Sober Speak

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 @ Donations for Sober Speak

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 website @ www.soberspeak.com Donate here @ Donations for Sober Speak

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@soberspeak.com Visit our website @ www.soberspeak.com Donate here @ Donations for Sober Speak  

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 here @ Donations for Sober Speak  

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 @ https://www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @ john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @ www.soberspeak.com Donate here @ Donations for Sober Speak  

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 @ john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @ www.soberspeak.com Donate here @ Donations for Sober Speak

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.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak Email us @ john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @ www.soberspeak.com Donate here @ Donations for Sober Speak

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 and physical improvements.    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

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 website @ www.soberspeak.com Donate here @ Donations for Sober Speak

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

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

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/SoberSpeak Email us @ john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @ www.soberspeak.com Donate here @ Donations for Sober Speak

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 here @ Donations for Sober Speak

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.    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

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

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

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@soberspeak.com Visit our website @ www.soberspeak.com Donate here @ Donations for Sober Speak

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.soberspeak.com Donate here @ Donations for Sober Speak

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.com/SoberSpeak Email us @ john@soberspeak.com Visit our website @ www.soberspeak.com Donate here @ Donations for Sober Speak

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