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Keep Coming Back Podcast

232 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

We bring the AA Speaker to the microphone to record their story of recovery, creating “Speaker Tapes” for this generation. Website: KeepComingBack.net 

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vol 203. 5/21/1999 (Vanessa S.)

March 28, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MB

Sober at 18 yrs. old, this impulsive young lady grew up in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous and today lives life grace, dignity and service.  Quotes “In the beginning it was this huge reward for a very small consequence, and in the end it was this huge consequence and a very small reward.” “I had to be willing to be uncomfortable until it became comfortable again.” “The bottom is when we stop digging.” Referred by: Toni S. (vol. 189) Instagram Facebook

vol 202. 1/23/1987 (Terri J.)

March 21, 2024 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

A housewife alcoholic, Terri found herself begging for help after 4 suicide attempts. And with that last prayer, she began her journey of hope. With almost 4 decades of sobriety, Terri knows what it takes to be happy, joyous and free. Quotes “Everything good, positive and right in my life is a direct result of the program.” “I have a sense of ease and comfort inside my own skin that nobody can take.” Referred by: Sean (vol. 199) Instagram Facebook

vol 201. 4/9/2023 (Eden S.)

March 14, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MB

Eden searched for escape in food, then alcohol and men and anything else outside of herself that brought relief. Today, her peace and calm is found in the steps, rooms and the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Quotes “Just on the other side of that pain is hope.” “I live in the recovery of AA, one day at a time.”  Referred by: Michael R. (vol. 145)   Instagram Facebook

vol 200. 6/25/2017 (Aurelio)

March 07, 2024 08:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MB

Sober at only 25 yrs. old, it took Aurelio a few years to grow into practicing these principles in all his affairs . . . and now that he does, Aurelio has a whole life of freedom and peace ahead of him. Quotes “I intuitively knew these people were talking about this problem that I had been trying to figure out my entire life.” “If you’re new, get a sponsor and undertake that journey through the 12 steps.” Referred by: Sean J. (vol. 199) Instagram Facebook

vol 199. 8/3/1981 (Sean J.)

February 29, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MB

Sober at 16 yrs. old and still sober today at 59 yrs. But not all of those years were happy, joyous and free. Sean tells a great story of learning the hard way and reaping the rewards of never giving up. Quotes “We can do together what you can’t do alone.” “I couldn’t live the way I was living anymore.” “You can have peace and joy and love in your heart, that’s what I’ve found in Alcoholics Anonymous. I hope that you find the same thing.” Referred by: Michael R. (vol. 145) Instagram Fa...

vol 198. 5/10/2017 (Amanda E.)

February 22, 2024 08:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MB

Amanda was first introduced to AA on a court card at 17 years old. She was then in and out for 18 years until she found recovery, unity and service in the rooms. Quotes “I know that if you work the steps you can get through anything.” “I will never be able to give back to Alcoholics Anonymous what Alcoholics Anonymous has given to me, but I’ll spend the rest of my life trying.” Referred by: Michael R. (vol. 145) Instagram Facebook

vol 197. 10/12/1986 (Andrea S.)

February 15, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

Old school and long-term member of AA, Andrea tells it like it is and makes clear the program is simple and found in the first 164 pages, period. Quotes “My drug of choice is more, but alcohol was the king for me and it owned me.” “You never-ever have to drink or use again as long as you live if you don’t want to.” “People are going out there and dying after their first meeting; after their first meeting they should have a sponsor and a bunch of phone numbers.” Referred by: Thomas C. (...

vol 196. 11/8/2016 (Alex B.)

February 08, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

Drugging and drinking from 17 to 29, Alex shares his journey to recovery with complete abandon. To say he is an advocate of the Big Book and the 12 steps is a gross understatement. Quotes “I use to be a slave to drugs and alcohol, and because of AA and the 12 steps, I am a free man.”  “I have peace today, which is absolutely priceless.” Referred by: Michael R. (vol. 145) Instagram Facebook

vol 195. 09/15/2013 (Taryn W.)

