Step 1 - 5 Min Meditation 7 of 9 | Our Lives - Not Our Drinking - Was Unmanageable.
Release Date: 05/18/2020
Letting Go 10 Min Meditation 1 of 7 | Powerlessness Is a Strength Not a Weakness!
Sober Meditations
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 a specific tool in each meditation that has helped me. Remember, this meditation series offers 5-minute, 10-minute, and 20-minute guided meditations. The tools remain the same, with longer meditations providing more time for reflection and shared experiences about each tool. Buddy C....
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Changes in Access to Sober Meditations!
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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 series in the header. Thank you.
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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, 10, and 20 Minute Meditations Mindful Breathing Cravings - 7 Meditations - 2, 5, 10, and 20 Minute Meditations Empty Version of the Serenity Prayer - 5, 10, and 20 Minute Meditations Tools When Disturbed or Aggravated - 5, 10, and 20 Minute Meditations Letting Go/Powerlessness - 7 Meditations - 5, 10,...
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Cravings - 2 Min Emergency Meditation 1 of 7 | Am I Staying Connected?
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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 this series, we are going to talk about a specific tool in each meditation that has helped me in recovery. Remember, this meditation series offers 5-minute, 10-minute, and 20-minute guided meditations. The tools remain the same, with longer meditations providing more time for reflection and shared...
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Cravings - 2 Min Emergency Meditation 2 of 7 | If I Can Stop Drinking Anyone Can!
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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 think of nothing else. In this series, we are going to talk about a specific tool in each meditation that has helped me in recovery. The purpose of this meditation is to look through our thoughts to clearly see the recovery that is at our fingertips, rather than focusing on our present circumstances that...
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Cravings - 2 Min Emergency Meditation 3 of 7 | Who Can I Help?
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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 are going to talk about a specific tool in each meditation that has helped me in recovery. The purpose of this meditation is to look through our thoughts to clearly see the recovery that is at our fingertips, rather than focusing on our present circumstances that create the illusion that a drink would...
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Cravings - 2 Min Emergency Meditation 4 of 7 | Think the Drink Through!
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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. In this series, we are going to talk about a specific tool in each meditation that has helped me in recovery. The purpose of this meditation is to look through our thoughts to clearly see the recovery that is at our fingertips, rather than focusing on our present circumstances that create the...
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Cravings - 2 Min Emergency Meditation 5 of 7 | Only a Thought!
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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 are going to talk about a specific tool in each meditation that has helped me in recovery. The purpose of this meditation is to look through our thoughts to clearly see the recovery that is at our fingertips, rather than focusing on our present circumstances that create the illusion that a drink would...
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Cravings - 2 Min Emergency Meditation 6 of 7 | I am Powerless!
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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 are going to talk about a specific tool in each meditation that has helped me in recovery. The purpose of this meditation is to look through our thoughts to clearly see the recovery that is at our fingertips, rather than focusing on our present circumstances that create the illusion that a drink...
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Cravings - 2 Min Emergency Meditation 7 of 7 | Gratitude!
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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 talk about a specific tool in each meditation that has helped me in recovery. Remember, this meditation series offers 5-minute, 10-minute, and 20-minute guided meditations. The tools remain the same, with longer meditations providing more time for reflection and shared experiences about each tool....
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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 meditation is to look through our thoughts to clearly see the recovery that is at our fingertips, rather than focusing on our present circumstances that create the illusion that a drink would be a good idea. I know from personal experience that a drink is never a good idea. It is easy to lose sight of this when I am overwhelmed. Hopefully, this meditation will help you form a better perspective.
Remember, this meditation series offers 5-minute, 10-minute, and 20-minute guided meditations. The tools remain the same, with longer meditations providing more time for reflection and shared experiences about each tool.
Buddy C. hosts The Tao of Our understanding Recovery Podcast. Visit BuddyC.org to download a free PDF copy of his book, Powerless But Not Helpless, receive a free daily Tao recovery meditation, or explore additional sobriety resources.