Podcasts about alcoholic anonymous

Alena joins Mike and Glenn in the coffee shop, sharing the struggles with alcohol and drug abuse.  Eventually breaking the cycle, Alena finds peace these days caring for the loves of her life: Herself and her horses.  A story of strife into sobriety reminds us that "No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others" 

Nadia's personal story was published in the 4th Edition of Alcoholics Anonymous in 2001. She's the first AA member I've interviewed whose backstory can be read by anyone with a Big Book. Combined with today's interview, Nadia's story comes alive in many ways, beginning with her emigration from France after World War II with her mother who had suffered as a slave laborer under the Nazis. Landing in Canada after the war, her childhood was a wretched time in her life, during which her mother was beaten by her stepfather, while Nadia was abused both verbally and physically. By the time she left home at 18, her escape was aided greatly by the same excessive use of alcohol that had helped her survive her teenage years. University and a law degree steered her into becoming an attorney, where her first years were spent in heart-wrenching criminal cases, before she moved into corporate governance law. As with many of the attorneys I've interviewed, heavy drinking quickly became part of her life. Like many other lawyers, Nadia was able to confine her drinking to non-work hours while she continued to function and even succeed in her legal career. But inevitably, the effects of her blossoming alcoholism, including hangovers and declining performance at work, began to intrude upon her work life. After some half-hearted attempts at sobriety, Nadia rapidly descended into the darkness of despair, from which the faint beacon of Alcoholic Anonymous finally guided her toward the rooms. Thoroughly licked, and ready to do the work, Nadia found AA in 1980, and immersed herself in all aspects of the Program, including sponsoring other women and all manner of service work, both in Canada and around the world. Though Nadia's personal story is well-told in the Big Book, it's the 21 years since that story was printed that truly enhance the tale of life well-lived according the principals of the 12 steps. It's a tale that runs the gamut from tragedy to triumph, replete with human foibles along the way. I am grateful to walk alongside people like Nadia on the road of happy destiny. Whether you read Nadia's Big Book story before or after listening to this interview, I think you'll be doubly impacted by the power and grace in both versions. So please enjoy the next hour and five minutes of this episode of AA Recovery Interviews with my new friend and AA sister, Nadia S. [This is an encore of Episode 77 originally released May 11, 2022] If you've enjoyed my AA Recovery Interviews series, have a listen to “Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered From Alcoholism”. This is the word-for-word, cover-to-cover reading of the First Edition of the Big Book, published in 1939. It's a comfortable, meaningful, and engaging way to listen to the Big Book anytime, anyplace. Have a free listen at Audible, Apple Books, or Amazon.  I also invite you to check out my latest audio book, Lost Stories of the Big Book, 30 Original Stories Missing from the 3rd and 4th Editions of Alcoholics Anonymous. It's an engaging audiobook I narrated to bring these stories to life for AA members who've never seen them. These timeless testimonials were originally cut to make room for newer stories in the 3rd and 4th Editions. But their vitally important messages of hope are as meaningful today as when they were first published. Many listeners will hear these stories for the first time. Lost Stories of the Big Book is available on Audible, Amazon, and Apple Books. It's also available as a Kindle book and in Paperbackfrom Amazon if you'd like to read along with the audio. [Disclaimer: AA Recovery Interviews podcast strictly adheres to AA's 12 Traditions and all General Service Office guidelines for safe-guarding anonymity on-line. I pay all podcast production costs. AA Recovery Interviews and my guests do not speak for or represent AA at-large. This podcast is simply my way of giving back to AA

Mike and Glenn welcome one of the cool guys in sobriety into the coffee shop to discuss bringing a message of hope into the jail system.  Emil has a distinct enthusiasm for the program of Alcoholics Anonymous and has served other struggling alcoholics for quite a few twenty-four hours.  Find more information about Emil and his work at https://harmonyxing.com/bio and https://www.chicagoaa.org/committees/committee-corrections/

In the last episode of the Summer Series, Joe and Ryan rejoin Mike and Glenn, where they discuss the steps, one-by-one, in a fast and furious format.  

In part 3 of 4 of the Summer Series, Joe and Ryan rejoin Mike and Glenn, where they discuss music, favorite sober moments, showing up, sharing your story, mixed worlds, service, sponsorship, picking up the phone, meetings, invitations, involvement, turning it over, God, guardrails, doing the work, staying fresh, staying the course, relapse, and of course, the promises - all in rapid fire fashion.

In part 2 of 4 of the Summer Series, Joe and Ryan rejoin Mike and Glenn, where they discuss community, service, trust, connection, relationships, reasons, being present, and basically "Normal Living" and of course, the promises.

Glenn and Mike welcome Joe and Ryan to the coffee shop for a few weeks of summer-focused sobriety.  In this session, Ryan shares details about his journey towards recovery.  From DUI to program defiance, the boys shared how the fellowship, the steps, and anniversaries supported their quest to accept that life on this side of drinking is far better than the prior.  

