A Shot Glass of Recovery

Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener to A Shot Glass of Recovery or a loyal member from my 2 Sober Chicks days, I’m glad you’re here. 🌟

If you love real recovery stories told like you’re sitting across from a friend, this one’s for you. Grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and get ready for some experience, strength, and hope.

Hey — glad you found this talk. Kevin’s story is the kind that sneaks up on you: heartbreak, wild mistakes, and then the small, steady miracles that come from showing up. He walks through losing his dad and hitting rock bottom, the people in AA who refused to give up on him, and the sponsors who pushed him into service and helped him rebuild a life that once felt impossible. But he does sound like Anthony Hopkins....so I could listen to him all day.

This isn’t a polished success story — it’s real, honest, and full of humor and humility. Kevin shares the goofy moments, the awkward reckonings (like tracking down an old boat), and the deep gratitude he feels for sobriety and the chance to be there for his wife. If you’re new to recovery or you’ve been walking the path for a while, you’ll find warmth, tough love, and practical hope here.

Stick around for the gentle reminders: show up, do the steps, make amends, and take life one day at a time. And hey — if this resonates, support the show so more people can hear these voices that keep recovery alive.

A Shot Glass of Recovery

Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener to A Shot Glass of Recovery or a loyal member from my 2 Sober Chicks days, I’m glad you’re here. 🌟

If you love real recovery stories told like you’re sitting across from a friend, this one’s for you. Grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and get ready for some experience, strength, and hope.

Welcome to A Shotglass of Recovery’s heartfelt speaker series — where real people share real journeys. In this episode, Mark opens up about his lifelong struggle with alcoholism, the mind-driven nature of his disease, and the moment sobriety stuck in 2005. He traces his path from feeling perpetually apart and seeking belonging through booze, to finding refuge in 12-step fellowships and a life-changing relationship with a higher power he calls God. Mark talks about the gifts of awareness, acceptance, and trust, the power of sponsorship, the wisdom of AA literature, and simple daily practices — like short, honest conversations with God and gratitude walks — that helped him swap scarcity and self-will for serenity and abundance. Expect candid stories about broken relationships, blackout binges, and the slow rebuilding of a soul. If you’re looking for steady hope, spiritual tools that actually work, and a warm reminder that you’re not alone in this, Mark’s story delivers. Stay for the practical takeaways: go to meetings, lean into sponsorship, embrace powerlessness, and invite God into the small moments. PS — If this touched you, consider subscribing, leaving a review, or supporting the show to keep these voices alive.

A Shot Glass of Recovery

Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener to A Shot Glass of Recovery or a loyal member from my 2 Sober Chicks days, I’m glad you’re here. 🌟

If you love real recovery stories told like you’re sitting across from a friend, this one’s for you. Grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and get ready for some experience, strength, and hope.

Hey friend — if you want a talk that’s equal parts raw, funny, and deeply hopeful, this episode’s for you. Amanda Brown walks us through how a little girl who found peace in a six-pack became a woman with 34 years of sobriety, a loving family, and a life she never dreamed possible. She doesn’t sugarcoat the wreckage — blackouts, humiliation, and court dates — but she also shows how simple, steady steps brought her back to herself.

Amanda reads from her experience and from her new book, The 12 Steps in 15 Minutes, and she makes the program feel accessible: practical tools like the third-step prayer, gratitude lists as meditation, mini four-step check-ins, and keeping a step-ten inventory. She’s honest about the hard work — the painful amends, the truth-telling, and the slow re-learning of trust — and she’s unshakable about the payoff: inner freedom, belonging, and real joy.

Listen for the snapshots that changed everything — the concrete stairwell, the highway nap, the bar humiliation — and how those moments led to a life-changing surrender and spiritual awakening. Amanda’s voice is warm, Southern, full of humor, and fiercely real, so you feel like you’re sitting across from a friend who’s been there and wants you to know you don’t have to stay there.

