Best An Alcoholic Lisa M Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 31 of the Big Book Study - Steps 10 and 11 59:28

3h ago59:28

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Episode 31 of our Big Book study which happens live every other Saturday at (a new time now!) 5 pm EASTERN in the AA Solution Seekers zoom room. All are Welcome! AA Solution Seekers zoom link Today we were on page 84 to 86 where it begins to talk about Step 10 and 11. This is where we begin how to engage with corrective measures or actions througho…

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Bruce from AA 1.0 in Florida 43:07

2h ago43:07

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I've known Bruce for a couple of years now and he's the kind of guy you just like instantly. I love him because he has an amazing recollection and respect for the history of Alcoholics Anonymous. I love him for his dedication to carrying the message of AA. I love him cuz when we ask for help, he honors the AA code and always says yes. And on Tuesda…

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Interview with Author Kellie Adams 46:38

1d ago46:38

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Kellie Adams has been sober for 10 years. She has lifey problems and challenges just like the rest of us but today, she does that shit sober. Her new book is launching soon so we got together to chat about it. Shit I do Sober, a new book by Author Kellie Adams.By An Alcoholic - Lisa M

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Ed Connolly Old Timer 39:19

4d ago39:19

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I asked Ed to come speak at our meeting but was working the actual day he spoke. But I'd heard him before and know he carries THE message of Alcoholics Anonymous.By An Alcoholic - Lisa M

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Shannon from the Mount Royal Group in Toronto 31:29

1d ago31:29

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So funny that I've been going to online meetings for 3 years now and I finally found out our next speakers home group...it's a group in my very own city! Shannon is one of those educated, intelligent ladies I always used to envy. Instead of realizing that I could be that too but it would require work and dedication on my part! Just another reminder…

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Ep 30 of the Big Book Study 46:50

10d ago46:50

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Episode 30 of our Big Book study which happens live every other Saturday at 10 am in AA Solution Seekers meeting. All are Welcome! AA Solution Seekers zoom link Today we were on page 83 where the step 9 PROMISES are discussed, each sentence is a promise. It didn't happen over night but every single one of these promises has come true for me. If you…

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Lisa speaks at one of Toronto's oldest AA groups The Beaches group 22:36

14d ago22:36

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Today my dear friend Sarah C from the Beaches Group in Toronto celebrates 9 years of continuous sobriety and a changed way of living. I thought the talk I gave at the home group I "made her" join when she moved to a different part of the city would be a good way to honor her commitment to this way of living. She always jokes about how I give her or…

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Bea from Spain and the ABC newcomers group 46:26

19d ago46:26

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Bea is a regular at her home group...still. Yes she is one of THOSE as many a newcomer has pondered "why do they still keep coming after all these years?". Listen and find out.By An Alcoholic - Lisa M

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Episode 29 of the Big Book Study with Friends 52:07

22d ago52:07

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Today we are picking up on page 76 if you want to follow along...and I suggest you do...with highlighters and a notebook. :) I also throw in a few references to a wonderful #hazeldon resource known as Drop the Rock. It might not be AA approved literature but I can't recommend this little gem enough especially when it comes to a deeper understanding…

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AA Solution Seekers speaker V from Predawn busters Atlanta group sept 29, 2024 38:40

23d ago38:40

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I've personally known V for a while now. She was a long time listener of 2 sober chicks and would often write us. It was so nice she reached out when I started this new show. She is one of us and today talks about a number of things many of us can relate to along this journey to recovery: the past and how it affected us; present struggles like ment…

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Lisa M speaks at the Area 86 Roundup in Owen Sound 46:55

1M ago46:55

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This was my first time being asked to speak at a roundup. It was so much fun to travel outside of my area and visit another area to carry the message. It would be this speaking engagement that lead to my invite to Peurta Vallarta Sobriety Under the Sun Conference. #SUS I don't consider this one of my best talks, but someone in the audience heard a …

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Big Book Study Ep 28 1:01:04

1M ago1:01:04

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Still Into Action we cover pages 75 to 76 discussing step 5 through 7.By An Alcoholic - Lisa M

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Mark Lundholm - First Thought Wrong 46:00

