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You don't have to be in recovery to believe in it. Susan Overman, our Chief Development Officer, joins "RecoverED" to share what drew her to Maggie's mission, why free is expensive, and how North Texas Giving Day keeps free recovery possible.The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping alcoholics achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Please note that the curriculum we teach in our programs is based on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group, and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.All donations help us to provide programs and services to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you'd like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit ⁠⁠magdalenhouse.org/donate⁠⁠.

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Willie B from Spring Texas is leading a 12 step Workshop based out of the 12x12 rather than the Big Book. Willie was sober 47 years at the time she presented this workshop. This runs just under seven hours. Help Sober Cast carry the message: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3400+ 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

Episode Title: "AA Works 100% of the Time"Hosts: Mike & GlennThe Data Dilemma: Does AA Actually Work?Hosts Mike and Glenn open the episode by tackling a common question: What percentage of people who go to Alcoholics Anonymous actually get sober?They agree that because AA is an anonymous program lacking a formal structure for surveys or data collection, any statistic cited out there is essentially made up. There is no comprehensive, quantitative data set—only snippets.However, the hosts argue that while the program's overall statistics are impossible to track, the success rate for an individual who completely commits is absolute: When you surrender to the program, get a sponsor, take directives to heart, and stay active, AA works 100% of the time.The "Secret Sauce" and Page 58The hosts ground their argument in Page 58 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, which famously states:“Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path.”When people follow the program and still relapse, Glenn suggests there is a "disconnect"—much like an ignored warning light in a car. Ignoring a low tire pressure light eventually leads to a blowout and a crash; in recovery, dishonesty is that warning light. Those who fail are usually those who cannot or will not completely give themselves to the program.Exceptions: The Big Book notes exceptions for those with severe mental health issues. However, the hosts point out that diagnoses made while actively drinking can be skewed, and many ills are solved simply through abstinence and a competent recovery program.Host Spotlight: Personal JourneysGlenn's Story (The 10% Phase): Initially, Glenn tried doing AA his way, which resulted in a 10% success rate. He was a "yo-yo," letting his ego and judgment keep him from truly connecting. When he finally surrendered—listening to others' pain and finding similarities instead of differences—the program began to work.Mike's Story (The Deep End): Mike found success by completely surrendering his own will from day one. He "drank the Kool-Aid," jumped into the deep end, and embraced rigorous honesty, selfless behavior, and service. By letting others count on him, he achieved 100% sobriety.Perception vs. RealityCelebrity Relapses: The hosts note that when a celebrity endorses AA and later relapses or dies, the world views it as an "AA failure." In reality, it is an individual failure resulting from taking one's will back or stopping being honest.The Gym Membership Analogy: Saying AA doesn't work without doing the work is like buying a gym membership, never working out, and blaming the gym for you not getting fit.Dealing with "Bad Apples": There may be people with bad intentions in the rooms, but meeting attendance shouldn't be based on how you feel about others. The focus must remain on personal recovery and service.Glenn's Three Pillars of ProofGlenn summarizes his belief in AA's foolproof nature with three points:Total Surrender: If you surrender 100%, it works 100%.Living Proof: He sees it work 100% of the time for the hundreds of successful, active people he "does life" with.The Promise: He adheres strictly to the Big Book's promise that those who thoroughly follow the path rarely fail.Closing Thoughts & DisclaimerThe hosts acknowledge that AA is not the only path—other solutions include alternative recovery programs, counseling, and church. For the "sober curious," they recommend giving AA a try for 90 days or a year.Special Medical Note: The medication Antabuse is briefly mentioned in this episode. Listeners are strongly advised to seek professional medical advice before taking any medications.Conclusion: People may claim AA doesn't work, but for Mike, Glenn, and the hundreds of active, accountable, and service-minded people around them, it is working 100% of the time.

