Best An Alcoholic Lisa M Podcasts (2025)

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a Lisa shotglass - Step 11 and the Art of Willingness 9:48

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Hey friend — welcome back to Shot Glass of Recovery with Lisa M. We take one small spiritual shot at a time, and in this episode I’m pouring a tiny but mighty one on Step 11: prayer and meditation. Before you roll your eyes, hear me out. This isn’t about becoming a monk or loving the sound of your own breath. It’s about willingness — opening your m…

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Ep 12 12&12 Step 7: Humility — Getting Right-Sized in a Crazy World 56:43

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Hey friend — if you listened in, you know this episode is a warm, honest dive into Step 7 from the 12 & 12 with Lisa M. guiding us through what humility actually looks like in daily life. It’s not about groveling or being meek; it’s about getting “right-sized,” letting go of the ego, and making room for a higher power to actually show up. We talk p…

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Hope With Backbone: A Sponsor’s Marching Orders 8:07

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Hey, it’s me — Lisa, your host of A Shot Glass of Recovery. This quick five-minute shotglass is built on one powerful line from the St. Francis prayer: "Where there is despair, may I bring hope." Sounds sweet until you learn what that actually looks like in the real world of sponsorship. Spoiler: it’s not hugs and Hallmark quotes. It’s tough love, …

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Linda r - From Rock Bottom to Walking the Road of Happy Destiny 31:22

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A Shot Glass of Recovery Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener to A Shot Glass of Recovery or a loyal member from my 2 Sober Chicks days, I’m glad you’re here. 🌟 paypal.me/AShotGlassofRecovery If you love the show, I’m asking for your support. Drop a 1$, 5, 10 or 25 in the virtual pay pay basket at paypal.me…

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From Skid Row to Serenity: Hunter's AA Journey 37:10

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A Shot Glass of Recovery Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener to A Shot Glass of Recovery or a loyal member from my 2 Sober Chicks days, I’m glad you’re here. 🌟 paypal.me/AShotGlassofRecovery If you love the show, I’m asking for your support. Drop a 1$, 5, 10 or 25 in the virtual pay pay basket at paypal.me…

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From Choir Notes to New Beginnings: Ethel’s Journey to Serenity 43:44

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A Shot Glass of Recovery Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener to A Shot Glass of Recovery or a loyal member from my 2 Sober Chicks days, I’m glad you’re here. 🌟 paypal.me/AShotGlassofRecovery If you love the show, I’m asking for your support. Drop a 1$, 5, 10 or 25 in the virtual pay pay basket at paypal.me…

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From baffled by Beer to 42 Years Sober: Curtis’s AA Journey 32:57

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A Shot Glass of Recovery Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener to A Shot Glass of Recovery or a loyal member from my 2 Sober Chicks days, I’m glad you’re here. 🌟 paypal.me/AShotGlassofRecovery If you love the show, I’m asking for your support. Drop a 1$, 5, 10 or 25 in the virtual pay pay basket at paypal.me…

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From the bring of War to Everyday Grace: Neftali B from the Tikvah group in Tel Aviv 29:32

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Hey — I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Natali B, an alcoholic, and this is my real, messy, hopeful story about how I went from wanting to die to waking up grateful. I got sober on August 4, 2021, and the Big Book and AA gave me a map out of a darkness I didn’t think I’d ever leave. I used to live trapped in craving, shame, and a voice that told me the …

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Ep 11 12&12 study - From 'Sick and Tired' to Willing: Step Six Unpacked 54:34

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Hey—welcome back. This episode dives into Step Six of the 12 & 12: "We were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character." Lisa opens the meeting, explains how the group records and shares, and guides us through reading pages 63–66 while inviting folks to reflect and share. We talk about what "entirely ready" actually looks like…

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Ep 10 Step Five: Shine the Light — Admit, Unburden, Heal 1:00:09

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Hey friend — welcome to a shot glass of recovery. Today we’re diving into Step Five: "Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs." This isn’t about being a bad person; it’s about naming the character defects and natural instincts that got out of hand so they stop running the show. Step Five is all about…

