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From Hell to Healing: Understanding Spirituality in AA

Join us as we unravel spirituality's role within recovery—perfect for newcomers seeking understanding away from traditional religion ...
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Paying the Price: How Others’ Struggles Have Shaped My Recovery

Discover the invaluable lessons learned through others' failures with alcohol—how their struggles enrich our own path toward lasting sobriety! ...
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The Fragility of Sobriety: A Journey Through Grief

Explore how losing friends to alcoholism can reinforce our commitment to sobriety—an emotional journey through grief towards personal growth ...
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The Courage to Come Back: An AA Journey

Discover how one man's return to recovery highlights crucial lessons about addiction and support shared among community members ...
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A Sobering Tale of Booze & Law Practice

One encounter shaped my perspective on addiction through another lawyer's tragic story—a cautionary tale worth hearing! ...
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Falling Off the Wagon: An AA Newcomer’s Story

This episode reveals an all-too-common journey back into addiction—learn why understanding step one is crucial for newcomers in recovery ...
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Finding Purpose Beyond Sobriety: A Guide for Old-Timers

Essential strategies for old-timers seeking meaning beyond sobriety. Carrying the message brings renewed life purpose! ...
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A Scout for the Wagon Train of Sobriety

Paul interviews potential AA sponsor Geoff, leading to a novel metaphor of mentorship as scouting ahead in sobriety. A compelling ...
Navigating Challenges and Joy

Navigating Challenges and Joy

Discover the unique experience of sponsoring a long-timer in recovery. From meaningful friendships to overcoming shame, this podcast explores the ...
Drifting Departures: Navigating the Challenges and Embracing Growth

Drifting Departures: Navigating the Challenges and Embracing Growth

Discover the delicate balance between chasing after drifting sponsees and giving them space to come back ...
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Sponsorship SOS: Hiring and Firing

Join me in a discussion of common obstacles encountered in sponsorship and uncover effective strategies for overcoming difficulties, fostering growth, ...
Unlocking the Power of Sponsorship

Unlocking the Power of Sponsorship

delve into the transformative power of sponsorship within the program and explore how it shapes our way of life. Join ...
Does He Have a Sponsor?

Does He Have a Sponsor?

Talking about problems instead of solutions in an AA meeting ...
Autonomous Sponsorship

Autonomous Sponsorship

Sponsorship works, even when the sponsor does nothing.  As a sponsor, I have listened to voicemails like this. “Andy, damn, ...
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Spousal Advice

Spousal Advice

An AA sister shared, “We go to sponsors for advice in AA, and only AA advice.” Wise sponsors restrict their ...
Diving in without a sponsor

Diving in without a sponsor

Our AA brother had been sober for several months. He did not have a sponsor nor anyone else with whom ...
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