Spearheads of God's Advancing Creation Recovery is not meant to stop with us. The Big Book tells us that we can become useful to God and to the people around us. Our experience, our failures, our sobriety, and our growth can all become tools for helping someone else find hope. Today we'll talk about what it means to become a spearhead of God's advancing creation—to surrender self-will, carry the message, serve others, and allow our recovered lives to become part of something larger than ourselves. We are not just saved from alcohol. We are given an opportunity to become useful. #TheDailyTrudge #SpearheadsOfGodsAdvancingCreation #AlcoholicsAnonymous #AARecovery #Service #CarryTheMessage #GodCenteredRecovery #SpiritualGrowth #Recovery #Sobriety

Charlie Parker and Chris S. lead a Big Book Study Workshop in Eureka Springs, Arkansas in April of 2010. Find us and other Mad Dogs at https://maddogspeakers.com

Charlie Parker and Chris S. lead a Big Book Study Workshop in Eureka Springs, Arkansas in April of 2010. Find us and other Mad Dogs at https://maddogspeakers.com

Charlie Parker and Chris S. lead a Big Book Study Workshop in Eureka Springs, Arkansas in April of 2010. Find us and other Mad Dogs at https://maddogspeakers.com

The Importance of a Recovery Foundation The first three Steps are the foundation of recovery: admitting powerlessness, coming to believe that a Power greater than ourselves can restore us, and making a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understand Him. Today we'll talk about why that foundation has to remain strong, what happens when we start building recovery on top of weak or neglected spiritual ground, and why slipping often begins long before the drink—with a loss of honesty, hope, surrender, and dependence on God. The Big Book and the Twelve and Twelve repeatedly use the language of foundations, cornerstones, arches, and keystones for a reason. If the foundation is weak, everything built on top of it is eventually at risk. #TheDailyTrudge #RecoveryFoundation #FirstThreeSteps #StepOne #StepTwo #StepThree #AlcoholicsAnonymous #BigBook #TwelveAndTwelve #AARecovery #Sobriety #SpiritualFoundation

How to relax and make amends with ourselves before attempting to make amends with others. If life isn't working, if you're irritable, discontent, and keep making foolish mistakes, consider making amends with yourself and releasing the hurt by following the guidance and instructions on page 552 of the Big Book. Let's begin by addressing our own inner self, our soul. We have a soul, spirit, and body, and they're all interconnected. Let's harmonize them with the Love of Our Higher Power. We might have been misusing our willpower. Let's acknowledge our discomforts and irritations. We have the power to overcome these challenges and find solutions. Remember, “I can, I can, I can figure this out.” Thank you for being vulnerable and working on yourself. Let's commit to making this a positive change and doing it right this time.

How to relax and make amends with ourselves before attempting to make amends with others. If life isn't working, if you're irritable, discontent, and keep making foolish mistakes, consider making amends with yourself and releasing the hurt by following the guidance and instructions on page 552 of the Big Book. Let's begin by addressing our own inner self, our soul. We have a soul, spirit, and body, and they're all interconnected. Let's harmonize them with the Love of Our Higher Power. We might have been misusing our willpower. Let's acknowledge our discomforts and irritations. We have the power to overcome these challenges and find solutions. Remember, “I can, I can, I can figure this out.” Thank you for being vulnerable and working on yourself. Let's commit to making this a positive change and doing it right this time.

Charlie Parker and Chris S. lead a Big Book Study Workshop in Eureka Springs, Arkansas in April of 2010. Find us and other Mad Dogs at https://maddogspeakers.com

Charlie Parker and Chris S. lead a Big Book Study Workshop in Eureka Springs, Arkansas in April of 2010. Find us and other Mad Dogs at https://maddogspeakers.com

In this episode of "Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholics," Magyn Whitaker shares how years of believing she could control her drinking led to isolation, denial, and ultimately a life-changing decision to seek help. She opens up about finding hope, community, and lasting recovery at The Magdalen House, proving that no one has to face alcoholism alone.The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping alcoholics achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Please note that the curriculum we teach in our programs is based on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group, and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.All donations help us to provide programs and services to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you'd like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit ⁠⁠magdalenhouse.org/donate⁠⁠.

Mark Houston and Joe Hawk lead a Big Book Experience Workshop in Memphis, Tennessee in June of 2002. This is the last workshop they were able to give together. Find us and other Mad Dogs at https://maddogspeakers.com

Mark Houston and Joe Hawk lead a Big Book Experience Workshop in Memphis, Tennessee in June of 2002. This is the last workshop they were able to give together. Find us and other Mad Dogs at https://maddogspeakers.com

Mark Houston and Joe Hawk lead a Big Book Experience Workshop in Memphis, Tennessee in June of 2002. This is the last workshop they were able to give together. Find us and other Mad Dogs at https://maddogspeakers.com

Mark Houston and Joe Hawk lead a Big Book Experience Workshop in Memphis, Tennessee in June of 2002. This is the last workshop they were able to give together. Find us and other Mad Dogs at https://maddogspeakers.com

Make the best Gazpacho, we have some tips. The King of Brisket stops by: Big Mo Cason to chat about his debut cookbook: Big Mo's Big Book of BBQ. Summer Cocktail Trends with Tony abou-Ganim. My last bite: 5 min Magic Green Sauce.

