AddictionSpiritual awakening in AA
In Twelve Step recovery, spiritual awakening is often described as a change in attitude, honesty, humility and willingness. Sometimes it begins with asking for help and becoming teachable.
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AA Spiritual Awakening Videos
AA speaker videos and spiritual recovery talks about surrender, sobriety, emotional honesty, the Twelve Steps, old-timer wisdom and spiritual awakening.
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What this video collection can help with
These pages are written for people and families searching for understanding, not judgment. Use them for reflection, encouragement and recovery education.
Surrender and daily sobriety
AA spirituality often focuses on surrendering control, telling the truth, making amends, helping others and building a sober life one day at a time.
Speaker talks as recovery memory
AA speakers can remind people what addiction sounded like, what recovery required, and how long-term sobriety is built through action, community and humility.
Video collection
Spiritual addiction recovery videos
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AA SpiritualitySurrender & AwakeningAlcohol Recovery
From Alcohol Addiction & Anxiety to Spiritual Awakening in AA Recovery | An Addiction Recovery Story
A spiritual recovery talk for people looking for sober wisdom, surrender, emotional honesty and long-term recovery perspective.
Added: 2025-09-08 Watch on YouTube →
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AA SpiritualitySurrender & AwakeningNear-Death & Turning Points
Can Ayahuasca Lead to Spiritual Awakening in Addiction Recovery?
A spiritual recovery talk for people looking for sober wisdom, surrender, emotional honesty and long-term recovery perspective.
Added: 2023-03-27 Watch on YouTube →
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Psychosis or Spiritual Awakening: Phil Borges at TEDxUMKC
A spiritual recovery talk for people looking for sober wisdom, surrender, emotional honesty and long-term recovery perspective.
Added: 2014-02-23 Watch on YouTube →
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From Lost, Bullying, Debt, Drugs & Addictions To Millions, Spiritual Awakening & Happiness
A spiritual recovery talk for people looking for sober wisdom, surrender, emotional honesty and long-term recovery perspective.
Added: 2019-09-17 Watch on YouTube →
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MY SPIRITUAL AWAKENING RECOVERY STORY
A spiritual recovery talk for people looking for sober wisdom, surrender, emotional honesty and long-term recovery perspective.
Added: 2022-03-05 Watch on YouTube →
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Psychosis Or Spiritual Awakening (YOU'RE NOT CRAZY)
A spiritual recovery talk for people looking for sober wisdom, surrender, emotional honesty and long-term recovery perspective.
Added: 2020-12-22 Watch on YouTube →
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Mom Breaks Free from Marijuana: Ibogaine Made Me Feel Like a Child Again | Bufo Spiritual Awakening
A spiritual recovery talk for people looking for sober wisdom, surrender, emotional honesty and long-term recovery perspective.
Added: 2025-11-22 Watch on YouTube →
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Faith & TestimonyAA SpiritualitySurrender & Awakening
Pt 8 Boston TwoPercent Spiritual Awakening God's Receipts & MindBlowing Journey
A spiritual recovery talk for people looking for sober wisdom, surrender, emotional honesty and long-term recovery perspective.
Added: 2025-06-01 Watch on YouTube →
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Pt 6 Boston TwoPercent Spiritual Awakening God's Receipts & MindBlowing Journey
A spiritual recovery talk for people looking for sober wisdom, surrender, emotional honesty and long-term recovery perspective.
Added: 2025-05-30 Watch on YouTube →
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Sandy B. "Dropping The Cross: The Power of Spirituality and the Twelve Steps" - AA Speaker
A spiritual recovery talk for people looking for sober wisdom, surrender, emotional honesty and long-term recovery perspective.
Added: 2013-10-07 Watch on YouTube →
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Bob D. and Sandy B. - AA Speakers - "Spiritual Awakening"
A spiritual recovery talk for people looking for sober wisdom, surrender, emotional honesty and long-term recovery perspective.
Added: 2017-10-27 Watch on YouTube →
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Sandy B. "Practicing the Presence of Now" - AA Speaker
A spiritual recovery talk for people looking for sober wisdom, surrender, emotional honesty and long-term recovery perspective.
