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Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA
Jaclyn D recounts her decade-long sobriety journey, sharing her experiences with addiction, recovery through AA, and the challenges of balancing career aspirations.
42:03•27 Nov 2025
Jaclyn D: Ten Years Sober and Counting
Episode Overview
- Embrace a higher power for personal transformation.
- AA provides a supportive community for recovery.
- Overcoming fear of public perception is crucial.
- Humour can be a powerful tool in recovery.
- Family dynamics play a significant role in addiction.
“"My fear was like, oh my God, what if the CD gets disseminated, and then people that I'm going to be seeing hear this."”
Get ready to be moved by Jaclyn D's riveting story of recovery, told with unfiltered honesty and raw humour. With ten years of sobriety under her belt, Jaclyn shares her tumultuous journey from battling substance abuse to finding solace in Alcoholics Anonymous. Her narrative is filled with colourful anecdotes, like escaping a psychiatric facility and dealing with the aftermath of a public record that could have derailed her career in psychology.
Jaclyn's candid reflections on her past mistakes and the transformative power of AA offer listeners a glimpse into the reality of addiction recovery. She dives into her childhood experiences in an alcoholic household, the chaos of her early adult life, and the pivotal moment when she realised she needed help. Jaclyn’s humour shines through even the darkest parts of her story, as she recounts the bizarre lengths she went to in pursuit of substances.
Her journey underscores the importance of embracing a higher power and the healing process that AA facilitates. Through her engaging storytelling, Jaclyn inspires others by demonstrating that change is possible, no matter how deep the struggles run. So, if you're curious about how someone can turn their life around after addiction, Jaclyn's story is one you won't want to miss. What remarkable journeys have people faced head-on against addiction? Dive into this episode and find out.
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