Step One is where recovery begins.

In this episode of The Living Clean Podcast, we start a 12-month journey through the Twelve Steps by talking honestly about Step One:

“We admitted we were powerless over our addiction, that our lives had become unmanageable.”

This panel discussion explores what powerlessness and unmanageability actually looked like in our lives, how denial and rationalization kept us stuck, and what surrender finally felt like. We share personal experience around addiction as a disease, hitting bottom, reservations, and the spiritual principles that bring hope.

This episode is not a replacement for working the steps. We encourage addicts to attend meetings and work the Twelve Steps with a sponsor. We don’t speak for NA as a whole — we’re simply sharing our experience, strength, and hope.

Step One gave us hope. This is where the journey begins.

Welcome to the first episode of DM’ing the Pamphlets, a collaborative series between The Living Clean Podcast and The Anonymous Podcast.

In this series, Douglas and Mason sit down to break down the Information Pamphlets (IPs) of Narcotics Anonymous and bring some attention to literature that often sits on the rack unnoticed.

In Episode One, Douglas and Mason take Another Look at IP #5, slowing it down, unpacking the message, and talking about what it really says — and how it applies to real life and real recovery.

We’re not gurus or experts. We’re just sharing our experience and perspective, and we’re genuinely interested in your take — reach out and let us know your thoughts.

Welcome to Francis’s Archives, a new midweek bonus series from the Living Clean Podcast.

In this space, Francis steps outside the usual format to experiment — sharing solo reflections, recovery exercises, personal stories, history, and ideas that don’t always fit into a standard episode. Think of this series as the notebook, the voice memo, the late-night conversation — raw, thoughtful, and intentional.

Our hope is simple: more content, more connection, more recovery.

This week, Francis introduces the “Be the Change” exercise — an idea that came to life during a spontaneous conversation in the lobby at the Volunteer Regional Convention in Memphis, Tennessee. What started as one honest exchange turned into a powerful reflection on responsibility, action, and living recovery out loud.

Now you get to hear where that conversation led.

This week on The Living Clean Podcast, we’re honored to welcome Betül B. from Istanbul, Turkey. Betül shares pieces of her personal recovery story — a journey of courage, transformation, and finding freedom through Narcotics Anonymous. She also takes us inside the history of NA in Turkey: how the fellowship first took root, the challenges of growth in a predominantly non-English-speaking community, and the incredible strides being made to bring recovery to those seeking a new way to live.

From cultural barriers to breakthroughs in service, Betül offers an inspiring look at what it really means for NA to be a global fellowship. Recovery is alive and well in Turkey — and her message reminds us that the solutions we find in NA transcend borders, languages, and backgrounds.

Tune in, be inspired, and help us carry the message worldwide.

In this special holiday episode of the Living Clean Podcast, Francis and Mason hop on the mic in a spontaneous moment to connect with our listeners during the holiday season.

The holidays can bring a mix of gratitude, joy, stress, loneliness, reflection, and everything in between — especially for people in recovery. Rather than offering a polished or scripted episode, we simply wanted to show up, check in, and remind you that you’re not alone.

We talk honestly about staying grounded, managing expectations, leaning into connection, and keeping recovery at the center during a season that can feel heavy for many.

Whether you’re celebrating, grieving, struggling, or simply getting through the day — this episode is our way of reaching out and saying: we’re glad you’re here.

Thanks for being part of this community, and for walking this path with us.

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.