The Way Out | A Sobriety and Recovery Podcast

A Simple Program with Barbara Brown | Episode 501

The Way Out | A Sobriety and Recovery Podcast

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📬 Contact BarbaraEmail: [email protected]📚 Recovery Literature (Quit‑Lit) RecommendationBig Book of Alcoholics Anonymous https://www.aa.org/the-big-book💡 Best Piece of Recovery Advice“Don’t believe everything that you think.”🌐 ResourcesTogether AZ — Recovery News, Community, and Supporthttps://togetheraz.com/đŸŽ” Song That Symbolizes Recovery“Morning Glow” — Pippin https://youtu.be/NznKQtQaFfQ🔎 Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Way Out Podcast, Barbara Brown shares her inspiring journey from alcohol addiction to long‑term sobriety and a life dedicated to service. She reflects on her early struggles, the turning points that led her into recovery, and the profound impact of community support.Barbara discusses her work with Together AZ, a recovery newspaper that has become a vital resource for individuals and families seeking hope, connection, and information. She also highlights her involvement in organizing an annual recovery‑focused golf tournament, using community events to bring people together and strengthen the recovery network.Her story emphasizes the importance of staying connected, challenging distorted thinking, and showing up for others. Barbara’s journey is a testament to resilience, service, and the transformative power of recovery.🎧 The Way Out PlaylistCurated exclusively by guests of The Way Out Podcast — available only on Spotify.https://open.spotify.com?episode=07lvzwUq1L6VQGnZuH6OLz?si=3eyd3PxVRWCKz4pTurLcmA© 2015–2026 The Way Out Podcast | All Rights ReservedTheme Music: all clear by Ketsa — licensed under CC BY‑NC‑ND 4.0https://ketsa.uk/browse-music/

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