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10 MINUTE SPEAKERS - VOLUME 01
On this CD you’ll hear five Alcoholics Anonymous speakers. These talks were recorded at the Pacific Group in Brentwood, California. The Pacific Group was started by well-known AA speaker, Clancy Imislund way back in 1963 and is now the largest, regularly scheduled AA meeting in the world. The format of the meeting is: two ten minute speakers, a coffee break and then the main speaker. We have isolated just the 10 minute speakers, and included five of them on this CD. Each speaker is on its own track for easy navigation. The speakers on this CD are:
RAY A – August 30th, 2000
JUDY R – September 24th, 2003
HEATHER M – September 15th, 2004
LON B - December 15th, 2004
JOBIE W - November 9th, 2005
Contents - 5 Tracks
Length - 53 Minutes
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10 MINUTE SPEAKERS - VOLUME 02
On this CD you'll hear five Alcoholics Anonymous speakers. These talks were recorded at the Pacific Group in Brentwood, California. The Pacific Group was started by well-known AA speaker, Clancy Imislund way back in 1963 and is now the largest, regularly scheduled AA meeting in the world. The format of the meeting is: two ten minute speakers, a coffee break and then the main speaker. We have isolated just the 10 minute speakers, and included five of them on this CD. Each speaker is on its own track for easy navigation. The speakers on this CD are:
NANCY S – February 11th, 1998
LISA B – March 6th, 2002
DAN S – August 13th, 2003
SEAN C – September 10th, 2003
KAREN G – February 25th, 2004
Contents - 5 Tracks
Length - 50 Minutes
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ADDICTED - A COMEDY OF SUBSTANCE
This is the CD version of our DVD by the same name. It’s the stand-up comedy of Mark Lundholm. Lacing his dialogue with great one-liners Lundholm is an observant, clever write, and a terrific performer. He’s aggressive, funny and charming. He uses humor to tell his story but he never ignores the pain and anger underneath. “Addicted” is an unexpected little hit because it speaks directly to people struggling with addictions ranging from drugs to sex to food to work to the Internet, as well as general theater audiences who were entertained by its pointed comedy and provocative observations. This recoding is rated R for some strong language.
Contents – 16 Tracks
Length – 77 Minutes
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10 MINUTE SPEAKERS - VOLUME 03
On this CD you'll hear five Alcoholics Anonymous speakers. These talks were recorded at the Pacific Group in Brentwood, California. The Pacific Group was started by well-known AA speaker, Clancy Imislund way back in 1963 and is now the largest, regularly scheduled AA meeting in the world. The format of the meeting is: two ten minute speakers, a coffee break and then the main speaker. We have isolated just the 10 minute speakers, and included five of them on this CD. Each speaker is on its own track for easy navigation. The speakers on this CD are:
JIM T - February 11th, 1998
KATHLEEN E – August 30th, 2000
ALLISON H – August 13th, 2003
ANTHONY H - September 15th, 2004
RAY A – November 9th, 2005
Contents – 5 Tracks
Length – 55 Minutes
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10 MINUTE SPEAKERS - VOLUME 04
On this CD you’ll hear five Alcoholics Anonymous speakers. These talks were recorded at the Pacific Group in Brentwood, California. The Pacific Group was started by well-known AA speaker, Clancy Imislund way back in 1963 and is now the largest, regularly scheduled AA meeting in the world. The format of the meeting is: two ten minute speakers, a coffee break and then the main speaker. We have isolated just the 10 minute speakers, and included five of them on this CD. Each speaker is on its own track for easy navigation. The speakers on this CD are:
JOHN L – March 6th, 2002
MARILYN S – September 10th, 2003
JAN J – September 24th, 2003
BRENDA W – October 22nd, 2003
RICH B – February 25th, 2004
Contents – 5 Tracks
Length – 51 Minutes
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ADDICTION - THE SACRED DISEASE - DR M SCOTT PECK
In this lecture, Dr Peck puts forth the proposition, that man as a being, likes to get “high” as a way of reaching back into the Garden of Eden in an attempt to get closer with God. He relates the whole addiction/spirituality connection to Dr Jung talking with Rowland Hazard way back in the 1930s. Even though this lecture is about addiction in general, Dr Peck frequently refers to the Alcoholics Anonymous model as an example, because as he says, “AA is the perfect model for the program for spiritual conversion.” He also puts forth the proposition that the alcoholic is not only powerless after he takes that first drink, but at times is actually powerless BEFORE he takes that first drink. Dr Peck believes that “God deliberately created alcoholism and alcoholics in order that they would in turn create AA, thereby spearheading the community movement which will be the salvation for us all.”
