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Sober Speak- Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Interviews

John M
Alcoholics Anonymous
Recovery
Sobriety
12 Steps
Spirituality
Alcoholism
Mental Health
Meditation
Addiction
Big Book
Community Support
Texas
Al-Anon
Grief
Forgiveness
Spiritual Malady
Sober Speak
Twelve Steps
12 Steps Of Alcoholics Anonymous
Austin, Texas

Find us at www.soberspeak.com. This podcast shares experience, strength, and hope centered around recovery and the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. We are not affiliated with AA in any way.

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Latest Episodes

Episode 473

Cheri N - Dallas, TX

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Episode 472

Cheri N - Dallas, TX

Check out the book here: Amazon

Learn more about Cornbread Hustle here: cornbreadhustle.com

Leave us a voice mail @ www.speakpipe.com/SoberSpeak

Email us @ john@soberspeak.com

Visit our website @ www.sob... more

Episode 471

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Episode 470

Jack D - Baltimore, MD

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Recent Guests

Cheri Norris
Dallas business owner and founder of Cornbread Hustle, a staffing agency focused on second chances.
Cornbread Hustle
Episode: 472- Cheri N Part 1 - Business Professional
Mark Houston
Alcoholics Anonymous recovery speaker and sponsor
Episode: 471- Mark Houston and Dave F - Fellowship of the Spirit, Part 7
Dave F.
Alcoholics Anonymous recovery speaker and sponsor
Episode: 471- Mark Houston and Dave F - Fellowship of the Spirit, Part 7
Chris Ramer
Recovered alcoholic who speaks at Alcoholics Anonymous and Cocaine Anonymous events
Episode: 471- Mark Houston and Dave F - Fellowship of the Spirit, Part 7
Spencer T.
Guest from Al-Anon, interviewed about estrangement and amends
Al-Anon
Episode: 469- Spencer T Al-Anon Part 2: It's About Making it Right
Spencer T
Host of The Recovery Show; long-time Al-Anon member
Al-Anon / The Recovery Show
Episode: 468- Spencer T - Al-Anon Part 1: God Shaped Hole
David Mack
Guest, founder of Dads in Recovery
Dads in Recovery
Episode: 467- David M - Dads in Recovery
Chris S
Recovery speaker sharing his personal journey with AA
Alcoholics Anonymous
Episode: 466- Chris S - Healing a Broken Spirit
Glen H.
Guest giving an in-depth recovery story and practical tools
Recovery community (AA/Al-Anon-related)
Episode: 465- Glen H - Part 2 - The Importance of Giving Back

Host

John M.
Recovery interviewer focused on Alcoholics Anonymous and the 12 steps

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 550 ratings
  • Ego ego ego

    Overextending every word does not make you a radio host - get to the point- this is not about YoU- this is about the message

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Zeccc67
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Good

    Good speakers! The host does talk A LOT before and after the speaker even during the speakers “time” - it would be so much better, in my opinion, if he would let the speakers do the majority of the talking, especially during the allotted time

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    aer8m
    United States2 years ago
  • Good

    Good speakers! The host does talk A LOT before and after the speaker

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    aer8m
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantastic

    John has amazing speakers on his podcast and gives them the room to tell their stories. It’s my way of having a speaker meeting on demand! Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    garbear27
    United States2 years ago
  • The best!

    This is the my favorite recovery podcast. John’s interview style is relaxed and he brings out the best in his guests. I really feels like “A meeting between meetings”. Keep up the great work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tim McB
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners feel the host talks too much before and after guest segments and would prefer more uninterrupted speaker time.
John M.'s warmth, humor, and relaxed interview style are praised, and some listeners say his questions draw out guests' stories.
Listeners value the personal stories and practical recovery insights, often describing the episodes as a way to stay connected between meetings.
Listeners appreciate the range of recovery experiences, while some would like more women and gender-diverse guests.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

472- Cheri N Part 1 - Business Professional
Q: What were you struggling with at the time, and why did Alpha-Stim seem like a good idea?
Cheri was experiencing anxiety but was afraid medication might reduce her creativity or sense of urgency. She tried Alpha-Stim as an alternative and found it helpful, but later accepted medication after other approaches did not resolve her anxiety.
472- Cheri N Part 1 - Business Professional
Q: What led up to getting sober on Christmas Day?
After years of trying to drink less and working around a DWI breathalyzer, Cheri attempted to control her drinking with vodka and water during a family visit. She woke with anxiety, remembered the names she had given two jellyfish in a lamp, and recognized that alcohol was worsening the anxiety she had been trying to relieve.
470- Jack D - Messages From God in Dark Times
Q: What do you think the impediment was to making the amends all those years?
Jack says fear played a part, but he needed to experience the consequences of his conduct and recognize that avoiding amends was making his life unmanageable and threatening his sobriety.
470- Jack D - Messages From God in Dark Times
Q: What was the work you were doing in the rehab business?
Jack says he was involved in patient brokering: receiving money for directing people to treatment centers and participating in kickback arrangements. The federal charges called it conspiracy to commit health-care fraud.
468- Spencer T - Al-Anon Part 1: God Shaped Hole
Q: How did you come to start sharing Al-Anon material on your show, and what motivates you now?
Spencer describes his collaboration with Mark and how the idea to focus on Al-Anon emerged, plus his ongoing mission to connect listeners with Al-Anon concepts and the 12 steps.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Personal recovery stories and practical guidance rooted in Alcoholics Anonymous and its 12-step approach are at the center of these conversations. Regular host John M. interviews people in recovery, sponsors, and recovery-community figures about sobriety, step work, sponsorship, amends, spiritual practice, family relationships, and service. Some discussions unfold across multiple parts, while others offer detailed guidance on specific recovery practices, including inventory work and accountability.

The mix of candid testimony and practical reflection makes this a resource for people in recovery, those supporting someone with addiction, and listeners seeking a spiritual framework for lasting change. Guests bring varied experiences, from reb... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Cheri Norris
2. Mark Houston
3. Dave F.
4. Chris Ramer
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