The Sober Atheist Podcast is a new effort to discuss and expand upon various aspects of Sobriety that relate to the Atheist. The co-hosts, John Huey and Michael Tingley, are both people in long-term recovery from alcohol and/or drugs. These wide ranging conversations will include both original presentations based on newly articulated approaches to recovery and discussions with other sober atheists to present other diverse perspectives.
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International Conference of Secular Alcoholics Anonymous - atheists & agnostic in AA stories, panels, speakers, meetings... This is the podcast page for ICSAA recovery #addiction #recovery #atheism #ICSAA #secular #secularAA #alcohol #self-help #mutual-aid
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Send us a Text Message. John Huey and Michael Tingley discuss how to deal with both the death of long-time sober program friends and the emotions associated with dealing with the loss of people we know who don't achieve a lasting recovery and then either expire or disappear.由Sober Atheist
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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Share What Works For You - Aug 4, 2024 (Traducción Española)
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Traducción Española August 2024: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by Share What Works For You out of southern California. Our speakers this month are: Amanda R Tommy W Laila ..with Tommy W as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming mee…
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August 2024: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by Share What Works For You out of southern California. Our speakers this month are: Amanda R Tommy W Laila ..with Tommy W as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting others…
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English Translation July 2024: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by Ate@s y Agnostic@s en Español. Our speakers this month are: Edgar (México) Armando (Colombia) Juan Carlos (Guatemala) ..with Edgar as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welc…
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Send us a Text Message. John Huey and Michael Tingley, both former AA members, talk to Dennis Walsh, a longtime friend in recovery and a person still active in AA, about several issues he thinks we have misconstrued regarding that program.由Sober Atheist
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Dr. Ray B., “What I have learned and seen in Recovery Communities.” What is addiction? The 4 cees, Loss of Control Consequences Compulsion Craving Recovery and Connection "Lack of social connection is more harmful to health than obesity, smoking and high blood pressure ." House, Landis, Anderson, Science 29 Jul 1988: Vol. 241, Issue 4865, pp. 540-5…
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This recording is from the 2nd annual BC Secular AA Roundup in Langley British Columbia (Canada) July 13, 2024. This is the Washington State panel. What does "conference-approved" literature mean (and what does it not mean)? What are the books that AA members, including irreligious members, read to aid recovery? Well, we don't cover it all, but we …
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This recording is from the 2nd annual BC Secular AA Roundup in Langley British Columbia (Canada) July 13, 2024. This is Shirley R from Nelson BC, Al-Anon, NA and AA member sharing her story of what it was like, what happened, and what it’s like now. Other panels/workshops on this day include: Dr. Ray B., “What I have learned and seen in Recovery Co…
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Send us a Text Message. John Huey and Michael Tingley discuss how atheists in recovery handle various serious life changing issues without recourse to the supernatural.由Sober Atheist
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Send us a Text Message. John Huey and Michael Tingley discuss the Hunter Biden case as it potentially affects the popular depiction of all addicts and alcoholics in recovery and the widely held misconceptions of how a lasting recovery occurs.由Sober Atheist
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June 2024: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Agnostic and Atheist AA Group of Poland. Our speakers this month are: Michalina Leszek Kamil ..with Bernadeta as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting others to shar…
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Send us a Text Message. We have Larry Knight from Toronto as a guest to discuss his landmark case in Canada regarding access to recovery for secular people as well as other interesting parts of his journey.由Sober Atheist
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Send us a Text Message. John Huey and Michael Tingley discuss the daily stresses and difficulties presented to recovering people by current political realities.由Sober Atheist
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Traducción Española May 2024: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Sober She Devils (https://sobershedevils.com/). Our speakers this month are: Amy J of Collins, CO Marva W of Phillie, PA and Veronica S of Phoenix, AZ ..with Annie A of Los Angeles, CA as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnosti…