1M ago46:00

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Mark Lundholm has seen and experienced the bottom of life. He was a criminal at 13, an addict and former coke dealer, a check forger, homeless at 27, and did prison time for bank fraud. His amazing story how he turned his life around is an inspiration to anyone in recovery. Mark takes us through the diseased thinking of First Thought Wrong.…

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Carl the cook with the recipe 38:15

1M ago38:15

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Carl belongs to a couple of home groups but he makes Solution Seekers one of them. Carl is a cook on a ship and he shares his recipe for success in recovery.By An Alcoholic - Lisa M

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Live Show Re-broadcast - Episode 2 on Taking the Steps - Step 4 34:27

1M ago34:27

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Today I go through Step 4 and it only took just over 30 minutes. So if I can teach it in 30 minutes....you can do it in a few hours or a day at the most. Pen to paper. Get at it.By An Alcoholic - Lisa M

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Taking the first 3 steps together as a group 47:48

2M ago47:48

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Today I wanted to show everyone that the 12 Steps can actually be taken in as little as 12 hours! Listen in and take them with us. Bring a friend, come with your sponsor! #12steps #takingthesteps #AABy An Alcoholic - Lisa M

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Karolina from the UK 44:55

2M ago44:55

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Another special one for me, this little gem of a human lives an ocean away from me and yet we connect through the language of the heart. Karolina originated from Poland and has made a life in her home of London in the United Kingdom. She is sober just over 3 years, active in service and sponsors women. She found her true self on page 63 of the big …

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Live show re-broadcast Sept 10th, 2024 - Tips on Safety in the rooms of AA 1:02:36

2M ago1:02:36

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A bunch of my female friends join me on a discussion on safety in the rooms of AA. Some tips to bring to your home group: SAFETY CARD FOR A.A. GROUPS_EN (aa.org) Read the safety card at every meeting Read AA's info on Safety SMF-209 - Safety and A.A.: Our Common Welfare (aa.org) Read the pamphlet on Sponsorship P-15 Questions & Answers on Sponsorsh…

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Danny Survivor of 911, Firefighter at the world trade center, an Alcoholic 38:51

2M ago38:51

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My sponsor introduced me to one of her hero's, Danny the Firefighter. I loved his gentle nature, I could relate to his struggle with the inner demons of this disease and the battle with the mental health scorpion known as PTSD. Danny has given a talk on our show before, this is the one where he reveals his experience as a fire fighter at the world …

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Big Book Study continues with Into Action 1:02:13

2M ago1:02:13

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Today we continue from the bottom of page 73 into midway of page 75 of the chapter Into Action. Sometimes in a big book study you will find you don't further than a few lines, a couple paragraphs. The main idea to remember is always IDENTIFICATION. Reading the big book with another alcoholic who got sober before us is the taproot of our shared expe…

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Karen R - author of the chapter The River of Denial in the 4th edition Big Book 45:01

2M ago45:01

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We seem to get the most amazing selection of speakers at A.A. Solution Seekers. How do we do that? One, I've noticed a lot of meetings online have forgotten about the Open Speaker meeting. Two, we are blessed with a long timer who just knows a ton of speakers from decades of hanging around AA. Three, our home group has a ton of new and old experien…

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A woman 30 years sober 43:17

2M ago43:17

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This is my sponsor. You will fall in love with her. I will have to Dexter you...but Don't Worry...God will make me realize that's a bad idea. :) Today my sponsor Celebrates 30 years sobriety. Some people say "Don't drink and don't die and you too can stay sober this long." But there is more to it than that. It's called surrender to God, willingness…

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Alexandra from AA Solution Seekers 49:16

2M ago49:16

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Alex is one of our newer AA Solution Seekers members who we wanted to get to know better, and what better way than to hear someone share! We welcome a fellow Canuck Alex.By An Alcoholic - Lisa M

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Lisa sharing on a reading from Melanie Beattie 18:49

2M ago18:49

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Good Morning! Today's daily reading is from a #Hazeldon app based on writings from #MelanieBeattie Today I throw in my own thoughts while reading the selection "Owning our energy".By An Alcoholic - Lisa M

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Live Show rebroadcast - 1st attempt at a live show 35:32

