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Sober Meditations
by Buddy C.
Sober Meditations is a free resource of contemplative alcohol recovery meditations best accessed from the FREE Sober Meditations App in the Apple or Google Play App Stores.
Episodes
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Letting Go 10 Min Meditation 1 of 7 | Powerlessness Is a Strength Not a Weakness!
Powerlessness Is a Strength Not a Weakness! Meditation 1 of 7 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our first 10-minute meditation in our Letting Go series. As an alcoholic, learning to surrender and letting go is the essence of powerlessness in the first step. In this series, we are going to talk about…
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Changes in Access to Sober Meditations!
Unfortunately, our podcast service will no longer provide a usable app to access meditations effective November 2025. All meditations will be accessible at sobermeditations.org. You can find all episodes at the top right of the page under 'Episodes,' or search for specific topics or meditation...
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Resources You Can Find on This App!
Welcome to Sober Meditations! Sober Meditations is a free resource offering over 400 contemplative meditations on alcohol recovery, covering various topics. Mediation Topics Include: Unguided timer for 10, 20, and 30 Minute Meditations Unguided Meditations with Different Background Sounds - 5…
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Cravings - 2 Min Emergency Meditation 1 of 7 | Am I Staying Connected?
Am I Staying Connected? Meditation 1 of 7 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our first 2-minute emergency meditation in our series discussing cravings. The topic is, "Am I staying connected?" As an alcoholic, I know what it is like to have cravings so overwhelming that I can think of nothing else. In...
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Cravings - 2 Min Emergency Meditation 2 of 7 | If I Can Stop Drinking Anyone Can!
If I Can Stop Drinking Anyone Can! Meditation 2 or 7 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our second 2-minute emergency meditation in our series discussing cravings. The topic is, "If I can stop drinking, anyone can." As an alcoholic, I know what it is like to have cravings so overwhelming that I can...
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Cravings - 2 Min Emergency Meditation 3 of 7 | Who Can I Help?
Who Can I Help? Meditation 3 of 7 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our third 2-minute emergency meditation in our series discussing cravings. The topic is "Who Can I Help?" As an alcoholic, I know what it is like to have cravings so overwhelming that I can think of nothing else. In this series, we…
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Cravings - 2 Min Emergency Meditation 4 of 7 | Think the Drink Through!
Think the Drink Through! Meditation 4 of 7 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fourth 2-minute emergency meditation in our series discussing cravings. The topic is "Think the Drink Through." As an alcoholic, I know what it is like to have cravings so overwhelming that I can think of nothing else.…
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Cravings - 2 Min Emergency Meditation 5 of 7 | Only a Thought!
Only a Thought! Meditation 5 of 7 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fifth 2-minute emergency meditation in our series discussing cravings. The topic is "Only a Thought." As an alcoholic, I know what it is like to have cravings so overwhelming that I can think of nothing else. In this series, we…
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Cravings - 2 Min Emergency Meditation 6 of 7 | I am Powerless!
I am Powerless! Meditation 6 of 7 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our sixth 2 minute emergency meditation in our series discussing cravings. The topic is " I am Powerless." As an alcoholic, I know what it is like to have cravings so overwhelming that I can think of nothing else. In this series, we...
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Cravings - 2 Min Emergency Meditation 7 of 7 | Gratitude!
Gratitude! Meditation 7 of 7 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our last 2-minute emergency meditation in our series discussing cravings. The topic is "Gratitude." As an alcoholic, I know what it is like to have cravings so overwhelming that I can think of nothing else. In this series, we are going to...
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Step 1 - 5 Min Meditation 1 of 9 | "We" Not "Me"!
"We" Not "Me"! Meditation 1 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our first 5-minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. The first word of step 1 is "We" for a reason. When I came to AA, I had no idea how much of my recovery was dependent on my relationships with others. We discuss a different tool in...
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Step 1 - 5 Min Meditation 2 of 9 | Step 1 Is Only an Admission, Nothing More!
