Speaker library
Browse the latest recovery talks, workshops, and speaker shares across the 12-step fellowships.
Jim H shares their personal journey through addiction, detailing the grip of cocaine and alcohol and the profound impact of trauma on their life. They discuss the painful process of self-discovery and the transformati...
Ernest M shares their profound journey of addiction, detailing a childhood marked by abuse, neglect, and the early exposure to alcoholism. They highlight the transformative power of the fellowship and the 12-step prog...
Patrick shares their personal journey of growing up with an alcoholic father and the resulting false identity of feeling responsible for their family’s well-being. They describe the progression of their father’s alcoh...
Nick discusses the challenges of exercising choice and discernment while experiencing increased external control and chaos during the quarantine, relating it to their childhood experiences in a dysfunctional home. The...
Danny F shares their powerful story of addiction to cocaine, illustrating its deceptive nature with a vivid analogy of a beautiful woman who ultimately betrays and harms. They recount the profound impact of Cocaine An...
Cindy shares their extensive experience with 12-step programs, highlighting their 36 years of sobriety and the profound impact these fellowships have had on their life and family dynamics. They discuss growing up with...
Chris R discusses the importance of action in recovery, emphasizing that doing the steps is more crucial than the specific method. They highlight the significance of a conscious contact with God through prayer and qui...
Leila introduces Chris R, who focuses on the crucial steps four and five of the recovery program. Chris R emphasizes the vital importance of a thorough personal inventory to uncover underlying causes of addiction, rat...
Chris R, a recovered alcoholic/addict, passionately argues that there is a definitive spiritual solution to powerlessness, leading to a state of being truly recovered where the obsession to use is lifted. They contend...
Chris R thoroughly explains the Big Book’s description of powerlessness, emphasizing that the 12 Steps offer the sole solution for alcoholism and drug addiction. They underscore the importance of maintaining the progr...