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Bob C from Gutter to Grace: One Man’s Journey Through AA 34:31

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Hey friend — if you need a honest, messy, and hopeful reminder that recovery really is possible one day at a time, let me introduce you to Bob. He opens with a wry Jerusalem story that makes you laugh, then takes you through the grit: prison, detox, treatment, and years of bouncing in and out before he finally found AA in a way that stuck. Bob does…

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One Decision Away — A Shot Glass of Recovery with Lisa M. (recording got cut but half is better than nothing) 30:07

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Hey — thanks for dropping in. This episode is Lisa M. getting real: from blackouts as a teen to the joke and the heartbreak of recovery, she walks us through the messy, human truth of staying sober one day at a time. She talks about the people who saved her (shoutout to sponsors like Lisa Penn and the tough love of Roy), the tiny rituals that keep …

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MIke D. From Rock Bottom to Recovery: One Man’s Raw AA Journey 39:06

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By An Alcoholic - Lisa M

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From Broken Roots to Sobriety: Frank’s Honest Recovery Journey 29:06

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Hey friend — if you stick around for one hour with Frank you get a raw, honest snapshot of what recovery really looks like: not a straight line, but a slow, steady reworking of who you thought you were. He talks about the brutal parts of his childhood, how that shaped his drinking, and how the 12 steps slowly rewired his default values so he could …

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Killer Joe From Skid Row to Serenity: A Journey of Relapse, Recovery, and Rediscovery 35:04

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Welcome to the Speaker Series on "A Shot Glass of Recovery" — a raw, honest, and heartfelt talk from Joe, who walks you through the darkest moments of addiction and the unexpected path to lasting sobriety. This episode feels like sitting in a living room with a friend: we hear about dime-in-the-phone loneliness, freezing nights on bridges, hospital…

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Ep 9 12&12 study : finishing Step Four — The Honesty That Heals 55:09

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Hey friend — welcome back to Shot Glass of Recovery. In this episode we dug into Step Four from the 12&12 (pages 51–52), and yeah, it gets real: resentments, the sex inventory, harms, fears, money worries, and those sneaky character defects (ego, insecurity, lying, cheating, stealing) that kept us stuck. We shared honest personal stories about play…

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From Blackouts to Bright Mornings: Lisa's AA Journey a talk at the Port Credit group 2025 37:56

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Hey — thanks for joining this Speaker Series episode of A Shot Glass of Recovery. Lisa M. takes us through her raw, honest, and often funny story of addiction, identity, and healing. From early blackouts and painful family secrets to the life-saving simplicity of a sponsor, the Big Book, and finding a higher power of her own understanding, Lisa sha…

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From Hopelessness to Hope: A Speaker's Journey in AA - Michael D 42:45

2M ago42:45

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Welcome to the Speaker Series on a shot glass of recovery. In this heartfelt episode, Michael Donnelly shares his 34-year journey in Alcoholics Anonymous — not just about quitting drinking, but about uncovering the deeper, three-part problem: a physical allergy to alcohol, a mind that lies, and a broken soul. With honesty, warmth, and a touch of hu…

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Five Minutes at a Time: My Real AA Road to Recovery - Tom from Florida 17:17

2M ago17:17

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Tom says the alcoholics anonymous took him from that place of panic and desperation, and I'm here to tell you exactly how I stayed sober: one minute at a time, five minutes at a time, one day at a time. Today's speaker Tom from Florida says "Alcohol changed my brain the first time I drank — it took away inhibitions, it dulled the fear, and it felt …

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Lesley the Hummingbird of Hope: One Woman’s Real, Funny, and Heartfelt Road to Sobriety 41:26

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Hey friend — pull up a chair. In this episode Leslie (aka Hummingbird) takes us on a wildly honest, often hilarious, and deeply moving tour of her life with alcoholism and the surprising ways recovery showed up for her. Leslie talks about the messy and human parts: growing up with addiction in the family, the low points that no one should have to c…

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Ep. 8 Step study 12&12 - Facing the Boogeyman: How Step Four Lights the Way 59:42

