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They Stopped In Time - being young and sober in Alcoholics Anonymous

They Stopped In Time - being young and sober in Alcoholics Anonymous

By: Alcoholics Anonymous Young Person's Subcommittee UK
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 Our goal will be to demystify what AA is like especially if you’re a younger person struggling with drink. Within this podcast we will reveal what it's like to be in AA meeting by inviting an amazing young person who has got sober within AA to share their story. We’ll also have a discussions about the unique challenge younger people in AA face and show how we overcame these hurdles with the help of the vibrant community of sober recovering alcoholics in AA. Come and join us and listen to a loving spoonful of experience, strength and hope.2026 Alcoholics Anonymous Young Person's Subcommittee UK Social Sciences
Episodes
  • YPLO - the importance of service

    YPLO - the importance of service
    Jan 23 2026

    This episode features a conversation with Holly, a member of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), discussing her journey into AA, the Young Person's Subcommittee, the YPLO role, her experience as a young person in sobriety, the impact of the YPLO role, its interaction with other service positions, the benefits of ensuring a voice for young people in AA, and observations on safeguarding and modernization in AA. The conversation highlights the importance of service in AA and the positive impact of the YPLO role on young people in recovery.

    Takeaways

    • Service in AA is a vital part of recovery
    • The Young Person's Liaison Officer (YPLO) role has had a positive impact on young people in recovery

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Observations on Safeguarding and Modernization in AA
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    27 mins
  • 004 | Navigating Mental Health in Recovery

    004 | Navigating Mental Health in Recovery
    Jul 21 2025
    This episode of 'They Stopped in Time', hosted by Michael and featuring Simon, both members of the Alcoholics Young Person's Subcommittee of Alcoholics Anonymous, delves into Simon's personal journey of sobriety and mental health. Simon shares his experiences of getting sober at 25, the challenges he faced, and how AA's community and service structure supported him. The episode also highlights the subcommittee's role in organizing roadshows across the UK, aimed at supporting young people in AA through sharing experiences and fostering communities. Simon and Michael discuss the intertwining of alcoholism and mental health, the importance of seeking outside help for mental health issues while in recovery, and the personal growth and self-discovery that sobriety facilitated for them. The upcoming roadshow in Glasgow is also promoted, inviting listeners to participate.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgpCMhHwNJsTVPJehQQ-pFTkG9vKcCpNcBw7KzooG7j_RR2A/viewform?usp=sf_link
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    38 mins
  • 003 | Carrying the message

    003 | Carrying the message
    Jul 21 2025
    Many of us are only sober today because someone else who got sober carried the message to us. This episode focusses on the importance of carrying the message and how young people are uniquely situated to be of maximum use to other young people struggling with alcoholism.This episode sees- An announcment about the date of the next Young Persons' Roadshow that will take place in Glasgow,- A main share from a Regional Young Person's Liaison Officer- A great discussion on the benefits and importance of carrying the messageReach out to yp4.sc@aamail.org if you have any questions about the roadshow or anything we discuss in the show.
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    39 mins
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