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| 6/18/26 | Radiothon Show 2 Alcoholics Anonymous 18June2026 | Left to fend for himself, Michael sat in the studio all alone (wrapped in the enthusiasm of the 3CR family), spoke much too much, pleaded for donations to the radio station and played clips from Alcoholics Anonymous guests who had come in to the studio over the past 12 months.Thanks to the donations from our loyal listeners & supporters, we are sooooo close to reaching our 2026 Radiothon budget. As at 25th June,2026 we are a couple of hundred dollars short. Please donate and get us over the line.We look forward to bringing you more recovery stories over the next year. | — | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | Radiothon Show 11June2026 | It is Radiothon time again.The budget set for the Living Free team has been raised after a better than expected result last year. The team (Ann, Bill, Mitch & Michael) are all in the studio to thank the listeners for their donations, ask for more donations, play clips of their guests and discuss how much 3CR means to them and how important it is to keep the radio station funded. Thanks to our listeners & supporters, we are well on our way to reaching our target.Feel free to donate at any time of the year by calling the station on 9419 8377 and tell them how much you enjoy listening to recovery stories on Living Free. | — | ||||||
| 6/4/26 | David - AA, Al-Anon and ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families) | When David found himelf sick and lying on the floor of his garage, he decided to seek treatment for the drinking that had kept him isolated from his family. During his time in rehab a counsellor asked him three questions that changed his life. He knew then that he was an alcoholic and committed himself to recovery. He has not had a drink since. David has found over his years of recovery that attending Al-Anon and ACA meetings has been an important part of his understand of himself and the nature of trauma and addiction.If you think that Al-Anon could help you cope with someone else’s problem drinking then you can phone 1300 252 666 or go to their website al-anon.org.auShow your support for the Living Free show and join the celebration of 3CRs's 50th Birthday show by donating to our radiothon here:https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/living-free-2026-radiothon#Alcoholism #Al-Anon #RecoveryIf you would like more information about Alcoholics Anonymous, they can be contacted on 1300 222 222 or go online at aa.org.au The Living Free show may involve discussion of topics such as suicide, mental illness, self-harm and family violence. Please practise self-care and care of others when listening. | — | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | Al-Anon Family Groups - Jacquie | Jacquie married a man whose drinking became problematic, but it was her daughter's abuse of alcohol that led her to seek support in Al-Anon. With her daughter's additional struggle with mental illness Jacquie found the dilemmas about how to best help her daughter difficult to navigate. Al-Anon gives her the support she needs in often distressing situations and has helped her to establish boundaries to look after herself while still giving love and support to her daughter. In this episode we discuss some of the traditions of Al-Anon that Jacquie credits with making Al-Anon groups safe places to share her experience with others who understand.If you think that Al-Anon could help you cope with someone else’s problem drinking then you can phone 1300 252 666 or go to their website al-anon.org.auShow your support for the Living Free show and join the celebration of 3CRs's 50th Birthday show by donating to our radiothon here:https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/living-free-2026-radiothon #Alcoholism #Al-Anon #RecoveryIf you would like more information about Alcoholics Anonymous, they can be contacted on 1300 222 222 or go online at aa.org.au The Living Free show may involve discussion of topics such as suicide, mental illness, self-harm and family violence. Please practise self-care and care of others when listening. | — | ||||||
| 5/21/26 | Gamblers Anonymous Jason21MAY2026 | Jason joined Michael in the studio to chat about the consequences of his gambling and how life looks after 7 years without gambling and 18 months in Gamblers Anonymous.Taking to gambling in his mid 30's, after his wife's passing, it soon took hold of his life and started a spiralling descent. Spending money he didn't have, leading to shame and guilt around dishonest behaviour and eventually a moment of clarity when deciding whether he wanted to live or die.Jason shares his story of hope and the joy he feels when attending Gamblers Anonymous meetings. Being able to give back through acts of service at his local meeting and rebuilding the trust of his family.If you would like to contact Gamblers Anonymous please call 03 9696 6108 or go on-line to gaaustralia.org.au | — | ||||||
| 5/14/26 | Alcoholics Anonymous ROSE14MAY2026 | Rose joined Michael in the studio to share her story. From a young age, feeling uncomfortable in her own skin and wishing to be different to finding a solution to the internal discomfort with her first glass of red wine, Rose told her story which included battles with mental health issues and time in psychiatric facilities.Missed opportunities, unhealthy relationships and behaving in ways that didn't sit comfortably within her moral code.But ... There is a Solution. Rose spoke of getting to know herself better and finding a solution to the internal problem that she had tried to fix with drugs and alcohol. | — | ||||||