Mark Houston and Joe Hawk lead a Big Book Experience Workshop in Memphis, Tennessee in June of 2002. This is the last workshop they were able to give together. Find us and other Mad Dogs at https://maddogspeakers.com

Mark Houston and Joe Hawk lead a Big Book Experience Workshop in Memphis, Tennessee in June of 2002. This is the last workshop they were able to give together. Find us and other Mad Dogs at https://maddogspeakers.com

Mark Houston and Joe Hawk lead a Big Book Experience Workshop in Memphis, Tennessee in June of 2002. This is the last workshop they were able to give together. Find us and other Mad Dogs at https://maddogspeakers.com

Mark Houston and Joe Hawk lead a Big Book Experience Workshop in Memphis, Tennessee in June of 2002. This is the last workshop they were able to give together. Find us and other Mad Dogs at https://maddogspeakers.com

Agent X and Wedgetail talk Spiritual progress, AA, 12 Steps, Recovery, Big Book, Alcoholics Anonymous

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Mark Houston and Joe Hawk lead a Big Book Experience Workshop in Memphis, Tennessee in June of 2002. This is the last workshop they were able to give together. Find us and other Mad Dogs at https://maddogspeakers.com

DJ Manna is back with another joyful episode of God's Big Story Summer Radio! This time, we're singing along to three amazing songs that teach us about how God made everything, how the Bible tells His true story, and how the church is more than a building—it's a family! What You'll Learn:

On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund explored the question of what is truly necessary to achieve sobriety and maintain long-term recovery. The discussion examined whether following the teachings of the “Big Book,” attending AA or NA meetings, finding a sponsor, surrounding oneself with responsible and supportive people, and making sobriety a top priority were essential elements of a successful recovery program. Gary and Mark shared their perspective that these tools and practices could provide valuable structure, accountability, and support, while inviting listeners to consider what they believed was truly necessary to achieve and sustain lasting recovery.

What Is a Page 21 Drunk? Page 21 of the Big Book gives us one of AA's clearest descriptions of the real alcoholic. The alcoholic may begin as a moderate drinker and may not drink continuously, but eventually loses control once drinking begins. The consequences grow worse, promises are repeatedly broken, and sooner or later alcohol takes priority over everything else. Today we'll talk about what people mean by a “Page 21 drunk,” why alcoholism is not determined only by how often or how much someone drinks, and why honestly identifying with the description of the alcoholic can open the door to recovery. The purpose is not to attach another label to ourselves. It is to understand the problem clearly enough to become willing to accept the solution. #TheDailyTrudge #Page21Drunk #AlcoholicsAnonymous #BigBook #ThereIsASolution #RealAlcoholic #AARecovery #Alcoholism #Recovery #Sobriety #OneDayAtATime

No More Excuses At some point in recovery, we have to stop explaining why we cannot change and begin taking responsibility for what we can do today. Pages 99–103 of the Big Book remind us that sobriety must be demonstrated through considerate and helpful living. When we fall short, we repair the damage promptly. We continue walking the path of spiritual progress, place ourselves in God's hands, and stop allowing people, places, fear, or circumstances to become excuses for returning to old behavior. The question is no longer, “What can I get out of this?” It becomes, “What can I bring to it, and where can I be most helpful?” Today we'll talk about ending the blame, denial, delay, and excuses—and beginning to practice honesty, willingness, responsibility, faith, and action. #TheDailyTrudge #NoMoreExcuses #AlcoholicsAnonymous #BigBook #WorkingWithOthers #AARecovery #PersonalResponsibility #SpiritualFitness #TakeAction #Recovery #Sobriety

Joe & Charlie were well known for the many Big Book workshops they did all over the country for many years, but the Big Book is not the only thing they spoke about . This is a 90 min workshop they did on the topic of Emotional Sobriety in 1990. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3300+ 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

Brent Boren knew what sobriety felt like but had yet to find a solution. After four catastrophic relapses, he finally found lasting recovery at The Magdalen House. Hear his full story on this episode of "Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholics."The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping alcoholics achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Please note that the curriculum we teach in our programs is based on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group, and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.All donations help us to provide programs and services to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you'd like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit ⁠⁠magdalenhouse.org/donate⁠⁠.