February 01, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

A formerly incarcerated alcoholic/addict, Taryn is a lovely example of the magic available (when we work for it) in the rooms. Today, Taryn is a PhD student, mother of twins and much more to her community. Quotes “I fully believed to my innermost self, that if I did the steps and I took direction, that I too would be able to have a life that I couldn’t have imagined.”   “I kept showing up no matter what, and I wasn’t afraid of what people thought.” “I knew that there was a part of me th...

vol 194. 2/26/2002 (Tony S.)

January 25, 2024 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

Tony kept finding creative solutions to the problems his drinking and using caused, oblivious that he was an alcoholic and addict, until he wasn’t. Today, Tony lives his sober and clean life on life’s terms, and therefore lives peacefully. Quotes “I knew I wasn’t alone, I can see the smile on all these faces, I can see that they’ve been there and done almost the same thing as me, and yet they’re ok, they’re not carrying that load.”  “This disease isolates me and blames everybody else – th...

vol 193. 10/11/2021 (Skye)

January 18, 2024 08:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

Skye got sober at only 24 yrs. old, and in her short drinking career she came to despise herself, and in only 2 yrs. she has come to love herself, others and the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. Quotes “If I don’t ask for help, I’m miserable, but when I ask for help really beautiful things happen.”  “There is hope past our actions, and the shame does go away.” Referred by: Michael R. (vol. 145) Instagram Facebook

vol 192. 12/9/2019 (Sebastiaan)

January 11, 2024 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

In this calm share, Sebastiaan shares how he got sober at 21 and lives now as a 24 yrs. old with serenity and peace. Quotes “One thing that I’ve been able to get in Alcoholics Anonymous is a relationship with my Higher Power, which I think has been honestly the solution to all my problems today.” “I really try to just stay grateful and God-centered every day.” Referred by: Emiro (vol. 184) Instagram Facebook

vol 191. 8/19/1983 (Jim B.)

January 04, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 50 MB

A war baby and Vietnam veteran, Jim shares (with amazing detail) stories of what life was like and how he got to where he is today—living fully the AA principles, and receiving fully the AA promises. Quotes “The greater reward always comes from doing the right thing.” “Stop now, get to meetings, change your life—you will never regret it.” Referred by: Kelsey G. (vol. 182) Instagram Facebook

vol 190. 7/24/2017 (JD E.)

December 28, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MB

Born in a small Alaskan town, JD found sobriety in the lower 48, after literally begging for help and refusing to leave a detox center. JD wanted what “we” in AA have, so he worked for it, and he continues to work for it with Unity, Service, and Recovery. Quotes “My life was consumed with my next drink.” “I absolutely had no idea how much fear and how alone that I had lived my whole life, I had no idea.” “It has no name, and it has no face, but it’s personal to me.” Referred by: Michael...

vol 189. 4/19/2002 (Toni S.)

December 21, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

The story of Toni is one of transformation – sober since she was 23 years old, today she looks nothing like the broken young lady she came in as. Today, Toni is a beautiful and healthy part of her family and community. Quotes “I depend on this program like the air that I breath, I take it seriously.” “I love being sober, it’s been the best thing that ever happened to me.” “If I drink, I know what’s gonna happen . . . I’m gonna lose everything good and precious to me, but if I stay sober,...

vol 188. 6/6/2005 (Tracy-Rose)

December 14, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

Tracy-Rose grew up on a path set for prison or death, but instead she is changing the trajectory of her family. With 18 yrs. of sobriety and decades more of wisdom, she brings a deep love for the program to this share. Quotes “I just pray that anyone who has a desire to quit drinking, gets to.” “We don’t give a shit who you believe in or what you believe in, as long as you believe in something bigger than yourself, because you’re beyond human aid.” Referred by: Michael R. (vol. 145) In...

vol 187. 9/9/1986 (Susan B.)