Step 1 Is Only an Admission, Nothing More! Meditation 2 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our second 5-minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. My understanding of Step 1 is that we are preparing ourselves for the work to come. The real work comes later, but if we do not prepare the ground of our...
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Step 1 - 5 Min Meditation 3 of 9 | Rigorous Honesty!
Rigorous Honesty! Meditation 3 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our third 5-minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. Why is rigorous honesty so important? Unless I could learn to be honest with my Higher Power, myself, and another person, I had very little chance of staying sober. We discuss a...
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Step 1 - 5 Min Meditation 4 of 9 | Powerlessness over Alcohol Is a Strength, Not a Weakness!
Powerlessness over Alcohol Is a Strength, Not a Weakness! Meditation 4 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fourth 5-minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. The powerlessness I found in AA was a hidden strength that I thought was my greatest weakness. We discuss a different tool in each Step 1...
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Step 1 - 5 Min Meditation 5 of 9 | If Surrender Works for Me It Will Work for You!
If Surrender Works for Me It Will Work for You! Meditation 5 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fifth 5-minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. One of the gifts I have received from recovery is seeing others recover. My first meeting gave me the gift of hope that recovery would work for me.…
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Step 1 - 5 Min Meditation 6 of 9 | The Surrender Prayer!
The Surrender Prayer! Meditation 6 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our sixth 5-minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. The surrender prayer is a tool I use any time to double-check my level of surrender concerning anything. We discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation. The purpose of...
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Step 1 - 5 Min Meditation 7 of 9 | Our Lives - Not Our Drinking - Was Unmanageable.
Our Lives - Not Our Drinking - Was Unmanageable. Meditation 7 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our seventh 5-minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. As an alcoholic, describing God as a "Higher Power" was new for me. We discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation. The purpose of this...
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Step 1 - 5 Min Meditation 8 of 9 | Christian Version Step 1!
Christian Version Step 1! Meditation 8 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our eighth 5-minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. Christian teaching is full of examples of step 1. I am encouraged when I see the principles of AA in different spiritual disciplines. We discuss a different tool in each...
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Step 1 - 5 Min Meditation 9 of 9 | Taoist Version of Step 1!
Taoist Version of Step 1! Meditation 9 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our last 5-minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. The Tao Te Ching has clear examples of the benefits of being powerless and empty. We discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation. The purpose of this meditation is…
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Step 1 - 10 Min Meditation 1 of 9 | "We" Not "Me"!
"We" Not "Me"! Meditation 1 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our first 10-minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. The first word of step 1 is "We" for a reason. When I came to AA, I had no idea how much of my recovery was dependent on my relationships with others. We discuss a different tool in...
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Step 1 - 10 Min Meditation 2 of 9 | Step 1 Is Only an Admission, Nothing More!
Step 1 Is Only an Admission, Nothing More! Meditation 2 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our second 10-minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. My understanding of Step 1 is that we are preparing ourselves for the work to come. The real work comes later, but if we do not prepare the ground of…
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Step 1 - 10 Min Meditation 3 of 9 | Rigorous Honesty!
Rigorous Honesty! Meditation 3 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our third 10-minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. Why is rigorous honesty so important? Unless I could learn to be honest with my Higher Power, myself, and another person, I had very little chance of staying sober. We discuss a...
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Step 1 - 10 Min Meditation 4 of 9 | Powerlessness over Alcohol Is a Strength, Not a Weakness!
Powerlessness over Alcohol Is a Strength, Not a Weakness! Meditation 4 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fourth 10-minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. The powerlessness I found in AA was a hidden strength that I thought was my greatest weakness. We discuss a different tool in each Step 1...
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Step 1 - 10 Min Meditation 5 of 9 | If Surrender Works for Me It Will Work for You!
If Surrender Works for Me It Will Work for You! Meditation 5 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fifth 10-minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. One of the gifts I have received from recovery is seeing others recover. My first meeting gave me hope that recovery would work for me. We discuss a...
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Step 1 - 10 Min Meditation 6 of 9 | The Surrender Prayer!
The Surrender Prayer! Meditation 6 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our sixth 10-minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. The surrender prayer is a tool I use any time to double-check my level of surrender concerning anything. We discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation. The purpose of...
