AA speaker Norma A. shares 24 years of recovery—from relapse after three years sober, raising a son in foster care, to spiritual transformation through surrender and God’s presence in her life.
Episodes
The Captain Who Had to Start From the Ground Up – AA Speaker – Lyle P. | Sober Sunrise
Lyle P., an airline captain arrested for flying under the influence, shares his story of hitting bottom, federal prison, and rebuilding his life through the AA program and acceptance.
I Belonged in the Universe Again – AA Speaker – Michael B. | Sober Sunrise
Michael B. shares his 21-year AA speaker journey from a privileged, closeted gay man battling resentment and self-pity to finding spiritual awakening through the 12 steps and a practice blending Zen Buddhism and Catholicism.
From a Hospital Bed to a Ph.D. – AA Speaker – Dave D. | Sober Sunrise
AA speaker Dave D. shares his recovery from a near-fatal head injury at 22 to earning a PhD in engineering. A story about powerlessness, surrender, and the promises of AA.
Match Calamity with Serenity – AA Speaker – Mary T. | Sober Sunrise
AA speaker Mary T. shares 34 years of sobriety, moving from California to New England, working the Big Book, and developing a deeper relationship with God through Step work and spiritual practice.
The War Was Over. I Lost. Thank God. – AA Speaker – Rick M. | Sober Sunrise
AA speaker Rick M. shares how he hit rock bottom in a tent by the river and found surrender after years of chaos, fighting, and denial. A story of grace and spiritual awakening through the steps.
The Rottweilers That Kept Me in AA – AA Speaker – Don L. | Sober Sunrise
AA speaker Don L. shares how a tough sponsor, court dates, and two rottweilers kept him in recovery after six years of failed attempts to quit drinking.
After 46 Years, the Prison Still Smelled Like Fear – AA Speaker – Johnnie H. | Sober Sunrise
AA speaker Johnnie H. returns to the prison where he served time 46 years ago, reflecting on his journey from solitary confinement to long-term sobriety and the role of sponsorship and service in his recovery.
I Don’t Drink Alcohol, I Drink Life – AA Speaker – Lila R. | Sober Sunrise
AA speaker Lila R. explores 25 years of sobriety, spiritual awakening, and the difference between stopping drinking and living a full life in recovery.
Thank God It Didn’t All Happen in the First Year – AA Speaker – Pat L. | Sober Sunrise
AA speaker Pat L. shares 25 years of sobriety, from childhood trauma and alcoholism at age 4 to spiritual awakening and recovery. A story of hitting bottom and staying sober.
Your Misery Is Refunded at the Door – AA Speaker – Eileen F. | Sober Sunrise
AA speaker Eileen F. shares her journey from teenage arrest and addiction to 20+ years sober. She walks through working the 12 steps, finding a Higher Power, and building a life worth living in recovery.
The Fourth Step Is an Inventory of Who I’m Not – AA Speaker – Scott L. | Sober Sunrise
AA speaker Scott L. breaks down the Fourth Step as an inventory of who you’re not, not who you are. Deep dive into resentment, fear, and character defects using the Big Book.