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The Living Clean Podcast

"This podcast serves as an additional recovery tool for those embracing a new way of life through Narcotics Anonymous. Our goal is to provide insights, experiences, and discussions that support the journey of recovery.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the individual contributors and do not represent the official stance of Narcotics Anonymous. NA does not take positions on outside issues, ensuring the name of Narcotics Anonymous remains free from public

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69:27

Sowing the Seed with Miko

The Living Clean Podcast ·

2025/07/20

🎙 Sowing the Seed In this episode of The Living Clean Podcast, we sit down with the member who wrote Sowing the Seed, one of the personal stories in the back of the NA Basic Text (6th Edition). He shares how recovery in Israel helped him go from feeling like a lifelong outsider to finding true connection and purpose in Narcotics Anonymous.We talk about singing in meetings, unity across cultures, early service commitments, and how the spiritual principle of fellowshipping gave him a life beyond

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67:25

Living Clean Book Study – Letting Ourselves Go

The Living Clean Podcast ·

2025/07/13

This week, the Living Clean book study continues with a focus on “Letting Ourselves Go” from Chapter 4: Our Physical Selves.This section invites us to take a closer look at how recovery affects—and is affected by—our relationship with our bodies. We explore themes of physical self-care, acceptance, and the sometimes uncomfortable process of reconnecting with ourselves after years of neglect or harm.Whether you’re just beginning to heal or have been on this path for a while, this chapter offers

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123:47

A Conversation with Ron H.

The Living Clean Podcast ·

2025/07/06

In this special feature episode, Francis and I are joined by Chris B., Boyd P., Kareem K., and Terry J. as we sit down with a familiar voice to the podcast—Ron H. While Ron has joined us before, this time we dive deep into his story.We explore Ron’s journey from his early recovery days in Moorhead, Minnesota, to his influential work at the World Service Office in Los Angeles. Along the way, he shares personal reflections on key figures in our fellowship like Jimmy K. and Bob Stone, his time serving

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99:56

Disruptive and Predatory Behavior

The Living Clean Podcast ·

2025/06/29

🎙️ The Living Clean Podcast – This Week’s Episode: Disruptive and Predatory Behavior (IDT Workshop)In this powerful episode, we dive into one of the 2023 World Service Conference Issue Discussion Topics: Disruptive and Predatory Behavior in Narcotics Anonymous. Guided by NA World Services’ workshop format, we walk through real-world examples, collective experiences, and—most importantly—spiritual solutions rooted in the atmosphere of recovery.This topic gets to the heart of our Fellowship’s ability

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75:37

Speaking Up- Conor H

The Living Clean Podcast ·

2025/06/22

In this episode, we feature the powerful personal story “Speaking Up,” found in the back of the Sixth Edition of the NA Basic Text. This deeply moving piece traces one member’s journey from childhood silence and shame, through active addiction, and into the rooms of Narcotics Anonymous—where they finally found the courage to speak their truth.We open the episode with a full narration of the story, then sit down with the person who lived it and wrote it. In this rare and intimate conversation, they

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89:55

It’s a Relationship – Exploring Our Physical Selves

The Living Clean Podcast ·

2025/06/15

This week, we return to our Living Clean: The Journey Continues book study and dive into Chapter 4, Our Physical Selves, focusing on the section titled “It’s a Relationship.”We’re joined by five thoughtful guests—Stephan, Butch, Connie, Barb, and Peter—who each read a paragraph from the text and offer their personal reflections on what it means to have a relationship with our bodies in recovery. From learning how to care for ourselves physically to exploring how years of addiction distorted our

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94:32

Behind the Walls – The Hole in the Wall Group

The Living Clean Podcast ·

2025/06/08

In this powerful episode, we sit down with members of the Hole in the Wall Group of Narcotics Anonymous—some of whom found recovery while incarcerated at Oregon State Penitentiary and now carry the message back inside from the outside. Also joining us are the group’s former club president, their current outside GSR, and Chris B., a contributor to the blog “NA-supported Recovery Behind the Walls.”Together, we explore the legacy of a group that has been transforming lives since 1988. From its roots as

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80:46

A Spontaneous Conversation

The Living Clean Podcast ·

2025/06/06

This bonus episode came out of nowhere—in the best way possible. It started with a phone call between me and Francis, just bouncing around ideas for future episodes. Somewhere in the mix, one of us said, “Let’s just do a podcast right now.” No plan, no prep—just hit record and go.What followed was a beautiful, wide-open conversation. We were joined by Becki N, Staci K, RJ S, Dee M, Ron H, and Peter O, and together we explored everything from what’s going on in our lives and recovery communities, to

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74:06

Jimmy S. (Las Vegas, NV)

The Living Clean Podcast ·

2025/06/01

This week on The Living Clean Podcast, we’re honored to welcome back a familiar voice and a true force in recovery: Jimmy S. from Las Vegas, Nevada. Clean since November 2, 1984, Jimmy is no stranger to our listeners—he first joined us during the “Conscious Contact” episode, where he was the ninth person to share.Recently, we had the privilege of hearing Jimmy speak as a main speaker at NCCNA in Sacramento, and he lit the room up with his presence and message. Jimmy isn’t just an incredible

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83:34

IDT- Reimagining & Revitalizing NA Service

The Living Clean Podcast ·

2025/05/25

In this episode, we dive into the current NA Issue Discussion Topic (IDT): Reimagining and Revitalizing Service Committees. Recorded live from our workshop-style session, we explore how the pandemic permanently changed how we serve and how our service structures are (or aren’t) keeping up.Through large-group inventory, small-group brainstorms, and action planning, we unpack what’s working, what’s not, and what the Fellowship can do to move from ideas to meaningful change. Topics include:Making

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70:01

“The Point” with Roland W. — A Conversation with the...

