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Think sponsorship is hard? Nah. They've got all the instructions you need right here! Recovered alcoholics Emily and Kelly walk you through all of it! Chapter 7, Working With Others of the Big Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. 

Well, this ins't a program of sittin' around folks. We get into the gritty details of all the stuff we do with this chapter. Recovered alcoholics Catherine  and Emmy walk us through Chapter 6, Into Action, of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Ladies Big Book, ladiesbigbook.com

Welp, we lost a recording to the big podcast cloud in the sky. Don't ask us, ask Zoom. So we're reposting a classic episode from our very first season, when recovered alcoholics take you through Chapter 5, How it Works of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. 

Not sure if you're an alcoholic? We've got two tests for you, straight from the chapter. Spoiler: One involves going to your closest bar and taking a few drinks. Recovered Alcoholics Alison & Kelly break down Chapter 3 More About Alcoholism from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. ladiesbigbook.com

There is a Solution and recovered alcoholics Lisa and Kelly are going to talk you through this whole chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous. Ladies Big Book, ladiesbigbook.com

Ever chartered a plane to complete a jag? Bill Wilson did. Learn this and other facts about the cofounder of AA. Recovered alcoholics Natalie and Sarah walk you through Chapter 1, Bill's Story of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Ladies Big Book ladiesbigbook.com

You might have suspected it, but now we have a real actual doctor telling us it's true: There's something physically different about alcoholics. Fortunately, recovered alcoholics Lisa and Laura are here to walk you through the old-timey medical language in the Doctor's Opinion of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Here we are again, at the beginning. The very beginning. The TITLE PAGE. And the Roman numerals. So get out your reading glasses! Recovered Alcoholics Rose & Kelly start us off today from the Title Page of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. 

Booze in socks. Booze in gloves. You name it, he did it. We dive into Dr. Bob's Nightmare this week with recovered alcoholics Sarah and Jamie walking us through it! Doctor Bob's Nightmare in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. 

So you're recovered, now what. A Vision For You paints a picture by telling us about the first few years of AA. Recovered alcoholics anonymous Lauren and Cindy tell you all about it. 

This is! The pay off! The best part! You want to know how to stay sober? Help other alcoholics. This chapter tells you exactly how. Recovered Alcoholics Catherine and Alison tell you exactly how. 

The going gets real. You've got a list and you're not afraid to use it! Steps 5-11 in just a few pages, folks. Let's go! Kelly and Tina walk you through Chapter 6, Into Action of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Okay. It's not a secret. It's not magic. The program works and this chapter breaks it down. We review the steps, make a decision and then launch into a course of vigorous action. Recovered alcoholics Jamie and Nina tell you all about Chapter 5, How It Works of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. 

Not a big God person? That's cool. Most of Alcoholics Anonymous members weren't either. This chapter and Rose & Laura break it down. 

Not sure why you keep drinking yourself to death? This chapter explains it and Sarah and Catherine break it all down. Finally, it all makes sense. More About Alcoholism from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. 

There is a Solution and recovered alcoholics Lisa and Kelly are going to talk you through this whole chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous. Ladies Big Book, ladiesbigbook.com

Ready to find out what alcoholicsm is like? The drunk to end all drunks, stockbroker Bill, tells you what his life was like, how alcoholism progresses and the solution he found. And better than that, recovered alcoholics, Tina and Lacy walk you through the chapter! 

Recovered Alcoholics Melissa and Catherine walk you through the Doctor's Opinion which gives a great explanation of the thing that makes alcoholics different from non alcoholics. It's so specific and precise and amazing. Must-listen! 

Roman numerals. Who knew? Recovered alcoholics Natalie and Sarah knew. Find out the big secrets of Alcoholics Anonymous in this special episode. 

Here's a look at what your life could look like as a recovered alcoholic! (Spoiler alert, I guess). Speakers are Catherine & Alison. 

The story of our great cofounder with an appearance from Tugboat Annie. Speakers are Nina and Robin! LadiesBigBook.com, y'all! 

The biggest promises, well, ever. Welcome to Chapter 7, the honey pot, where it all comes together, the place where life comes alive. Now that you've had a spiritual awakening you can go out and help others. How splendid! Recovered alcoholics Sarah and Kelly break it down! 

