Speaker library
Browse the latest recovery talks, workshops, and speaker shares across the 12-step fellowships.
The speaker opens by recounting a dying man’s regret over things he was afraid to try, illustrating how fear paralyzes individuals and prevents meaningful experiences. He then delves into the Big Book’s approach to th...
The speaker shares personal insights on the true meaning of service, emphasizing that it involves selflessly helping others without seeking recognition, echoing Dr. Bob’s teaching that the 12 steps are founded on love...
The speaker emphasizes that a spiritual life is practical, not theoretical, requiring daily application of principles to avoid negative behaviors and maintain sobriety. He details the importance of daily inventory thr...
The first speaker recounts his devastating struggle with alcoholism, detailing how it destroyed his marriage and almost cost him his daughter’s life after her premature birth, highlighting his inability to stop drinki...
Johnny shares their journey in AA, emphasizing the privilege of being in the rooms and how everything good in their life is a result of their higher power found there. They recount their past struggles, including bein...
Vince recounts their early days in Alcoholics Anonymous, initially resisting the program and believing they were different from other alcoholics, describing their initial skepticism and desperate agreement to follow a...
The speaker recounts their early struggles in Alcoholics Anonymous, particularly their resistance and difficulty in fully embracing the twelve steps, despite attending meetings regularly. They detail a profound person...
Mary T, an alcoholic from Boston, shares their journey of sobriety, initially reluctant to speak publicly but eventually embracing service. They recount their early life, alcoholism, and a challenging marriage, emphas...
The talk opens with an introduction of Charlie Brown, detailing his significant service in the Heroin Anonymous fellowship and his personal triumphs in sobriety, especially his ability to find solutions from problems....
Leo B, a recovering alcoholic with 29 years of sobriety, shares their personal journey and the importance of community and humor in recovery. They emphasize the difference between fantasy and reality in addiction, hig...