| 5/7/26 | A holistic approach to embodied trauma - Chris | As a young child Chris was in a situation that was traumatic for him. As a musician in his young adulthood he found himself suffering from anxiety and drank alcohol to be able to perform comfortably. Through his work as a guitar teacher he came into contact with someone in whom he confided his anxiety and through this person he was introduced to Jung-informed and trauma-informed therapy. He now practises as a coach helping others to heal their trauma, starting from where it is stored in the body.Chris can be contacted here:https://www.facebook.com/holisticguidanceandsupportThe Living Free show may involve discussion of topics such as suicide, mental illness, self-harm and family violence. Please practise self-care and care of others when listening. | — | ||||||
| 4/30/26 | Living Free History – Michael and Bill on 30APR2026 | Bill and Michael sample some old Living Free and Stone Free shows from the 3CR ArchivesIf you would like to find out more about Narcotics Anonymous or need to talk to somebody, then please call 1300 652 820 at any time or go online at www.navic.net.au.If you’re having trouble with gambling, or have a friend or family member that does, then maybe Gamblers Anonymous could help – phone (03) 9696 6108 or visit their website gaaustralia.org.au for information and to see a list of local meetings.If you would like to find out a bit more about alcoholism for yourself or a friend, then you can give Alcoholics Anonymous a call on 1300 222 222 or check out their website aa.org.au.If someone else's drinking is causing you a problem, then you can phone the Al-Anon Family Groups helpline on 1300 252 666 or go online at al-anon.org.au for more information.Show your support to the Living Free show by:subscribing to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/subscribeand donating to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/donate | — | ||||||
| 4/23/26 | Al-Anon Family Groups - Julie | Julie is a mental health and alcohol and drug therapist trained in dual diagnosis and family therapy. She works primarily with families who are suffering the effects of substance abuse. As a member of Al-Anon, Julie tells her story of being affected by her husband's addiction to alcohol - including her loss of self and having to watch the effect on her children. As a therapist with an interest in the teachings of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, Julie talks about how people are attracted by each other's 'shadow side' and how contact between AA co-founder Bill W and Jung manifested in aspects of the 12 Step approach to recovery. If you think that Al-Anon could help you cope with someone else’s problem drinking then you can phone 1300 252 666 or go to their website al-anon.org.auShow your support for the Living Free show by donating to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/donate#Alcoholism #Al-Anon #RecoveryIf you would like more information about Alcoholics Anonymous, they can be contacted on 1300 222 222 or go online at aa.org.au The Living Free show may involve discussion of topics such as suicide, mental illness, self-harm and family violence. Please practise self-care and care of others when listening. | — | ||||||
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| 3/19/26 | Narcotics Anonymous Rick19MARCH2026✨ | addictionNarcotics Anonymous+2 | Rick | Narcotics AnonymousNarcotics & Alcoholics Anonymous+1 | — | addiction recoveryfatherhood+1 | — | — | |
| 3/12/26 | Alcoholics Anonymous Lisa12March2026✨ | recoveryAlcoholics Anonymous+1 | Lisa | Alcoholics AnonymousBill & Michael | — | rehabhope+2 | — | — | |
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| 2/26/26 | AA and Al-Anon - Brian✨ | AlcoholismRecovery+1 | Brian | Alcoholics AnonymousAl-Anon+4 | Melbourne | AAAl-Anon+4 | — | — | |
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| 1/29/26 | Narcotics Anonymous - Lucy on 29JAN2026 | Lucy knew from a very young age that she was different from other kids and her siblings and felt anxious and a bit depressed. She found concentrating at school difficult and today acknowledges that this is probably related to her neurodivergence. Lucy gravitated to alcohol and drugs to compensate for her feelings and to fit in, often with the wrong crowd.By late teens Lucy was ready to leave home and moved in with her boyfriend, who she knew already had a heroin addiction. Introduced to heroin and then ice, she found that she couldn’t hold down a job and was dependent on others as her drug dependence grew and she developed psychosis. Lucy’s change of character under drugs saw her become a family violence perpetrator against her mum and this is what eventually caused her to seek help.Lucy was fortunate to get into a 12th step drug rehab where she found Narcotics Anonymous and has now been clean for two years.If you would like to find out more about Narcotics Anonymous or need to talk to somebody, then please call 1300 652 820 at any time or go online at www.navic.net.au.You can show your support to the Living Free show and keep us on air by:subscribing to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/subscribeand/or donating to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/donatePrevious female NA guest podcasts:Sara and Nat - https://www.3cr.org.au/livingfree/episode-201808231300/narcotics-anonymous-sara-and-natEmma and Kiandra - https://www.3cr.org.au/livingfree/episode-201809271300/narcotics-anonymous-emma-and-kiandraLiz - https://www.3cr.org.au/livingfree/episode-201908221300/narcotics-anonymous-lizEl and Summer - https://www.3cr.org.au/livingfree/episode-201911281300/narcotics-anonymous-el-and-summerEmma - https://www.3cr.org.au/livingfree/episode/narcotics-anonymous-emma-26sep2024 | — | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | Alcoholics