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Hey friend — welcome to Episode 8 of A Shot Glass of Recovery. We pick up in the 12&12 (page 48) and dive into Step Four: the fearless moral inventory. Lisa and the group keep it real — this is where we stop blaming everyone else, shine a flashlight on our own defects, and start doing the work that actually changes our lives. We talk about the “sel…

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ep 7 12&12 study - Step 4 Sweeping Truths and shining the light on hidden unpalatble facts 53:23

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Hey friend — grab your 12 & 12 and settle in. This episode of A Shot Glass of Recovery is a warm, honest dive into Step Four: the scary, messy, and ultimately freeing inventory that helps us stop hiding our dirt under the rug. Lisa leads a live literature study that blends real-life stories, sponsor wisdom, and the kind of compassionate, no-nonsens…

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Harmony Over Hangovers: One Woman’s Global Journey to Sobriety 28:03

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Hey friend — this episode feels like sitting across from someone who’s telling you the truth over coffee. Yvonne shares her raw, honest journey from a childhood of feeling out of place to a drinking career that snuck up on her, across continents from Uganda to Sweden, and finally into the rooms and pages of AA that changed everything. She talks abo…

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From Chaos to Calm: Indy’s Year of Sobriety and Real Talk 38:26

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Hey friend — meet Indy. She’s raw, real, and one year into sobriety after a life that looked perfect on the outside but was falling apart on the inside. In this episode she walks us through how the 12 Steps pulled her out of shame, a DUI, a messy divorce, and the loneliness of high-pressure success. She doesn’t sugarcoat the hard parts — the court …

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Goodbye Manipulation, Hello Honesty: Line 5 of the St. Francis Prayer 20:34

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Hey friend—pull up a chair. In this Shot Glass of Recovery episode, Lisa M. dives into line five of the Prayer of St. Francis: “Where there is error, let me bring truth.” We look at how people‑pleasing, passive aggression, and subtle manipulation keep us living in fiction—and how choosing honesty, directness, and willingness brings us back to reali…

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line 6 st francis prayer From Doubt to Faith: Pause, Pray, Proceed 19:17

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Hey friend—welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery. Today we’re sipping Part 6a of our St. Francis Prayer meditation series: Doubt versus Faith. This is your pocket-sized check-in you can listen to wherever you are, a quick reset to help you move from uncertainty to trust. We start by unpacking doubt—how it’s soaked in fear and second-guessing—and…

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Taking the 12 Steps Old School Style - in less than 3 hours 2:37:10

3M ago2:37:10

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Hey friend — glad you showed up. This episode of "A Shot Glass of Recovery" is me walking you through a no-nonsense, warm workshop on the Big Book and the 12 Steps: step-by-step, page-by-page, and exactly how a sponsor can guide you from desperation into daily sobriety. We even do it with a little humor (Mabel the dog makes an appearance and praise…

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St Francis prayer line 4 - Where There Is Discord, Let Me Bring Harmony 19:12

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Hey friend—today we’re sitting with line four of the Prayer of St. Francis: “where there is discord, I may bring harmony,” and practicing how to live it in real time. We start in the morning with gentle prompts to spot discord before it grows: Where am I in disagreement? Are my plans aligned with others? What motives are driving me? I’ll invite you…

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Step 10 Promises: Embrace Your Newfound Freedom 7:36

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Hey friend, welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery, hosted by yours truly, Lisa M. Today, we’re diving into the elusive yet incredibly transformative Step 10 Promises. We often chat about those Step 9 Promises, right? But do we really give Step 10 the love it deserves? Buckle up as we explore how life takes a miraculous turn once we hit this pivo…

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Ep 6 12&12 - Finding Serenity: Navigating Step Three and Beyond 56:49

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Hey there, and welcome to another episode of A Shot Glass of Recovery! I’m your host, Lisa M., and I’m delighted to have you join me on this journey towards a more serene and fulfilling life. Special shout out to my home group, AA Solution Seekers, and if you're curious, you can find our meeting ID online or at the Toronto intergroup. Like many in …

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Finding Faith and Freedom in Recovery: Izzy's Journey 40:42

