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This week we welcomed Meredith, who shared her powerful story of coming to A.A. at a young age and finding a path to lasting sobriety. Meredith talked about the actions she took to stay sober: working closely with a sponsor, thoroughly completing all 12 Steps, and embracing service to others. Her experience is a meaningful reminder that recovery grows through action, connection, and carrying the message to the next person. The Twelve Steps are central to A.A.’s recovery program, with the final step emphasizing helping other alcoholics and practicing these principles in daily life. Listen for Meredith’s honest, hopeful message—and a conversation about putting the Big Book into action. #AA #Alcoholics Anonymous #sober young #12 steps # service

Today’s episode features Dave, who shares his powerful experience with drinking, including multiple stays in prison and a few early attempts at AA. He talks about the moment he finally surrendered, found a sponsor, and was guided through the steps. Now, Dave stays sober by helping others and staying active in service to the fellowship—this is one you won’t want to miss.

Join us as Tom shares his journey with alcoholism, beginning in high school and continuing through college and the early stages of his career. His path led him to A.A. after experiencing numerous hospitalizations and treatment centers, where he sought hope and healing.In A.A., Tom found a supportive fellowship and began working-steps, discovering the transformative power of service to others. His story is a testament to resilience and the possibility of recovery. Let’s come together to listen, learn, and celebrate the strength that comes from sharing our experiences.#Inspiration #Recovery #Community #AASupport

Welcome back to the podcast. Today, we’re excited to introduce Caitlin from Connecticut Young People in AA. Caitlin’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and hope. She opens up about experiencing alcoholism at a very young age, cycling in and out of treatment centers, and ultimately reaching a turning point where enough was enough. That moment led her to take action—getting a sponsor, working the Twelve Steps, and diving into service through young people’s conferences in AA. Her journey doesn’t stop there. Katlyn shares how recovery gave her a new life—returning to college, building a career, becoming a mother of three, and growing into a partner in a marriage rooted in shared recovery and purpose. This is a powerful conversation about hitting bottom, finding a way up, and living a life filled with meaning, connection, and hope.

On this episode, we sit down with three members of the Northeast Convention of Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous (NECYPAA): Meadow, Caitlin, and Issa. Each of them comes to the table with a different length of sobriety and a unique experience with alcoholism and recovery, offering a powerful cross-section of what it looks like to grow in AA. They’ll share honestly about what life was like before they got sober, what changed, and how they stay connected to the program today. Together, they explore how service to NECYPAA has become a vital part of their recovery—talking about the fellowship, responsibility, and spiritual growth that come from working on a convention committee. In the conversation, you’ll hear how staying involved with NECYPAA has helped them build community, deepen their understanding of the Twelve Steps, and find purpose beyond just “not drinking.” They reflect on the challenges of young people’s recovery, the importance of showing up for others, and how committee work has given them opportunities to grow as trusted servants. Whether you’re new to AA, curious about young people’s conventions, or a longtime member looking for fresh inspiration, Meadow, Caitlin, and Issa’s experience, strength, and hope offer a relatable and encouraging look at recovery in action. Tune in to hear how being part of NECYPAA continues to support their sobriety and enrich their lives one day at a time.

Today on the podcast, we welcomed Charlie and heard an incredible story of resilience, struggle, and hope. Charlie shared how his journey with alcohol began at just 14, chasing the feeling it gave him, and how life took unexpected turns—including becoming legally blind at 17 while still pushing forward to start multiple businesses. His path hasn’t been linear. Through relapses and hard lessons, Charlie found a turning point by fully embracing the program—getting a sponsor, working the steps, and giving back to others in recovery. This episode is a powerful reminder that sobriety isn’t a straight line, but through AA and connection, it can become a stepping stone to real happiness.

Eric shares with us “mess” and some of the consequences of his drinking. He quickly gets into his sobriety. Eric came into the rooms the first time at 22 and back when he was 25. At that time he was joined in the rooms by his wife. Working in the AA 12 steps and creating a fellowship has allowed Eric to have all the promises come true.. Eric is a busy dad just finished his doctorate program and his coaching his sons and new sports. He shares how he uses AA’s 12 steps through his daily life and his words and his actions. Eric reminds us that sometimes we just need to do the footwork and the God direct where we end up.

Geoff shares his experience, strength, and hope—reflecting on how he once ignored the signs, and how getting involved in service became the foundation that grew and strengthened his sobriety. Current chair public information committee- Area 11

We’re so excited to welcome Devon to the podcast! Devon’s part of the Northeast Convention Young People A.A., and he shared an honest, relatable story about starting to drink in high school and finding recovery through Alcoholics Anonymous. He also opened up about relapse, getting back up again, and how staying involved in service work has been a huge part of maintaining his sobriety. One of the best parts of this episode is hearing Devon’s genuine enthusiasm for service—how it’s not just kept him sober, but helped him grow as a person. More information on NECYPAA can be found here http://necypaact.com

We had an awesome visit today from three members of the Northeast Regional Convention Committee Young People A.A., who gave us the inside scoop on NECYPAA! This high-energy, four-day convention is set to light up downtown Hartford, Connecticut, from December 31, 2026, to January 3, 2027. The buzz around this event is contagious—young people from all over will be coming together for fellowship, fun, and inspiration. We can’t wait to be part of something this exciting! http://necypaact.com/

New Episode Out Today! Today, Deanna welcomes Eileen to the podcast. Eileen shares her inspiring journey to self-acceptance and self-love through the 12 Steps of A.A. Her story overflows with gratitude — a true reflection of grace in action. We are all perfectly painted by God. 🎧💛

Tim grew up in a nice town but on the modest side, surrounded by a family where drinking was the norm. A high school athlete with drive and determination, he went on to build a successful business of his own. But behind the success, years of drinking eventually led him to a hospital bed and a moment of reckoning. In Alcoholics Anonymous, Tim found a fellowship that guided him toward a solution through the clear-cut directions in the Big Book. Today, he shares how his greatest responsibility—and his greatest joy—has become helping others the same way he was helped.

Today we welcomed Jennifer, sober since May 4, 1991, to share her incredible journey of recovery. Jennifer opened up about starting to drink at a young age, partner in life with someone who also struggled with alcoholism, and ultimately losing him to the disease. Her story takes us through deep isolation, almost repeating the same painful patterns, and finally reaching her moment of clarity that led her to sobriety. Now, more than 3 decades later, Jennifer is an active member of her home group, sponsors other women, and continues to carry the message. She speaks beautifully about the gift of watching others get sober and the joy of building healthy, balanced relationships in recovery. Tune in to hear Jennifer’ s story—one of courage, connection, and transformation.

This podcast, Joshua takes us on a personal journey through highs, lows, and transformation. He shares what it was like playing sports in high school, the injury that changed everything, the years spent chasing the party life, and the moment he finally surrendered. Now living in sobriety through the 12 Steps, Joshua opens up about how recovery has given him purpose—and how giving back keeps him grounded. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, faith, and the power of service in recovery.

Ed joined David today and shared openly about his experience with relapse over time in A.A. He talked about the turning point—getting a sponsor and doing the work—that helped change his life. Ed touched on his drinking history and the places it led him, but he focused most on the hope and freedom he’s found in sobriety through A.A. Thank you, Ed, for your honesty and inspiration.