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Today’s very special episode features an in-depth conversation with an individual in his 70s who has been sober for 40+ years through the Alcoholics Anonymous, 12-Step Program.
In this episode, “Alan” shares:
- Why anonymity is a key pillar of AA
- The origins of this organisation that has helped millions of people get sober
- Why alcoholics are “allergic to alcohol”
- The rock-bottom moment that led to him seeking help
- What AA meetings actually look like
- And most importantly, why the 12-step program actually works.
This is a very relaxed conversation with plenty of laughs along the way, making it the perfect way to ‘dip your toe in the water’ and find out more about AA.
Check it out.
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Today’s very special episode features an in-depth conversation with an individual in his 70s who has been sober for 40+ years through the Alcoholics Anonymous, 12-Step Program.
In this episode, “Alan” shares:
- Why anonymity is a key pillar of AA
- The origins of this organisation that has helped millions of people get sober
- Why alcoholics are “allergic to alcohol”
- The rock-bottom moment that led to him seeking help
- What AA meetings actually look like
- And most importantly, why the 12-step program actually works.
This is a very relaxed conversation with plenty of laughs along the way, making it the perfect way to ‘dip your toe in the water’ and find out more about AA.
Check it out.
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