3M ago40:42

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Hey there, fellow seeker! Today, we’re diving deep into a heart-rending and ultimately uplifting story of transformation and hope. In this episode of 'A Shot Glass of Recovery', we are honored to have Izzy from the UK’s Rotswood Worcester Group share her incredible journey. Izzy's tale is one of growing up in a tumultuous household, grappling with …

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Unlocking Recovery: The Spiritual Toolkit You Need 13:41

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Hello, my dear friends! It's Lisa here, welcoming you to another heartwarming session of A Shot Glass of Recovery. Thanks for tuning in today, especially because we're diving into something near and dear to my heart. I'm thrilled to engage in a "Lisa pontification" as we explore profound readings from 24 Hours a Day and reflect upon pivotal moments…

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Ep 5 12&12: A Journey Through Step 3 pg 34 56:07

3M ago56:07

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Hey there, my dear friend! Welcome back to another episode of "A Shot Glass of Recovery" with your host, Lisa M. It's great to have you stop by! Today, we're diving into the powerful, yet often complicated, Step 3 of the 12-step AA program. This step is all about learning to let go of your self-will and embracing something greater—whether you call …

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Ep4 12&12 study pg 29 Step 2 51:10

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Hey there! Welcome back to another episode of "Shot Glass of Recovery". I'm thrilled to have you here as we continue our deep dive into the fascinating world of the "12 Steps and 12 Traditions". Today marks our fourth episode of this literature study, and we're picking up right where we left off on page 29, exploring how intellect, ego, and self-su…

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Derrick G - from I can't, We can home group 42:22

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Hey there, friend! Thanks for tuning in to this incredible episode of the Speaker Series on a Shot Glass of Recovery. Today, we dive into a riveting personal story of struggle and redemption with Derek, who’s unflinching honesty and wit draw us into his world. Raised amidst the chaos of an alcoholic household, Derek takes us back to his childhood, …

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Ep 3 - 12&12 Study - Navigating Step Two in AA: Finding Faith and Breaking Barriers 55:31

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Hey there, friend! It's Lisa here, and I'm thrilled to have you back for another enlightening episode of A Shot Glass of Recovery. Today, we're diving headfirst into Step Two, right from the pages of the 12 and 12, after wrapping up with Step One in our last get-together. So, grab your copy, grab a pen, a highlighter, and let's dissect it together!…

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Chris O. from Common Solution group - A Journey from Chaos to Clarity 38:02

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Hey there! So glad you're here to check out an episode that truly hits close to home for many of us. In this heartfelt discussion, we dive into the world of recovery with Chris, who very candidly shares his transformative journey from the chaos of alcoholism to a place of clarity and connection. Chris opens up about his early life in Brooklyn, wher…

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Ep 2 - 12 steps and 12 traditions study - Unlocking the Mysteries of Alcoholics Anonymous: A Deep Dive into the 12 Steps 55:53

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Welcome to "Shot Glass of Recovery," where we dive headfirst into the transformative world of the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions. I'm Lisa, your host for this intimate literature study group, recorded to help not just my sponsees, but anyone seeking the comforting embrace of shared experiences and proven recovery methods. Wherever you find yourself, yo…

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Ep. 1 - Unraveling the Origins of AA: A Deep Dive into the 12 Steps 58:01

4M ago58:01

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Hello, everybody! I'm so thrilled to welcome you to this week's episode of A Shotglass of Recovery. We are embarking on a new journey, having wrapped up our Big Book Study, and today we're diving headfirst into the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions. If you're joining us for the first time, or you're a seasoned regular, I promise you an engaging exploratio…

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Keith P's Journey from Darkness to Light 38:19

4M ago38:19

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Hey there, friend! Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Speaker Series on "A Shot Glass of Recovery." I'm Lisa M., your host, and today we have an incredible journey to share—from chaos to clarity, struggle to serenity. We're thrilled to introduce you to Keith P. from Greenwood, South Carolina. Keith's life story is one that touches the hear…

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ep 54 - BB Study wraps up - Unraveling the Big Book: Understanding Recovery, Fellowship, and Faith 33:50