My story in a nutshell how I came into Alcoholic Anonymous thank you for coming out here today. My higher power is easy is Easy Does It.

Mike and Glenn welcome Hamza to the coffee shop to discuss the grind, stresses, and the fear of what can happen vs finding joy in a whole life using techniques such as breathwork.  Learn more at www.breathesober.com 

Jeni joins Mike and Glenn in their hope to help people on their journey towards sobriety.  Her workbook was recently published as a powerful tool, especially for woman who have decided that alcohol no longer serves their life goals.   Health, science, and practical steps have proven to be the answer for her, Mike, and Glenn.  Worth a listen!

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Joe returns to chat about everything and nothing: fun, fantastic exits, pain, pain meds, guardrails, death, mini-bars, meetings, strong programs, honesty, balance, service, feelings, commitments, intention, time, sponsors, coffees, blessings, music, surrender, the ninth step, work, peace and the promises. 

Joe meets up with Mike and Glenn, and they discuss "being ready", meetings, connection, and what makes makers make.  Life, they agree, is better sober. 

The Atlantic Group Tuesday Night Speaker Meeting July 22, 2025 First 10-minute Speaker: Carolyn B. Second 10-minute Speaker: Benno Main Speaker: Randi R.  Welcome to the Atlantic Group Podcast. Our 7th  tradition states, “Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting declining outside contributions.” Your contribution covers the expenses of our group, this podcast, and also that of our AA service structure. If you are an AA member who finds this podcast helpful, you can contribute using Venmo @AGTradition7 or Zelle at AGNYCINFO@gmail.com. Under what's it for, please write AG Podcast. Thank you for your support. For any questions, please e-mail: TuesdayAGNYC@gmail.com

Glenn does his best to flashroll the presentation he gave at the AA retreat that Sober.coffee was broadcasting from.  He focuses on the similarities, not the differences, in seed planting in the name of growing good sobriety.  This session spells out practical advice for a solid recovery plan.  A can't miss.  

One minute meeting Alcoholic Anonymous has changed my life. It has saved my life and it has made all things possible. It has allowed me to use good words and through God's blessing put them on the hopper and get a good life out of it. One minute meeting, we can get so much in one minute.Enjoy.

One minute meeting Alcoholic Anonymous has changed my life. It has saved my life and it has made all things possible. It has allowed me to use good words and through God's blessing put them on the hopper and get a good life out of it. One minute meeting, we can get so much and one minute.

Live from a retreat setting, Kelly shares about the strength of commitment and community. As the group reflected on the reward and fulfillment of unplugging and sharing growth with a group of like-minded people, they concluded that the experience is intimate and inspiring.  

"New Mike" visits Mike and Glenn in the coffee shop, remote from an AA retreat just outside Chicago.  The quick sit-down touched on honesty, patience, and the power of expressing oneself in an open and non-transactional setting.  

Mike and Glenn record live from an AA retreat in Frankfort IL, and Karen joins in to discuss unplugging and making recovery a priority.  Giving oneself the time and place to invest in our sobriety pays dividends beyond the investment.  

Lynn and Bruce join Mike and Glenn in the coffee shop, in episode 1 of 5, live from an AA retreat.  From pickleball to paradise - from a mess to a miracle - their story of transformation is both amazing and inspirational.  

Marggi and Dan join Mike and Glenn to discuss their project #VibezBombz.  A mashup of several recovery modalities, the solution promises to reconnect to that which we have become disconnected.  

Marin, co-founder of www.sobrynth.com, and Abby, a customer from www.OlympiaHospitality.com, join Mike and Glenn in the coffee shop to discuss addiction education and resources in corporate structures.  From recovery education to crisis response, the four talk about being there for employees in need of support.  

Glenn and Mike explore expectations and performance gaps as causes and effects of addiction and sobriety.  Understanding that even when the best is given, sometimes failure prevails, and that acceptance is the key to navigating toward true recovery.  

"Practicing these principles in all our affairs" is a tool the program of Alcoholics Anonymous gave us to fight off other addictions and destructive behaviors in life.  In this episode, Mike and Glenn discuss over-eating and smoking, understanding defects of character, surrender, and abstinence.  

Lynda returns to the coffee shop to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of her journey.  Raw and real conversation while looking to the big book of Alcoholics Anonymous for Good,-Orderly-Direction.  

Special guest Stephanie joins Mike and Glenn in the coffee shop and gets serious about sobriety.  Granted the gift of desperation, she found hope and a solution in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous.  She shares her story in the hope of convincing the next struggler to get off the abuse ride before it crashes. Her smile, energy, and passion promote the magic that is recovery.  