Contents – 10 Tracks
Length – 50 Minutes
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ALCOHOL, DRUGS, WITHDRAWAL & RECOVERY
On this recording, you’ll hear about many aspects of the drugs; Alcohol, Amphetamines, Hallucinogens, Valium, PCP, Heroin, Tranquilizers, and many more. Recorded at a treatment center, this is a very thorough lecture given by expert in the field of drug abuse. She discusses how detoxing is done depending on what type of chemical the person has been abusing. She talks about how important the “half-lives” of any particular drug are in helping a person going through withdrawal. Vitamin therapy during recovery is discussed. If you’re interested in the characteristics of a wide variety of drugs, you’ll get a lot out of this recording.
Contents – 10 Tracks
Length – 46 Minutes
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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS & THE SELF-HELP GROUP MOVEMENT
This is a very interesting lecture on the formation of Alcoholics Anonymous and how it influenced every self-help group that came afterward. The Oxford Group, the book; Varieties of Religious Experience, Bill Wilson and Dr Harry Tiebout, are discussed as well as many other aspects of the self-help programs that developed over the years.
Contents – 10 Tracks
Length – 49:00
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ALCOHOLISM - A MERRY-GO-ROUND NAMED DENIAL
This recording is for the recovering person, family, and concerned others. This classic piece defines the roles of the alcoholic and those who are close to the alcoholic.
Contents – 8 Tracks
Length – 37 Minutes
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ALCOHOLISM - THE GENETIC CONNECTION
This is a great lecture by a physician who has spent over twenty years in the field of alcoholism and chemical addiction. He clearly states his belief as this; we are born with a predisposition toward chemical dependency rather than developing it because of environmental factors. He speaks in depth about how different drugs will affect people differently. He discusses how different ethnicities are more likely to develop alcoholism and addiction than others. For example; Italy consumes more alcohol per capita but Italians have the lowest rate of alcoholism. He ends the talk with the humorous line, “The next time around be more careful who you choose as your ancestors.”
Contents – 8 Tracks
Length – 40 Minutes
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ALCOHOLISM - THE INDIVIDUAL, THE FAMILY, & SOCIETY
This very informative recording begins by giving some interesting statistics on Alcoholism. There are about 9 million alcoholics in the United States today. Over the past two decades, alcohol consumption has increased by about one third, to the point where over 8 billion dollars are spent on medical and health expenses. Some of the topics covered are: Malnutrition in the Alcoholic, FAS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome), A Family Disease, Workplace Performance, and Rehabilitation in the Workplace. Former Ways and Means Committee Chairman, Congressman Wilbur Mills describes the powerful and addictive effects of Alcohol. This is a very straightforward report on the United States’ third highest killer – Alcohol.
Contents – 6 Tracks
Length – 31 Minutes
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ALCOHOLISM REPORT - NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO
This is a recording of a series of reports on Alcoholism originally heard on National Public Radio. There are several different aspects of the disease of Alcoholism covered in this report. These topics include: First Hand Accounts, The Genetic Connection, Alcoholism’s Affects on the Family, Alcoholism Programs in the Workplace, and Attempts to Control the Spread of Alcoholism. This is a very thorough look at a disease that permeates our society today – Alcoholism.
Contents – 11 Tracks
Length – 53 Minutes
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ANOREXIA & BULIMIA - AFFLICTING MIND BODY AND SOUL
This is a unique recording. On this recording, you'll hear a small panel of eating disorder experts discussing Anorexia and Bulimia. They cover these topics very thoroughly and answer some excellent questions on the topic. You'll also hear some first hand accounts of people suffering from these afflictions. Toward the end of the discussion, some phone numbers and website addresses are given out for those that wish to get more information about anorexia and bulimia; Very informative.
