Episode 183 In this episode of Sober Speak, June G shares what it was like before she came in to the program at age 13 in 1972. She speaks to how alcoholism and violence throughout her childhood left her spirit for dead. June talks about what it was like being so young in the program and what it took for her to get and stay sober for 48 years so far. Leave us a message @ https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @ john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @ www.soberspeak.com Donate here @ Donat...
Apr 23, 2021•57 min•Ep. 189
Episode 182 In this episode of Sober Speak, Dawn C shares how the program of AA has changed how she responds to adversity and obstacles in her life. She speaks to being given the tools to be happy and cope with life on life's terms. Dawn shares on synchronicity and how God is everywhere if you are looking for It/Him. Leave us a message @ https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @ john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @ www.soberspeak.com Donate here @ Donations for Sober Speak...
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 188
Episode 181 This is a special edition Sober Speak featuring the recording of Barry L at the 50th Anniversary Convention in July 1985. Barry who is the author of Living Sober details the origin of the Third Tradition, the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Leave us a message @ https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @ john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @ www.soberspeak.com Donate here @ Donations for Sober Speak...
Apr 09, 2021•48 min•Ep. 187
Episode 180 In this episode of Sober Speak, Karl shares his trials and tribulations getting sober through military treatment and how he ultimately found success "watching" AA. He also speaks to the importance of finding spiritual answers through service. Karl believes the back bone of the program boils down to one alcoholic sharing with another alcoholic. Leave us a message @ https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @ john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @ www.soberspeak.com Donate here @ ...
Apr 02, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 186
Episode 179 In this episode of Sober Speak Clay D makes a much awaited return to the mic detailing lessons learned through his 46 years of sobriety. He speaks to how all negative things are opportunities to grow and the importance of purpose. Clay explains how doing the work of the program has changed him from someone that loved things and used people to someone who loves people and uses things. Leave us a message @ https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @ john@soberspeak.com Visit our we...
Mar 26, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 185
Episode 178 178 Bill C Step 12 In this episode of SoberSpeak, Bill C is back at the mic sharing his thoughts and experience with the 12th Step. He imparts what he views as the five pillars of the spiritual condition and how he gravitates to those who have worked a good program and as a result has minimized their ego. Bill talks about how what's saves us is US and how the most powerful transformations come from sponsorship. Leave us a message @ https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @ john...
Mar 19, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 184
Episode 177 Amy D of Louisville, KY. In this episode of SoberSpeak, Amy D shares her experience, strength and hope garnered on her path to recovery. A redeeming story of a fast girl willing to pay the price for the drink to be homeless losing everything. Amy speaks to what it was like getting sober and the joys she had sharing some sobriety time with her father. Leave us a message @ https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @ john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @ www.soberspeak.com Donate ...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 183
Episode 176 Charlie P of Austin, TX. In this episode of Sober Speak, Charlie P speaks to the pitfalls of trying to figure out the "why" of alcoholism, his thoughts on being a circuit speaker, and a comical story about the ability of alcoholics to discern BS. He also speaks what he views as the three key steps to recovery. Zoom for PPG is 630 577 473 and they meet on Wednesday night at 7:30 central time. No password. This is the meeting mentioned by Charlie in this episode. Leave us a message @ h...
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 182
Episode 175 Kitchen Table AA In this unconventional episode of SoberSpeak, members of the Kitchen Table AA group chat about a variety of topics including the success rate of AA, evidence-based recovery, and the different forms of prayer. Origin of the third tradition... Barry L- https://xa-speakers.org/pafiledb.php?action=file&id=404 Bill W on Spiritual Experience https://xa-speakers.org/pafiledb.php?action=file&id=206 Leave us a message @ https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @ ...
Feb 26, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 181
Episode 174 Matthew M from Santa Paula, CA. Surrenders 8 & 9 In this episode of SoberSpeak, Matthew m is back to shares his thoughts on Steps 8 & 9 and why he considers them Surrenders. He speaks to how defending mistakes is the hallmark of an unsound mind, the two parts of forgiveness, and how terminal uniqueness can keep a person in agitation and agony. Matthew also shares how sponsorship has given him a continually renewed experience of the Steps. Leave us a message @ https://www.spea...