This episode covers Into Action from the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book. Speakers are Kelly and Catherine. If you wanna be recovered, you're gonna have to do some stuff. info@ladiesbigbook.com, ladiesbigbook.com

This episode covers How it Works from the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book. Speakers are Melissa and Sarah. Stories are disclosed, a program of recovery is outlined and an inventory is taken. info@ladiesbigbook.com, ladiesbigbook.com

God, not God, Higher Power — we cover it all with Marguerite and Sarah from Ladies Big Book.  Believers and non-believers all welcome.  

Not sure if you're a chronic alcoholic? We can help. Recovered alcoholics Dane and Alison walk you through Chapter 3, More About Alcoholism, of the basic text of Alcoholics Anonymous. 

Can't control your drinking? Can't stop? Do we have a solution for you! Nina & Cat walk you through this incredible chapter. LadiesBigBook.com

Do you ever wonder what bathtub gin tastes like? Us either. But everyone drinks different, and Bill drank gin. Natalie and Deveri, recovered alcoholics, walk us through this tale of progressive alcoholism and miraculous recovery — the beginning of a bright future for hopeless alcoholics just like Bill. LadiesBigBook.com

Shelly and Leigh take us on a tour of the Doctor's Opinion — the medical explanation for many alcoholics behavior as written in 1939. Come along for this fun hour in which we discuss psychopaths, allergies, irritability, and complete psychic changes — which leave alcoholics able to easily control their desire for alcohol. Who knew?! LadiesBigBook.com 

Recovered alcoholics.... who wants to be recovered? I want to be recovered! Lacy and Lisa break it down for you. The writing of the Big Book, the forming of the Recovery Program of Alcoholics Anonymous, the problem of alcoholism, the history of AA and most importantly... how to recover from alcoholism, permanently.  

Welcome to Dr. Bob's Nightmare, in which we learn that Prohibition couldn't save alcoholics, the beer experiment will fail and shakes and butt surgery don't mix Recovered alcoholics Donna and Alison walk you through this chapter. LadiesBigBook.com

What a shocking end! This must-listen podcast reveals your future as a recovered alcoholic! Hosted by recovered alcoholics Natalie and Catherine. Prepare to have your mind blown. 

Your foundation deserves attention — whether building something new, teaching someone to build, or tending to your existing structure. Today, we get into the foundations of the Alcoholics Anonymous program with a little history, a little experience and a lot of Big Book knowledge from recovered alcoholic Catherine from Dallas. 

The book promises permanent recovery. This chapter tells you how to get there. Working With Others details the exact nature of intensive work with other alcoholics. And we're lucky to have recovered alcoholics Lacy and Melissa break it down for us. Learn more at ladiesbigbook.com 

Thankfully, it doesn't say "Into Our Feelings." Could you imagine? In this episode, Lacy and Nina break down Chapter 6 of the primary text of Alcoholics Anonymous and the society's program for recovery from alcoholism. They will take you through a line by line reading and help digest old times words and maybe remind you that just because they didn't have Facebook when they wrote the book, it doesn't mean you can make your amends over it. 

Ye olde Foundation Meeting, in which Hannah gives us a fab introduction to alcoholism (including a definition!), Alcoholics Anonymous, the first three steps and the overall program of recovery contained in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. She dives into her experience and knowledge of the book to help others recover. Come along! It'll be fun! ladiesbigbook.com. We will get back to our regular Big Book Workshop programming shortly! 

Want to know how to become a Recovered Alcoholic? You're in luck. This entire chapter is dedicated to just that. Stories are disclosed, a program of recovery is given, selfishness is discussed and an inventory is outlined. Speakers are recovered alcoholics Deveri and Sarah of Ladies Big Book. 

This is the seventh episode of the AA Big Book Study Workshop Podcast. It covers Chapter 5, How it Works, of Alcoholics Anonymous, the basic text of Alcoholics Anonymous. This podcast is created by Ladies Big Book, just a bunch of ladies who like to study the Big Book. It is not associated with any AA Group or AA World Services. For more info, including how to join our ladies' club, visit ladiesbigbook.com.

Maybe this God stuff is cool with you. Maybe it's not. Maybe you think it's a bunch of hippie nonsense. It's okay. In this chapter, alcoholism is defined with two (2!) questions, agnostics and atheists are addressed, and open-mindedness and a willingness to believe is (highly) recommended. Speakers are recovered alcoholics Alison G. and Donna C. of Ladies Big Book.  