The Living Clean Podcast ·

2025/05/18

This week’s episode is a special one. We’re featuring “The Point” from page 165 of the Basic Text — and we’re honored to have Roland W., the author of the story, join us for a conversation.We start the episode with EJ narrating “The Point,” bringing the story to life before diving into a powerful discussion with Roland. Together, we explore the story behind the story — the pain, the redemption, and the example of what Roland’s sponsor called “God showing off.”This is one you don’t want to miss.

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103:21

The Gratitude Exercise: A Two-Part Series (Part 2)

The Living Clean Podcast ·

2025/05/11

In this week’s episode, we continue our gratitude series with more voices from the fellowship. Joining us are Aaron, Charles, and Tracy — along with Judy, who shared her experience in Part 1 — plus Brady D., the original creator of the exercise, and of course our cohost Francis.Together, they reflect on what it was like to walk through the four-week gratitude exercise, the challenges they faced, and the gifts they discovered along the way. Their honest experiences remind us that practicing gratitude

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77:52

Carrying the Message en Español: The Spanish-Speaking...

The Living Clean Podcast ·

2025/05/05

In this episode of The Living Clean Podcast, we sit down with three members of the Spanish-Speaking Area of Narcotics Anonymous in the Northern California Region — a service structure built not on geography, but on language and culture.Together, we explore the origins of this unique area, the challenges they faced in forming it, and how language can serve as both a bridge and a barrier in carrying the message.From stories of resilience and unity to the powerful impact of hearing the NA message in

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102:38

The Gratitude Exercise: A Two-Part Series (Part 1)

The Living Clean Podcast ·

2025/05/04

In this week’s episode, we dive into a special gratitude exercise created by Brady D. and our cohost Francis — an idea born from a late-night conversation at the Out of the Darkness Into the Light convention in Decatur, Alabama earlier this year. Just a group of addicts sitting around, kicking around ideas for the podcast, when the concept of a structured gratitude practice came to life.What started as a simple conversation turned into a one-month gratitude exercise, broken down into four weeks with

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95:27

How can I help? - John B.

The Living Clean Podcast ·

2025/04/27

In this episode of The Living Clean Podcast, we sit down with a fellow member of Narcotics Anonymous who brings a wealth of experience, depth, and spiritual perspective to recovery. He's an author, educator, and mindfulness practitioner whose journey includes time in monastic life and decades of personal recovery.Together, we explore how mindfulness can be a powerful tool in the 12-step process, how to align our lives with what truly matters, and how spiritual principles show up in everyday

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89:03

A Conversation with Ruben P.

The Living Clean Podcast ·

2025/04/20

This week on The Living Clean Podcast, we sit down with Ruben P., who first came onto Francis’s radar after his powerful share at the Northern California Convention of Narcotics Anonymous. This episode is more of a classic podcast-style conversation — unscripted, open, and free-flowing — and it goes in a lot of directions, all of them worth hearing.One of the highlights of this conversation is Ruben sharing about George Hollahan, who served as the director of Narcotics Anonymous before Anthony E

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90:59

The Academic Addict - Story from the Basic Text

The Living Clean Podcast ·

2025/04/13

This week on The Living Clean Podcast, we feature The Academic Addict, the story found on page 286 of the Sixth Edition of the Basic Text. We kick things off with Peter reading the story for us, setting the stage for a powerful conversation. After the reading, we are joined by Randy H., who not only is the subject of the story but also its author.Also joining us is Mariah, who recently graduated from Harvard, along with our co-host Francis, Peter O., and myself. Together, we dive deep into the

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82:46

Living Clean Book Study - Chapter 4: Our Physical Selves

The Living Clean Podcast ·

2025/04/06

This week on The Living Clean Podcast, we continue our book study and begin exploring Chapter 4 — Our Physical Selves. In this episode, we dive into the relationship between our physical well-being and our recovery. Together, we reflect on how taking care of our bodies becomes an important part of learning to live clean.Whether you’re reading along or just tuning in for the discussion, we invite you to join us as we unpack the principles, experiences, and insights found in this chapter.

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77:54

Hannah O - Atlanta, GA

The Living Clean Podcast ·

2025/03/30

Recently, at the Out of the Darkness convention in Decatur, Alabama, Francis and I stayed up late for the midnight speaker—and it was more than worth it. We had the privilege of hearing Hannah O. from Atlanta, Georgia, and her story was absolutely unbelievable.We knew right then that we had to feature her on the podcast. So sit back, tune in, and enjoy this powerful conversation with Hannah O. on The Living Clean Podcast!

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187:25

"A" History of The Traditions

The Living Clean Podcast ·

2025/03/25

This week on The Living Clean Podcast, Francis and I are joined by Chris B., Boyd P., and Ron H. for a unique episode that steps outside our usual format. During a recent gathering, Chris and Boyd were walking us through one of the many presentations they’ve designed and developed on the history of Narcotics Anonymous. Francis asked if we could record the experience, and they graciously agreed.It’s not your traditional episode—because it wasn’t designed to be—but it’s packed with insight. You’ll not

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