AA Live

In this episode, Jan—our AA Live cohost from 2022 to 2025—joins us to unpack Step 8.
It’s more than just a list of those we’ve harmed; it’s a true roadmap for long-term sobriety and a gateway to the ultimate goal: forgiving ourselves.

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What does it truly mean to take action in recovery? In this episode, our guest Hamish shares his journey through Step 7 and the practice of humility. We dive into the daily discipline of letting go of the ego and relying instead on a Higher Power for the strength to change.

This show was broadast on OAR FM Dunedin thanks to the support of New Zealand on Air - visit OAR.ORG.NZ to discover new podcasts.

Tonight, we hear how Marisha’s life has changed through recovery, and what it means to start over in Ōtepoti Dunedin. Moving to a new place means arriving somewhere unfamiliar and rebuilding a recovery community from scratch. Throughout our conversation, we look at The Daily Reflection’s focus on trust - and how it connects naturally to the Step Six themes of willingness and readiness to change.

In tandem with Step 4, this episode delves into Step 5 of the Alcoholics Anonymous program. We’re joined by our guest, Meredith, who shares her transformative experience with this pivotal step - breaking free from the isolation of addiction, easing feelings of shame, and fostering accountability through the act of admitting past behaviours to a trusted person.

Join us as we explore the power of honesty and ‘taking action’ in recovery.

Often, we look at recovery as a solitary journey taken by the individual seeking sobriety. But for those of us living in the wake of alcoholism, we know that the family is an ecosystem. When one part shifts, the whole system can undergo a rupture or a series of deep cracks and fissures.

In this episode, we explore the parallel paths of Craig and Katrina taking a real live snapshot at how two different 12-Step programs—AA and Al-Anon— intersect to create a shared life built on two thriving, personal recoveries.