Contents - 12 Tracks
Length - 58 Minutes
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ANXIETY IN RECOVERY - DOUGLAS ANDERSON, PH.D.
This is great talk by an expert in the field of Alcoholism and Chemical Dependency. On this recording we learn several interesting things. One example is that Ego plays a major role in the likelihood of becoming alcoholic or chemically dependent. Another is that people with a lot of anxiety are often overachievers; a very thorough and interesting talk.
Contents – 6 Tracks
Length – 30 Minutes
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ANYONE ANONYMOUS - 12 STEPS TO RECOVERY (4 CDs)
This recording was made by Christian Minister, Tim Timmons and is for those that feel they are stuck in some area of their life. We all have habits or addictions we wish we could break out of somehow but find we cannot. The 12 step movement has proven that most of us need to go through the same basic steps of Alcoholics Anonymous in order to get from “stuck to starting over.”
CD 1 – FESS UP (Step 1) & LOOK UP (Steps 2 & 3)
CD 2 – CLEAN UP (Steps 4 & 5) & GIVE UP (Steps 6 & 7)
CD 3 – STRAIGHTEN UP (Steps 8 & 9) & KEEP IT UP (Steps 10 & 11)
CD 4 – OPEN UP (First AA Meeting)
Contents – 64 Total Tracks
Total Length - 4 Hours 26 Minutes
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CHRISTIANITY AND THE TWELVE STEPS - CHILTON KNUDSEN
This recording is a look at the Twelve Steps of Recovery from a Christian point of view.
Contents – 12 Tracks
Length – 59 Minutes
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CODEPENDENT'S GUIDE TO THE TWELVE STEPS
Codependents and anyone looking for a support group for love addiction, drug addiction, eating disorders, and more, will find this recording very helpful. The Twelve-Step program established by Alcoholics Anonymous can also be applied to codependent issues and cross-addiction.
Contents – 13 Tracks
Length – 63 Minutes
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CONFLICTS IN RECOVERY - DOUGLAS ANDERSON, PH.D.
The topic of “Internal Conflicts” is covered in depth on this recording.
Contents – 8 Tracks
Length – 40 Minutes
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ERNIE Z ALATEEN - IGNACIO, CO 8-6-94
Young Ernie Z from Sawmill, Arizona delivered this Alateen talk at the 1994 Indians in Sobriety Conference in Ignacio, Colorado on August 6th, 1994. He’s very laid back as he tells his story of growing up in an alcoholic home. Ernie’s talk is inspiring and very easy to listen to.
Contents – 8 Tracks
Length – 41 minutes
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EUPHORIC RECALL
This interesting lecture is given by a very knowledgeable man who also happens to be a physician, a psychiatrist and an alcoholic. This talk is mainly about recreational drugs such as alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, etc. The doctor says that for many alcoholics and addicts that very first experience with their drug of choice is a magical experience and it’s that feeling of euphoria that the subconscious mind is planning on chasing again and again from that time on. The memory of the “Cloud Nine Effect” is very hard to shed. The doctor says that, “Addiction is the pursuit of pleasure in the absence of freedom.” This is a very interesting talk about how “Euphoric Recall” is still one of the biggest stumbling blocks in recovery.
Contents – 7 Tracks
Length – 33 Minutes
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FAMILIES COPING WITH ALCOHOLISM
This recording is meant to educate the family members of an active alcoholic. It is short and to the point.
Contents – 5 Tracks
Length – 26 Minutes
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FOUNDER'S DAY ALKATHON - AKRON, OH 1990
This recording is a great way to hear many AA members sharing the shortened version of their experiences with alcohol and recovery. Several people speak on this CD. The first man to speak is Wild Bill from Chicago who speaks quite a bit about childhood rejection. The next speaker is a long-timer named George who tells about “hurting” and how simple the program can be if you realize that you just don’t want to hurt anymore. Next up is Jimmy with 10 years of sobriety and recalls his very first Founder’s Day. A very grateful man from Sidney, Australia speaks next. Then Bob speaks about always relying on the Big Book when things aren’t going right for him. A woman in the program since 1968 from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania speaks next, her name is Elizabeth and she speaks with a thick European accent. She stresses that the program should be kept simple. Then Tony gets up to the microphone and explains how he used to drink two cases of beer every day before recovering. Old-timer and entertaining guy, Moses speaks next. Rick talks next about choosing to stay in the program because he prefers to stay “alive.” Kevin from Chicago speaks next and then John wraps up the recording with his talk and feeling very strongly that, “Whenever anyone reaches out for help, the hand of AA should always be there.” There’re a lot of positive feelings on this recording from a wide variety of AA Members.
