Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA

Sandy Pichon, a seasoned AA circuit speaker known for his global workshops, dives deep into Step Four, focusing on moral inventory work. He discusses the importance of group support in recovery and the fears newcomers face when confronting their pasts. Sandy emphasizes the need for spiritual guidance to navigate life while clearing self-centeredness that blocks progress. He also highlights common barriers like pride and fear that hinder honest inventories. Through sharing and validation, participants gain new perspectives on their journey to sobriety.

Sandy B, a highly sought-after circuit speaker on the 12 Steps, leads an engaging workshop on personal recovery. He shares the origins of Alcoholics Anonymous and its founding principles influenced by the Oxford Group. Sandy delves into pivotal moments for Bill Wilson, emphasizing the importance of surrendering powerlessness in Step 1, expanding into the belief of a higher power in Step 2, and the transition of turning one's will over in Step 3. His insights on spiritual surrender versus willpower are both enlightening and inspiring.

Sybil C had been sober for 39 years at the time of this speak, she is from of Los Angeles and is speaking on the subject of How the Traditions Were Born, a topic she lived while working in the AA office in New York at the time of their creation. Sybil got sober in 1941 after trying for 17 years, at her first meeting she was asked to wait out in the hall because it was a closed meeting and they thought she was one of the wives, not one of the drunks, she was also the first woman AA member on the East coast. I was a bit shocked at how well this cleaned up considering how it sounded on my first listen. 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 L., a longtime member of Alcoholics Anonymous with 19 years of sobriety, shares his heartfelt journey at a beef dinner for the Mystic Knights of Sobriety. He contrasts the misconceptions of having a drinking problem with the reality of alcoholism. Don discusses the importance of sponsorship, step work, and daily prayers, explaining how self-knowledge transformed his recovery. Through anecdotes, he reflects on the dangers of rationalization and highlights the communal spirit of AA as a place of love and service, urging members to discover and share their unique gifts.

Helani D tells her story at the Salt Spring Island Rally BC Canada in Aug of 2006. 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

Adena G is an Al-Anon member telling her story at the Sobriety Under the Sun Convention held in Puerto Vallarta Mexico in 2019. NSFW 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

Angie P from Cincinnati OH followed by Tom I from Southern Pines SC. at the 2005 International in Toronto Canada. 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

Dr. Earl M from Seattle got sober June 15, 1953 he is the author of "Physician Heal Thyself" in AA's Big Book, he is speaking in 1986 and was 33 years sober at the time of this speak. 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

Earl H talking about the first 2 steps at an unknown event at an unknown time. Earl is a great speaker, he has spoken all over the world, leading workshops and sharing his remarkable story. This ends a little abruptly. 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

Today we have Dewey S, a chronic inebrist from Cleveland Ohio, he is one of the first 100 members of AA. Dewey is speaking in Modesto California in January of 1969 at an unknown event. The quality of this recording is excellent, it cleaned up very well. 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