Keep Coming Back Podcast

Alexia endured a painful childhood, seeking escape from a very young age. By 11, drinking had become her mission, and by 17, she was a daily drinker. At 21, she found sobriety. Through her heartfelt storytelling, Alexia brings hope and inspiration to others.Sobriety Date: 12/24/2021Quotes“I wanted to drink and use for a long time in sobriety, and I got some relief and then I kept moving through the steps and more relief, and then I felt like a person among people.”“AA was like this compassionate parent - this unconditionally loving parent."Referred by: Bert W. (Episode #228) InstagramFacebook

Kurt took his first drink at 9 and found sobriety by 23. In his story, Kurt emphasizes the profound impact AA has had on his life, offering hope and tools for redemption. His authenticity and wisdom shine through as he shares the transformative power of the AA program.Sobriety Date: 9/10/1987Quotes“I needed hope and that’s exactly what people in AA gave me, they gave me hope.”“The tools that I’ve been given in Alcoholics Anonymous—they work, if I use them.”“You don’t ever have to take another drink again.”Referred by: Tate H. (Episode #234) InstagramFacebook

Overpowered by alcohol and drugs, Bonnie once stood at the brink of prison. Through her authenticity and storytelling, Bonnie brings pure hope to this share. Others loved on her and provided a safe place until she healed enough to help others – and that is her priority today.For Alyssa's AA Morning Snippets mentioned in the Q&A visit:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1769725Sobriety Date: 6/10/2008Quotes “I was shown patience, love and tolerance when I didn’t have any.”“This pain is universal and the solution is the same, and it’s very, very simple; it’s not easy, but it’s simple, it’s 12 steps.”Referred by: Shawn (Episode #69) InstagramFacebook

John Henry came into the rooms after 4.5 years of not drinking; he was suicidal and desperate. No longer miserable, today John Henry has peace in his life and the desire to serve in his heart—he is truly free.Sobriety Date: 6/17/2023Quotes “I know what my problem is now; I have this thing, it’s called alcoholism and there’s a solution.”“The gift that I got from the program of not being miserable anymore is what matters most.” “Give this thing a shot, what do you have to lose?”Referred by: Bert W. (Episode #228) InstagramFacebook

Sara O. was also Episode #35—our first repeat speaker at KeepComingBack.net! Sara's share beautifully showcases the incredible growth experienced by members of Alcoholics Anonymous that are doing the deal. Sobriety Date: 5/26/2014Quotes “I really was struggling—I was trying to control AND enjoy.”“Don’t give up on finding your tribe.”Referred by: Sara O. is also Episode #35 and was referred by Maureen (Episode #7) InstagramFacebook

After decades of suffering, Tate finally embraced AA, asking his mom to take him to his first meeting. Through attending multiple meetings a day, Tate found hope, healing, and support in the rooms. His journey exemplifies the power of the steps, fellowship, and simply doing the next right thing.Sobriety Date: 10/18/2016 Quotes “I could-not not-drink—I didn’t know what was wrong with me.”“I was so terrified to take a drink . . . I just wanted to be in meetings, it’s the only place I felt safe.”“It works – if you allow yourself to have an experience.”Referred by: Paul B. (Episode #233)InstagramFacebook

A moment of clarity during a drunken episode made Paul realize he might die alone if he didn't change. Through AA, he has developed a selfless life, focusing on others and finding joy in helping countless suffering alcoholics.Sobriety Date: 6/13/2018Quotes “Alcohol had me by the balls.”“This program works perfectly, it just doesn’t work your way, and it doesn’t work your way by design.”“Alcoholics Anonymous is the greatest thing that has ever happened to me.”Referred by: Ryan D. (Episode #220)InstagramFacebook

After 4 years of trying, Alecia just celebrated her first year of sobriety! She used alcohol to escape or enhance all emotions, which eventually caused havoc on her life. Alecia’s journey highlights the power of vulnerability, determination and grace. She is also the lovely co-host of Taste of Recovery Podcast.Sobriety Date: 7/24/2023Quotes “I feel incredible now that I’m sober.”“I didn’t want 1 or 2 glasses; I wanted the whole bottle.”“I am so grateful to live this incredible life that I have today because of AA and because of being sober.”Referred by: Eden S. (Episode #201)InstagramFacebook

Born in the 1950s to an unwed mother and subjected to severe abuse by his stepfather, Chris faced unimaginable challenges from the beginning. Despite these hardships, he found his way to the rooms of recovery, where Chris gained clarity and purpose, embracing the 12-step life with intention. Sobriety Date: 9/15/2015Quotes “Willingness is key for me in every aspect of recovery.”“In AA, that’s what I learned: you can’t think your way out, you gotta work your way out.”Referred by: Robert P. (Episode #175) InstagramFacebook

Stephanie, 1st generation Cuban-American, was a drug addict and alcoholic that found a home in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous. She has lived on the dark side of addiction and keeps herself in the light and love of recovery with faith, service and the steps. Sobriety Date: 7/4/2019Quotes “I wanted to share my story because I don’t want it to be for nothing . . . our darkest secrets are our biggest assets.” “It’s home . . . this is where you come in and you’re able to change your life and be happy.”Referred by: KCB listener  InstagramFacebook