Glenn and Mike serve up their experience with the ultimate rebuild—from flimsy fantasy to firm foundation. Looking at the cornerstones on which they have built their sobriety: abstinence, honesty, service, and spirituality, they found that purposeful, intentional action built them an existence paved toward peace.  

Who we hang with matters! Mike and Glenn discuss networks, choices, and how our community transforms us from liabilities to assets.  Talking to the core of quality relationships, it became clear that service to others drives us to the best possible outcomes-- We have become the five people we serve with.

Glenn and Mike come in hot, discussing the importance of being there for the next guy/girl.  Purposefully pursuing those in pain is the 12th step objection taken seriously, as it is a part of complete recovery.  The boys agree that magic happens when they help others.  

Author Ian Fee joins Mike and Glenn at the coffee shop, sharing details of his wild ride to sobriety.  From his early partying days to the intense aversion therapy he underwent, Ian has made an impact with the release of his book. 

A friend of the boys, Brian "the musician," joins in to talk about music as therapy and the tragedies of recreational drug use today. His real success story celebrates the solution available to all seeking recovery and community. 

Mike and Glenn chat about gratitude. Doing "the next right thing" has led them to a place of confidence and appreciation for the fact that thankfulness follows action, not feelings.  It is hard to be Grateful and Anxious at the same time.  #ChooseGratefulness

A community of answers and promises that come through; The program of Alcoholic Anonymous.

Mike and Glenn swap stories about their re-start(s). Both were building a life of sanity, one brick at a time, by restoring relationships, living responsibly, and accepting what they could not control.  

Mike and Glenn chat about the importance of consistency.  Never missing and doing the next right thing, whether you feel like it or not, brought them to a place they could never have imagined.  Repetition and doing the small things over and over again is the mantra discussed - all while admitting that they don't always hit the mark. 

Don F returns to discuss doing the work for a sober life.  Moments of peace follow the pains of change.  Spirituality, service, and self-pity are dissected and discussed as three guys on the recovery path get together to share the fact that there is a solution.  If they can find comfort, anyone can!

Don F joins Mike and Glenn in the coffee shop to discuss "Tough Love".  Telling the sufferer the truths of addiction and working with them to bring them to a fulfilling, sober life.  

Dan G returns to the coffee shop, where the boys discuss expectations, acceptance, and humility. Striving to be "right-sized," the talk turns to service and love as the drivers of their new existence.  

Mike and Glenn turn over the host mic to Elizabeth again for Part 2! She is again by the boys and Jackie, a "sister in the program."  Listen in as they chat about being where we are meant to "bee," forgiveness, commitment, action, effort, courage, opioids, pain, and more.  It works if you work it.

Mike and Glenn turn over the host mic to Elizabeth, a previous guest. She is joined by the boys and Jackie, a "sister in the program."  Listen in as they chat about accountability, acceptance, relationships, the eighth and ninth steps, and, of course, the God thing.  

Join Mike and Glenn in the coffee shop as they explore connection, spirituality, life, leadership, health, tapestries, availability, marshmallows, accountability, tools, and other miscellaneous experiences.  There is proof that sobriety works and that peace can exist.  

Mike and Glenn explore when shit happens... again.  Join them as they talk tools and techniques that they use to get through the hard times.  

Coach and Author Chris Janssen joins Mike and Glenn to discuss life transitions and relapse.  Finding it easier to stay sober than to get sober was the foundation of her stellar writing "Grace Yourself; How to show up for the sober life you want," which comes out February 18th, 2025.  Pre-order here: 

Author Ian Morgan Cron joins Mike and Glenn to discuss how the Twelve Steps offer a surprising path of transformation for the well-adjusted, the down-and-out, and everyone.  His new book, “The Fix,” comes out January 28th, 2025.  

2 1/5 years sober, Surfer Mike shares his experience, strength, and hope, having gotten sober during the pandemic.  Multi-tasking wars on the alcohol, drugs, and gambling fronts simultaneously, Mike left us inspired.  

In her return to the coffee shop, Chaylee shares inspiration and hope as she bonds to the strength she found in individual and group therapy sessions. Trusting the process of honest, professional help, she finally feels fully understood and is banking on that power as she seeks her purpose. This is a must-listen for anybody hoping to heal. 

What started as an escape plan turned into the tragedies of DUI(s) into treatment and then to success in sobriety. Join Mike and Glenn as Chaylee shares what has worked for her in recovery and her dreams for the future.    

In "rapid fashion," Mike and Glenn cover topics including "why choose sobriety," "why AA doesn't work for all," "what does work," "what makes a good sponsor," "what is sobriety essential," "the value of surrendering," and "professional sober coaches."  Grab some caffeine and listen in.

Glenn and Mike bust out the topic of bad shit happening to good people.  They land with a sense of peace, not panic; once they move to what's real, connect and use the right mindset and tools to get through it - it's really that simple! Good listen!