Speaker library
Browse the latest recovery talks, workshops, and speaker shares across the 12-step fellowships.
John D introduces themself as an adult child in recovery for 30 years, having worked as a drug and alcohol counselor. They explain that four main barriers prevent people from achieving what they want: belief systems, ...
John D discusses their thirty-year journey from social anxiety to openly sharing profound insights on childhood trauma and self-deception, emphasizing that individuals are not broken but rather lied to. They explain h...
David M hosts a workshop on forgiveness, emphasizing that traditional methods often fall short, and introduces a formal meditation practice rooted in Tibetan traditions for developing the capacity to forgive. They hig...
Sara B. shares their journey as an adult child of an alcoholic and a dysfunctional family, detailing early experiences of powerlessness and an unmanageable life, marked by addiction to relationships and a relentless s...
Jeff J introduces an experiential workshop designed to help participants connect with their inner child, revisit happy childhood memories, and address past trauma through relaxation and affirmations. They emphasize th...
Charlie H, the chairman of the board, shares their personal journey in Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) and discusses the significance of the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions in finding freedom from family dysfunction. Th...
Bill D presented a workshop on emotional sobriety for Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA). They discussed the historical context of emotional sobriety, referencing Bill Wilson’s insights on deep-seated emotional depend...
Diana B. shares their personal journey in the ACA fellowship, detailing the development of tools to emotionally resuscitate their inner child and process suppressed feelings, particularly for the Fourth Step inventory...
Mary Jo began their talk by sharing humorous anecdotes about their nickname “Mj” and expressing gratitude to the event organizers, volunteers, and the Swedish fellowship for their contributions to the historic event i...
Carolyn recounts their upbringing in an alcoholic family, marked by early trauma and a lack of emotional support, which led to self-destructive choices and a deep sense of being a “lost child.” They describe how embra...