After a few years of sobriety and then slipping away from the program, Christian found himself face-to-face with Jack Daniels and said yes . . . following that was years of misery. Now back in the rooms and into action, today, Christian lives a life of freedom and faith.Sobriety Date: 9/28/21Quotes “Nothing worked for me except Alcoholics Anonymous.”“The people in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous had what I wanted, which was sobriety . . . if these people have what I want, I just need to do what they’re doing.”“All you have to do is just play that tape forward and you know exactly where it’s going to lead you if you pick up a drink.”Referred by: Ryan D. (Vol. 220) InstagramFacebook

An only child from a home filled with love, Bert had no outside reason to be an alcoholic and addict. But on the inside, he felt different-than, even less-than others. After a doctor’s recommendation, Bert found himself in the rooms of recovery. Today he lives a life of almost complete serenity, despite life happening around him.Sobriety Date: 4/27/2013Quotes “Alcohol is a good treatment for alcoholism in the very beginning, but that doesn’t last long.”“When I started doing the right thing, miraculous things started to happen.”“You don’t have to suffer, you don’t have to drink again, you can have a life better than you can ever imagine.” Referred by: Michele R. (Vol. 172) InstagramFacebook

From prison to preaching, John brings passionate truth and a calm energy to his story. Addicted to alcohol and its cousins, John had a dark bottom, however he doesn’t spend his time there, instead he shares of his way out and the peace in being free.Sobriety Date: 12/8/2022Quotes “Nothing that I go through will a drink make better.”"I don’t think I’ll ever stop doing the 12 steps, because it works.”Referred by: Bert W. (Vol. 228) InstagramFacebook

Jack tried everything he could to prove he wasn’t an alcoholic, but all roads kept leading him back to AA. In this share, he details the seriousness of our disease and highlights the joy in living a life of freedom and peace.  Sobriety Date: 9/28/2018Quotes “This disease never gets better; it only gets worse."“One drink will lead to 100.”“When I don’t like who I am, I know I’m probably not working the program very well.”Referred by: Tara V. (Vol. 54) InstagramFacebook

Mayra believes she struggled with alcoholism long before her first drink; it was her thinking that was the problem and the drinking that helped it. After a run of loss and new bottoms, Mayra found and built a new life in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous. Sobriety Date: 5/1/2017Quotes “I owe all of my sobriety to Alcoholics Anonymous."“There’s literally no other answer for me than to just stay in AA, come all the way in, sit all the down and stay; and that’s the only thing that I’ve seen work.”“Don’t give up . . . there really is a life after the darkness.”Referred by: Robert P. (Vol. 175)InstagramFacebook

After more than a decade of suffering, the gift of desperation was strong for Lisa, and with that soul-brokenness she was able to commit to 1 year of Alcoholics Anonymous – and she hasn’t had a drink since. Sobriety Date: 4/2/2020 Quotes “Alcohol and drugs kill the joy.”“I remember telling myself that I would get a sponsor and for a whole year I would do what I was told no matter how I felt about it . . . it was the first time I felt hope."Referred by: Friend of Tara V. (Vol. 54)InstagramFacebook

Ian grew up insecure, for no good reason and found himself a “cure” in drugs and alcohol—which had a short shelf life. At 25 yrs. old, Ian found himself at the bottom of a downward spiral, willing to do whatever it took to recover—and it worked, and still works for him today.Sobriety Date: 8/28/2015Quotes “There is no such thing as just one more.”“I was in that stage of whatever you tell me to do I’m gonna do, my best ideas had been beaten out of me.”“I found a way of living that finally works.”Referred by: Robert P. (Vol. 175)InstagramFacebook

Keyara is a new and young mom that just celebrated 1 year of sobriety! After 26 rehabs, a suicide attempt and lots of misery, Keyara finally and completely surrendered her will to the program of Alcoholics Anonymous and the 12 steps. Quotes “You’re either going to surrender to your addiction again or you’re going to surrender to a solution in the program.”“I was willing to do anything to stay drunk and high, and I just took that same willingness in my active addiction and applied it to my recovery.” “I would tell whoever is struggling, just to never give up.”Referred by: Ryan K. (Vol. 219)InstagramFacebook

Having just celebrated 1 year of sobriety, Stefani shares in detail the person she once was and the person she has found herself to truly be today – clean and sober in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous. Quotes “I quit drinking, I said I was going to do it for 30 days and that’s when I went to my first AA meeting.”“We’re all connected, all around the world, you’re totally not alone.”Referred by: Website contactInstagramFacebook

As a world traveler from a young age, Ryan brings a diverse view of sobriety to his share. Ryan details the darkness that was alcoholism and addiction alongside the beauty and dignity that is a full life in the Society we know as Alcoholics Anonymous. Quotes “This homegroup was very important to me, it provided me strength and security and structure; these were 3 very important things for me in a life of chaos.”“I decided that I was gonna take what I was reading in the first 164 pages and treat it as legal precedent.”Referred by: Sara A. (vol. 211)InstagramFacebook