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Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast

Mat got sober at 19 in High Point, NC. Having OD'…

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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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Mat's Journey: Sobriety, Sponsorship, and Finding a Home Group

“If I can't feel that, then what's the point of being alive? And that's just it, this realization, and it's- I don't know, I can't give it too much power, but that both of my parents died in their 60s and I'm Years away from My 60s. Actually, I don't know how much longer we've got. That's what happens if you don't drink and you don't die.”

Ever wondered what it's like to get sober at just 19? Mat's story might give you some answers. In this episode of the Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast, Mat opens up about his path to sobriety that began after a near-fatal overdose in 1986. Referred to AA by his therapist, he found an unexpected sense of belonging in a Young People's group where he met his first sponsor.

Mat's journey didn't stop there; he later faced the intimidating world of a men's meeting, which eventually became his home group and a cornerstone of his recovery. Mat's sobriety date is May 20, 1987, and he’s been a member of the Summit Men's Group in Greensboro, NC ever since. His story is rich with lessons on the importance of honesty in sponsorship and the value of being present in sobriety.

He also shares practical insights on working the 10th step, making this episode a treasure trove for anyone seeking guidance on their recovery journey. Join hosts Don and Sam as they chat with Mat about the highs and lows of his experience. From dealing with raw emotions to navigating behaviors that come with sobriety, Mat’s candid reflections are both relatable and inspiring.

Whether you're new to AA or have been around for years, Mat's story offers valuable takeaways on finding your place within the community and the ongoing work of staying sober.

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