13th Stepping: Dating in AA The 2 Biggest Sins We Can Commit in AA.  There is no step 13, but it is commonly referred to as 13th stepping, when AA members go after new AA members. In this episode I address this super uncomfortable topic and how the Big Book guides us to meet our sex ideals so we don't continue to harm others. If you have a topic you would like addressed on this podcast please email me at northstarbigbook@gmail.com or check out my website northstarbigbook.com If you would ever like to join my virtual live Big Book meeting on Thursdays at 7:00 pm EST click below. Zoom Meeting-7 pm Big Book Cleveland, Ohio (follow on FB) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86231325985?pwd=RWNOMnhvaW9jYk5IcXBxaWl0NGtHZz09 Meeting ID: 862 3132 5985 Passcode: 1279

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13th Stepping: Dating in AA

Is it the end?  Or only the beginning?  Kyle, my newfound, Big Book friend, brought me to one of my most favorite and uncomfortable parts of the book.  Bill's Story. Please join us on Thursdays for my homegroup, Northstar Big Book Group. 7 pm EST and follow on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1319027391634052

Big Book with Kyle Nations-Bill's Story

If you want to hear more of my story on audio check it out on Audible or iTunes or Amazon. If you prefer the paper-back version, check it out here. If you would like to join my homegroup, Northstar Big Book Meeting is every Thursday night at 7:00 pm EST. Follow us on FB. Zoom info: 862 3132 5985 Password: 1279

Sneak Peek of Audiobook: Seconds & Inches

Jack is one of those people in the rooms who speaks my language.  When he speaks, I am able to hear the message so clearly.  He talks about how this program is, "Battletested," and how the mental obsession is the most reasonable sounding voice in his head. We go through the beginning of Into Action. If you would like to join my homegroup, Northstar Big Book Meeting is every Thursday night at 7:00 pm EST. Follow us on FB. Zoom info: 862 3132 5985 Password: 1279

Big Book with my friend Jack Moran-Into Action

Becky (blue eyes), which is how I have her in my cell phone, brought so much light as we talked about being happy joyous and free. If you would ever like to join my virtual live Big Book meeting on Thursdays at 7:00 pm EST click below. Zoom Meeting-7 pm Big Book Cleveland, Ohio (follow on FB) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86231325985?pwd=RWNOMnhvaW9jYk5IcXBxaWl0NGtHZz09 Meeting ID: 862 3132 5985 Passcode: 1279 Check out my memoir: Seconds & Inches

Northstar Big Book-Happy, Joyous and Free with Becky

What an awesome opportunity to connect with a kick-ass sober woman in FRANCE!  Laura and I break down the Big Book and fall in love with a stranger. If you would ever like to join my virtual live Big Book meeting on Thursdays at 7:00 pm EST click below. Zoom Meeting-7 pm Big Book Cleveland, Ohio (follow on FB) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86231325985?pwd=RWNOMnhvaW9jYk5IcXBxaWl0NGtHZz09 Meeting ID: 862 3132 5985 Passcode: 1279 Check out my memoir: Seconds & Inches

BIG BOOK INTERVIEW WITH LAURA FROM FRANCE-ROOTS-WHAT'S UNDERNEATH?

I get to have Laura M. on to dig into some of her favorite pages.  Laura was there when I came in the rooms and she is still here.  And that means so much. If you would ever like to join my virtual live Big Book meeting on Thursdays at 7:00 pm EST click below. Zoom Meeting-7 pm Big Book Cleveland, Ohio (follow on FB) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86231325985?pwd=RWNOMnhvaW9jYk5IcXBxaWl0NGtHZz09 Meeting ID: 862 3132 5985 Passcode: 1279 Check out my memoir: Seconds & Inches

Big Book Interview with Laura M (Doctor's Opinion)

One of the gifts of the pandemic is getting to connect with like-minded Big Book loving people from all over the world.  In this episode I get to have Timothy break down a few of his favorite pages. f you would ever like to join my virtual live Big Book meeting on Thursdays at 7:00 pm EST click below. Zoom Meeting-7 pm Big Book Cleveland, Ohio (follow on FB) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86231325985?pwd=RWNOMnhvaW9jYk5IcXBxaWl0NGtHZz09 Meeting ID: 862 3132 5985 Passcode: 1279 Check out my memoir: Seconds & Inches

Big Book Interview with Timothy (pages 138-139)

I know I have shared my lead in the past, but this one was done in the middle of a pandemic, while sitting in a car, while waiting for my son to finish physically distanced soccer practice in a mask.  AND my mom was the chair of the meeting!  I finished the lead with my cheeks hurting from smiling so much.  I love AA. If you enjoy my podcast, please leave a 5 star rating and share on your social media groups (because I am "banned," for self-promotion) even though I make zero dollars off of this and pay for monthly hosting.  Go figure! :)

Carly Lead 11/20/20-Alcoholics Anonymous

I had the privilege of connecting with my old friend and Big Book lover, Jenny. If you would ever like to join my virtual live Big Book meeting on Thursdays at 7:00 pm EST click below. Zoom Meeting-7 pm Big Book Cleveland, Ohio (follow on FB) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86231325985?pwd=RWNOMnhvaW9jYk5IcXBxaWl0NGtHZz09 Meeting ID: 862 3132 5985 Passcode: 1279 Check out my memoir: Seconds & Inches

Big Book Interview with Jenny (pages 33-37) The Mental Obsession

Mary is one of the gifts of staying sober and getting to watch people come in with dead eyes and broken spirits and then grab on to the program and change.  She is one of my go-to women for anyone in need of help. If you would ever like to join my virtual live Big Book meeting on Thursdays at 7:00 pm EST click below. Zoom Meeting-7 pm Big Book Cleveland, Ohio (follow on FB) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86231325985?pwd=RWNOMnhvaW9jYk5IcXBxaWl0NGtHZz09 Meeting ID: 862 3132 5985 Passcode: 1279 My new podcast: In Your Corner Divorce (for those going through a divorce or post-divorce that want to do the work to not mess up their kids with their emotional baggage and be inspired to write their next chapter).