December 07, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

Anyone in need of an energy boost shall get one from Susan’s beautiful told story of recovery and hope – and most memorable – the joys of living the 12-step life. Quotes “I didn’t lose my job, I didn’t lose my house, I didn’t lose my car—I lost myself.” “This stuff is so great how it works and how it frees us; it gives us freedom that we never have known before.” Referred by: Kelsey G. (vol. 182) Instagram Facebook

vol 186. 9/26/2009 (Michelle A.)

November 30, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

Michelle shares her journey to and through alcoholism, which brings us to who she is today: a sober and happy woman of dignity and grace. Quotes “I always knew I wanted something better for myself, but I didn’t know how to stop.” “I gave an honest prayer to God to please give me the strength to do what was in front of me.” “I’ve learned how to be a woman of grace and dignity in Alcoholics Anonymous.” Referred by: Michael R. (vol. 145) Instagram Facebook

vol 185. 2/2/2022 (Ashton)

November 23, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

After 7 dry years Ashton convinced himself that he was no longer an alcoholic and began drinking again right where he left off. He came back to the rooms and today works a strong program of service, unity and recovery.  Quotes “It went from just having that bottle there, to needing that bottle.” “In this moment, when tears were running down my face because I couldn’t have a beer, I knew I was an alcoholic.” “Now, I know I am an alcoholic of course, and without this program I will drink ...

vol 184. 9/4/2018 (Emiro)

November 16, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

The “disease of perception” led Emiro to alcohol, to alcoholism, and then to the rooms of AA, where his thinking has been restored, along with his sanity. Quotes “My life has gotten exponentially better since becoming a member of Alcoholics Anonymous.” “I’ve stopped seeking the answer and focus more on what can I do to trust the process more.” Referred by: Michael R. (vol. 145) Instagram Facebook

vol 183. 3/22/1985 (Bear)

November 09, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

Native American, alcoholic and AA traditionalist, Bear shares his wisdom with clarity and honor. This story makes clear the miracle of Alcoholics Anonymous, one you’ll not soon forget. Quotes “Son, stay away from that fire water, we Indians can’t drink, it robs us of our spirit.” “I didn’t make amends to forgive her, but so that I could let go of that hate and anger I had towards her.” “The freedom from alcohol, through the teaching and practicing of the 12 steps is the sole purpose of ...

vol 182. 4/30/2014 (Kelsey G.)

November 02, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MB

First drink at 13 and sober at 18 yrs old, Kelsey is a self-defined “garbage can user,” alcoholic and meth addict that ran through 7 treatment centers before she got the gift of sobriety. Kelsey has a beautiful life today, filled with service, fellowship and a Higher Power.  Quotes “I was in enough pain to where I was willing to listen, and everything changed from that moment; the whole trajectory of my life changed.” “I didn’t know I was riddled with anxiety until it was gone.” Referre...

vol 181. 6/14/1988 (Will M.)

October 26, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

A man of great achievement and wisdom, Will shares what alcohol turned him into and how the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous healed him, and is continuing to heal him. Quotes “The most important thing that has happened to me in my whole life has been coming to Alcoholics Anonymous and maintaining my work in Alcoholics Anonymous.” “The AA Steps have allowed me to have no fear about expressing what happened in my life and being honest about it.” “There’s hope in Alcoholics Anonymous.” Instag...

vol 180. 9/21/2020 (Jill G.)

October 19, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

Eventually alcohol stopped working for Jill, so she stopped alcohol. A year from her last drink and she was still restless, irritable and discontent…and that is when Jill found the haven and home of Alcoholics Anonymous. Quotes “I knew that I didn’t drink normally, and I didn’t think about alcohol normally.” “I just feel so much gratitude to this program, you can’t tell someone what they’re gonna get from it, it is so much deeper.” Referred by: Friend of Tara V. (vol. 54) Instagram Fac...

vol 179. 6/25/2011 (Tang H.)