If you want something short and useful, check out her book on Amazon. If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and consider tossing a dollar or two in the PayPal virtual basket (paypal.me/a shot glass of recovery) to help keep these conversations coming. Every bit helps Lisa keep the speaker series alive.

Whether you’re in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just curious, Amanda’s story is a tender, practical, and hopeful reminder that rock bottom can lead to real, lasting recovery — and that you’re not alone on the road.

A Shot Glass of Recovery

Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener to A Shot Glass of Recovery or a loyal member from my 2 Sober Chicks days, I’m glad you’re here. 🌟

If you love real recovery stories told like you’re sitting across from a friend, this one’s for you. Grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and get ready for some experience, strength, and hope.

Join Lisa and Marius in this warm, honest episode of A Shotglass of Recovery. Marius opens up about growing up between Ireland and England, early church and family pressures, and how booze quietly took over — from teenage shandies to blackouts, violent episodes, and risky choices at work. He shares raw moments: the time he broke into his workplace, the fallout from drunken behavior at company events, and the devastating lows that led to a suicide attempt and a 72-hour psychiatric hold.

What really shines through is the hard, steady work of recovery. Marius talks about the role AA played in saving his life — the lifesaving value of community, sponsorship, and working the steps — and warns how dangerous it is to encourage people to abruptly stop doctor-prescribed medications. He also shares powerful spiritual moments, small miracles in nature, and the peace he found after years of struggle. His sober date is May 19, 1993, and he credits staying connected and doing the work for the life he rebuilt.

If you need hope, or just a real, human story about relapse, recovery, and grace, this episode is for you. Listen for practical advice, hard-won compassion, and the reminder that recovery is possible — one day at a time.

If you love the show, I’m asking for your support. Drop a 1$, 5, 10 or 25 in the virtual pay pay basket at paypal.me/AShotGlassofRecovery .  Any amount will help me afford to fund this project and continue to bring you great speakers, the Big Book Study, Literature studies on recovery, workshops and Lisa shots that contain a wildcard of variety.

You can also support the show by liking, subscribing, and following it on your favourite platforms. Leave a 5 star review while you're there! There is nothing I love more than your engagement so please email me at [email protected] and let me know how this show has contributed to your unique journey in recovery. Let me know if I can celebrate a milestone with you and give you a shout out. Would you like to be a guest? Drop me a line by email.

A Shot Glass of Recovery

Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery!  I’m glad you’re here. 🌟SEASON 4 IS all about speakers from 2026 at AA Solution Seekers.

If you love the show, I’m asking for your support. Drop a 1$, 5, 10 or 25 in the virtual pay pay basket at paypal.me/AShotGlassofRecovery .  Any amount will help me afford to fund this project and continue to bring you great speakers, the Big Book Study, Literature studies on recovery, workshops and Lisa shots that contain a wildcard of variety.

Welcome — grab a seat and stay awhile. In this episode Marie‑France, a longtime member of AA, shares her honest, unpolished journey from feeling forever out of place to nearly four decades sober. She talks about growing up in a home touched by alcoholism, getting lost in substances and jobs, hitting a bottom that finally led to detox and treatment, and the humble beginning of a life she never thought possible.

She’s real about the messy middle — the relapses, the shame, the therapy that wasn’t enough — and about the moments of grace that changed everything: a fired job that turned out to be a lifesaving push, a small women’s detox that started it all, and the simple power of being welcomed into rooms where people held her until she could hold herself. Marie‑France opens up about the tools that keep her steady now: service, sponsorship (and the limits of what a sponsor can be), meditation, a daily spiritual practice, and the traditions of AA that let anyone in with a single requirement — the desire to stop drinking.

She also gets tender about forgiveness — how letting go of resentment freed her — and about the importance of boundaries, compassion, and the daily work of staying connected to a higher power. There are practical takeaways here for newcomers and old‑timers alike: show up to meetings, find your people, read the chapter to the agnostic if you struggle with the idea of God, and remember that sobriety is lived one day at a time.

