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Beginner-Friendly

The Beginner-Friendly topic is foundational to the Alcoholics Anonymous experience, serving as the gateway for newcomers to transition from the chaos of active addiction to a sustainable recovery. The significance of this topic lies in establishing a correct understanding of the disease—specifically the physical allergy and mental obsession—which prevents the common newcomer mistake of relying on willpower alone. Core principles emphasized in these recordings include the necessity of rigorous honesty, the admission of powerlessness in Step One, and the pursuit of a total psychic change rather than mere abstinence. These tapes highlight that recovery is a structured process, warning against the danger of skipping early steps or relying on folklore instead of the primary literature. Listeners can expect a blend of practical instruction and raw personal testimony. Content ranges from detailed, hands-on walkthroughs of the Step Four resentment inventory—utilizing the four-column fact-finding method—to deep-dive studies of the Big Book and the 12 and 12. Speakers share cautionary tales of repeated relapses and the gravity of alcoholism, while providing a roadmap for navigating the early days of sobriety. From understanding the phenomenon of craving to the importance of taking suggestions and finding a sponsor, these tapes offer the essential tools needed to build a ladder out of addiction.

208 tapes

Top Speakers in This Category

Sandy B. 30 Local AA Speakers 19 Billy N. 6 Howard P. 5 Bill L. 4 Chris R. 4 Earl H. 4 Joe C. 4 Ali H. 3 Deb H. 3 Debbie D. 3 Frank M. 3 Myers R. 3 Audrey C. 2 Brad C. 2

All Tapes

Billy N.
A Member’s Eye View – AA Service Workshop – 2025 – Part 21 of 27 – Billy N.
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Debbie D.
Meeting Etiquette and Sponsorship – 12 Step Workshop – Part 4 of 5 – Debbie D.
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Rico C.
Shrinking the Ego and Growing Higher Power – FOTS Step 11 Workshop – Part 7 of 25 – Rico C.
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Chris R.
Step One and the Mental Obsession – 12 Steps/12 Traditions Workshop – Part 7 of 7 – Chris R.
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Chris R.
Mental Obsession – 12 Steps/12 Traditions Workshop – Part 1 of 7 – Chris R.
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Local AA Speakers
Unity Service and Recovery – Big Book Workshop – Montgomery – Part 6 of 8 – Local AA Speakers
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Herb
Spiritual Awakening – Big Book Twelve Step Workshop – Part 3 of 4 – Herb
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Sandy B.
The Sponsorship Contract – Came to Believe – Part 4 of 4 – Sandy B.
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Herb
The Set-Aside Prayer and Emotional Rearrangement – Big Book Twelve Step Workshop – Part 1 of 4 – Herb
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Sandy B.
Readiness to Sponsor – Came to Believe – Part 3 of 4 – Sandy B.
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Billy N.
Group Conscience and Tradition 3 – 12 Steps 12 Traditions Weekend Workshop – Part 3 of 5 – Billy N.
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Billy N.
Physical Allergy and Mental Obsession – 12 Steps 12 Traditions Weekend Workshop – Part 1 of 5 – Billy N.
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Jim P.
Destruction of Self-Centeredness – Big Book Workshop – Eufaula, AL – Part 5 of 11 – Jim P.
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Earl H.
The Beast of Addiction – Workshop – Part 8 of 9 – Earl H.
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Earl H.
Obsession and Craving – Workshop – Part 2 of 9 – Earl H.
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Bill S.
Working the Steps and Surrender – 12 Step Workshop – Part 3 of 3 – Bill S.
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Sandy B.
Spiritual Awakening – 12 Step Workshop – 2025 – Part 1 of 4 – Sandy B.
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Local AA Speakers
Physical Allergy and Controlled Drinking – Workshop – 2025 – Part 2 of 2 – Local AA Speakers
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Local AA Speakers
The Big Book Preface and Foreword – Workshop Mikechase – Big Book Is Alive Workshop – Part 1 of 7 – Local AA Speakers
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Karl M.
The Spiritual Malady – How It Works Workshop – Part 2 of 2 – Karl M.
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Karl M.
Willingness to Work the Steps – How It Works Workshop – Part 1 of 2 – Karl M.
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Clancy M.
Sponsorship and Accountability – I,Johnnie H,Peggy M,Dick M – Sponsorship Workshop – Part 1 of 2 – Clancy M.
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Local AA Speakers
Higher Power and Spiritual Experience – Big Book – Tim – Workshop – Neptune, NJ – Part 8 of 18 – Local AA Speakers
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Joe C.
The Insanity of the Alcoholic Mind – Big Book Workshop – Part 4 of 8 – Joe C.
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Joe C.
The Doctor’s Opinion and Physical Allergy – Big Book Workshop – Part 1 of 8 – Joe C.
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