A Doctor's Opinion Today we're looking at “The Doctor's Opinion” from the Big Book and why Dr. Silkworth's explanation still matters. We'll talk about the physical allergy, the mental obsession, why willpower alone does not work, and how understanding the problem points us toward the spiritual solution. This is where the Big Book begins explaining why alcoholism is more than bad behavior—and why real recovery requires more than simply deciding not to drink. #TheDailyTrudge #ADoctorsOpinion #DoctorsOpinion #AlcoholicsAnonymous #BigBook #AARecovery #Recovery #Sobriety #SpiritualSolution #Alcoholism #OneDayAtATime

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Nina, a self-described raging alcoholic, tells Don and Sam that she did not understand that she could not stop and had no conception of the obsession or allergy of the body. She thought everyone drank like she did. In her drinking years Nina missed exams, lost jobs, and got arrested. The last arrest led to her getting sober in jail. There she learned about the disease and the value of service. Giving back, a big part of Nina's recovery today involves corrections work where she gets to witness others recovering from alcoholism. In Listener Feedback Trevor asks a question about the Doctor's Opinion in the Big Book. Mily shares a History Snippet about early women in AA. Susie shares about the benefits of Grapevine. Don and Sam announce the winner of the New-Slogan Contest.While we provide the podcast at no charge, we do have expenses. Grapevine is the only AA entity that does not accept direct contributions, so to support the AA Grapevine Podcast, please subscribe to Grapevine Magazine in print, online, or on the Grapevine app. You can also provide a subscription to someone in need through our "Carry the Message" program or purchase books or other items at aagrapevine.org/store.You can email us at podcast@aagrapevine.org. To record an Ask-It-Basket question or a recovery-related joke, call 212-870-3418 or email a voice recording to podcast@aagrapevine.org.

Sheryl S had a spiritual experience on May 12, 2022 through working the 12 Step Program outlined in the Big Book of AA. Since then, Sheryl has been journeying in recovery from food addiction and codependency through a spiritual solution that has set her free. She will talk about moving from suffering to serenity as she shares her experience, strength, and hope.Reco12 is an open-to-all addictions and afflictions organization, dedicated to exploring the common threads of the differing manifestations of alcoholism; sharing tools, and offering hope from those walking a similar path. So whether your “thing” is alcohol, drugs, sex, gambling, food, … whatever… you are home here.  We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and locations to learn from and support one another. Our speakers come from various fellowships and experiences, demonstrating the universal principles of recovery.  Reco12 is not allied or affiliated with any specific 12 Step fellowship.Donations:Support Reco12's 12th Step Mission! Help provide powerful audio resources for addicts and their loved ones. Your contributions cover Zoom, podcasts, web hosting, and admin costs.  Those costs are a little over $1000 per year.Monthly Donations: Reco12 SupportOne-Time Donations: PayPal | Venmo: @Reco-Twelve | Patreon | WISEYour support, whether financially or word-of-mouth, makes a difference—thank you!Information on Noodle It Out with Nikki M Big Book Roundtable Informational Seeking and educating on how to donate to Reco12.Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail:  reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Thom's Nutshell: Look for the benefit in all situations - practice positive opportunism. In another passage from Joe C.'s Beyond Belief, Allen ties our daily reflection to Emotional Sobriety and the importance of dislodging our false self in pursuit of an emboldened authentic one. Our music is provided by the great southern artist Jefferson Ross. Learn more about Jefferson at jeffersonross.com Visit our website: www.emotionalsobriety.info Learn more about Joe C., Secular AA and Rebellion Dogs here: https://rebelliondogspublishing.com  Follow us on social media: Instagram: thomrutledge2 Joe C. Twitter: @Rebellion_Dogs   Friendly Circle Berlin workshops: https://friendlycircleberlin.org/events   Allen's book, 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety: https://www.amazon.com/12-Essential-Insights-Emotional-Sobriety/dp/1955415129/   Join Allen & Thom at our Thursday night, 7pm PST Zoom meeting on Emotional Sobriety and the Steps (login information below):  https://zoom.us/j/330149513 Password: 375986   For our ongoing workshop video series on Emotional Sobriety and the 12 Steps, visit our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEM2-kqLkfp3I4c0jy-X-g   Also, please join our “Emotional Sobriety and Recovery” FB Group at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/120450976662519 We'd love to stay in touch in between meetings.   We appreciate feedback! Contact Patrick, our producer, at pndirective4@gmail.com for any questions or comments. Chapters (00:00:07) - Alan Berger on Getting Back to the Future(00:04:06) - The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous(00:08:27) - Don't Say AA '(00:11:41) - Thomas Had Enough of the False Self(00:16:00) - Living With Your Value System(00:21:52) - In the Simpsons Episode 8,(00:24:57) - Happy Hour: Positive Opportunism and Emotional Sobriety(00:26:24) - How to Control Your Thoughts(00:30:34) - Positive Opportunism in Life(00:34:09) - Alan on Bad Mouth and AA

