Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA

Mehdi O originally from Iran and currently from Las Vegas Nevada shares some of his story and a lot of the big book at the Live at Pine Lake speaker meeting held in Seattle, this meeting is from June of 2019. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3000+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

In this engaging discussion, longtime AA members share their unique journeys. Al recounts his path to sobriety, emphasizing AA's responsibility to help one another and avoid diluting its mission. Jan P. reflects on her lengthy recovery since 1966, highlighting her service work and the importance of meetings, even establishing AA in Romania. Clancy discusses AA's core purpose—one alcoholic sharing with another—and warns against mixed meetings, stressing personal connection for effective recovery. Together, they reinforce the essence of community in sobriety.

Edith P, a longtime member of Alcoholics Anonymous who got sober in 1987, shares her inspiring journey from chaos to recovery. She humorously recounts her travel mishaps and family anecdotes while highlighting the joys of AA, sponsorship, and community service. Edith discusses her spiritual awakening, the importance of living in the present, and her adventures attending international AA meetings. Through candid stories of her past struggles, including a severe car accident and legal troubles, she reflects on how AA transformed her life and brought her reconciliation with family.

Buck D from Arlington Virginia was sober for 31 years at the time of this speak in Salem Oregon sometime in 1985 at an unknown event. For you history buffs he was a pilot with the Flying Tigers. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3000+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

Stacy S is from Texas, she got sober in 2003 and is sharing on the topic of Instincts Gone Awry at The Broken Elevator meeting. This was recorded in September of 2022. Zoom Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3000+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

Stevie Ray V tells a bit of his story at this unknown meeting at an unknown time. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3000+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

Gunther B from Ashland Oregon and an Al-Anon member since 1987 is telling his story at the Man-To-Man conference in Lake Brownwood Texas in 2010. There is an occasional sound artifact in this file, it cleaned up pretty well, but fyi. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3000+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

Don C shares a powerful personal journey rooted in his Native American culture. He discusses the significance of smudging and honoring elders, emphasizing their guidance in recovery. Using a boxing metaphor, he illustrates the relentless battle against alcohol. He details his entry into AA, the struggles with acceptance, and the transformative role of his sponsor. The conversation highlights the integration of cultural practices in sobriety, the creation of supportive community programs, and the healing power of gratitude and relationships.

Olis S got sober in 1987, she is speaking at the New Jersey Bronx Big Book Study meeting on the topic of: Living in a new and wonderful world. Recorded in August of 2022 at The Broken Elevator meeting. Zoom Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3000+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

Dave M from Sidcup UK talks about speaking to a newcomer about the big book in part three of a 3 part Came to Believe workshop held in London UK in Dec of 2011. Part 3 of 3. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3000+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com