2M ago35:32

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Still trying to figure out #LiveShow on #Podbean I invited some friends from my local home group to do a test. The subject was Tolerance / Compassion / Patience / Forgiveness / Humility / Good Will / Love these are some of the PRINCIPLES OF SUCCESS. Success at what you ask? Well EVERYTHING! LIFE in general basically. So we touched on a few as we tr…

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Mandy from Australia 40:17

2M ago40:17

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This guest came to my attention from one of my sponsee's, she was described as "the most down to earth, hard hitting, honest, real speaker...I have ever heard.". Pretty amazing recommendation! This was Mandy's first time being recorded, I doubt it will be her last.By An Alcoholic - Lisa M

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Big Book Study ep 26 ch6 INTO ACTION 1:00:50

2M ago1:00:50

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We are on episode 26, Chapter 6 Into Action. Discussing what to do after we have taken a personal inventory.By An Alcoholic - Lisa M

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Unlocking Emotional Sobriety: Insights from Bill Wilson's Letters 23:03

3M ago23:03

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Hi, I'm Lisa, and welcome to a Shotglass of Recovery. In this episode, we dive into one of Bill Wilson's profound letters published in The Grapevine in January 1958, titled "The Next Frontier: Emotional Sobriety." Join me as I read and reflect on Bill's insights about emotional maturity and balance, drawn from his own experiences and struggles in e…

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Tyce from Crenshaw Group 45:33

3M ago45:33

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By An Alcoholic - Lisa M

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The Vulnerability Challenge: Embracing Simple Yet Difficult Steps in Recovery 7:07

3M ago7:07

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Welcome to "Shotglass of Recovery" for August 16th, hosted by Lisa. In this episode, Lisa shares her recent experience with a unique challenge she posed to her sponsees in Alcoholics Anonymous. Lisa emphasizes the importance of vulnerability in the recovery process, describing the "Vulnerability Challenge" where participants are encouraged to share…

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Pax from the U.K. - You never have to walk alone group 40:09

3M ago40:09

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I met Pax at a group in the United Kingdom called One Day at a Time. He is one of those guys you instantly like. Full of laughter and warmth. And then you hear his story. Prepare to believe in miracles again!By An Alcoholic - Lisa M

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Mike D from New Jersey 45:59

3M ago45:59

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Big Book Ep 25 Let's talk about SEX 50:38

3M ago50:38

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Page 68 til the end of the chapter. Today we talk about sex! We also answer some of those age old questions in A.A, such as "When can I date?" (safely? probably never, have you seen your track record?) and "How do I make an amends to 100 nameless one night stands?" (you are not kidding anyone.) Join us for these answers and more ...in this episode …

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Delilah 39:07

3M ago39:07

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Join us 7 days a week at AA Solution Seekers online meeting at 7am eastern time. click the zoom link to attend a live meeting (Only the speaker is recorded on Sundays and Lisa's Big Book Study every other Saturday at 10am - all other meetings are closed and not recorded!) A.A. Solution Seekers - Toronto is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. …

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Collen K a southern belle 32:45

3M ago32:45

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Colleen K is a delight to listen to, a southern belle. A sober Gem.By An Alcoholic - Lisa M

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Fred speaks at Solution Seekers 32:45

3M ago32:45

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By An Alcoholic - Lisa M

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5 Incredible Solution Seeking Sober Women 10:20

3M ago10:20

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When I went to Maine to speak at their 45th Annual Round up, I had no idea how many gifts I was about to receive. I met beautiful, sweet, soulful Mel who made this trip happen and was the organizer extraordinaire. Mel is like me in that she wears her emotions on her sleeve and is always ready for a hug. Their was my grand sponsee, Rena. One tough c…

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45th Annual Roundup in Maine, Sugarloaf - Spiritual Speaker - Lisa M 43:13

3M ago43:13

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I am grateful for my past experience and ability to be able to speak off the cuff straight from the heart. I'm grateful for my sponsor Luke who one time ripped up my cue cards right before my talk and said "This isn't a speech! We speak from the heart. Why do you need notes? Don't you know your own story?" I'm grateful people find something to reso…

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Big Book Study ep. 24 FEAR page 67 58:50

3M ago58:50

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Today's study begins on page 67. We learn how to conquer fear. #conquerfear We learn what failed us before. Join me live to record this big book study every other Saturday at 10 am right here in the AA Solution Seekers Study room. Join us 7 days a week at AA Solution Seekers online meeting at 7am eastern time. click the zoom link to attend a live m…

