Speaker library
Browse the latest recovery talks, workshops, and speaker shares across the 12-step fellowships.
Jim Y facilitates a workshop on emotional sobriety, emphasizing that true recovery extends beyond mere abstinence from addiction. They explain that achieving personal autonomy requires confronting “ghosts”—dysfunction...
Dr. Donna’s talk explores the importance of adult responsibility, urging listeners to move beyond reactive behaviors and embrace their full emotional spectrum. They emphasize that acknowledging and processing difficul...
Dr. Donna discusses the five core symptoms of codependence: inappropriate self-esteem, issues with reality, lack of moderation, and boundary failures. They explain that codependence is a journey of recovery, not a des...
Donald B discusses the challenges of dealing with feelings in recovery, particularly for codependents and those with substance use disorders. They emphasize that recovery does not erase feelings but provides tools and...
Deena D shares their journey from a chaotic childhood marked by parental divorce and their father’s alcoholism, which led them to an early addiction to chaos and various substances, including alcohol, pot, and eventua...
Kevin A shares their challenging upbringing in South Texas, marked by minority status, early substance use, and family issues including parental alcoholism and sibling trauma, which fostered a deep sense of not belong...
Nate F shares their personal journey into recovery, detailing the circumstances of their ‘bottom’ which included alcoholism, marital infidelity, and strained family relationships. They discuss the pivotal role of a th...
Jey S shares their profound journey through multiple addictions, including drugs, alcohol, and an eating disorder, alongside the deep-seated impact of childhood trauma, sexual abuse, and family rejection. They vividly...
Zak F shares their personal story of addiction, homelessness, and recovery, emphasizing that their sobriety date is December 19, 2015. They detail their progression from inpatient treatment and transitional housing to...
Ken R, an international lecturer and author with over 33 years of experience in addiction and family systems, shares their personal journey of recovery, emphasizing the critical role of working the steps. They highlig...