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May 2024: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Sober She Devils (https://sobershedevils.com/). Our speakers this month are: Amy J of Collins, CO Marva W of Phillie, PA and Veronica S of Phoenix, AZ ..with Annie A of Los Angeles, CA as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinke…
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Send us a Text Message. John Huey and Michael Tingley discuss the concept of affirmation as an essential element in sobriety for the atheist.由Sober Atheist
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April 2024: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by Rockland Freethinkers of Rockland county, New York. Our speakers this month are: Lauren R, Kat K, and Christina M ..with Troy H as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting…
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Send us a Text Message. John Huey and Michael Tingley have a conversation with John C. from Paris to discuss both organized and individual secular approaches to sobriety from a historical and contemporary perspective.由Sober Atheist
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Send us a Text Message. John Huey and Michael Tingley discuss the importance of the intuitive sense in recovery. This episode is a continuation of a prior series of podcasts regarding atheism in recovery that appeared on the Beyond Belief Sobriety Podcast. Links to these, as well as the essay that this episode is based on, can be found on our Faceb…
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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - A New Freedom Women's Group (Savannah, GA) - Mar 3, 2024 (Traducción Española)
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Traducción Española March 2024: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by A New Freedom Women's Group from Savannah, GA. Our speakers this month are: Crystal M Chellie M Julia E Kimiko ..with Mary C as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming…
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Send us a Text Message. John Huey and Michael Tingley talk about their early days in recovery and how they achieved and maintained their sobriety.由Sober Atheist
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March 2024: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by A New Freedom Women's Group from Savannah, GA. Our speakers this month are: Crystal M Chellie M Julia E Kimiko ..with Mary C as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting ot…
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International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA) 2023 - Bill Schaberg with "from 'Religious' to 'Spiritual': A Historical Evolution
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This is the audio of Bill Schaberg's session from Day 2 of Virtual ICSAA 2023. Recordings from the conference are being edited for public sharing and are being uploaded as they are made ready. Follow/subscribe to us on buzzsprout to be alerted as your favorite episodes are available. For information on ICSAA 2024 in-person in Orlando in September, …
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Send us a Text Message. John Huey and Michael Tingley co-host the introductory episode of The Sober Atheist Podcast.由Sober Atheist
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February 2024: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Godless Heathens of Colorado. Our speakers this month are: Jim T Rory H Kevin J ..with Renee as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting others to share their thoug…
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January 2024: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by Our Mostly Agnostic Group of Drunks (OMAGOD), based out of Orlando, Florida. Our speakers this month are: Alison P Emily C Josh S Scott B ..with Mikey J as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and…
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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Friends of Secular AA - Dec 3, 2023 (Traducción Española)
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Traducción Española December 2023: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Friends of Secular AA this month: Secular OA, Secular NA, Secular Al Anon, Secular ACA, and Secular CoDA. Spanish translation is available! Our speakers this month are: Jim D of OA Ken S of NA Sheila K of Al Anon Jill B of ACA Matt H of CoDA ..wi…
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December 2023: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Friends of Secular AA this month: Secular OA, Secular NA, Secular Al Anon, Secular ACA, and Secular CoDA. Spanish translation is available! Our speakers this month are: Jim D of OA Ken S of NA Sheila K of Al Anon Jill B of ACA Matt H of CoDA ..with Jim D as emcee. T…
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International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA) 2023 - Creating a Successful Secular AA Meeting
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This is the audio of the session "Creating a Successful Secular AA Meeting" by Nathan H from Day 1 of Virtual ICSAA 2023. Recordings from the conference are being edited for public sharing and are being uploaded as they are made ready. Follow/subscribe to us on buzzsprout to be alerted as your favorite episodes are available. For information on ICS…