This is the sixth episode of the AA Big Book Study Workshop Podcast. It covers Chapter 4, We Agnostics, of Alcoholics Anonymous, the basic text of Alcoholics Anonymous. This podcast is created by Ladies Big Book, just a bunch of ladies who like to study the Big Book. It is not associated with any AA Group or AA World Services. For more info, including how to join our club, visit ladiesbigbook.com.

Not sure what "alcoholic insanity" means? By the end of this chapter, you will have a really, really clear idea. Also: Ever mixed milk with whiskey? Us either. But we've done plenty of other desperate things. And don't miss the appearance of the classic jaywalker. Speakers are recovered alcoholics Marguerite H. and Lisa K. 

This is the fifth episode of the AA Big Book Study Workshop Podcast. It covers Chapter 3, More About Alcoholism, of Alcoholics Anonymous, the basic text of Alcoholics Anonymous. This podcast is created by Ladies Big Book, just a bunch of ladies who like to study the Big Book. It is not associated with any AA Group or AA World Services. For more info, including how to join our ladies' club, visit ladiesbigbook.com.

For a chapter titled "There is a Solution," it sure takes its time getting there. We review the problem, at length, AGAIN. Hopelessness is discussed, different types of drinkers are defined, the real problem of the alcoholic is laid forth (SPOILER: it's not your spouse, partner or sexytime friend), and a solution is proposed. But it's cool; because the solution is neat. Bonus: Carl Jung makes an appearance (weird, but true). LadiesBigBook.com, info@ladiesbigbook.com. Speakers are recovered alcoholics Nina H., Robin R. and Terra R. of Ladies Big Book. 

This is the fourth episode of the AA Big Book Study Workshop Podcast. It covers Chapter 2, There is a Solution, of Alcoholics Anonymous, the basic text of Alcoholics Anonymous. This podcast is created by Ladies Big Book, just a bunch of ladies who like to study the Big Book. It is not associated with any AA Group or AA World Services. For more info, including how to join our ladies' club, visit ladiesbigbook.com.

Bathtub gin! Chartering plains to complete jags! Wall street crashes! Great Wars! Gin mixed with sedative! Belladonna treatments (don't ask... no really, just, don't.) And sweet, sweet, freedom from liquor. This is a good one. Speakers are recovered alcoholics Catherine A. and Nina H. of Ladies Big Book. 

This is the third episode of the AA Big Book Study Workshop Podcast. It covers Chapter 1, Bill's Story, of Alcoholics Anonymous, the basic text of Alcoholics Anonymous. This podcast is created by Ladies Big Book, just a bunch of ladies who like to study the Big Book. It is not associated with any AA Group or AA World Services. For more info, including how to join our ladies' club, visit ladiesbigbook.com.

Talk about an expert. This guy treated 40,000-50,000 alcoholics in his lifetime. He knew what he was talking about, and he's got something to say about the "illness" of alcoholism. Just sit down. It might blow your mind. (And you may never look at normal drinkers the same way again.) Old timey medical language is used, allergies are discussed, an inability to control drinking is diagnosed, and a spiritual solution is prescribed. Speakers are recovered alcoholics Catherine A. and Briar A. of Ladies Big Book. LadiesBigBook.com, info@ladiesbigbook.com 


This is the second episode of the AA Big Book Study Workshop Podcast. It covers the Doctor's Opinion of Alcoholics Anonymous, the basic text of Alcoholics Anonymous. This podcast is created by Ladies Big Book, just a bunch of ladies who like to study the Big Book. It is not associated with any AA Group or AA World Services. For more info, including how to join our ladies' club, visit ladiesbigbook.com.

Let's start at the beginning! No, really, the title page, Table of Contents, Preface, and Forwards to the First and Second Edition. There will be a little AA history here, some personal stories, and a lot of hope in this Very Important Roman Numeral episode of the AA Big Book Workshop.  Speakers include recovered alcoholics Tina S., Catherine A. and Jonna A. of Ladies Big Book.

This is the first episode of the AA Big Book Study Workshop Podcast. It covers the title page, table of contents, Preface, Forward to the First Edition and Forward to the Second Edition, of Alcoholics Anonymous, the basic text of Alcoholics Anonymous. This podcast is created by Ladies Big Book, just a bunch of ladies who like to study the Big Book. It is not associated with any AA Group or AA World Services. For more info, including how to join our ladies' club, visit ladiesbigbook.com.