Added: 2013-08-19 Watch on YouTube →
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Sandy B. - AA Speaker - "Spirituality: The Key Component of Alcoholism Recovery"
A spiritual recovery talk for people looking for sober wisdom, surrender, emotional honesty and long-term recovery perspective.
Added: 2014-06-19 Watch on YouTube →
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Tom B. "Spirituality Through Subtraction" - AA Speaker
A spiritual recovery talk for people looking for sober wisdom, surrender, emotional honesty and long-term recovery perspective.
Added: 2013-10-07 Watch on YouTube →
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Joe & Charlie - Part 8 - AA Speakers - Spiritual Experience
A spiritual recovery talk for people looking for sober wisdom, surrender, emotional honesty and long-term recovery perspective.
Added: 2025-06-18 Watch on YouTube →
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Top 10 AA Speaker of All Time - Hobo Floyd R - His Great AA Talk
A spiritual recovery talk for people looking for sober wisdom, surrender, emotional honesty and long-term recovery perspective.
Added: 2021-12-12 Watch on YouTube →
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AA Speaker Mark H. - Spiritual Recovery
A spiritual recovery talk for people looking for sober wisdom, surrender, emotional honesty and long-term recovery perspective.
Added: 2023-09-01 Watch on YouTube →
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Ray O. - Funny - Distorted Perception - Spiritual Awakenings - AA Speaker
A spiritual recovery talk for people looking for sober wisdom, surrender, emotional honesty and long-term recovery perspective.
Added: 2019-08-28 Watch on YouTube →
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Sandy B - AA Speaker - "AA is EXTREMELY Spiritual!"
A spiritual recovery talk for people looking for sober wisdom, surrender, emotional honesty and long-term recovery perspective.
Added: 2014-09-08 Watch on YouTube →
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Don M. - AA Speaker - "Feelings are NOT Reality!"
A spiritual recovery talk for people looking for sober wisdom, surrender, emotional honesty and long-term recovery perspective.
Added: 2014-05-07 Watch on YouTube →
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Bob D. and Scott L. - AA Speakers - "Surrender to Spiritual Awakening"
A spiritual recovery talk for people looking for sober wisdom, surrender, emotional honesty and long-term recovery perspective.
Added: 2013-04-17 Watch on YouTube →
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Russell S - The Symptoms of a Spiritual Awakening (Emotional Sobriety)
A spiritual recovery talk for people looking for sober wisdom, surrender, emotional honesty and long-term recovery perspective.
Added: 2023-06-22 Watch on YouTube →
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Danny S. - AA Speaker - "The Fourth Dimension Awaits"
A spiritual recovery talk for people looking for sober wisdom, surrender, emotional honesty and long-term recovery perspective.
Added: 2014-03-26 Watch on YouTube →
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Chris R., Charlie and Katie P. - AA Speakers - "A Path for a Spiritual Awakening"
A spiritual recovery talk for people looking for sober wisdom, surrender, emotional honesty and long-term recovery perspective.
Added: 2014-03-27 Watch on YouTube →
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Peter M. - AA Speaker - "Finding Freedom, Healing, and Happiness" NEW 2017
A spiritual recovery talk for people looking for sober wisdom, surrender, emotional honesty and long-term recovery perspective.
Added: 2017-10-27 Watch on YouTube →
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The #1 AA Talk of All Time - Ed M - Founder's Day 2003
A spiritual recovery talk for people looking for sober wisdom, surrender, emotional honesty and long-term recovery perspective.
Added: 2021-12-12 Watch on YouTube →
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AA Speaker - Bill Wilson Reads How it Works
A spiritual recovery talk for people looking for sober wisdom, surrender, emotional honesty and long-term recovery perspective.
Added: 2019-08-14 Watch on YouTube →For people struggling today
You are not beyond help.
Addiction can make people feel cut off from peace, dignity, self-respect and hope. These videos are here to remind visitors that other people have felt trapped too, and many found a way forward through honesty, support, spiritual change, treatment and community.
For families and loved ones
Hope needs compassion and boundaries.
Families may use these videos to understand the inner struggle of addiction, but love alone cannot carry the whole burden. Support, treatment information, clear boundaries, safety planning and aftercare can all matter.
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