This week we have...Back to Mike and Bill and we seemed to have a couple of weeks of pent up aggression to get out.Mike started off with a reading and it was from a different source this week. It was about what the episode title says; Never Independent Yet Free Nonetheless. It was a good reading and sparked a great conversation.Then we chatted about The Big Book being back home, annoying words, fun as a kid, control as a kid, problem drinking, taking a summer break and people with no sense of humor.We wrapped up with a story about a boat named The Seaword.Enjoy the episode.Visit us Podcast  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.sobernotmature.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Store  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.sobernotmatureshop.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hobo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.themoderndayhobo.com

Melissa McClure didn't find recovery until the weight of shame, defeat, and isolation became unbearable. In this episode of "Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholics," she shares what that internal collapse looked like, and what was waiting on the other side when willingness finally met surrender.The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping alcoholics achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Please note that the curriculum we teach in our programs is based on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group, and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.All donations help us to provide programs and services to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you'd like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit ⁠⁠magdalenhouse.org/donate⁠⁠.

Adam S., has been walking in the sunlight of the Spirit since his Aquarian sobriety date of January 26, 2018, living in permanent abstinence from all mind-altering substances, one day at a time. Recovery is Adam's path of awakening, rooted in the Twelve Steps, the Big Book, a Higher Power of his own understanding, and the daily choice to align with truth instead of illusion, love instead of fear. As a grateful double winner in AA and Al-Anon, he has learned that emotional sobriety is the next frontier, and every day is Day One in the work of freedom from emotional inebriation, allowing his spirit to lead where his ego once did. Adam believes that we're here to remember who we really are through honesty, humility, service, and conscious contact with the Divine, carrying the message through the way we live more than the words we speak. As the Big Book reminds us, “We are not cured of alcoholism. What we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition.”Reco12 is an open-to-all addictions and afflictions organization, dedicated to exploring the common threads of the differing manifestations of alcoholism; sharing tools, and offering hope from those walking a similar path. So whether your “thing” is alcohol, drugs, sex, gambling, food, … whatever… you are home here.  We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and locations to learn from and support one another. Our speakers come from various fellowships and experiences, demonstrating the universal principles of recovery.  Reco12 is not allied or affiliated with any specific 12 Step fellowship. Donations:Support Reco12's 12th Step Mission! Help provide powerful audio resources for addicts and their loved ones. Your contributions cover Zoom, podcasts, web hosting, and admin costs.  Those costs are a little over $1000 per year.Monthly Donations: Reco12 SupportOne-Time Donations: PayPal | Venmo: @Reco-Twelve | Patreon | WISEYour support, whether financially or word-of-mouth, makes a difference—thank you!Information on Noodle It Out with Nikki M Big Book Roundtable Informational Seeking and educating on how to donate to Reco12.Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail:  reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

"From Chaos to Calm" is a rapid-fire Q&A episode of the Sober.Coffee Podcast, where hosts Mike and Glenn break down seven foundational recovery phrases that help transition a life from a state of exhausting chaos into true calmness. [1, 2]Below is a structured summary of their discussion, detailing the definitions, core mindsets, and key action steps for each recovery phrase.☕ Episode OverviewHosts: Mike and Glenn.Setting: The Sober.Coffee shop.Format: Rapid-fire Q&A.Core Theme: Using traditional recovery wisdom as tools to move from chaos to calm. [1, 2]