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International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA) 2023 - Bill W and "Dopamine and the Twelve Steps"
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This is the audio of Bill W's session, "Dopamine and the Twelve Steps" from Day 1 of Virtual ICSAA 2023. Recordings from the conference are being edited for public sharing and are being uploaded as they are made ready. Follow/subscribe to us on buzzsprout to be alerted as your favorite episodes are available. For information on ICSAA 2024 in-person…
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International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA) 2023 - Bill W and "Dopamine and the Twelve Steps" (Traducción Española)
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Traducción Española This is the audio of Bill W's session, "Dopamine and the Twelve Steps" from Day 1 of Virtual ICSAA 2023. Recordings from the conference are being edited for public sharing and are being uploaded as they are made ready. Follow/subscribe to us on buzzsprout to be alerted as your favorite episodes are available. For information on …
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This is the audio of "Las Vegas Secular Sobriety" from Day 2 of Virtual ICSAA 2023. Recordings from the conference are being edited for public sharing and are being uploaded as they are made ready. Follow/subscribe to us on buzzsprout to be alerted as your favorite episodes are available. For information on ICSAA 2024 in-person in Orlando in Septem…
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International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA) 2023 - Dr. Lembke and "Radical Honesty: How Telling the Truth Changes our Brain and Promotes Recovery"
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This is the audio of Dr. Anna Lembke's session "Radical Honesty: How Telling the Truth Changes our Brain and Promotes Recovery" from Day 1 of Virtual ICSAA 2023. Recordings from the conference are being edited for public sharing and are being uploaded as they are made ready. Follow/subscribe to us on buzzsprout to be alerted as your favorite episod…
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International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA) 2023 - Dr. Lembke and "Radical Honesty: How Telling the Truth Changes our Brain and Promotes Recovery" (Traducción Española)
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Traducción Española This is the audio of Dr. Anna Lembke's session "Radical Honesty: How Telling the Truth Changes our Brain and Promotes Recovery" from Day 1 of Virtual ICSAA 2023. Recordings from the conference are being edited for public sharing and are being uploaded as they are made ready. Follow/subscribe to us on buzzsprout to be alerted as …
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International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA) 2023 - Bill Schaberg with "from 'Religious' to 'Spiritual': A Historical Evolution (Traducción Española)
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Traducción Española This is the audio of Bill Schaberg's session from Day 2 of Virtual ICSAA 2023. Recordings from the conference are being edited for public sharing and are being uploaded as they are made ready. Follow/subscribe to us on buzzsprout to be alerted as your favorite episodes are available. For information on ICSAA 2024 in-person in Or…
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International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA) 2023 - Steps 1, 2, 3... and Beyond (Saturday morning)
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This is the audio of "Steps 1, 2, 3... and Beyond" from Day 1 of Virtual ICSAA 2023, hosted by Michele W. Recordings from the conference are being edited for public sharing and are being uploaded as they are made ready. Follow/subscribe to us on buzzsprout to be alerted as your favorite episodes are available. For information on ICSAA 2024 in-perso…
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International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA) 2023 - Steps 1, 2, 3... and Beyond (Sunday morning)
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This is the audio of "Steps 1, 2, 3... and Beyond" from Day 2 of Virtual ICSAA 2023, hosted by Mike G. Recordings from the conference are being edited for public sharing and are being uploaded as they are made ready. Follow/subscribe to us on buzzsprout to be alerted as your favorite episodes are available. For information on ICSAA 2024 in-person i…
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International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA) 2023 - Kevin Griffin and "Buddhism and the Twelve Steps" (Traducción Española)
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Traducción Española This is the audio of Kevin Griffin's session from Day 2 of Virtual ICSAA 2023. Kevin Griffin, Buddhist author, teacher, and leader in the mindful recovery movement, speaks on "Buddhism and the Twelve Steps." Recordings from the conference are being edited for public sharing and are being uploaded as they are made ready. Follow/s…
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This is the audio of the session "Secular Big Book Study" from Day 1 of Virtual ICSAA 2023. Recordings from the conference are being edited for public sharing and are being uploaded as they are made ready. Follow/subscribe to us on buzzsprout to be alerted as your favorite episodes are available. For information on ICSAA 2024 in-person in Orlando i…