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Talk of things religious is necessary 9:14

3M ago9:14

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I always try to share my experience with newcomers, especially about how I didn't know how prejudiced and closed minded I was when it came to things "religious". Most importantly I needed to look at myself and take inventory on such behaviours in order to get and stay sober. One of the tools I used in the expansion of my mind and the opening of my …

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August 8,2024 Breaking down the Serenity Prayer 16:15

3M ago16:15

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I do a chat group with 9 women and our latest thing is reading something from our Recovery/Spiritual Toolkits (Big Book, 12&12, Grapevine, Daily Reflections, any thing AA related), sharing it with each other and then Sharing ourselves with the group by way of speaking on what the reading meant to us. This was part of our recent discussion. What do …

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Daniel from Celebrate the morning 44:20

3M ago44:20

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Join us 7 days a week at AA Solution Seekers online meeting at 7am eastern time. click the zoom link to attend a live meeting (Only the speaker is recorded on Sundays and Lisa's Big Book Study every other Saturday at 10am - all other meetings are closed and not recorded!) A.A. Solution Seekers - Toronto is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. …

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Lisa M march 2024 38:14

3M ago38:14

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Join us 7 days a week at AA Solution Seekers online meeting at 7am eastern time. click the zoom link to attend a live meeting (Only the speaker is recorded on Sundays and Lisa's Big Book Study every other Saturday at 10am - all other meetings are closed and not recorded!) A.A. Solution Seekers - Toronto is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. …

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Jolie from the Peg 45:31

3M ago45:31

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Just one of the many gifts of a worldwide pandemic....was meeting people like Jolie from a part of my own Country I'd never visited. Jolie's sobriety date is close to one I gave up for "outside issues", it's amazing what EGO can take from us...sobriety, peace, joy, presence. I'm glad she got it when she did and shared her journey and experience to …

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Carmen on our sunday morning speaker meeting 40:33

3M ago40:33

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Join us 7 days a week at AA Solution Seekers online meeting at 7am eastern time. click the zoom link to attend a live meeting (Only the speaker is recorded on Sundays and Lisa's Big Book Study every other Saturday at 10am - all other meetings are closed and not recorded!) A.A. Solution Seekers - Toronto is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. …

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Ethan k from Arizona 30:40

3M ago30:40

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Ethan is a member of my homegroup AA Solution Seekers. He joined us from my former homegroup online which always seemed to be a place of chaos. Just goes to show that the people who seek a solution will gravitate towards like minded individuals. Ethan is a humble man who walks the walk of sobriety, he doesn't always have a lot to say and he certain…

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Big Book Study ep 23 1:00:41

3M ago1:00:41

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Join us 7 days a week at AA Solution Seekers online meeting at 7am eastern time. click the zoom link to attend a live meeting (Only the speaker is recorded on Sundays and Lisa's Big Book Study every other Saturday at 10am - all other meetings are closed and not recorded!) A.A. Solution Seekers - Toronto is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. …

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Jabari 27:07

3M ago27:07

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Jabari has 43 years of sobriety at the time of this recording. Getting sober in the 80's. He called an AA helpline for help and advice. The first time "didn't take" in his words. But he was ready the second time he reached out. For local help in your area google AA Helpline or your local area AA intergroup office to speak to another alcoholic who w…

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Big Book Study with Lisa and Friends episode 22 51:37

4M ago51:37

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Join me live to record this big book study every other Saturday at 10 am right here in the AA Solution Seekers Study room. Join us 7 days a week at AA Solution Seekers online meeting at 7am eastern time. click the zoom link to attend a live meeting (Only the speaker is recorded on Sundays and Lisa's Big Book Study every other Saturday at 10am - all…

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Matt on AA Solution Seekers 39:21

4M ago39:21

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Our speaker today is Matt! Join us 7 days a week at AA Solution Seekers online meeting at 7am eastern time. click the zoom link to attend a live meeting (Only the speaker is recorded on Sundays and Lisa's Big Book Study every other Saturday at 10am - all other meetings are closed and not recorded!) A.A. Solution Seekers - Toronto is inviting you to…

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