S15E7 Shank and Wayne discuss all the alternative material surrounding the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  In Meeting Shrapnel they look at "Read the black part, not the white part", "Just do what the book says" and "There's a worksheet for that".  If you have a comment, question or suggestion you can email Alcoholic Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

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June 22, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 153 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing a possible training camp battle this summer between Keeanu Benton and Yahya Black for the starting nose tackle job in the team's base defense. We discuss the play of both Benton and Black in 2025 and there could legitimately be a position battle between the two players this summer and especially if the former doesn't wind up signing a contract extension soon. Alex and I also discuss what Benton's 2026 role with the team might ultimately be should he not be the starting nose tackle in the base defense to open the regular season. Additionally, we also discuss if the Steelers might be open to trading Benton just ahead of the regular season getting underway should Black ultimately beat him out of a starting role this summer. On the heels of Alex completing a big book study on Steelers' new offensive line coach James Campen, we discuss a few of his recent findings from his research and the kind of impact we expect him to make on his unit and several individual players. With my annual 90 In 30: Steelers 2026 Training Camp Preview Series now underway as of Monday morning, Alex and I discuss the first set of three players that I wrote about, QB Drew Allar, OG Spencer Anderson, and DT Kyler Baugh. We discuss the outlook for each player throughout training camp and beyond. This 84-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above, and we make sure to answer a few listener emails we have received to close out this show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ash originally found recovery in 2015 with local meetings. After leaving support groups when her son was born, she returned in 2023 to find more support than ever through zoom meetings. There, she met people who were happy, joyous and free. She knew she desperately wanted what they had, so she began to do what they did. And she will always be grateful for those who have gone before her. Reco12 is an open-to-all addictions and afflictions organization, dedicated to exploring the common threads of the differing manifestations of alcoholism; sharing tools, and offering hope from those walking a similar path. So whether your “thing” is alcohol, drugs, sex, gambling, food, … whatever… you are home here.  We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and locations to learn from and support one another. Our speakers come from various fellowships and experiences, demonstrating the universal principles of recovery.  Reco12 is not allied or affiliated with any specific 12 Step fellowship.Support Reco12's 12th Step Mission! Help provide powerful audio resources for addicts and their loved ones. Your contributions cover Zoom, podcasts, web hosting, and admin costs.  Those costs are a little over $1000 per year.Monthly Donations: Reco12 SupportOne-Time Donations: PayPal | Venmo: @Reco-Twelve | Patreon | WISEYour support, whether financially or word-of-mouth, makes a difference—thank you!Resources from this meeting:The Power of Now by Ekhardt TolleOutro music is “Standing Still” by Cory Ellsworth and Randy Kartchner, performed by Mike Eldred and Elizabeth Wolfe.  This song, and/or the entire soundtrack for the future Broadway musical, “Crosses:  A Musical of Hope”, can be purchased here:  https://amzn.to/3RIjKXs This song is used with the express permission of Cory Ellsworth.Information on Noodle It Out with Nikki M Big Book Roundtable InformationalSupport the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail:  reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

