Sober in 2026 (The Biohacker’s Guide) | Luke Storey : 1386

Mentioned by

Katie Herzog

, referring to the AA's doctrine and the open-mindedness of its main author, Bill Wilson.

Dry January? Sometimes drinking is part of the solution.

Mentioned by

Stephen Diangelo

as literature for 12-step programs.

Jungian Psychology, Addiction, and Money Printing w/ Stephen Diangelo (WiM588)

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