AA Podcast
AA Podcast
ESH: Charlie P
ESH: Charlie P
ESH: Charlie P
Tuesday 13th May 2025
Charlie P shares his candid journey through addiction, relapses, and finding hope in sobriety with humour and honesty.
44 minutes
Honest
Inspiring
Hopeful
Supportive
Engaging
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Episode Overview
- Charlie P shares his experiences with addiction and numerous relapses.
- He emphasises the importance of honesty in achieving sobriety.
- Community support played a crucial role in his recovery journey.
- Humorous stories from his past illustrate his personal growth.
- Charlie's story underscores resilience and hope in overcoming addiction.
"I realised I was gonna die if I didn't stop. It was gonna kill me."
In this episode of Sober Cast, Charlie P takes the stage, sharing his rollercoaster journey through addiction and recovery. Known for his circuit speaking alongside his wife Katie, Charlie's tale is both raw and honest, revealing the struggles he faced while battling his demons. From relapsing dozens of times to finally finding a path to sobriety, Charlie's story is a testament to resilience and the power of honesty.
He candidly discusses his early life, marked by constant relocations and a challenging upbringing, which set the stage for his later battles with alcohol and drugs. Through humorous anecdotes and heartfelt confessions, Charlie reflects on the pivotal moments that led him to embrace sobriety, including the terrifying realisation that he needed to change or face dire consequences.
His journey is punctuated by moments of vulnerability, such as the time he pretended to be knocked out in a school fight or the embarrassing surgery incident that left him questioning everything. Despite these setbacks, Charlie found solace in the AA community, where he learned the importance of honesty and connection. His story highlights the transformative power of community support and the commitment to recovery.
Charlie's experience serves as a reminder that recovery is possible, no matter how many times you stumble. If you're looking for an inspiring tale of redemption and hope, Charlie P's talk is one not to miss.