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Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast

Richard hadn't heard of AA until a court "class" …

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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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Richard's Path to Lasting Sobriety: Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast

“The secret to sobriety for me is that these principles, if I practice these principles in my life, I'm going to learn how to navigate through the ups and downs that are coming.”

Ever wondered how someone can keep coming back to AA until it finally sticks? Richard's story on the Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast might just give you some answers. His journey began in 1982 when a court class first introduced him to AA. But it wasn’t a straight road to sobriety. Richard found himself in and out of treatment, continuing to drink even after multiple attempts. It wasn't until 1992 that he finally achieved lasting sobriety. What changed?

Richard dives deep into the importance of spirituality, working with a sponsor, and making amends. He also touches on the tough battles with dual addiction and the crucial role of carrying the AA message to others. One of the standout lessons from Richard's story is how practicing AA principles daily helped him navigate life's ups and downs without turning to alcohol. His experience highlights the power of community and the transformative potential of AA.

Tune into this episode to hear Richard’s candid reflections and find inspiration in his unwavering commitment to sobriety.

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