Contents – 16 Tracks
Length – 74 Minutes
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FREEMAN CARPENTER
The name, “Freeman Carpenter,” is a pseudonym used by the man who made this recording. At the time of this recording he had 53 years of sobriety. Freeman tells about the day he had his first drink which was when his alcoholism took off. Later in the recording he tells about the day he took his last drink which is when his recovery began. Freeman grew up in poverty in the suburbs of Boston, Massachusetts. His mother was a tyrant and his father was very fearful of everything. When Freeman took his very first drink, he felt the hole in his stomach close up. Alcohol was the answer to all his problems. His formerly drunken brother-in-law was the person who introduced Freeman to Alcoholics Anonymous. Toward the end of this recording, Freeman shares his gratitude for all that AA has done for him.
Contents – 12 Tracks
Length – 53 Minutes
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GOD AS I UNDERSTAND HIM (2 CDs)
This double CD set is a recording of an ALATEEN WORKSHOP recorded in New Orleans, Louisiana. The topic is: God as I Understand Him. Several teenagers tell about their experiences with an alcoholic family member or friend.
Contents - 22 Tracks
Length - 101 Minutes
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HISTORICAL & CULTURAL ATTITUDES TOWARD ALCOHOL - DANIEL ANDERSON PH.D.
In this talk by Dr Anderson, we learn several things about the historical perspective on alcohol and drug use. Man has used psychoactive drugs throughout history. Even as far back as the Stone Age man was using an alcohol drink made from honey and known as Mead. This is an excellent study on how alcohol and other psychoactive drugs have played a part in man’s life over the ages.
Contents – 12 Tracks
Length – 58 Minutes
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HOW TO DEAL WITH AN ALCOHOLIC - FATHER VAL LAFRANCE
On this recording, Father Val, an alcoholic himself, talks about how to deal with an alcoholic. He first talks about confronting the alcoholic. He is a strong supporter of “tough love.” He says the best thing to happen to an alcoholic is being forced to confront a crisis. Father Val then talks about intervention. Intervention is never easy but it’s still much better than the life the active alcoholic continues to live everyday. Surrender is a “must” before an alcoholic can begin to recover. He believes that in most cases, the longer an alcoholic stays in a treatment center, the better. The 28 day programs are usually not enough. When all is said and done, Father Val says he believes that the recovering addict is a truly blessed person because they have been given a chance at spirituality that most non addictive people never receive.
Contents – 11 Tracks
Length – 55 Minutes
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HOW TO TELL IF YOU'RE DRINKING TOO MUCH
This recording can help you determine if you or someone you love are drinking too much. It will also show you how to get help if a problem exists.
Contents – 11 Tracks
Length – 60 Minutes
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NEED A PICK-UP? - TRY A SLOGAN ALATEEN WORKSHOP
This recording is an Alateen Workshop that deals with the importance of those well-known slogans. Several young people take their turns at the podium and share their feelings on this topic.
Contents – 11 Tracks
Length – 55 Minutes
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NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT OF ALCOHOLISM
This recording is pretty much a Facts & Figures type of lecture. It was recorded by Dr Richard Francis, a renowned expert on the topic of alcoholism. Some of the various topics he talks about are: Denial, Degrees of Alcoholism, Cirrhosis of the Liver, Hepatitis, Infertility, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, and the Importance of Treatment. Lots of information in this recording.
Contents – 11 Tracks
Length – 53 Minutes
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OLD TIMER'S MEETING - WASHINGTON, DC 10-7-83
This Alcoholics Anonymous meeting was recorded in Washington, DC on October 7th, 1983 at the 13th Northeast Regional Convention. On this recording, several members of AA with long term sobriety take their turns at the podium and share their experiences about their time spent with the AA program.
