Shank and Wayne
Shank and Wayne
Ravi S.
Ravi S.
Ravi S.
Tuesday 6th January 2026
Ravi S. shares his inspiring recovery journey, highlighting the role of AA and personal transformation.
41 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Engaging
Informative
Hopeful
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Shank and Wayne
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Recovery with AA
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Getting a sponsor is crucial for sobriety.
- Rebuilding relationships can be a rewarding part of recovery.
- Humour helps navigate the challenges of addiction.
- AA provides a supportive community for recovering alcoholics.
- Transparency in AA's financial dealings is important.
The most important thing in my sobriety was getting a sponsor.
What remarkable journeys have people faced head-on against addiction? In this episode of Alcoholics Alive!, Ravi S. shares his story of recovery with hosts Shank and Wayne. Ravi's journey is a testament to the power of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) as he recounts his struggles and triumphs over alcohol addiction. Born to immigrant parents and facing societal pressures, Ravi describes how alcohol became his escape and how it led to a series of life-altering consequences.
Ravi's tale is filled with humour and honesty as he navigates through the early days of sobriety, the support he found in AA, and the pivotal role his sponsor played in his recovery. The episode also touches on the financial challenges faced by AA's General Service Board, sparking a conversation about transparency and self-support within the organisation.
Listeners will be captivated by Ravi's candid account of finding his place in the world and rebuilding relationships with his family, particularly the heartwarming story of bonding with his father over baseball games. The hosts and Ravi also engage in a lively discussion about the amusing yet sometimes perplexing sayings heard in AA meetings, adding a light-hearted touch to the episode. Join Ravi, Shank, and Wayne as they explore what it means to live AA as a way of life.
This episode is not just about overcoming addiction; it's about finding joy, connection, and purpose in sobriety. Are you ready to find out how people turn their lives around after addiction?