October 12, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

Tang brings a tenacity to everything he does, whether it be playing pool, poker or drinking and drugging. In this story of hope, Tang illustrates how the program of AA creates miracles.  Quotes “I am not a daily drinker . . .  so I didn’t associate myself as being an alcoholic.” “I do AA every day, EVERY DAY.” Referred by: Anonymous KCB speaker Instagram Facebook

vol 178. 10/28/2021 (Thomas C.)

October 05, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MB

A formally educated scientist, Thomas came into the rooms with a particular truth on the notion of a Higher Power. It was his emotional bankruptcy, not to mention homelessness and bugs breeding in his arms, that brought him to an open-mind and a complete surrender. Quotes “I had been sufficiently beaten to be teachable.” “Being sober is so much easier than what I was doing.” “I find that the quality of my sobriety has everything to do with how much I am surrendered.” Referred by: Robe...

vol 177. 5/30/1994 (Don M.)

September 28, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

Embarking on the path of recovery, Don found solace in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous, where he found strength in his powerlessness, leading him to a life of healing and peace. Quotes “I had no idea until I came to AA that it was a disease that made it so that I could not control my drinking.” “Exactly what God is, I’ve given up trying to define it . . . as soon as I’ve defined it, I think I’ve lost it . . . I need to hold my Higher Power as undefinable.”   “It’s a new way of life, tha...

vol 176. 6/1/2016 (Heather K.)

September 21, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

Exclusively an alcoholic, Heather shares her journey from a happy childhood, to 3 handles of Southern Comfort per week, to a life of peace and sobriety.  Quotes “I have a really good relationship with my kids, they get to see what a sober mom looks like.” “I no longer have the obsession to drink, which is a miracle; I use to think about drinking every day.” Referred by: KeepComingBack.net website contact Instagram Facebook

vol 175. 4/25/1986 (Robert P.)

September 14, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MB

Even with decades of sobriety Robert speaks to the newcomer, like a newcomer, bringing wisdom, time and solution to the obsession of alcoholism. You can connect more with Robert at: recoveryguy.org Quotes “Alcoholics Anonymous is not a program for people that need it, Alcoholics Anonymous is a program for people who want it. ” “Not every time I drank did I get in trouble, but every time I got in trouble I was drunk.” “I don’t stay sober because I’m afraid of alcohol, I stay sober because...

vol 174. 12/31/2019 (Tim S.)

September 07, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MB

Tim’s alcoholism was a slow burn which expanded into a complete mental obsession. Listen to what it was like and the journey to today where Tim lives in peace and joy. Quotes “I thought I was the only person who lived like that . . . I thought that I was the only person who had that sort of mental obsession going on.” “The family heals with sobriety.” Referred by: Social Media Instagram Facebook

vol 173. 5/16/2010 (Hannah)

August 31, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

Hannah works a strong program today, same as when she was a newcomer. And with that commitment to the program and recovery, she has the brand of serenity we all seek. Quotes “I never thought it was possible to become someone that didn’t hate herself . . . and I can say today that I don’t hate myself, and that’s one of the biggest gifts of this program.” “I couldn’t keep doing what I was doing anymore . . . I knew I needed help and I became willing and I became open.”  Referred by: Socia...

vol 172. 1/24/2003 (Michele R.)

August 24, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MB

Unable to say the word “God” when she came into the rooms, Michele shares her journey through AA to a new God that she leans on and trusts.   Quotes  “For the first time, in a really long time, I said: God help me.” “I only have to ask, and I only have to make the tiniest little bit of effort, and then things change.” Referred by: Alyssa (vol. 49)  Instagram Facebook

vol 171. 2/19/2016 (Melanie W.)