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Welcome to A Shot Glass of Recovery, hosted by Lisa — your guide on this transformative journey through the AA Big Book. Whether you're a long-term listener or just hopping on board, our deep dive into the realm of recovery is all about breaking down walls and building a new life, line by line, word by word. Let's talk about change. It's raw, it's …

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Andy - our speaker today Awakens to a Brighter Path 42:18

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Hey friend! Thanks so much for stopping by. Today’s episode of the Speaker Series is one from the heart. Andy opens up about his journey through Alcoholics Anonymous, sharing candid moments and profound realizations with us. From the early days of denial and stubbornness to the gradual awakening to a life of meaning and connection, Andy's story is …

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ep 53 A Vision for You - the last chapter before the stories...Transformative Tales from the Founding Days of AA 47:19

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Hey there, dear friend! 🌟 Welcome to the 53rd episode of A Shot Glass of Recovery, where we're diving deep into the Big Book Study, right at the vibrant heart of A Vision for You. I'm Lisa, your trusty guide on this journey, thrilled to have you with me as we explore the miraculous transformations that define the essence of Alcoholics Anonymous. To…

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ep 52 Big Book Study - A Vision for you continues....Finding Hope in a Dismal Hotel Lobby 46:35

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Hey there, fellow recovery warriors! You know how life sometimes feels a bit like a sinking ship, with everything around you just going haywire? Well, this episode of "A Shot Glass of Recovery" is just the life raft you need! I'm Lisa, and I'm thrilled to have you joining me once again, thanks to my home group, the AA Solution Seekers, who gracious…

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Purdy takes us From Chaos to Clarity: A Journey Through the 12 Steps 42:19

4M ago42:19

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Hey there! I'm thrilled you've decided to join me today on "A Shot Glass of Recovery." I'm your host, Lisa M., and I'm beyond grateful to share this space with you. Today, we have the incredibly inspiring Purdy, a recovered alcoholic who warmly describes himself as a "recovering human being." In this episode, Purdy takes us on a candid journey thro…

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ep 51 Big Book Study - A Vision for You: Finding Hope in the Big Book 59:36

4M ago59:36

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Hey everyone, it's Lisa here, your dedicated guide on this journey called "A Shot Glass of Recovery." Today, we're diving into a topic that's so close to my heart, "A Vision for You," as we embark on Episode 51 of our Big Book Study. And let me tell you, whether you're tuning in for the first time or a seasoned listener, buckle up because it's goin…

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Finding Forgiveness and Freedom: A Journey Through the St. Francis Prayer Line 3 16:22

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A Shot Glass of Recovery Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener or a loyal member of the show, we’re so glad you’re here. 🌟 Here is the link for today's reading! You can download the St Francis Prayer practice cards here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ff8E5lwgSja5CRq5qR8zGVNwiuAAuy90?usp=drive_link …

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ep 50 Big Book Study - finishing to Employers on page 150 48:17

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A Shot Glass of Recovery Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener to A Shot Glass of Recovery or a loyal member from my 2 Sober Chicks days, I’m glad you’re here. 🌟 paypal.me/AShotGlassofRecovery If you love the show, I’m asking for your support. Drop a 1$, 5, 10 or 25 in the virtual pay pay basket at paypal.me…

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Unmasking the Struggles: Eileen's story - A Journey from Alcoholism to Enlightenment 32:06

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A Shot Glass of Recovery Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener to A Shot Glass of Recovery or a loyal member from my 2 Sober Chicks days, I’m glad you’re here. 🌟 paypal.me/AShotGlassofRecovery If you love the show, I’m asking for your support. Drop a 1$, 5, 10 or 25 in the virtual pay pay basket at paypal.me…

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Ep 49 - chapter 10 - Unveiling the Hidden Powerhouse: "To Employers" 58:50

5M ago58:50

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A Shot Glass of Recovery Welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery! Whether you're a first-time listener to A Shot Glass of Recovery or a loyal member from my 2 Sober Chicks days, I’m glad you’re here. 🌟 paypal.me/AShotGlassofRecovery If you love the show, I’m asking for your support. Drop a 1$, 5, 10 or 25 in the virtual pay pay basket at paypal.me…