We're used to hostile online encounters with total strangers. It fuels the digital economy. But what if there were a way to experiment with radical emotional honesty with an anonymous other—much the same as you'd experience at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting? The anonymous founder of This Life, an audio-only app built on anonymity, joins For the Life of the World to argue that emotional and spiritual progress is still possible at scale. "What's really kind is to care about somebody else. And then even more kind than that is to allow somebody else to care about you." In this episode with Evan Rosa, Justin Smith (a pseudonym) reflects on what he learned in Alcoholics Anonymous, the genius of Bill Wilson, and why our voices carry so much emotional weight, and how sharing them—even (and perhaps especially) anonymously—can be a transformative experience of growth. Together they discuss anonymity as a path to honesty, the "spiritual hitchhiker," negative emotion as a force that wants to win, design as destiny, and becoming a neighbor. They also weigh technology's limits and whether spiritual and emotional progress can scale. Episode Highlights "What's really kind is to care about somebody else. And then even more kind than that is to allow somebody else to care about you." "I believe we live in a society that has given up on the idea of emotional or spiritual progress at scale." "Honesty with yourself is a skill." "If you begin to look at unhelpful negative emotion as a force that wants to win, what you'll notice is that we're in a fight that we're not well equipped for." "Meaningful spiritual development is impossible without honesty with other people." About Justin Smith "Justin Smith" is a pseudonym. The guest is the founder of This Life, an audio-only iOS app he describes as an experiment in emotional and spiritual progress, built around anonymity, self-reflection, and what he calls the "spiritual hitchhiker." A Christian shaped by his time in Alcoholics Anonymous and the writing of AA co-founder Bill Wilson, he draws on figures from Martin Luther King Jr. to E.O. Wilson and Fred Rogers to argue that honesty with others is the foundation of spiritual growth. By his request, and in keeping with the episode's premise, his real name, biography, and social accounts are withheld. Learn more about the This Life app on the iOS App Store. Helpful Links and Resources This Life: An Experiment (App Store) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/this-life-an-experiment/id6746807306 Alcoholics Anonymous (the "Big Book"), by Bill Wilson: https://www.aa.org/the-big-book The Twelve Traditions of AA (Tradition Twelve, on anonymity): https://www.aa.org/the-twelve-traditions "On Being a Good Neighbor," Martin Luther King Jr.: https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/king-papers/documents/draft-chapter-iii-being-good-neighbor Show Notes Anonymous guest, identity withheld "Justin Smith"—not his real name The neighbor can be anonymous Startup founders and self-help gurus—equally annoying How the app works: an audio-only experiment Spoken note—talk to yourself, your God, or both "Spiritual hitchhiker"—paired daily with a stranger One rule: no politics "A much more intimate and powerful sort of access to a human consciousness." The voice as the best vehicle for the spiritual Looks always color how we treat each other Design is destiny "We live in a Star Wars civilization with stone age emotions" (E.O. Wilson) Bill Wilson refused Yale's honorary doctorate "Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities." https://www.aa.org/the-twelve-traditions Negative emotion as a force that wants to win "Honesty with yourself is a skill." Mandela, Mother Teresa, Mr. Rogers—all struggled "Meaningful spiritual development is impossible without honesty with other people." No longer "people in my way at the Starbucks line"—strangers with inner lives Personal responsibility and the courage to become a neighbor #Anonymity #SpiritualGrowth #AlcoholicsAnonymous #BillWilson #Loneliness #DigitalWellbeing #Neighbor #EmotionalHealth #ForTheLifeOfTheWorld #Honesty Production Notes This podcast featured Justin Smith (Pseudonym) Edited and Produced by Evan Rosa Hosted by Evan Rosa Production Assistance by Noah Senthil A Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/about Support For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

Mickey Corona spent a decade unable to understand why he couldn't stop drinking — losing his career, home, and nearly his life before finding answers at The Magdalen House. In our programs, he gained education about alcoholism, and most importantly, the solution. Today, he's helping others find the same way out.The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping alcoholics achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Please note that the curriculum we teach in our programs is based on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group, and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.All donations help us to provide programs and services to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you'd like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit ⁠⁠magdalenhouse.org/donate⁠⁠.

Jenna tells Olis and Sam that after a trauma at the age of 16 she tried drinking and that fixed it for her. But as an alcoholic she wanted to feel that way all the time. In AA she learned how to have fun sober, especially in young people's groups. Jenna learned how to be of service in all parts of life. In Stump the Thumper, the questions compare phrases from the Big Book and the Plain Language Big Book. Jack A. shares about the benefit of Grapevine in his sobriety.While we provide the podcast at no charge, we do have expenses. Grapevine is the only AA entity that does not accept direct contributions, so to support the AA Grapevine Podcast, please subscribe to Grapevine Magazine in print, online, or on the Grapevine app. You can also provide a subscription to someone in need through our "Carry the Message" program or purchase books or other items at aagrapevine.org/store.You can email us at podcast@aagrapevine.org. To record an Ask-It-Basket question or a recovery-related joke, call 212-870-3418 or email a voice recording to podcast@aagrapevine.org.

Ester E started AA in Texas in 1943, her story was in the 2nd edition of the Big Book titled Flower of the South. She got sober in 1941 and passed away in 1960. I have no idea where or when this was recorded.  Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3200+ 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