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International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA) 2023 - Hong Kong International Asia/Pacific Discussion
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This is the audio of the session "Hong Kong International Asia/Pacific Discussion" from Day 1 of Virtual ICSAA 2023. Jim J, Nancyann W, and Tim S share their recovery journey and what life is like today. Recordings from the conference are being edited for public sharing and are being uploaded as they are made ready. Follow/subscribe to us on buzzsp…
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International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA) 2023 - Kevin Griffin and "Buddhism and the Twelve Steps"
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This is the audio of Kevin Griffin's session from Day 2 of Virtual ICSAA 2023. Kevin Griffin, Buddhist author, teacher, and leader in the mindful recovery movement, speaks on "Buddhism and the Twelve Steps." Recordings from the conference are being edited for public sharing and are being uploaded as they are made ready. Follow/subscribe to us on bu…
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International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA) 2023 - Embracing Neurodivergence in Recovery
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This is the audio of the session "Embracing Neurodivergence in Recovery" from Day 1 of Virtual ICSAA 2023. Recordings from the conference are being edited for public sharing and are being uploaded as they are made ready. Follow/subscribe to us on buzzsprout to be alerted as your favorite episodes are available. For information on ICSAA 2024 in-pers…
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International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA) 2023 - Practicing All Twelve Steps in Our Daily Lives
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This is the audio of the session "Practicing All Twelve Steps in Our Daily Lives" from Day 2 of Virtual ICSAA 2023. Recordings from the conference are being edited for public sharing and are being uploaded as they are made ready. Follow/subscribe to us on buzzsprout to be alerted as your favorite episodes are available. For information on ICSAA 202…
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This is the audio of the session "Zoom Security Tips and Tricks" from Day 2 of Virtual ICSAA 2023. Recordings from the conference are being edited for public sharing and are being uploaded as they are made ready. Follow/subscribe to us on buzzsprout to be alerted as your favorite episodes are available. For information on ICSAA 2024 in-person in Or…
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International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA) 2023 - Side-Stepping God: How the Nonreligious Find Success in AA
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This is the audio of the session "Side-Stepping God: How the Nonreligious Find Success in Alcoholics Anonymous" from Day 1 of Virtual ICSAA 2023. Recordings from the conference are being edited for public sharing and are being uploaded as they are made ready. Follow/subscribe to us on buzzsprout to be alerted as your favorite episodes are available…
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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Freethinkers Living Sober of Cottonwood, AZ - Nov 5, 2023
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November 2023: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings comes to you all from Cottonwood, AZ this month, hosted by Freethinkers Living Sober. Spanish translation is available! Our speakers this month are: David H Carolyn GK Awefull Eric ..with John R as emcee. This episode is also available in Spanish! See the next episode. Following the…
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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Freethinkers Living Sober of Cottonwood, AZ - Nov 5, 2023 (Traducción Española)
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Traducción Española November 2023: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings comes to you all from Cottonwood, AZ this month, hosted by Freethinkers Living Sober. Spanish translation is available! Our speakers this month are: David H Carolyn GK Awefull Eric ..with John R as emcee. This episode is also available in Spanish! See the next ep…
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This is the audio of the "Tao of Sobriety" session from Day 1 of Virtual ICSAA 2023. Recordings from the conference are being edited for public sharing and are being uploaded as they are made ready. Follow/subscribe to us on buzzsprout to be alerted as your favorite episodes are available. For information on ICSAA 2024 in-person in Orlando in Septe…
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International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA) 2023 - The "Real" Alcoholic (and Other Mythical Beasts)
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This is the audio of the session "The 'Real' Alcoholic (and Other Mythical Beasts)" from Day 1 of Virtual ICSAA 2023. Recordings from the conference are being edited for public sharing and are being uploaded as they are made ready. Follow/subscribe to us on buzzsprout to be alerted as your favorite episodes are available. For information on ICSAA 2…
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