Here's a collection of speakers I have. They are really terrific folks who carry a great message of hope for those recovering from addiction.
You can always contact me to say howdy. Especially if you're going to be in Austin, Texas.
Episode 18: Stewart of Dallas; AA in Austin Anniversary 2024
Stewart is a great speaker and member of AA. We've known each other for a number of years. We met through our mutual great, late, friend Buckley S. We hadn't seen each other in a long while before this speak, it was such a great night catching up with wonderful folks like Stewart. Texas does churn out some good speakers. This is one of them.
12 Feb 2025
Episode 17: Denise R of San Antonio, Texas - Lambda San Antonio Group
Here's a woman who lives her truth in AA. I've had the pleasure of knowing her for a number of years and been able to witness close up how she's managed change and adversity. Denise always relies on her sponsor and the fellowship to guide her. With such great compasses how can she be steered wrong!
12 Feb 2025
Episode 16: Jenny G of Austin Texas via Oakland/Los Angeles, Solutions in Sobriety Group
Oh y'all don't even know what you're missing if Jenny G isn't in your fellowship. She never fails to make me laugh. When we're sitting in meetings together. When we're eating amazing tacos at fellowship after the meeting, and of course when she's speaking from the podium. I love her. I know you will too. If you're in Vancouver for the international convention, come see Jenny and I at the Gal-AA hospitality suite at the top of the Fairmont Vancouver, July 3-6 celebrating the 90th anniversary of Alcoholics Anonymous
12 Feb 2025
Episode 15: Sam and Lizzy
Sam and Lizzy, one of my favorite couples in recovery. As of this writing we just held the rehearsal for their wedding this weekend. No two were more perfectly matched. Here is the both sides of their AA story, from the Family Meeting held first Saturday of each month at the Northland Group of AA, Austin Texas, 8p Central.
12 Feb 2025
Episode 14: Luz G. of Austin Texas, The Great Fact Group and Gal-AA
Y'all it's Luz! She's a great great asset to AA and our groups in Austin Texas. Now, she's being of service to the entire world by joining us on Gal-AA (Gay & Lesbian AA) in formulating the program for the LGBT2S+ Component of the International AA Convention in Vancouver, BC Canada July 3-6 celebrating the 90th Anniversary Celebration of AA. If you're in town that weekend, come see Luz and I and the rest of the Gal-AA tribe at the top of the Fairmont Vancouver in the hospitality suite.
12 Feb 2025
Episode 13: Mark P. of Sacramento California - The Drunk Squad Group of AA
Mark P. is a special friend, in that he was a former sponsee. Woo. We had some times together. I'm so eternally grateful to see him sober and thriving today. I hope you know when he speaks about the lows he reached, I was there to attest to much of it.
12 Feb 2025
Episode 12: Solis & Rob of Austin Texas
Every First Saturday of the month in Austin Texas is the Family Meeting at the Northland Group. Family meetings were big in the Midwest where I first found recovery. Usually an Al-Anon and an AA speaker so that both sides of the disease can come together and spend an evening in united joy over recovery.
25 Jun 2024
Episode 11: Wayne B of Bryan Texas; Lambda Live and Let Live, Austin Texas Feb 2020
Wayne "Pearl" B. is a revered figure in the recovery community of Austin and Bryan, Texas. His moving and passionate recollections of his journey from the past to the present always leave a lasting impact. Enjoy.
31 Aug 2023
Episode 10: Solis R. Austin Texas 1st Things 1st Quarterly Potluck Speaker Meeting, July 2023
A recording of my favorite 6am meeting in south Austin at the 617 Foundation. Mary Ann asked me to speak. She's always so kind. You'd love this meeting. If you're ever in Austin Texas at 6am, it's 617 Clifford Street.
23 Aug 2023
Episode 9: Chancelor of McKinney TX; Lambda Live and Let Live, July 2023
Here's Chancelor. He's awesome. Met him this year when visiting the Frisco group. He's become a fast friend because we have so much in common in our approach to recovery. Certainly wise beyond his years/time in recovery. Would be a great YPAA speaker or conference speaker.
23 Aug 2023
Episode 8: Michael H. of Austin Texas; Lambda Live and Let Live Sat Aug 19, 2023
Here's Michael. Originally from California and now in Austin Texas.
12 May 2023
Episode 7: Carol A visiting Lambda Live and Let Live
Here is Carol A long time member of AA and familiar with the founding members of the Lambda Live and Let Live Group
4 Apr 2023
Episode 6: Garrett S of Austin Texas
Garrett is an amazing man. He always goes to great lengths to help others and has an incredible story. You'll want to hear this one.
5 Mar 2023
Episode 5: 2022 OKYPAA - Solis R. of Austin Texas
A great time with some of my favorite folks ANYWHERE. I LOVE OKLAHOMA. Thank you for always being so kind to me.
5 Mar 2023
Episode 4: Solis R, January 2023 MOSCYPAA Springfield Missouri
A great time with the three Matt's, Sam, John and Patrick on the sober road trip. Good times.
11 Jul 2021
Episode 1: Peggy D. Austin Texas, Allendale Group; Trudgfest! www.capitaloftexasconference.org
Our delightful friend Peggy D at the 2021 Trudgefest of the Capital of Texas Conference. She is a wonderful person in our fellowship. It was great to hear her story. It was a rainy day however, outdoors and children present as it was a family event, so the sound quality is not the best but the message comes through :)
2 May 2019
Paul R. of Odessa Texas - Originally, Stockton CA.
Paul R. is one of the bright spots in AA. A young person I met in 2014 and knew right away he was very special. Once in a while you come across an alcoholic who you can see from across the room is on fire. They are walking around, talking to everyone. Smiling. Laughing. And, you think immediately, I have to meet that one.
I had the best feeling about Paul right away. Once I introduced myself, he said he'd heard from someone that he should look to meet me too, because we both were similar. Extroverted. All around happy and of course, both in love with sobriety.
This recording came from an invitation I extended to him once he had his 1 year. This was recorded in December 2015. Paul flew from Odessa to Austin just to speak at our Saturday night meeting. Another indication that someone is a great kind of alcoholic. Paul didn't think it was too far, or too much to ask, he just enthusiastically said "yes".
On that trip we went to a coffee shop and it was raining out. We couldn't get a parking spot close to the door and we thought we'd sit and chat and hope that the rain would die down so we wouldn't get drenched trying to reach the front door. We ended up speaking for hours in the car talking and watching the rain - watching the rain stop. We never tired of sharing with one another. He was so enthusastic and had so many questions. About identifying a career path - about dating, how did I know I was in love, when would he know he'd found the one? He had quesitons about school, sobriety, and life. Everything. And, he couldn't have exhausted me if he tried. We never did make it into the coffee shop.
Paul was killed, suddenly and tragically this last weekend. Our last conversation was a couple of months ago. He apologized over and over for getting "busy". Wrapped up in the job, the girlfriend, life. I never held that against him of course. What good is having a sober life, if we don't live it? He promised he'd visit me this summer and we'd drive with the top down (he loved my Saab convertible, his favorite - regrettably, I don't have that car anymore but promised him the new one was just as much fun).
I'm still in shock at his sudden departure from my life, from the fellowship and the confines of this earth. He will always hold a special place in my heart and the hearts of others in the fellowship. He simply was one of a kind. I adored him and so would have you.
3 Aug 2017
Solis R. of Austin, Texas; Arizona State Al-Anon Convention 2017
July 2017 Convention in Phoenix Arizona.
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