Speaker library
Browse the latest recovery talks, workshops, and speaker shares across the 12-step fellowships.
Eric L, with a sobriety date of 04/01/2008, shares their transformative journey from addiction and insecurity to a fulfilling life as a university professor and loving husband. They detail overcoming the allure of dru...
Adam M, a recovering code dependent, shares their personal journey and insights on relationships, starting with an anecdote about looking within for answers. They discuss their history of being a “fixer” and “anti-dep...
Mick shares their journey of recognizing and overcoming codependency, detailing the profound impact of attending 12-step meetings. They describe the transformative power of finding a supportive fellowship, learning to...
This workshop, led by Barbara L., explores the concept of a “higher power” beyond traditional interpretations, focusing on identifying and understanding the powers we already turn our lives over to. Participants are e...
Michelle E discusses the common phrase “feelings aren’t facts” and explores its implications, particularly concerning shame and guilt. They share personal experiences and stories, including the four mouse analogies, t...
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...