<![CDATA[They Stopped In Time - being young and sober in Alcoholics Anonymous]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaypscRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:04:35 GMTFri, 23 Jan 2026 21:47:08 GMT60Alcoholics Anonymous Young Person's Subcommittee UKOur 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.episodicAlcoholics Anonymous Young Person's Subcommittee UKsophie.wright@gsogb.org.ukno<![CDATA[YPLO - the importance of service]]>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
]]>35fd00a4-07ef-48eb-a25a-475a9d235321Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:48:44 GMT<p>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.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Service in AA is a vital part of recovery</li><li>The Young Person's Liaison Officer (YPLO) role has had a positive impact on young people in recovery</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Observations on Safeguarding and Modernization in AA</li></ul>no00:27:16YPLO - the importance of servicefull<![CDATA[004 | Navigating Mental Health in Recovery]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaypsc/episodes/004--Navigating-Mental-Health-in-Recovery-e2jb0bebfa4cae9-92c1-4b6d-8ff1-59afca1d5f10Mon, 21 Jul 2025 11:38:24 GMTThis 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 yes00:37:31004 | Navigating Mental Health in Recoveryfull<![CDATA[003 | Carrying the message]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaypsc/episodes/003--Carrying-the-message-e20tci42995cf69-35f4-4dbb-8bbb-8152c0ffbf90Mon, 21 Jul 2025 11:39:09 GMTMany 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. no00:39:09003 | Carrying the messagefull<![CDATA[Episode two - Dating in recovery]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaypsc/episodes/Episode-two---Dating-in-recovery-e26ug8eff48ff67-1001-40fa-a183-3d889b644e94Mon, 21 Jul 2025 11:38:35 GMTBeing young and in AA rocks let's you live life to the fullest, and that includes dating sober. This episode sees- the Young Persons' Subcommittee of Alcoholics Anonymous update on the recent Young Persons' Roadshow in Cardiff,- A main share from a Young Person's Liaison Officer- A juicy discussion on dating in recovery no00:50:14Episode two - Dating in recoveryfull<![CDATA[ Episode One - Being young in AA]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaypsc/episodes/Episode-One---Being-young-in-AA-e226gh559c89720-922d-45e6-b92b-a1313b270c64Mon, 21 Jul 2025 11:39:01 GMTIn the first episode of They Stopped In Time, a podcast about being young and sober within Alcoholics Anonymous we do a few things.1. Introduce the Young Person's subcommittee and explain who we are, what we do and why we've set up the podcast2. Look behind the curtain of what it's like at an AA meeting by listening to a main share from Will who got sober at 273. Have a discussion about what it's like at your first meeting and the unique challenges of getting sober at a young age.To reach out to us about anything you hear in the podcast email such as joining the subcommittee, getting involved in service or getting to a meeting email yp1.sc@aamail.org.Alternatively visit https://alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/ to find a meeting near you.For more information on the Cardiff Roadshow on Aprill 22nd 2023 email jenny.pryke@gsogb.org.uk no00:47:4611 Episode One - Being young in AAfull<![CDATA[005 | Family and Recovery]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaypsc/episodes/005--Family-and-Recovery-e2m6m75e0d34bc3-fd85-49a3-ac14-0f3760b60574Mon, 21 Jul 2025 11:37:45 GMTThis episode of 'They Stopped in Time' is hosted by Alex and features Michael, both members of the Alcoholics Anonymous and the Young Person's SubCommittee discuss mending and navigating family relationships in recovery. no00:38:01005 | Family and Recoveryfull<![CDATA[From Addiction to Recovery: Ben's Story]]>Trigger warning; mentions of addiction and suicidal thoughts.


In this episode of 'They Stopped in Time,' host Michael P. welcomes guest Ben, who shares his journey of overcoming alcoholism. Ben discusses his early exposure to alcohol, the impact it had on his life, and his eventual path to recovery through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). He highlights the importance of community support, the transformative power of AA, and offers advice to those struggling with alcohol addiction.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaypsc/episodes/From-Addiction-to-Recovery-Bens-Story-e3ddrf6d6890e3b-6c31-4895-8cdd-3a8f9fdccc38Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:30:04 GMT<p><strong>Trigger warning; mentions of addiction and suicidal thoughts.</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode of 'They Stopped in Time,' host Michael P. welcomes guest Ben, who shares his journey of overcoming alcoholism. Ben discusses his early exposure to alcohol, the impact it had on his life, and his eventual path to recovery through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). He highlights the importance of community support, the transformative power of AA, and offers advice to those struggling with alcohol addiction.</p> yes00:18:39From Addiction to Recovery: Ben's Storyfull