AA Podcast
AA Podcast
ESH: Mehdi O
ESH: Mehdi O
ESH: Mehdi O
Sunday 14th December 2025
Join Mehdi O as he shares his inspiring journey from Iran to sobriety, emphasising spiritual fulfilment and community support.
69 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Transformative
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Episode Overview
- The 12 steps are designed to create a sense of oneness with a higher power.
- Service and giving back are crucial elements in maintaining sobriety.
- Understanding oneself is key to understanding one's spirituality.
- Sobriety is not just about abstaining from alcohol but finding spiritual fulfilment.
- Community support plays a significant role in recovery.
Knowing self is knowing God. The more I get to know self, the more I get to know God.
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? This episode of Sober Cast takes you on a heartfelt journey with Mehdi O, originally from Iran, now residing in Las Vegas. Mehdi shares his powerful narrative at the Live at Pine Lake speaker meeting in Seattle, revealing his struggles and triumphs over addiction. His story is not just about the battles with alcohol but also about the quest for spiritual fulfilment and connection.
Mehdi's journey is deeply rooted in the teachings of the AA Big Book, with an emphasis on finding God within oneself as a path to healing. He candidly recounts his early life experiences, the challenges he faced, and how these shaped his journey towards sobriety. Mehdi also discusses the importance of service and giving back, highlighting his work in establishing AA meetings in Iran.
With light-hearted humour and raw honesty, Mehdi's story is a testament to the transformative power of the 12 steps and the strength found in community. As you listen, you'll find yourself reflecting on your own journey and what it means to be whole. So, what drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Perhaps it's the promise of becoming 'happily and usefully whole.'