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ESH: Burns B from Louisville KY
ESH: Burns B from Louisville KY
ESH: Burns B from Louisville KY
Tuesday 10th June 2025
Burns B shares his journey from addiction to sobriety, highlighting AA's transformative power at the Georgia Convention.
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Episode Overview
- Burns B shares personal stories of family struggles with alcoholism.
- The importance of obedience in early sobriety is emphasised.
- Humour is used as a tool to ease nerves during public speaking.
- Burns B discusses emotional sobriety and spiritual growth.
- The transformative power of AA's 12-step programme is highlighted.
My seeking has not only brought me closer to home, but it has led so many people there.
Step into the world of Sober Cast, where AA speaker meetings are transformed into an engaging podcast experience. This episode features Burns B from Louisville, Kentucky, a renowned circuit speaker who shares his journey at the 56th Annual Georgia Convention in 2009. Burns B's storytelling is a tapestry of personal anecdotes and wisdom gained through decades of sobriety. He candidly discusses his family's struggle with alcoholism and the profound impact it had on his life.
Burns B takes listeners on a rollercoaster ride through his early days of sobriety, highlighting the importance of obedience and the lessons learned from his first sponsor. His humorous yet poignant reflections on 'obedience' and the concept of 'conditional love' offer a unique perspective on the challenges faced by those in recovery. Burns B's narrative is peppered with moments of levity, like imagining the audience naked to calm his nerves, and profound realisations about the power of AA's 12-step programme.
He shares a touching story about a couple whose lives were transformed by AA, illustrating the programme's infallibility when there's genuine desire to stay sober. The episode also delves into Burns B's relationship with his mother and the conditional love that shaped his early years. As he navigates the complexities of recovery, Burns B emphasises the importance of spiritual growth and emotional sobriety.
With heartfelt sincerity, Burns B recounts the pivotal moments in his life, from overcoming addiction to finding peace through AA's principles. His journey is a testament to the transformative power of sobriety, offering hope and inspiration to those seeking a way out of addiction's grip. If you're curious about how a little humour and a lot of honesty can lead to healing, Burns B's story is one you won't want to miss.