Sober Sunrise - AA Speaker Podcast

Yvonne S. from Los Angeles, CA speaking at the Primary Purpose group's annual convention in Oslo, Norway - November 3rd 2018
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Yvonne shares her journey from deep resistance to Alcoholics Anonymous to a profound transformation through surrender, service, and faith. Initially unwilling and skeptical, she followed direction reluctantly, first attending meetings just to regain custody of her daughter. Despite her initial defiance, a series of experiences—meeting young, vibrant AA members, an unexpected sponsor, and the willingness to take action despite disbelief—brought her into true recovery. A pivotal moment came when she prayed for relief from her suffering, experiencing a spiritual awakening that solidified her faith. Through the 12 steps, rigorous honesty, and making amends, she rebuilt her life, finding joy, purpose, and an unshakable connection to God. Now, with decades of sobriety, she remains deeply engaged in AA, passing on the message of hope, humility, and the power of service.
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Don M. from Louisville, KY speaking at One Page at a Time group's October Thing event in Moorhead, MN - October 5th 2019
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Don shares his remarkable journey of recovery, beginning with his struggles with alcoholism and self-delusion, and how divine intervention—whether through the steps or the “magic” of AA—led him to a new way of life. Despite his early intellectual resistance to the program, he ultimately found freedom by taking action, following directions even when he didn’t understand or believe in them. He reflects on his past failures, including multiple asylums and losing everything, and how surrendering to the AA way of life restored his relationships, career, and most importantly, his spiritual condition. Now, with decades of sobriety, he continues to sponsor and guide others, proving that through service, faith, and the 12 steps, true transformation is possible.
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Mark T. from Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada speaking at the Unity In Recovery event in Medicine Hat, Alberta - June 22nd 2019
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Mark shares his powerful journey of recovery, emphasizing the unity and common solution that binds alcoholics together. He rejects the idea that war stories define alcoholism, instead highlighting the physical allergy, mental obsession, and spiritual malady that make up the disease. Mark candidly reflects on his struggles, the turning points that led him to true recovery, and the mentors who guide him along the way. He stresses the importance of working the full program—recovery, unity, and service—rather than relying solely on meetings. Now, as a dedicated sponsor and advocate for Big Book sponsorship, he continues to share the message that recovery is possible, offering hope and guidance to others seeking freedom from alcoholism.
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Jennifer D. from Charlotte, NC speaking at the Primary Purpose convention in Oslo, Norway - November 4th 2022
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Jennifer D. shared her powerful journey of sobriety since January 12, 1992, highlighting how AA transformed her life from chaos and isolation to love, service, and deep spiritual growth. Once trapped in alcoholism and self-destruction, she found hope in the fellowship, where she was met with kindness and unwavering support. Through sponsorship, the steps, and service, she learned humility, forgiveness, and purpose. Now, she carries the message forward, reminding us that AA’s strength lies in unity, love, and the simple yet life-saving act of showing up for one another.
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Chris S. from New Vernon, NJ- 12 step workshop at the Mark Houston Recovery center in Manor, TX - November 1st 2008
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In part 4 (last) of this workshop, Chris primarily works through Steps 1 to 4 of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. He discusses the nature of powerlessness over alcohol and the unmanageability of life (Step 1), coming to believe in a higher power (Step 2), making a decision to turn his will and life over to that power (Step 3), and conducting a thorough inventory of resentments, fears, and harms caused (Step 4). He emphasizes the spiritual and practical mechanics of these steps as foundational to recovery.
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Chris S. from New Vernon, NJ- 12 step workshop at the Mark Houston Recovery center in Manor, TX - November 1st 2008
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Chris delivers an in-depth workshop walking through all 12 steps of the recovery process, emphasizing steps 1-4 in particular, while exploring the spiritual awakening that underpins lasting sobriety. He shares his personal experiences with powerlessness, building faith in a higher power, making spiritual commitments, conducting fearless moral inventories, and living a life rooted in love and service. His talk emphasizes the transformative power of thorough step work and its ability to heal emotional and spiritual wounds, guiding alcoholics toward freedom and purpose
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Chris S. from New Vernon, NJ- 12 step workshop at the Mark Houston Recovery center in Manor, TX - November 1st 2008
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Chris leads a workshop that goes through Steps 1-4, covering acknowledgment of powerlessness, finding hope in a higher power, committing to a spiritual path, and conducting a fearless moral inventory to uncover and address the root causes of struggles in recovery.
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Mari G. from Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada speaking at the Stateline Retreat in Primm, NV - December 12th 2019
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Reflecting on her sobriety since 1984, Mari emphasized the importance of the 12 Traditions as a guiding framework to maintain AA's unity, purpose, and spiritual foundation. Mari recounted her struggles and lessons, from addressing personal rebellion to embracing humility and service, while underscoring the necessity of singleness of purpose and the spiritual foundation of anonymity. Her passion for AA's history and its enduring principles illustrated her commitment to safeguarding the fellowship for future generations.
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Earl H. from Los Angeles, CA speaking as The Knights Retreat in Prescott, AZ - December 7th 2019
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Earl shares his transformative journey from a turbulent, traumatic upbringing to 39 years of sobriety through the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. Emphasizing the power of unity, recovery, and service, Earl recounted how mentorship, rigorous work in the steps, and a commitment to helping others rebuilt his life after years of addiction and personal loss. His story highlighted resilience, the importance of connection, and AA’s timeless message of hope and healing for those who commit to its design for living.
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Ashley J. from Boston, MA speaking at the New Horizons group in Bend, OR - August 12th 2021
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Ashley shares about her challenging upbringing in a multigenerational alcoholic family, marked by loneliness, trauma, and early exposure to alcoholism. Introduced to recovery through a caring neighbor, Ashley later found her way to Alcoholics Anonymous in 2006, where she embraced the 12 Steps and its principles. Through rigorous work on steps like surrender in Step 3, addressing rage in Step 6, and living the spiritual awakening of Step 12, Ashley transformed her life. Her commitment to service, compassion, and spiritual growth now guides her relationships, her recovery community, and her daily life
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