Feb 19, 2021•53 min•Ep. 180
Episode 173 Bill C of Torrance, CA. Step 11 In this episode of SoberSpeak, Bill C is back at the mic giving sharing his experience with improving his conscious contact with God. Bill speaks to how easily the ego can derail your meditation practice, the pitfalls of disciplined meditation practice, and simple ways to meditate with intent and bring yourself into the present throughout your day. Bill speaks to how AA is not psychotherapy but rather treats the spiritual condition resulting in mental ...
Feb 12, 2021•58 min•Ep. 179
Episode 172 Julia K from Berin, Germany In this episode of SoberSpeak, Julia K shares how she came to the rooms of AA, the quality of Big Book translations, and the difficulties experienced in trying to use the text in foreign AA communities. She also shares how she went from the walking dead to how the program has given her a drive for limitless expansion, spiritual growth, and the joy of life. Leave us a message @ https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @ john@soberspeak.com Visit our we...
Feb 05, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 178
Episode 171 David G from Frisco, TX In this episode of SoberSpeak, David G speaks to how spiritual people can still do wrong things while in recovery and the need for conscious contact with God. He also shares some of his wisdom gained working in a sober home and what he sees as the number one thing that leads people to relapse. Leave us a message @ https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @ john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @ www.soberspeak.com Donate here @ Donations for Sober Speak...
Jan 29, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 177
Episode 170 In this continuation of episode 169, Gary K responds to listener questions from addiction swapping to his relationship with God. Leave us a message @ https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @ john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @ www.soberspeak.com Donate here @ Donations for Sober Speak...
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 176
Episode 169 In this SoberSpeak Live Event, Gary K takes the mic sharing his story of being extremely educated and qualified in life but not being able to learn recovery; he had to experience it. Gary also shares why he believes action and transparency are the two most important words in the AA program and how spiritual secrets will keep you sick. Gary emphasizes the concept of spiritual hygiene and how AA is a design for living a clean life. Leave us a message @ https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSp...
Jan 15, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 175
Episode 168 In this episode of SoberSpeak, Brian P shares his perceptions of Steps 1 & 2 and how they are both physical and mental. Brian speaks to how he straightened out spiritually and then mentally and how AA has down for him slowly what booze did quickly. Brian also speaks to the concept of God and why many struggle with this aspect of their recovery. Leave us a message @ https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @ john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @ www.soberspeak.com Donate he...
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 174
Episode 167 https://www.inspiredinsider.com/top-giver-series/ Claudia H Tri-Cities Live In this Tri-Cities Live Sober Speak episode, Claudia H talks about her false pride in drinking and the great losses and joys incurred before she stopped drinking. She shares how her higher power has always met her in her moment of need and how good sponsorship has led her through dark times. Claudia speaks to how seeing others face calamity with serenity gave her hope that she too could get and stay sober. Le...
Jan 01, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 172
Episode 166 Sponsorship In this episode of Sober Speak, listeners chime in creating a verbal compendium of what sponsorship means to them. Leave us a message @ https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @ john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @ www.soberspeak.com Donate here @ Donations for Sober Speak...
Dec 25, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 171
Episode 165 In this episode of SoberSpeak, Pete F shares the lengths he went to avoid addressing his alcoholism and how surrendering has led him to a more peaceful and amicable life. Pete also speaks to filing his father's dying wish for him, the definition of humility, and how anyone can get sober in Alcohols Anonymous. Leave us a message @ https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @ john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @ www.soberspeak.com Donate here @ Donations for Sober Speak...
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 170
Episode 164 Bobby C Live @ Tri-Cities In this Tri-Cities Live edition of Sober Speak, Bobby C shares about his lifetime of misbehaving, the impact the military had on his addiction, and the tragic death that ultimately led him to sobriety. He also speaks to his extreme anger and violent tendencies after putting down the drink, using the Big Book as a weapon, not a tool, and what he had to do to change his outlook on life. Leave us a message @ https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @ john@...
