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Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA

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  • ESH: Yolanda V

ESH: Yolanda V

Friday 28th March 2025

Yolanda V. shares her powerful journey from chaos to serenity in this heartfelt AA speaker meeting from 2002.
56 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Supportive
Engaging
Humorous

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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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Yolanda V.'s Journey: From Chaos to Serenity

Episode Overview

  • Yolanda V. shares her journey to sobriety.
  • Discusses childhood challenges and early struggles with alcohol.
  • Highlights the transformative power of AA's 12 steps.
  • Emphasises the importance of making amends and finding peace.
  • Reflects on spiritual growth and self-acceptance.
I didn't come here having any skills. I didn't come here because I just woke up one day and said, gee, I think I'll join AA.
In this episode of Sober Cast, Yolanda V. shares her inspiring journey of recovery at the Saturday Night Live speaker meeting in San Jose back in 2002. At that time, she was over nine years sober and had a wealth of experiences and lessons to share. Yolanda's story is filled with raw honesty, humour, and profound moments that will resonate with anyone who has struggled with addiction or knows someone who has.
She reflects on her childhood, marked by instability and a lack of nurturing, and how these early experiences shaped her path to alcoholism. From being a nanny at the age of nine to getting married at sixteen, Yolanda's life was anything but ordinary. She candidly discusses her struggles with alcohol, the consequences it brought, and her eventual decision to seek help through Alcoholics Anonymous. Yolanda's journey through the 12 steps of AA is both touching and relatable.
She talks about the importance of making amends, the power of spirituality, and the necessity of self-love and acceptance. Her story is a testament to the transformative power of sobriety and the support of the AA community. By sharing her experiences, Yolanda offers hope and encouragement to those on their own path to recovery. If you're looking for a story that combines humour, heartache, and ultimate triumph, this episode is a must-listen.