Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA

Ann P (Irish Annie) from Huntington Beach speaking at an unknown event in El Paso Texas 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

Rebecca H from Auburn speaking at Live at Pine Lake Speaker Meeting held every Saturday Night this was recorded in the summer of 2016. 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

Tim M from London UK is speaking on the topic, How Not To Die of Alcoholism at the Broken Elevator zoom meeting held in March of 2023. 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

Bill W., co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, shares a heartfelt journey from his struggles with alcohol to the birth of AA. He reflects on deep feelings of insecurity and the impact of his first drink during military service, which offered temporary relief but spiraled into obsession. Bill discusses the transformative power of one alcoholic helping another, his spiritual awakening, and the foundational principles that shaped AA. He emphasizes gratitude, the importance of unity, and the legacy of service that continues to inspire recovery today.

Evor, a recovering alcoholic and convention speaker, shares her gripping journey from early drinking to finding sobriety through AA. She discusses the challenges of complicating the program despite its simplicity. Joining her are Mandla and Ishar, speakers from South Africa and Uganda, who emphasize the importance of a personal Higher Power and the acceptance needed for recovery. They delve into the spiritual aspects of AA, the value of service, and the ego's role in delaying acceptance, showcasing the profound impact of community and self-acceptance on their journeys.

Speaker Potluck - This time I grabbed two 30 min speakers from the Sunday Night speaker meeting in Seattle without listening to them in advance and created this audio. Just like in a real meeting you dont know what you are going to hear until you hear it! These speaks are from 2015 and 2016. 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

This is the Friday evening meeting at the 2018 Alcoholics Anonymous South Africa National Convention featuring 5 speakers, each sharing on the topic of Helping Others to Help Myself. 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

Tom I, a renowned Alcoholics Anonymous speaker, shares transformative insights from his five-part retreat. He discusses the journey from doubt to trusted service, emphasizing integrity over fame. Tom's unique experiences in corrections highlight the importance of genuine AA groups and the necessity of adapting meetings to fit their environment. He champions personalized sponsorship and urges active community involvement to ensure recovery isn't a solitary endeavor. With a focus on the Tenth Step, he inspires listeners to move beyond self-reflection and engage actively in their recovery journey.

Tom I leads this 5 part retreat on the topic: The Power of the Program. Tom was a highly sought after speaker for many years. This ends abruptly and picks right up on the next one. Recorded at an unknown event. Part 4 of 5. This coming weekend is the 2nd Annual Online International AA Convention, (Nov 14-16) registration is free. Meetings will be hosted by various groups from around the world. Details are here: https://aaev.cc/oiaa25  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

Tom I, a prominent AA speaker with decades of recovery experience, delves into the transformative power of the program. He shares insights on centering gratitude in sobriety and emphasizes the importance of responsible visibility in AA. Tom highlights the need for personal inventories to uncover underlying issues, using personal stories to illustrate turning chaos into thoughtful action. Through structured steps, he reveals how vulnerability leads to healing, offering practical guidance for deep recovery work and the necessity of a supportive partner in the journey.