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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
Grief
Forgiveness
Al-Anon
Spiritual Malady
Twelve Steps
12 Steps Of Alcoholics Anonymous
Austin, Texas
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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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Episode 464

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Episode 463

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Episode 462

Jack D - Baltimore, MD

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Episode 461

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Recent Guests

Sam S.
Musician and recovering alcoholic from Dallas
Sober Speak interviewee
Episode: 463- Sam S - Staying Vigilant in AA - Tri Cities
Jack D
New friend of the host, Baltimore-based recovering addict with a dramatic life story
Baltimore, Maryland
Episode: 462- Jack D - Journey from Fraud to Redemption
Dave F.
Guest sharing experiences from Fellowship of the Spirit
NA/Alcoholics Anonymous recovery community
Episode: 461- Mark Houston and Dave F - Fellowship of the Spirit, Part 6
Cecil Rubea
Member of AA from Buda, Texas; survivor of a fatal plane crash and long-term sobriety advocate
Alcoholics Anonymous
Episode: 460- Cecil R - Follow Directions
Gary B
Guest: Recovery storyteller and meditator featured in two-part interview
Sober Speak
Episode: 459- Gary B - "My Name is Gary B – Part 2"
Gary B.
Return guest on recovery-focused podcast; meditation practitioner and educator
Charlotte, North Carolina; meditation teacher and creator of Gary B's meditations
Episode: 458- Gary B - "My Name is Gary B – Part 1"
Gary K
Guest discussing Step 11 and spiritual hygiene
Episode: 457- Gary K - Step 11 - Spiritual Hygiene (Greatest Hits)
Julie A
Recovery podcast guest from Ocean Grove, New Jersey
Sober Speak guest
Episode: 456- Julie A - Finding Freedom: A Spiritual Awakening in Recovery
Jeri Dawn
Speaker at Tri Cities event; has appeared on the podcast before
Recovered alcoholic; speaker
Episode: 455- Jeri Dawn - What is My Purpose - Tri Cities Event

Host

John M.
Host of Sober Speak

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 548 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 Statesa year ago
  • Good

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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    aer8m
    United Statesa year 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

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Feedback often notes the interviews could benefit from broader gender diversity.
Listeners praise the host for creating a welcoming space that lets guests tell their stories.
Fans value the practical recovery tools and real-life examples shared by guests.

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462- Jack D - Journey from Fraud to Redemption
Q: What triggered your first significant involvement with AA and treatment?
A 30-day detox and rehab stint after escalating behaviors pushed by life circumstances, followed by time in a halfway house where he began serious steps work and sponsorship discussions.
462- Jack D - Journey from Fraud to Redemption
Q: When did you start drinking and how did it progress in your early years?
Jack describes starting drink at a very young age, with early experimentation leading to regular drinking by the end of high school, and a long struggle with substances before seeking help through treatment and AA.
453- Chad P Part 1 - Powerless Over the First Drink
Q: What was your sobriety date and how did you first get connected to Charlie Parker and Chris S?
Chad explains his sponsor of about 15 years was Charlie Parker, who introduced him to Chris S; this opened his path into AA and the broader recovery community.
453- Chad P Part 1 - Powerless Over the First Drink
Q: Please introduce yourself and tell us where you're living now.
Chad introduces himself as Chad Paine, an alcoholic, and says he's sober since April 2, 2003, living on the Jersey Shore in Ocean Grove, New Jersey.
445- Ricky C - Sponsorship is the Secret Sauce
Q: What was the turning point that finally solidified your commitment to staying sober this last time?
A combination of the rehab guidance, a direct push from David to seek psychiatric support when needed, and a deep, personal realization that I needed to do it for my kids and family as well as myself transformed my approach and finally kept me on track.

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A recovery-focused interview show that blends personal sobriety stories with practical guidance on the 12 steps, inventory work, and spiritual principles. Episodes frequently feature deep-dive conversations about fear, forgiveness, sponsorship, and how to apply recovery concepts in daily life, work, and relationships. Notable strengths include long-form storytelling, live demonstrations of inventories, and guest experiences spanning trauma, spirituality, and community-building within AA circles. It's probably a good fit for listeners seeking relatable, experiential insights and actionable steps from seasoned recovery voices while also highlighting the power of community and service.

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