Marie‑France’s story is a reminder that recovery isn’t a straight line and that the gifts of sobriety — choice, serenity, and connection — are worth more than any past high. Whether you’re just starting, coming back, or supporting someone you love, this talk offers warmth, humility, and the clear message that you are never alone. If it helps you make it through another 24 hours, then she’s done her job.

A Shot Glass of Recovery

Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery!  I’m glad you’re here. 🌟

If you love the show, I’m asking for your support. Drop a 1$, 5, 10 or 25 in the virtual pay pay basket at paypal.me/AShotGlassofRecovery .  Any amount will help me afford to fund this project and continue to bring you great speakers, the Big Book Study, Literature studies on recovery, workshops and Lisa shots that contain a wildcard of variety.

Welcome to the speaker series on A Shotglass of Recovery. In this powerful talk, Ali walks us through his raw, honest journey from the depths of addiction to discovering a life of meaning through Alcoholics Anonymous. He shares the pain of early drinking, the shame of years in and out of the rooms, and the moment of surrender that changed everything — a prayer that came from deep desperation and led to a spiritual awakening. Ali talks about the practical steps he took: trust, clean house, and help others — and how those simple actions opened the door to a living relationship with a higher power. He reflects on marriage, fatherhood, career struggles, relapses, and how the program held up in life’s valleys, not just on the mountaintops. With humility, warmth, and a storytelling style that feels like a conversation with a friend, Ali invites newcomers to get a sponsor, dive into the steps, and discover the love story at the heart of AA. This episode is an intimate, hopeful reminder that recovery is possible, messy, and deeply beautiful.

The 12&12 a Study with Lisa and Friends: Part 19

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Hey — glad you’re here. This episode of A Shot Glass of Recovery walks through Step 10 from the 12 Steps & 12 Traditions with the warm, real-life vibe of a group meeting. We talk about spot-check inventories (the quick midday or nightly check-ins), how to handle snarky texts and hurt feelings, and why getting honest about our motives actually frees us up to show up better for ourselves and others.

There are lots of practical takeaways: highlight phrases that hit you, try different ways to track inventory (apps, phone notes, or old-school pen and paper), reach out to another alcoholic when you’re stuck, and use inventory to turn failures into lessons — not into self-pity. You’ll hear people share relatable stories about hospital stress, workplace misunderstandings, sponsorship guidance, and how humility and gratitude open space for a higher power.

If you’re trying to stay present, stop future-tripping, or finally build a habit of daily reflection, this episode is a gentle, funny, and encouraging nudge toward changing one day at a time. Give it a listen and maybe try a spot-check tonight — your future self might thank you.

The 12&12 a Study with Lisa and Friends: Part 18

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Hey friend — pull up a chair and crack open your 12 Steps and 12 Traditions to page 90 with us. This episode of A Shot Glass of Recovery dives into Step 10: how resentments hijack our lives, why we get stuck replaying the same painful tapes, and simple daily tools that actually help us get back on the beam.

We talk real: emotional dry benders, that nagging replay loop in your head, and the difference between reacting and responding. There are honest shares from folks in the room — the wins, the slips, and the tiny practices (like pen-to-paper spot checks and calling a sponsor) that keep us steady. You’ll hear about restraint of tongue and pen, the nightly inventory that keeps a small problem from becoming a huge one, and why forgiveness and making amends are practical choices we can make the same day.

It’s not about perfection — it’s about progress. Expect warm, down-to-earth stories, practical tips (the balance-beam checklist is a gem), and reminders to check our motives, sidestep emotional booby traps, and keep humility at the center. Whether you’re new or you’ve got years, there’s something here to help you grow, stay connected, and keep coming back.

So listen in, laugh when we do, cry when we do, and take whatever helps. We’re in this together — one day (and one spot-check) at a time. Serenity prayer to close, and we’ll see you at the next meeting.

A Shot Glass of Recovery

Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener to A Shot Glass of Recovery or a loyal member from my 2 Sober Chicks days, I’m glad you’re here. 🌟

If you love the show, I’m asking for your support. Drop a 1$, 5, 10 or 25 in the virtual pay pay basket at paypal.me/AShotGlassofRecovery .  Any amount will help me afford to fund this project and continue to bring you great speakers, the Big Book Study, Literature studies on recovery, workshops and Lisa shots that contain a wildcard of variety.

