Owl 013 Mariah
Owl 013 Mariah

Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast

Mariah started drinking and using at 11. She was…

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57:44•1 Sept 2017

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Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast

The Boiled Owl

The Boiled Owl is hosted by Don and Sam, both members of Alcoholics Anonymous who like listening to other alcoholics’ experience, strength, and hope. We both do this often via podcasts and speaker tapes (well, CDs and MP3s) while working or driving. While there are many recordings of speaker meetings, we found locating podcasts a bit more difficult. So…… Rather than just complaining about it (you know we did!), we decided to take action. We both attend a Saturday morning men’s AA meeting and go to coffee afterward. Sometimes it’s just the two of us, though often it’s several more. The conversation there is always wide-ranging and invariably full of recovery. The Boiled Owl is our attempt to recreate the environment of the coffee shop meeting-after-the-meeting. Since it’s not completely ad-hoc, we have to structure it a bit, but soon the flow of conversation takes hold and it then goes where it goes. We start with a little banter, introduce our guest, and then ask them a question about why they’re in AA. This one question kicks off the conversation and we chat for 20-30 minutes. We close the podcast with “Ask the Old-timer,” where a question is posed to Don. For our initial episodes, we made up the question. The goal is for YOU to ask a question! Send us your question via giveahoot@boiledowlaa.org. New episodes are posted on the 1st and 15th of the month.

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Mariah's Path: From Teenage Drinking to a Life of Sobriety

“I needed that and I didn't need to see somebody that had it all together. I just, you know, I'm, I'm an emotional person and my brain just never shut up than it does it does Today.”

Ever wondered how early drinking can shape someone's life? Mariah started at just 11 and was pushed into treatment by 15. Her last drink was in 2007, but it took her another three years to truly surrender to sobriety. In this episode of the Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast, Mariah opens up about her journey, sharing the ups and downs that come with battling addiction.

She dives into the importance of making amends, which helped her shed the heavy burden of shame she carried for years. Mariah's story isn't just about quitting alcohol; it's about understanding powerlessness, being mindful of triggers, and peeling back the layers of one's own life. She talks candidly about how she's learned to trust her instincts and build healthier relationships. If you're looking for a story that blends struggle with hope and real-life lessons, this episode is a must-listen.

Join hosts Don and Sam as they create a warm, coffee-shop atmosphere where Mariah's inspiring journey unfolds.

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