In this week’s episode of the Living Clean Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome our good friend Gogs T. from Namibia. Gogs shares his personal story, his involvement with the African Zonal Forum, and the incredible work he’s doing to support fellowship development across Southern Africa. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about how the message of recovery is spreading and growing in new ways.

In this week's episode of The Living Clean Podcast, we're sitting down with Charles K., who’s been a part of the recovery community since 1978. Charles shares his fascinating experiences from the literature conferences of the late '70s and early '80s—moments that helped shape the very literature many of us rely on today.

Along the way, we dive into Charles's personal journey, his reflections on the evolution of newer recovery texts, and just have an all-around great conversation that you won't want to miss. Join us as we explore a bit of the past, the present, and the enduring wisdom of someone who’s seen it all.

In this episode of the Living Clean Podcast, we sit down with our longtime friend Ron H. to break down the 2026 Conference Agenda Report (CAR) and help NA members truly understand how the World Service Conference process works. Ron brings deep experience from his time on the World Board, working with NA World Services, and reporting on conference business for years. We start by explaining what the CAR is and why it’s the vehicle NA uses to conduct fellowship business at the world level. Then we walk through how input from home groups flows up through areas and regions to the World Service Conference, so members know how their voices can make a difference. We go through each of the motions in the 2026 CAR, talk about issue discussion topics (IDTs), and explain the surveys — what they’re for, how the information is used, and how you can participate. We wrap up with practical guidance on how you can get involved at every level of service: home group, area, region, workshops, and more. Whether you’re new to NA or have been in the rooms for a long time, this episode will help you understand how the process works and how your voice matters.

Full CAR link we’re discussing: https://na.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-CAR-11-12-25.pdf

In this special episode, we have the privilege of chatting with Chuck G., Jack B., and Phil P., three individuals who were absolutely instrumental in the development of Narcotics Anonymous from the 1970s and 80s right up to today. We dive into their experiences in service, their relationship with Jimmy K., and a whole range of fascinating NA history and insights. Tune in to hear these stories that connect the past to our present recovery journey!

This week on The Living Clean Podcast, we’re diving back into our Living Clean book study. We’re on page 97, exploring the first six paragraphs of the Wellness and Health section.

We’re joined by Marta, Terry, Teresa, MJ, Danial, and Abby as we unpack this chapter together—breaking down the ideas, sharing personal experience, and exploring how wellness, balance, and daily practice show up in our recovery today.

If you’re following along with the Living Clean book or just love hearing real people connect recovery principles to real life, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

In this special Sponsorship Day episode, we invited a full panel made up of our own sponsees — and even some of their sponsees — to dive deep into the heart of sponsorship in Narcotics Anonymous.

Together, we explore what sponsorship really looks like, how the relationship is built, what it means to work the steps with a sponsor, the benefits that come from accountability and guidance, and how the trust formed in sponsorship carries over into every other relationship in recovery.

This episode is packed with experience, insight, and real stories from people living this principle every day. We hope you enjoy it — and that it reminds you of the power of connection in recovery.

This week, Mason and Francis sit down with Tami, the granddaughter of Jimmy Kinnon, one of the founders of The Fellowship, alongside long-time member Indiana Joe, for a powerful and heartfelt conversation.

Together, they explore the life and legacy of Jimmy Kinnon — his vision, his humanity, and the lasting influence he had on what would become a worldwide movement of recovery. Tami shares her personal journey of discovering Narcotics Anonymous and learning about her grandfather’s impact, along with tender reflections on her mother, Cathie Kinnon, Jimmy’s daughter, who recently passed away.

The discussion also dives into the story of the History Gypsies, the passionate travelers dedicated to preserving the fellowship’s roots, and other stories that remind us of where we came from — and why it still matters today.

This is an episode about love, legacy, and the spiritual foundation that continues to guide our fellowship forward.

In this episode of the Living Clean Book Study, Mason and Francis dive into Chapter Four – “Our Physical Selves,” focusing on the section “Thrill-Seeking and Adventure.” Chris A., Justin K., Mallory S., Mo C., and Shaun join them for a raw and insightful discussion about how the drive for excitement shows up in recovery — from chasing adrenaline and chaos to rediscovering passion and purpose in healthy ways. Together, they explore how to find balance between the rush of living fully and the serenity that comes from spiritual growth.

This week on The Living Clean Podcast, we’re bringing you something a little different — and completely unplanned. Francis sat down with Pete and George from the Bristol Literature Committee to talk about their experiences at the Third World Literature Conference, a pivotal event in the history of the Basic Text. Both of them were deeply involved in putting that conference together and helping shape the chapters that would eventually define our fellowship’s foundational book.

What started as a simple historical discussion quickly evolved into a heartfelt, wide-ranging conversation. The topics naturally expanded into Step Working Guides, Living Clean, sponsorship, and the process of working the Steps — both personally and with others.

It became one of those organic moments that capture the true spirit of recovery: connection, insight, and shared experience. We hadn’t planned to release it, but it turned out too good not to share — so here it is, a bonus episode we hope you’ll really enjoy.

When the 2018 Paradise wildfires devastated Northern California, entire towns — and recovery communities — were wiped out overnight. In this episode, members of Narcotics Anonymous share their powerful stories of survival, loss, and the unbreakable spirit that kept recovery alive amid the ashes.

These are firsthand accounts of fleeing the flames, finding each other again, and rebuilding meetings from nothing. From borrowed church basements to new meeting halls, the fellowship proved that recovery is stronger than any disaster.

Paradise Strong is a story of courage, connection, and the enduring power of addicts helping addicts — no matter what burns down around them.