Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA ESH: Sandy B speaking in Atlanta Georgia in 2008
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Nov 19, 2023 Sandy B, one of the most popular speakers in AA, shares their personal journey and discusses the evolution of Alcoholics Anonymous. They reflect on the challenges of success in AA, advancements in aviation technology, creation of Crazy Horse Mountain, and the concept of conscious separation. The chapter also highlights finding guidance and progress towards perfection in sobriety.
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The Big Book Is A Treasure Map
- Sandy B compares the Big Book to a treasure map that points to God, not the treasure itself.
- He warns that over-reliance on tools and conveniences reduces the need for prayer and conscious dependence on a higher power.
How Two Drinks Changed Social Fear At Yale
- Sandy B describes his early Catholic experience and first drink at Yale that suddenly transformed social reception.
- Two and a half drinks removed crippling social anxiety, unlocking his confidence and outgoing behavior at that event.
The Flight That Ended My Flying Career
- Sandy B tells of flying while withdrawing and declaring an oxygen emergency that ended his flying career.
- Years later a fellow crewman revealed colleagues had actually tried to help him, forcing Sandy to replace shame-based memories with a truthful account.