August 17, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

Alcoholic bartender gone sober, still bartending, and still sober. Melanie shares the magic of sobriety and how it spreads from one member of AA to the next. Quotes “I was always kinda worried that I would be an alcoholic or I was an alcoholic . . . it was always looming there.” “You’re a slave to your addiction, to your alcoholism . . . but there is a different life, I’ve experienced a completely different life.” “There is so much joy and happiness in sobriety . . . and you remember e...

vol 170. 2/2/2007 (Pat)

August 10, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

Pat is a true advocate and student of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. This humble share is full of wisdom and the tenacity of chasing down sobriety. Quotes “Pretty much every time I drank, I had this weird physical reaction where I suddenly had this craving to continue drinking and couldn’t stop.” “Sobriety is just a biproduct of living the spiritual way of life.” “I chased after the program of action with a willingness that I had never been able to muster before.” Referred by: In...

vol 169. 10/19/1994 (Vickie)

August 03, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

Another share full of soul and wisdom, strength and forgiveness. Vickie shares the truth of who and what she once was, and the beauty and grace of what and who she is today. A story you will not forget. Quotes “As long as I don’t pick it up, it won’t get me drunk, one day at a time.” “Talk about everything and drink over nothing.” “I am consciously living beyond my wildest dreams right now." Referred by: Deidre (vol. 151) Instagram Facebook

vol 168. 2/4/2021 (Anthony T.)

July 27, 2023 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

Get ready for a quick and soul-full share of passion and wisdom. A member of both AA and NA Anthony shares his real struggle and the real beauty of recovery and the 12 steps. Quotes “The need  had to become a want in my life.” “I always surrendered to the circumstance or situation, but never the problem . . . and once I surrendered to the problem—the situation, the pain, the negative consequences went away.” Referred by: Connie (vol. 146) Instagram Facebook

vol 167. 6/9/2017 (Kate R.)

July 20, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Kate is an example of maintaining the course of sobriety in the face of heartache and loss. She walks us through how she got sick and then better, and how she manages life today as an active member of AA. Quotes “All I had to do was stop using drugs, stop drinking, but I couldn’t and I didn’t understand why.” “I was just so beat up and willing to do whatever it took.” “I’ve been able to find my tribe . . . just by being myself.” Referred by: Christina (vol. 159) Instagram Facebook

vol 166. 2/1/2015 (Dan D.)

July 13, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

Sober since entering the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous, Dan shares what he did and didn’t do well to get 8 years of sobriety. Dan shares with a sense of honor, privilege and duty to help the alcoholic that still suffers. Quotes “My drinking changed from habit to obsession.” “I couldn’t see my life with or without alcohol—and I didn’t know what to do.” “I definitely keep communication with other alcoholics on the priority list.” Referred by: Jeff C. (vol. 144) Instagram Facebook

vol 165. 12/19/2022 (Kate B.)

July 06, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB

At 29 years old, 27 weeks pregnant and 6 months sober, Kate shares her story of alcoholism, recovery and the magic of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.  Quotes “As soon as I introduced alcohol back in my life, I was moving the goal post again.” “The same energy that I had spent trying to drink successfully and normally, I had to give to the AA program.” Referred by: Alyssa (vol. 49) Instagram Facebook

vol 164. 2/6/2023 (Q.)

June 29, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

A third culture kid (TCK), Q. lived in his own world, and eventually created his own reality with alcohol and drugs. Only 110 days into sobriety, Q. brings honesty, reflection and hope to the table in this share. Quotes “I’m 110 days sober and I feel like I’m going for life.” “It was a learning process for sure, but it’s improved dramatically, I feel like I’m actually a husband and father now.” Referred by: Q. was referred by an anonymous KCB speaker  Instagram Facebook

vol 163. 3/9/2022 (Jessica W.)

June 22, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

Consequences of drinking and the court system got Jessica to a year of sobriety. And in that year, she has found a new perspective on life, her future and her contributions. Quotes “I was able to really decide for myself that alcohol could not be a part of my future.” “I love knowing that I’m going to wake up sober, it’s my new favorite thing.” Referred by: Jessica is a KCB listener  Instagram Facebook

vol 162. 6/7/2020 (Paul H.)

