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Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast

Paul came into AA in 2003 with the desire to stop…

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Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast

The Boiled Owl

The Boiled Owl is hosted by Don and Sam, both members of Alcoholics Anonymous who like listening to other alcoholics’ experience, strength, and hope. We both do this often via podcasts and speaker tapes (well, CDs and MP3s) while working or driving. While there are many recordings of speaker meetings, we found locating podcasts a bit more difficult. So…… Rather than just complaining about it (you know we did!), we decided to take action. We both attend a Saturday morning men’s AA meeting and go to coffee afterward. Sometimes it’s just the two of us, though often it’s several more. The conversation there is always wide-ranging and invariably full of recovery. The Boiled Owl is our attempt to recreate the environment of the coffee shop meeting-after-the-meeting. Since it’s not completely ad-hoc, we have to structure it a bit, but soon the flow of conversation takes hold and it then goes where it goes. We start with a little banter, introduce our guest, and then ask them a question about why they’re in AA. This one question kicks off the conversation and we chat for 20-30 minutes. We close the podcast with “Ask the Old-timer,” where a question is posed to Don. For our initial episodes, we made up the question. The goal is for YOU to ask a question! Send us your question via giveahoot@boiledowlaa.org. New episodes are posted on the 1st and 15th of the month.

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Paul's Journey: From Bars to Motorcycles and Sobriety

“Until you can get honest with yourself, you won't get it.”

Picture this: Paul walks into an AA meeting in 2003, determined to stop drinking. But old habits die hard, and he finds himself at a bar right after the meeting. Within two weeks, he gets a DUI. Fast forward to today, and Paul’s story is one of transformation and hope.

In this episode of the Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast, hosted by Don and Sam, Paul opens up about his rocky start in AA and how he eventually found his way to sobriety. He talks about his love for motorcycle riding and how it became a spiritual journey for him, connecting him to his higher power.

Paul’s honesty about dealing with alcohol at home and the support he received from his sponsor and friends offers valuable insights for anyone on the path to recovery. Whether you're just starting your journey or need a dose of inspiration, Paul's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and community.

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