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 169
Episode 163 Jerrod M In this episode of Sober Speak, Jerrod M shares how his experiences with loss and grief catapulted him into his addiction and also brought him back to recovery years later. Jerrod speaks to his realizations that the only way he could survive his grief was in contact with his Higher Power and the only he is responsible for his actions and doing the right things. Leave us a message @ https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @ john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @ www.so...
Dec 03, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 168
Episode 162 Bill C In this episode of Sober Speak, Bill C is back at the mic sharing his experience of being a speaker at meetings worldwide through the power of zoom, the economic repercussions of the pandemic on central office, and his experience with Step 10. Bill speaks to the realization that nothing is personal, the need for compassion in place of patience and tolerance, and how the collapse of the egoic structure leads to profound realizations. Leave us a message @ https://www.speakpipe.c...
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 166
Episode 161 Leave us a voice mail @ https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @ john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @ www.soberspeak.com Donate here @ Donations for Sober Speak
Nov 26, 2020•6 min•Ep. 167
Episode 160 Nancy B's Friday Night meeting ID: 480 682 481 Recovery (R) In this episode of Sober Speak, Nancy B talks about how she never felt like enough in life and yet was full of arrogance. She speaks to how being diagnosed with an incurable disease had her asking questions like why but also led her to realize how blessed she is. Nancy shares about the evolving recovery community during the pandemic and how AA has given her the ability to stand up and the willingness to kneel down. Leave us ...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 165
Episode 159 Search Sober Meditations in iTunes or Google Play app stores Transitions Daily www.DailyAAEmails.com Tao of Our understanding Podcast https://taorecovery.libsyn.com/ http://www.reverbnation.com/jacobMicheal Leave us a message @ https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @ john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @ www.soberspeak.com Donate here @ Donations for Sober Speak...
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 164
Episode 158 Matthew M 4,5,6 & 7 In this continuation of Sober Speak 157, Matt M continues to speak to his interpretation of the 12 Steps. He shares how anticipation of the fourth step is usually the hardest part of doing it, how doing the steps is an acknowledgment of the truth and surrender to things that bring you away from your higher power and the present moment. http://www.reverbnation.com/jacobMicheal Leave us a message @ https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @ john@soberspeak....
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 163
Episode 157 Matt M S 1,2&3 In this episode of Sober Speak, Matt M is back at the mic to share his interpretation of the first three steps. Matt speaks to the importance of acknowledging the un-manageability to yourself and someone else, how is it that he doesn't drink, and how fear is the false belief that you will not have the resources to meet the challenges of the present moment. Leave us a message @ https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @ john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @ w...
Oct 30, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 162
Episode 156 156 Paula R In this episode of Sober Speak, Paula R shares her life journey and how she hitchhiked her way into the program. She speaks to how she uses the skills she gained in business and the program to create a new midlife career that fulfills herm Paula also shares her acronym for P.R.A.Y and how AA is the foundation to her walk. Leave us a message @ https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @ john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @ www.soberspeak.com Donate here @ Donations ...
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 161
Episode 155 155 Chip B In this episode of Sober Speak, Chip B shared how a military childhood, led to military life and the explosion of his alcoholism. He also speaks to the process with which he detoxed and how he went into financial insecurity at 28 years sober. Chip speaks to how his friends reminded him that he needed to expand the construction of his higher power to get him through his new family challenges. Leave us a message @ https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @ john@soberspe...
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 160
Episode 154 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CtHFTCLbEI Angie B part 2 In this continuation of Sober Speak episode 153, Angie B continues to share the story of her Al-Anon recovery. She states that she has been running to and from alcoholism her whole life and the impact of working her program and making amends has had on her life. Leave us a message @ https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @ john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @ www.soberspeak.com Donate here @ Donations for Sober Spea...
Oct 09, 2020•55 min•Ep. 159