Contents – 13 Tracks
Length – 61 Minutes
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SOUGHT THROUGH PRAYER
You’ll frequently hear veterans of the Alcoholics Anonymous fellowship express concerns about how to work step number eleven. Just like the newcomer, many of these program elders can benefit from this suggested strategy for working the 11th step more effectively, and to make it a vital part of their personal recovery. On this excellent CD, the combination of music and expertly guided meditations provides a beneficial and enjoyable experience you’ll want to repeat over and over again.
Contents – 8 Tracks
Length – 42 minutes
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THE METAPHYSICS OF THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (2 CDs)
On this recording by Ed Rabel, The Sermon on the Mount is discussed in depth. Divided into six lessons, Ed explains the meaning behind this section of the bible that was used by early members of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Contents - 25 Tracks
Total Length - 128 Minutes
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THE NATURE OF SHAME - DR FRED DOWNING
In this recording, Dr Fred Downing talks about the Nature of Shame and why he believes it is the foundation for Addiction. He tells us why we actually do need a little shame, where he believes it comes from, the effects it has on people and how we pass it on to our children and others. Dr Downing explains some of the differences and similarities of Shame and Guilt. Best of all, he tells us how to be released from the damaging effect of Shame.
Contents – 10 Tracks
Length – 50 Minutes
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THE SERENITY PRAYER EXPERIENCE
Experience the beauty and power of the Serenity Prayer. On this very powerful CD, Charles J. Severico, MD helps you to experience the powerful SERENITY PRAYER in a most profound and inspiring manner. Dr. Severico begins by dividing the prayer into its three main concepts: Serenity, Courage, and Wisdom. His rich and artistic presentation uses affirmations, music, poetry, and timeless truths to create a supportive atmosphere and promote an inner resonance with each concept. About halfway through this CD you will arrive at a powerful place within your thoughts. Here, you create an inspired future and affirm your commitment to allowing your life to unfold in a way that is best for you. This CD is especially useful during recovery from alcohol addiction. Since certain portions of this CD lead the listener into "inner experiences with eyes closed" it should not be listened to while driving or when involved in activities requiring full attention.
Contents - 11 Tracks
Length - 55 Minutes
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THE SPIRITUAL DISEASE
This is a recording of a lecture about alcoholism and addiction. The title is: THE SPIRITUAL DISEASE. This is a talk in front of a live audience by Doctor Eli Pike. Doctor Pike has studied addictions and spirituality for many years and shares his knowledge in this unique recording. In this talk he focuses on the idea that addiction and alcoholism are not just physical or emotional problems but are truly spiritual disorders. The Doctor explains the tendency for individuals to substitute addictions for a true relationship with a higher power. He shares his beliefs about the importance of the community style fellowship of the Alcoholics Anonymous program. Doctor Pike demonstrates how the addicted personality can reroute his destructive tendencies into a more productive and fulfilling lifestyle by re-establishing his connection to a greater power. A really informative and thought-provoking talk.
Contents - 10 Tracks
Length - 47 minutes
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TORMENTED WOMEN
This is a unique recording. We took this right off of an LP record that was made way back in 1959. The sound quality is great. The full title is: TORMENTED WOMEN – THE TRUTH ABOUT THE FEMALE ALCOHOLIC. It was recorded by Edward J McGoldrick, an “authority” on alcoholism. There is no mention of Alcoholics Anonymous at all but we included it here because we thought that it was interesting to hear how alcoholism was viewed back in the late 1950s. McGoldrick says that the female is very often the, “Hidden” alcoholic just because she is a woman. He warns the listener not to play the record until she is completely sober. The first thing he tells her is to, “Get rid of your ego.” McGoldrick then tells the story of, “Sally.” He tells how Sally was a really hardcore alcoholic before using his method of recovery. He makes a very anti-AA statement by claiming that alcoholism is NOT a sickness or disease. “It is the drinker’s fault that she is in that situation. He teaches her how to relax. McGoldrick cover his program of a, “Mental Diet” which consists of seventeen steps. One step is to be practiced every day for seventeen straight days. His premise is that at the end of that period the female drinker will be cured of her alcoholism. It’s kind of sad when you think of how many women may have been led astray by this way of thinking. Still, it’s an interesting recording.
Contents – 7 Tracks
Length – 35 Minutes
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