Speaker library
Browse the latest recovery talks, workshops, and speaker shares across the 12-step fellowships.
Mark L. shares their deeply personal journey through addiction, detailing their experiences with crystal meth, cocaine, and crack, and the profound shame they felt during their using years. They recount their path to ...
Tara S shares their deeply personal journey of addiction and recovery, recounting their early experiences with alcohol at age 13, including a tragic incident that shaped their youth, and their eventual reliance on dru...
Jeremy U shares their personal journey from a seemingly normal childhood to overcoming a progressive disease of addiction. They detail their struggles with various substances, the impact on their family life, and the ...
Bob M shares their profound journey of recovery from various addictions rooted in a dysfunctional childhood and severe emotional abandonment. They recount growing up as a surrogate parent in an alcoholic home, experie...
Jack L shares their deeply personal journey with Codependence Anonymous, detailing how their early relationship with their mother shaped their codependent patterns. They explain how the program helped them understand ...
Ken and Mary R share their profound journey in recovery, highlighting the core struggle between living in love versus fear. They speak candidly about overcoming childhood trauma and dysfunctional family dynamics, whic...
Michelle E shares their extensive experience in recovery, emphasizing the value of the “Blue Book” literature. They discuss the importance of starting new meetings, the process of working the steps, and the nuances of...
Scott Johnson shares personal experiences and professional insights on navigating relationships, particularly in the context of addiction and codependency. They detail the stages of healthy relationship development, f...
Jack L shares their personal journey, starting with a challenging childhood and a pattern of dysfunctional relationships, leading to their discovery of codependency at age 64. They explain how CoDA provided tools to c...
Charles Z opens a discussion on resentment, exploring its origins often rooted in childhood codependency, abuse, or neglect, and its draining impact on personal serenity and energy. They guide the audience through ref...