Big Book Interview with Mary- Bill's Story-"Something different"

In this Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous interview, I get the opportunity to have Joel G, my brother in AA, share his favorite pages taking us through steps 5-7.  This is his version of step 7. "My Almighty Maker, I am ready and willing that you have all that I am - the light and the dark, the assets and liabilities. I petition that you take away every defect which blocks me from You and Your love and power, and from being of service to your other children. Please grant me the strength in each breath to fulfill your assignments as your trusted servant. Amen." If you want to check out my new podcast: In Your Corner Divorce. If you love Northstar Big Book, please take a moment to review.  It helps others find it when they search.

Big Book pages 75-76-Steps 5-7-Joel G and I break down the steps that change everything

Rachele is one of the ones they talk about in the Big Book of a "life long friend."  She is one of my ride or die, go-to women.  I respect and trust her.  She is an awesome human and this episode is full of questions and inspiration for us all. This is a link to the prayer (not AA) she mentioned, that is so timely during this pandemic. This is a q&a from a rav in Sydney. Its BRILLIANT! From Rabbi Moss , Sydney, Australia. Question of the Week: This coronavirus thing has really thrown me. I feel like I've lost all sense of certainty. No one knows what will happen next. How do we stay sane when we don't know what's lurking around the corner? Answer: It is not that we have lost our sense of certainty. We have lost our illusion of certainty. We never had it to begin with. This could be majorly unsettling, or amazingly liberating. This tiny virus of 125 nanometres* has sent the entire world into chaos. All of our plans are up in the air, markets are going crazy, entire countries shutting down, and we have no clue what the future holds. But that is always the case. We never know what the future holds. We only think we do, and keep getting surprised when things don't pan out the way we expected. Now the mask is off. We have to admit our vulnerability. What will happen next? We don't know. Our experts don't know. Our leaders don't know. Only G-d knows. And that is the point. Only G-d knows. Close your eyes and feel the uncertainty, make peace with it, let yourself be taken by it. Embrace your cluelessness. Because in all the confusion there is one thing you know for sure. You are in G-d's hands. Keep calm. Panic and fear are also contagious. Take every precaution as advised by health authorities. Wash your hands well. And every time you do, remember whose hands you are in. Good ShabbosRabbi Moss *A nanometre is one billionth of a metre. If you would ever like to join my virtual live Big Book meeting on Thursdays at 7:00 pm EST click below. Zoom Meeting-7 pm Big Book Cleveland, Ohio (follow on FB) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86231325985?pwd=RWNOMnhvaW9jYk5IcXBxaWl0NGtHZz09 Meeting ID: 862 3132 5985 Passcode: 1279 My new podcast: In Your Corner Divorce (for those going through a divorce or post-divorce that want to do the work to not mess up their kids with their emotional baggage and be inspired to write their next chapter). Check out my memoir: Seconds & Inches

Big Book Interview with Rachele M-We Absolutely Insist On Enjoying Life

Brian M, from New Jersey, has been in and out of the rooms for decades, but only when he was taken through the Big Book and steps did he find his home. Check out his Big Book Home group: Black Rhinos: Wednesdays 7:30 pm EST: Zoom ID:848-3692-7906 PW:164 If you would ever like to join my virtual live Big Book meeting on Thursdays at 7:00 pm EST click below. Zoom Meeting-7 pm Big Book Cleveland, Ohio (follow on FB) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86231325985?pwd=RWNOMnhvaW9jYk5IcXBxaWl0NGtHZz09 Meeting ID: 862 3132 5985 Passcode: 1279 My new podcast: In Your Corner Divorce (for those going through a divorce or post-divorce that want to do the work to not mess up their kids with their emotional baggage and be inspired to write their next chapter).

Big Book Interview with Brian M (pgs 20-21, 44, 52 & Dr. Bob's Nightmare)

I love the Big Book, but one of the things I know is how much better the Big Book is when shared with others.  I am beginning a new series of Big Book interviews with Big Book lovers in my life.  They're asked to pick a part of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous that they love and share it with us. If you would ever like to join my virtual live Big Book meeting on Thursdays at 7:00 pm EST click below. Zoom Meeting-7 pm Big Book Cleveland, Ohio (follow on FB) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86231325985?pwd=RWNOMnhvaW9jYk5IcXBxaWl0NGtHZz09 Meeting ID: 862 3132 5985 Passcode: 1279 If you love this podcast, please rate & review.  It really helps others find it.

Big Book interview with Melanie-Step 3

Check out my Big Book pal, Bryan, break down why he loves pages 84-88 and how they transformed his life. If you would ever like to join my virtual live Big Book meeting on Thursdays at 7:00 pm EST click below. Zoom Meeting-7 pm Big Book Cleveland, Ohio (follow on FB) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86231325985?pwd=RWNOMnhvaW9jYk5IcXBxaWl0NGtHZz09 Meeting ID: 862 3132 5985 Passcode: 1279 My new podcast: In Your Corner Divorce (for those going through a divorce or post-divorce that want to do the work to not mess up their kids with their emotional baggage and be inspired to write their next chapter).

Big Book with Bryan S. (pages 84-88)

Big Book study (approx. 30 min) of Experience, Strength and Hope

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13th Stepping: Dating in AA

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