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Step 1 - 10 Min Meditation 7 of 9 | Our Lives - Not Our Drinking - Was Unmanageable!
Our Lives - Not Our Drinking - Was Unmanageable! Meditation 7 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our seventh 10-minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. As an alcoholic, describing God as a "Higher Power" was new for me. We discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation. The purpose of this...
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Step 1 - 10 Min Meditation 8 of 9 | Christian Version Step 1!
Christian Version Step 1! Meditation 8 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our eighth 10-minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. Christian teaching is full of examples of Step 1. I am encouraged when I see the principles of AA in different spiritual disciplines. We discuss a different tool in each...
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Step 1 - 10 Min Meditation 9 of 9 | Taoist Version of Step 1!
Taoist Version of Step 1! Meditation 9 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our last 10-minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. The Tao Te Ching has clear examples of the benefits of being powerless and empty. We discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation. The purpose of this meditation is…
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Step 1 - 20 Min Meditation 1 of 9 | "We" Not "Me"!
"We" Not "Me"! Meditation 1 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our first 20-minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. The first word of step 1 is "We" for a reason. When I came to AA, I had no idea how much of my recovery was dependent on my relationships with others. We will discuss a different…
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Step 1 - 20 Min Meditation 2 of 9 | Step 1 Is Only an Admission, Nothing More!
Step 1 Is Only an Admission, Nothing More! Meditation 2 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our second 20-minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. My understanding of Step 1 is that we are preparing ourselves for the work to come. The real work comes later, but if we do not prepare the ground of…
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Step 1 - 20 Min Meditation 3 of 9 | Rigorous Honesty!
Rigorous Honesty! Meditation 3 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our third 20-minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. Why is rigorous honesty so important? Unless I could learn to be honest with my Higher Power, myself, and another person, I had very little chance of staying sober. We will…
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Step 1 - 20 Min Meditation 4 of 9 | Powerlessness over Alcohol Is a Strength, Not a Weakness!
Powerlessness over Alcohol Is a Strength, Not a Weakness! Meditation 4 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fourth 20-minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. The powerlessness I found in AA was a hidden strength that I thought was my greatest weakness. We will discuss a different tool in each...
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Step 1 - 20 Min Meditation 5 of 9 | If Surrender Works for Me, It Will Work for You!
If Surrender Works for Me, It Will Work for You! Meditation 5 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fifth 20-minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. One of the gifts I have received from recovery is seeing others recover. My first meeting gave me the gift of hope that recovery would work for me....
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Step 1 - 20 Min Meditation 6 of 9 | The Surrender Prayer!
The Surrender Prayer! Meditation 6 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our sixth 20-minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. The surrender prayer is a tool I use anytime to double-check my level of surrender. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation. The purpose of this meditation...
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Step 1 - 20 Min Meditation 7 of 9 | Our Lives - Not Our Drinking - Was Unmanageable!
Our Lives - Not Our Drinking - Was Unmanageable! Meditation 7 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our seventh 20-minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. As an alcoholic, describing God as a "Higher Power" was new for me. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation. The purpose of…
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Step 1 - 20 Min Meditation 8 of 9 | Christian Version Step 1!
Christian Version Step 1! Meditation 8 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our eighth 20-minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. Christian teaching is full of examples of Step 1. I am encouraged when I see the principles of AA in different spiritual disciplines. We discuss a different tool in each...
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Step 1 - 20 Min Meditation 9 of 9 | Taoist Version of Step 1!
Taoist Version of Step 1! Meditation 9 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our last 20-minute meditation in our Step 1 Series. The Tao Te Ching has clear examples of the benefits of being powerless and empty. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 1 meditation. The purpose of this…
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Step 2 - 5 Min Meditation 1 of 9 | Step 2 Is Only a Belief!
Step 2 Is Only a Belief! Meditation 1 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our first 5-minute meditation in our Step 2 Series. My experience is that Step 2 is only a belief that enables me to allow the rest of the steps to bring a new way of life. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 2...
