E265: Carrying the Message (Without Being Preachy)

About this episode

Matt and Steve discuss the true meaning of 'carrying the message' in recovery without being preachy.

Send us Fan Mail "Carrying the message" doesn't mean becoming Mr. AA or giving speeches at speaker meetings. It's not about recruiting, arguing on Facebook, or diagnosing strangers. In this episode, Matt and Steve talk honestly about what carrying the message actually looks like — and why it has nothing to do with preaching. Steve shares the story of his first AA meeting: lost, confused, and terrified. Then someone reached out with a simple handshake and said, "Hey, I'm Mike. How you doing to...

People in this episode

Host: Matt

Guest: Steve

Topics covered

• recovery
• alcoholism
• support
• communication
• personal stories

Keywords

• AA
• alcohol recovery
• support groups
• personal experiences
• communication

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AA

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