Episode Summary:
In this powerful episode of Sober Banter, Rachel sits down with David McMenimen, who shares what 41 years of sobriety has taught him. From multiple DUIs and a life-altering car accident to his first AA meeting, David walks us through the raw moments that led him to recovery. He opens up about the challenges of early sobriety, the spiritual and practical power of the 12 steps, and how the AA community became his lifeline.

David also reflects on how sobriety has reshaped his relationships, his view of life, and his understanding of addiction as a threefold disease. Whether you're in recovery, sober curious, or supporting someone who is, this episode is filled with honesty, wisdom, and hard-won hope. 

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction and Guest Welcome: David M.
02:04 – The Turning Point: Legal Consequences
04:38 – Embracing Sobriety and Working the 12 Steps
13:20 – The Importance of Consistent AA Meetings
24:30 – Growth Through Sharing and Learning in AA
38:56 – Understanding Alcoholism as a Threefold Disease
45:35 – How AA Has Evolved Over the Decades
58:29 – The Legacy of Bill Wilson
01:07:14 – Final Reflections and Gratitude

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• (00:00 ) - – Introduction and Guest Welcome: David M.
  


• (02:04 ) - – The Turning Point: Legal Consequences
  


• (04:38 ) - – Embracing Sobriety and Working the 12 Steps
  


• (13:20 ) - – The Importance of Consistent AA Meetings
  


• (24:30 ) - – Growth Through Sharing and Learning in AA
  


• (38:56 ) - – Understanding Alcoholism as a Threefold Disease
  


• (45:35 ) - – How AA Has Evolved Over the Decades
  


• (58:29 ) - – The Legacy of Bill Wilson
  


• (01:07:14 ) - – Final Reflections and Gratitude