June 15, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

With a very high bottom, it was hard for Paul to see himself as an alcoholic. But eventually life got painful enough for him to try something new and he gave the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous a chance. Quotes “I want to get closer to whatever changed me from not being able to go a day without a drink, to feeling somewhat tranquil today.” “I don’t think you get to say you’ve tried AA until you’ve been through all the steps thoroughly, with a sponsor, and you’re out there working with othe...

vol 161. 11/17/2006 (Elvira)

June 08, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB

Sober at 30 and raised in AA, the first 10 years of sobriety were rough on Elvira. However, today she is 16 years in and unrecognizable from the person she once was.  Quotes “Doing it despite not wanting to do it, that’s really what saved me, and now there is no going back.” “Why don’t you try all 12 steps and see if you’re an alcoholic?” “AA really helped me with growing up.” Referred by: Tara C. (vol. 149) Instagram Facebook

vol 160. 12/17/2022 (Mike H.)

June 01, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

Only a few months into sobriety Mike has a new way of life, a new way of thinking and of loving those around him. The family we create is more important than the family we come from, and in his share, Mike explores the decisions he’s made for his wife and children and their future. Quotes “It never occurred to me that this was a diagnosable issue that I needed real help for.” “I’m taking truly one day at a time and enjoying the progress that I’m seeing in myself, as well as my family.” R...

vol 159. 6/2/2020 (Christina P.)

May 25, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

Christina grew up in a home where appearances were more important than reality –and when mistakes were made, they were quietly resolved for her. It wasn’t until she hit her own bottom and made some good hard choices did she find recovery and a life of peace. Quotes “I will recover loudly so that others do not have to suffer silently.” “I had every intention of staying sober . . . I just didn’t know how to do it.” “I move with integrity, and my word means something today.” Referred by: C...

vol 158. 10/22/2012 (Don S.)

May 18, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

On the verge of homelessness with his Gucci slippers, Don still had ego hanging on. After 5 years of struggling, he finally got this sobriety thing, and then 10 years into sobriety Don had his hardest year yet - but remains sober. This is a great share with many nuggets of wisdom. Quotes “The fellowship of AA will never fail, if you just raise your hand and ask for help.” “I just wanted the chaos to stop, and I didn’t want to die . . . and now I have a full life, I get to experience every...

vol 157. 6/8/2021 (Nick M.)

May 11, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

Former Marine with 2 combat tours, Nick came to the rooms homeless, alcoholic and broken with trauma. But today, almost 2 years into sobriety, Nick is changing lives and the world with his true purpose of helping others. Check out live2ndlyfe.com Quotes “I had a hard time distinguishing the difference between religion and spirituality.” “The Big Book has the recipe right in it . . . so all I have to do is just literally follow the recipe.” Referred by: Tim L. (Vol. 140) Instagram Facebo...

vol 156. 9/5/2016 (Jared R.)

May 04, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

A creative soul, Jared sought both inspiration and escape through alcohol. Today his avenue to art is the program, helping others and meditation. A man that once justified his anger and behavior is now a gentleman that lives free from such lies.  Quotes “I’m able to keep my mind open enough to learn new things.” “I was just so happy—I mean filled with complete joy that I could still exercise my creative muscles without having to drink or drug.” Referred by: Michael R. (Vol. 145) Instagr...

vol 155. 8/21/2021 (Braden)

April 27, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

Storyteller Braden shares with us how his drinking began at 8 years old and transformed him through to today, where he has found freedom in sobriety that requires complete honesty. Quotes “I didn’t know how else to get through the day without multiple drinks of alcohol.” “The opposite of addiction is connection . . . I knew I should be reconnecting.” Referred by: website contact Instagram Facebook

vol 154. 9/26/2020 (Lynn A.)

April 20, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

Until she had a decade of examples behind her, Lynn was oblivious to the signs that she was an alcoholic. After a couple restarts, Lynn finally accepted that she was powerless over alcohol, and with that came the beautiful and free life she lives today. Quotes “I didn’t drink every day, but when I did all bets were off.” “My sobriety is more important than anything, and that’s what it had to come to.” Referred by: Niki (Vol. 131)  Instagram Facebook