AA Podcast
AA Podcast
Workshop: Beginners in AA
Workshop: Beginners in AA
Workshop: Beginners in AA
Tuesday 3rd December 2024
Chris C. shares his raw journey through alcoholism and recovery in this engaging Beginners Workshop episode from Sober Cast.
56 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Chris C. shares his personal journey through alcoholism and recovery.
- Emphasises the importance of the tenth step in maintaining sobriety.
- Discusses practical ways to deal with stress and anxiety without alcohol.
- Highlights the power of community and connecting with others in recovery.
- Offers honest reflections on the challenges and triumphs of early sobriety.
I was a daily oblivion drinker... but with 10 drinks, man, I could walk not only in front of a place like that.
In this episode of Sober Cast, Chris C. takes the stage to lead a Beginners Workshop in Tempe, Arizona, recorded back in April 2005. Chris, who has been sober since 1987, kicks off the session with a 30-minute personal story that vividly recounts his journey through alcoholism and recovery. His tale is raw and honest, detailing his descent into daily oblivion drinking, multiple arrests, and stints in treatment centres.
But it’s not all doom and gloom - Chris’s reflections on his recovery are both inspiring and relatable, offering hope to those in the early stages of their own sobriety journey. Following his story, Chris engages in a Q&A session where he addresses various questions from the audience. Although the questions can be hard to hear, Chris repeats them clearly before offering his insights.
He discusses the importance of the tenth step in Alcoholics Anonymous, sharing how picking up the phone and connecting with others has been crucial in his recovery. His emphasis on the power of community and shared experiences resonates throughout the episode. Chris also touches on the practical aspects of staying sober, such as dealing with stress and anxiety without alcohol.
He shares a poignant moment from his early sobriety when a stress test revealed just how much untreated alcoholism had affected him. His candidness about these struggles makes this episode particularly engaging and informative. If you’re looking for an honest, heartfelt account of early sobriety and practical advice on navigating the challenges of staying sober, this episode is a must-listen. Chris’s story is a testament to the power of honesty, community, and the steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.