Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA ESH: Don C (Native American)
Feb 1, 2026
Don C, a member of the Mohican Nation and keeper of a sacred hoop, shares his recovery journey and cultural adaptations of the 12 Steps. He opens with smudging and weaves Lakota teachings into step work. Topics include studying the Big Book, sponsor relationships, the wellbriety movement, seasonal recovery cycles, and restoring family and community connections.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Fifth Step: Courage Through Reciprocity
- Don C recounts doing a fifth-step confession; a friend listened, shared his own dark stories, and gave Don courage to finish his disclosures.
- That sharing helped him complete the required review and proceed through steps six and seven.
Turn Defects Over And Don't Peek
- Don C shares a sponsor's metaphor: turn defects over and avoid 'peeking' while the Creator works on them.
- He advises patience and trust in the process rather than constantly checking progress.
Plan The Day By Who You'll Be
- Don C relays sponsor guidance: use Step 11 to 'consider the 24 hours ahead' by planning how you'll be, not just what you'll do.
- He advises praying to ask the Creator to remove three negative traits for that day and set intentions for character.