Anonymous Carol 15 Jan 2026 | Carol joined Michael in the studio to chat about life in Alcoholics Anonymous. Carol has visited the studio before and shared the details of her drinking with Bill & Mitch in October 2023. https://audio.3cr.org.au/3cr/living-free/2023/10/19/1300/202310191300_living-free_64.mp3On this show we discusssed what life looked like at the end of her drinking, what Alcoholics Anonymous offered when she arrived at their door 35 years ago and what life looks like now. | — | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | Gamblers Anonymous - Brenden on 08JAN2026 | Brenden shares his gambling journey and insight into his poker machine addiction and his recovery through Gamblers Anonymous. Now over six years without gambling he shares his insight into how his early behaviour, anxiety and attraction to excitement led him seek out pokies and gamble obsessively for 13 years.If you’re having trouble with gambling, or have a friend or family member that does, then maybe Gamblers Anonymous could help – phone (03) 9696 6108 or visit their website gaaustralia.org.au for information and to see a list of local meetings.Show your support to the Living Free show by:subscribing to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/subscribeand donating to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/donateSome earlier interviews with Brenden:https://www.3cr.org.au/livingfree/episode-202004301300/gamblers-anonymous-brendenhttps://www.3cr.org.au/livingfree/episode-202106101300/gamblers-anonymous-brenden-10jun2021https://www.3cr.org.au/livingfree/episode/gamblers-anonymous-brenden-08dec2022 | — | ||||||
| 12/18/25 | Alcoholics Anonymous - Mark on 18 December 2025 | Mark joined Michael in the studio to share his story of recovery from alcoholism through the AA 12 step program. He described his early life during "The Troubles" in Ireland before moving to Australia. His drinking took over his life and the lives of those he loved the most. After admitting he had a problem, discovering in rehab that his problem is called Alcoholism and his introduction to a solution to the problem in Alcoholics Anonymous, Mark described how his life has turned around and the difference that has made to him and his family. | — | ||||||
| 12/11/25 | Gamblers Anonymous - Zach on 11DEC2025 | Zach was an anxious kid and grew up in a big rough family where expressing feelings was not encouraged by his parents. He had an alcoholic grandfather, but no one close had any isms.His gambling started innocuously with sweeps on the Melbourne Cup, and this developed into a gambling habit while in secondary school. Initially it was using another kid’s online betting account and this led into a gambling addiction where he needed to raid his bank account and sell personal items to cover his betting losses. All his friends gambled but Zach was worse. His school results dropped and his parents were concerned about his behaviour.Starting work provided the cash to fund his gambling but that wasn’t enough. Zach resorted to borrowing money but couldn’t repay it, leading to him being unable to sleep or concentrate at work. He didn’t see his gambling as an addiction, but his parents intervened when he was about 20 and required him to go to Gamblers Anonymous. Zach was uneasy in GA as most of the things the GA members talked about, he hadn’t done – yet. He spent 3 months without betting but with his first bet came the inevitable craving and full-blown addiction returned. Zach lost a large sum of money before he hit rock bottom. Again, his parents intervened and he went to rehab for 30 days. Here Zach met other guys who were addicted to alcohol and drugs and were on the road to recovery. In rehab he was reintroduced to GA meetings and now has been clean for over 4 months. He is rebuilding his life and his close relationships.If you’re having trouble with gambling, or have a friend or family member that does, then maybe Gamblers Anonymous could help – phone (03) 9696 6108 or visit their website gaaustralia.org.au for information and to see a list of local meetings.Show your support to the Living Free show by:subscribing to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/subscribeand donating to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/donateAustralian Music Radio Airplay Project (AMRAP) musicians featured this week:Amelia Rey - https://amrap.org.au/artist/amelia-rey-1Alice Isabella - https://amrap.org.au/artist/alice-isabella-1Lana Karlay - https://amrap.org.au/artist/lana-karlay-1 | — | ||||||
| 12/4/25 | Al-Anon Family Groups - Andy | Andy grew up in a village in the north of England in a family affected by alcoholism. Although his home life was relatively peaceful, his father was unpredictable. Andy also experienced the trauma of being sent to boarding school at a young age. An immediate result of this was Andy and his siblings becoming disconnected from the other children in the village. Later it led to emotional shut-down, a breakdown and depression. Andy joined Al-Anon and also started a 12-Step support group for survivers of boarding school in England. He discusses, in this episode of Living Free, the applicability of the 12 Steps to problems other than addiction. If you think that Al-Anon could help you cope with someone else’s problem drinking then you can phone 1300 252 666 or go to their website al-anon.org.auShow your support for the Living Free show by donating to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/donate#Alcoholism #Al-Anon #Recovery The Living Free show may involve discussion of topics such as suicide, mental illness, self-harm and family violence. Please practise self-care and care of others when listening. | — | ||||||
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