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Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA

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  • ESH: Nancy M

ESH: Nancy M

Monday 24th March 2025

Nancy M shares her inspiring story of overcoming alcohol addiction and finding community at the 2008 Melbourne AA Steps Weekend.
54 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Hopeful
Supportive
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Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA
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Recovery with AA
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Nancy M's Journey: From Desperation to Connection

Episode Overview

  • Nancy M shares her journey from loneliness to connection.
  • The importance of speaker meetings in her recovery.
  • Finding support and community in Alcoholics Anonymous.
  • The transformative power of embracing AA's principles.
  • The joy of being present for family and friends.
I didn't know I was taking Step 1, but I was very desperate.
In this episode of Sober Cast, Nancy M shares her heartfelt journey at the 2008 Melbourne AA Steps Weekend. Nancy's story is one of resilience, connection, and the transformative power of Alcoholics Anonymous. From her early struggles with loneliness and secrecy to finding solace in speaker meetings, Nancy paints a vivid picture of her path to sobriety.
Her anecdotes about the importance of community and the joy of newfound friendships will resonate with anyone who has felt isolated in their struggles with alcohol. Nancy's candid reflections on her initial resistance to sobriety, her moments of desperation, and the eventual embrace of AA's principles provide a powerful testament to the programme's impact.
She speaks warmly about the support she received from fellow members and the profound changes in her life, including the joy of being present for her grandchildren. If you're looking for a story that combines humour, honesty, and hope, Nancy's tale is a must-listen.