Podcast Episodes

Mary M. - Sober 35 Years

Episode 139

Mary joined Alcoholics Anonymous 35 years ago, shortly after her father picked up his 20 year chip in the Program. Her father’s longevity and experie…

2 years, 3 months ago

Charlie D. - Sober Since July 1997 (Encore Episode)

At age 13, Charlie suffered hydrocephalous and underwent the first of 5 brain operations over the next 8 years. By 15, he had begun using alcohol and…

2 years, 3 months ago

Chimene M. - Sober 2 Years

Episode 138

Chimene's story will resonate with those in their first few years of sobriety. It will also ring familiar with those who drank for many years before …

2 years, 3 months ago

Martyn C. - Sober 29 Years

Episode 137

Originally from England, Martyn immigrated to the U.S. in the mid-1970’s bringing along his predilections for excessive drinking. Insecurities from h…

2 years, 3 months ago

Chris G. - Sober Since May 2016 (Encore Episode)

Chris G. found AA over 15 years ago, but after the first year and a half, he decided to go back out. Relapse for some is a sad and tragic story. Many…

2 years, 3 months ago

Walt P - Sober 5 Years

Episode 136

Walt was raised in a military family who moved every couple of years. The transitory nature of Walt’s childhood and adolescence meant making and losi…

2 years, 4 months ago

John C. - Sober 51 Years

Episode 135

With 51 years sober in AA, today’s guest, John C., shares a story chocked-full with experience that will resonate with newcomers, old-timers, and fol…

2 years, 4 months ago

Diana L. - Sober Since March 2011 (Encore of Episode 18)

Diana’s love of AA is unmistakable. In her words: “AA is at the center of my life. It keeps me sane. It gives me structure, a sense of purpose. It te…

2 years, 4 months ago

Kevin S. - Sober 3 Years

Episode 134

Sober since 2020, Kevin's backstory of drinking belied his ultimate identification as an alcoholic who needed help from AA. Raised in a successful fa…

2 years, 4 months ago

MaryCeline L. - Sober Since March 2013 (Encore of Episode 28)

The wisdom MaryCeline conveys is that of one who’s fought hard and suffered much in her battle for sobriety. With multiple stints in AA since 1999, h…

2 years, 5 months ago