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Step 2 - 5 Min Meditation 2 of 9 | Is There a Power Greater than You?
Is There a Power Greater than You? Meditation 2 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our second 5-minute meditation in our Step 2 Series. Will this "Power greater" help me with my alcoholism? We will discuss a different tool in each Step 2 meditation. The purpose of this meditation is to look…
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Step 2 - 5 Min Meditation 3 of 9 | What is Sanity?
What is Sanity? Meditation 3 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our third 5-minute meditation in our Step 2 Series. Understanding sanity is a huge part of Step 2. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 2 meditation. The purpose of this meditation is to look through our thoughts to clearly...
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Step 2 - 5 Min Meditation 4 of 9 | What Does It Mean to Be Restored?
What Does It Mean to Be Restored? Meditation 4 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fourth 5 minute meditation in our Step 2 Series. Being restored to sanity is essential for a happy, sober life. The purpose of this meditation is to look through our thoughts to clearly see the recovery that is…
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Step 2 - 5 Min Meditation 5 of 9 | How to Find Your Belief!
How to Find Your Belief! Meditation 5 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fifth 5-minute meditation in our Step 2 Series. Finding a belief that worked was a critical part of my recovery. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 2 meditation. The purpose of this meditation is to look…
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Step 2 - 5 Min Meditation 6 of 9 | Why Does Step 2 Say "Power Greater than Ourselves?"
Why Does Step 2 Say "Power Greater than Ourselves?" Meditation 6 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our sixth 5-minute meditation in our Step 2 Series. Why "ourselves" and not "myself"? We will discuss a different tool in each Step 2 meditation. The purpose of this meditation is to look through…
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Step 2 - 5 Min Meditation 7 of 9 | Could Not Would?
Could Not Would? Meditation 7 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our seventh 5-minute meditation in our Step 2 Series. Why does step 2 say "could" restore us to sanity rather than "would"? We have to do the work it takes to recover. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 2 meditation. The...
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Step 2 - 5 Min Meditation 8 of 9 | Christian Version of Step 2!
Christian Version of Step 2! Meditation 8 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our eighth 5-minute meditation in our Step 2 Series. Christianity has so much to say about a loving God that has our best interest in mind, many times in spite of our best efforts. We will discuss a different tool in…
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Step 2 - 5 Min Meditation 9 of 9 | Taoist Version of Step 2!
Taoist Version of Step 2! Meditation 9 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our last 5-minute meditation in our Step 2 Series. The Tao shows us so well how the universe has our back. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 2 meditation. The purpose of this meditation is to look through our...
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Step 2 - 10 Min Meditation 1 of 9 | Step 2 Is Only a Belief!
Step 2 Is Only a Belief! Meditation 1 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our first 10 minute meditation in our Step 2 Series. My experience is that Step 2 is only a belief that enables me to allow the rest of the steps to bring a new way of life. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 2...
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Step 2 - 10 Min Meditation 2 of 9 | Is There a Power Greater than You?
Is There a Power Greater than You? Meditation 2 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our second 10 minute meditation in our Step 2 Series. Will this "Power greater" help me with my alcoholism? We will discuss a different tool in each Step 2 meditation. The purpose of this meditation is to look...
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Step 2 - 10 Min Meditation 3 of 9 | What Is Sanity?
What Is Sanity? Meditation 3 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our third 10-minute meditation in our Step 2 Series. Understanding sanity is a huge part of Step 2. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 2 meditation. The purpose of this meditation is to look through our thoughts to clearly...
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Step 2 - 10 Min Meditation 4 of 9 | What Does It Mean to Be Restored?
What Does It Mean to Be Restored? Meditation 4 of 9 Hi, I am Buddy C, and this is our fourth 10-minute meditation in our Step 2 Series. Being restored to sanity is essential for a happy, sober life. We will discuss a different tool in each Step 2 meditation. The purpose of this meditation is to...
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Sober Meditations is a free resource of contemplative alcohol recovery meditations best accessed from the FREE Sober Meditations App in the Apple or Google Play App Stores.
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