AA Recovery Interviews with Howard L.

This episode features Audie M., who shares his journey of overcoming alcoholism and crack addiction through AA, achieving 36 years of sobriety.

Matt J.'s journey from a troubled childhood through severe alcoholism and depression to finding recovery in Alcoholics Anonymous in 2014.

This episode segment introduces Richard B., who shares his story of battling alcoholism and pulmonary disease, highlighting his relapse after 22 years of sobriety and his courageous return to AA while facing serious health challenges.

This episode introduces Sam H., who has been sober for 38 years through Alcoholics Anonymous, highlighting his journey from a life-threatening decision to a dedicated AA-centric life with strong sponsorship and service work.

This encore episode features an interview with Vicki A., who shares her journey of recovery from alcoholism and marijuana addiction, stemming from a painful childhood and dysfunctional family background.

This episode features an interview with Sabina H.

This encore episode features an interview with Jeff B., who shares his journey from a successful career to alcoholism and recovery through Alcoholics Anonymous since 2017.

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This episode features Kristina C.'s journey from a troubled childhood marked by self-harm and addiction to her struggles with alcoholism and recovery, including early exposure to AA and a pivotal crisis at age 22.

This episode introduces Bob W., a Vietnam veteran and former banker whose alcoholism led to family breakdown and suicidal thoughts before finding sobriety through AA in 1999, though he continued struggling with other addictions for years.

This episode introduces Victoria H., who shares her journey of overcoming alcoholism through AA after a traumatic military childhood and numerous health challenges.

This episode features Patrice T.

This episode features an interview with Julie R., who shares her journey of alcoholism, initial sobriety through AA, relapse after six years, and hopeful return to recovery.

This episode introduces Ron B., who has been sober for 43 years, sharing his journey from addiction to recovery through Alcoholics Anonymous, as part of the AA Recovery Interviews podcast.

Courtney P.'s story involves growing up in a tumultuous family with alcoholism, seeking inpatient treatment at age 21, and initially failing to engage with AA, leading to relapse.

This episode features an interview with Kirkland B., who shares his journey from a troubled upbringing and addiction to finding sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous since February 2005.

Ray O.'s journey to lasting sobriety in 2009 after multiple failed attempts, enabled by family and marked by business failures and legal issues, ultimately finding success through AA sponsorship and step work.

This episode segment introduces Tom W., who joined AA after nine dry years of alcoholic behavior, detailing his troubled background and journey to recovery through the program.

This segment introduces Paul B., who shares his journey from a rural English upbringing and university drinking culture to overcoming alcoholism through AA, achieving seven years of sobriety.

This episode features an interview with Jerry R., who shares his journey from intravenous drug use and alcoholism to achieving sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous since January 1990.

This episode introduces Jimmy G., a former Episcopal priest whose lifelong struggle with alcoholism led him to AA recovery after years of functional addiction and family turmoil.

A person reflects on the profound impact of attending AA meetings with their father and grandfather, highlighting how this multi-generational support shaped their recovery and personal development.

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This episode introduces Ted O., who maintained 42 years of sobriety despite being shot by bandits in Mexico after nearly a decade sober, highlighting his resilience and AA testimony.

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This episode segment introduces Brett B., who overcame a traumatic childhood and alcoholism through AA, achieving 14 years of sobriety with community support and the 12-step program.

This episode segment introduces Jackie B.'s story of struggling with alcoholism, highlighting her journey through dysfunctional family life, failed marriages, and the misconception that attending AA meetings without full commitment led to relapse before she ultimately embraced the program in 2015.

This encore episode features host Howard L.

This encore episode features Terry S., who has been sober since August 2003, sharing her story of early addiction starting with a childhood overdose and progressing through functional alcoholism.

This encore episode features an interview with Bud S., a 94-year-old man with 44 years of sobriety in Alcoholics Anonymous, sharing his story of recovery and the impact of alcoholism in his family.

This encore episode features an interview with Lauren A., a former prima ballerina who shares her journey of addiction and recovery in Alcoholics Anonymous since 2009.

This episode segment introduces David D., who shares his journey from a normal upbringing and successful law career into alcoholism, highlighting his descent and the impact on his health and life before recovery.

This encore episode features J.S.'s story of overcoming alcoholism through AA, detailing his difficult childhood, years of drinking, and journey to nearly 19 years of sobriety.

This episode segment introduces an interview with Nancy Kay, who shares her journey from early trauma and alcoholism to achieving 53 years of sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous.

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This episode features Nadia S., an attorney who shares her journey from a traumatic childhood and alcoholism to achieving sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous.

This encore episode features Justin M.'s journey from alcoholism as an airline pilot to achieving sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous, highlighting his family history and struggles with relapse.

This episode features Rosemary B.'s story of overcoming childhood alcoholism and addiction to achieve over 40 years of sobriety, highlighting her journey from a dysfunctional family to recovery in Alcoholics Anonymous.

This episode features an interview with Kyle G., who shares his powerful story of overcoming alcoholism and addiction through Alcoholics Anonymous, highlighting his journey from a difficult childhood to achieving three years of sobriety.

This episode features an interview with Dan See, a former criminal justice attorney who shares his powerful story of developing severe alcoholism in his mid-60s after decades of seemingly controlled drinking and finding recovery through Alcoholics Anonymous.

This episode features an interview with Sarah M., who shares her journey from childhood eating disorders and alcoholism to finding sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous since 1996, including overcoming personal challenges like her husband's cancer.

This episode features Kelvin S.

This episode features Amy B.

This encore episode features an interview with Larry L., who got sober at age 65 after decades of heavy drinking as a loner.

Jennifer S., an attorney with two years of sobriety, shares her journey from a childhood in a party-centric, alcoholic home to her own severe vodka addiction.

Host Howard L.

Host Howard L.

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An interview with William B., an AA member who shares his story of alcoholism, mental health struggles, and finding hope in the program.

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An AA member shares their story of addiction and recovery through the 12-step program.

Joe S. celebrates sobriety on a Thailand beach while surrounded by intoxicated strangers and his sober family.

Dwight M.

An AA member shares his story of addiction and recovery through Alcoholics Anonymous.

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An AA member interviews fellow alcoholics about their recovery journeys, sharing stories of experience, strength, and hope.

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