You can also support the show by liking, subscribing, and following it on your favourite platforms. Leave a 5 star review while you're there! There is nothing I love more than your engagement so please email me at [email protected] and let me know how this show has contributed to your unique journey in recovery. Let me know if I can celebrate a milestone with you and give you a shout out. Would you like to be a guest? Drop me a line by email.

Hey — if you’re in need of a little hope today, this episode is for you. Matt shares his raw, honest story about hitting absolute rock bottom and finding life again through Alcoholics Anonymous. From the shakiness of that first “I need help” phone call to learning to pray at 3:30 a.m., his journey is equal parts heartbreaking and uplifting.

You’ll hear about the small miracles that mattered — a bicycle that gave him freedom, a sponsor who told him to shut up and listen, and a grandmother who saw him when he couldn’t see himself. He talks about grief, shame, and that slow, steady shift toward faith and community. It’s a reminder that recovery can be messy, slow, and beautiful all at once.

If you love real recovery stories told like you’re sitting across from a friend, this one’s for you. Grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and get ready for some experience, strength, and hope.

A Shot Glass of Recovery

Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener to A Shot Glass of Recovery or a loyal member from my 2 Sober Chicks days, I’m glad you’re here. 🌟

If you love the show, I’m asking for your support. Drop a 1$, 5, 10 or 25 in the virtual pay pay basket at paypal.me/AShotGlassofRecovery .  Any amount will help me afford to fund this project and continue to bring you great speakers, the Big Book Study, Literature studies on recovery, workshops and Lisa shots that contain a wildcard of variety.

You can also support the show by liking, subscribing, and following it on your favourite platforms. Leave a 5 star review while you're there! There is nothing I love more than your engagement so please email me at [email protected] and let me know how this show has contributed to your unique journey in recovery. Let me know if I can celebrate a milestone with you and give you a shout out. Would you like to be a guest? Drop me a line by email.

A Shot Glass of Recovery

Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery!  I’m glad you’re here. 🌟

If you love the show, I’m asking for your support. Drop a 1$, 5, 10 or 25 in the virtual pay pay basket at paypal.me/AShotGlassofRecovery .  Any amount will help me afford to fund this project and continue to bring you great speakers, the Big Book Study, Literature studies on recovery, workshops and Lisa shots that contain a wildcard of variety.

Welcome to the speaker series on A Shotglass of Recovery. In this episode, Daniel Payne — an alcoholic with a sobriety date of September 25, 1989 — shares his raw, honest journey from prison and street life to decades of sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous. He talks about the moment AA first reached him in a treatment center, the role of prayer, the hardships of family trauma and criminal consequences, and how the 12 steps and sponsorship changed his life. Daniel opens up about college, cheating, relationships, fatherhood, work, and the many times alcohol pulled him back — and how AA, faith, and service helped him build a life he never imagined. This is a heartfelt, personal account filled with humor, humility, and gratitude for the program that gave him hope and purpose. Tune in for experience, strength, and hope — and a reminder that recovery is one day at a time.

A Shot Glass of Recovery

Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener to A Shot Glass of Recovery or a loyal member from my 2 Sober Chicks days, I’m glad you’re here. 🌟

If you love the show, I’m asking for your support. Drop a 1$, 5, 10 or 25 in the virtual pay pay basket at paypal.me/AShotGlassofRecovery .  Any amount will help me afford to fund this project and continue to bring you great speakers, the Big Book Study, Literature studies on recovery, workshops and Lisa shots that contain a wildcard of variety.

You can also support the show by liking, subscribing, and following it on your favourite platforms. Leave a 5 star review while you're there! There is nothing I love more than your engagement so please email me at [email protected] and let me know how this show has contributed to your unique journey in recovery. Let me know if I can celebrate a milestone with you and give you a shout out. Would you like to be a guest? Drop me a line by email.