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WORD of HOPE Ovarian Cancer Podcast

WORD of HOPE Ovarian Cancer Podcast (Video)

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The "WORD of HOPE" Ovarian Cancer Podcast is produced in partnership with WORD (Women's Oncology Research & Dialogue) and Libby's H*O*P*E*. Co-hosted by Nate Manahan (Executive Direct at WORD) and Paul Cacciatorre (Co-Founder of Libby's H*O*P*E*), the "WORD of HOPE"� Ovarian Cancer Podcast strives to provide news and commentary on ovarian cancer research, treatment and more. The intent of this podcast is to better prepare an ovarian cancer survivor or caregiver for discussions with their doc ...
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John Henry came into the rooms after 4.5 years of not drinking; he was suicidal and desperate. No longer miserable, today John Henry has peace in his life and the desire to serve in his heart—he is truly free. Sobriety Date: 6/17/2023 Quotes “I know what my problem is now; I have this thing, it’s called alcoholism and there’s a solution.” “The gift…
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Sara O. was also Episode #35—our first repeat speaker at KeepComingBack.net! Sara's share beautifully showcases the incredible growth experienced by members of Alcoholics Anonymous that are doing the deal. Sobriety Date: 5/26/2014 Quotes “I really was struggling—I was trying to control AND enjoy.” “Don’t give up on finding your tribe.” Referred by:…
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After decades of suffering, Tate finally embraced AA, asking his mom to take him to his first meeting. Through attending multiple meetings a day, Tate found hope, healing, and support in the rooms. His journey exemplifies the power of the steps, fellowship, and simply doing the next right thing. Sobriety Date: 10/18/2016 Quotes “I could-not not-dri…
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A moment of clarity during a drunken episode made Paul realize he might die alone if he didn't change. Through AA, he has developed a selfless life, focusing on others and finding joy in helping countless suffering alcoholics. Sobriety Date: 6/13/2018 Quotes “Alcohol had me by the balls.” “This program works perfectly, it just doesn’t work your way…
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After 4 years of trying, Alecia just celebrated her first year of sobriety! She used alcohol to escape or enhance all emotions, which eventually caused havoc on her life. Alecia’s journey highlights the power of vulnerability, determination and grace. She is also the lovely co-host of Taste of Recovery Podcast. Sobriety Date: 7/24/2023 Quotes “I fe…
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Born in the 1950s to an unwed mother and subjected to severe abuse by his stepfather, Chris faced unimaginable challenges from the beginning. Despite these hardships, he found his way to the rooms of recovery, where Chris gained clarity and purpose, embracing the 12-step life with intention. Sobriety Date: 9/15/2015 Quotes “Willingness is key for m…
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Stephanie, 1st generation Cuban-American, was a drug addict and alcoholic that found a home in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous. She has lived on the dark side of addiction and keeps herself in the light and love of recovery with faith, service and the steps. Sobriety Date: 7/4/2019 Quotes “I wanted to share my story because I don’t want it to be …
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After a few years of sobriety and then slipping away from the program, Christian found himself face-to-face with Jack Daniels and said yes . . . following that was years of misery. Now back in the rooms and into action, today, Christian lives a life of freedom and faith. Sobriety Date: 9/28/21 Quotes “Nothing worked for me except Alcoholics Anonymo…
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An only child from a home filled with love, Bert had no outside reason to be an alcoholic and addict. But on the inside, he felt different-than, even less-than others. After a doctor’s recommendation, Bert found himself in the rooms of recovery. Today he lives a life of almost complete serenity, despite life happening around him. Sobriety Date: 4/2…
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From prison to preaching, John brings passionate truth and a calm energy to his story. Addicted to alcohol and its cousins, John had a dark bottom, however he doesn’t spend his time there, instead he shares of his way out and the peace in being free. Sobriety Date: 12/8/2022 Quotes “Nothing that I go through will a drink make better.” "I don’t thin…
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Jack tried everything he could to prove he wasn’t an alcoholic, but all roads kept leading him back to AA. In this share, he details the seriousness of our disease and highlights the joy in living a life of freedom and peace. Sobriety Date: 9/28/2018 Quotes “This disease never gets better; it only gets worse." “One drink will lead to 100.” “When I …
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Mayra believes she struggled with alcoholism long before her first drink; it was her thinking that was the problem and the drinking that helped it. After a run of loss and new bottoms, Mayra found and built a new life in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous. Sobriety Date: 5/1/2017 Quotes “I owe all of my sobriety to Alcoholics Anonymous." “There’s li…
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After more than a decade of suffering, the gift of desperation was strong for Lisa, and with that soul-brokenness she was able to commit to 1 year of Alcoholics Anonymous – and she hasn’t had a drink since. Sobriety Date: 4/2/2020 Quotes “Alcohol and drugs kill the joy.” “I remember telling myself that I would get a sponsor and for a whole year I w…
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Ian grew up insecure, for no good reason and found himself a “cure” in drugs and alcohol—which had a short shelf life. At 25 yrs. old, Ian found himself at the bottom of a downward spiral, willing to do whatever it took to recover—and it worked, and still works for him today. Sobriety Date: 8/28/2015 Quotes “There is no such thing as just one more.…
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Keyara is a new and young mom that just celebrated 1 year of sobriety! After 26 rehabs, a suicide attempt and lots of misery, Keyara finally and completely surrendered her will to the program of Alcoholics Anonymous and the 12 steps. Quotes “You’re either going to surrender to your addiction again or you’re going to surrender to a solution in the p…
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Having just celebrated 1 year of sobriety, Stefani shares in detail the person she once was and the person she has found herself to truly be today – clean and sober in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous. Quotes “I quit drinking, I said I was going to do it for 30 days and that’s when I went to my first AA meeting.” “We’re all connected, all around t…
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As a world traveler from a young age, Ryan brings a diverse view of sobriety to his share. Ryan details the darkness that was alcoholism and addiction alongside the beauty and dignity that is a full life in the Society we know as Alcoholics Anonymous. Quotes “This homegroup was very important to me, it provided me strength and security and structur…
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Coming up on 1 year sobriety, Ryan shares from a raw place of newness. A new man in sobriety and a new father with a family. Quotes “When he handed me that book, it changed my life . . . I realized that I was no longer fighting what I was going through alone and that there was a solution.” “I started loving myself and understanding that everything …
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At only 22 yrs. Stephen brings the wisdom and insights of a man twice his age and 10x his sobriety. Stephen's calm story details how he suffered from the disease long before his first drink and how he has found his solution in acceptance, service and spirituality. Quotes “I had to go into this with a great deal of open-mindedness.” “Don’t let anyon…
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Adopted, biracial, and fearless with an eating disorder, Tiffany struggled with being Tiffany. It was in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous where she learned how to love herself and those around her. Quotes “It was insanity, it took me 10 years to get back to the rooms.” “This time was different, this time I listened . . . I knew that I had to have …
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Not until after earning his PhD and in his 30’s did Bill begin drinking obsessively. After a year of white-knuckling his sobriety, he rewarded himself with drinking and earned a DUI – and that brought him to the program and to today, with 14 years of sobriety. Quotes “I didn’t fit the stereotype that I had of what an “alcoholic” was.” “For me, the …
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After her first time drinking, Kaycie found herself in an alcohol diversion program, but could not wait to drink again. After years of pain and the gift of desperation, Kaycie became willing to do what it takes to get and maintain sobriety. Quotes “I didn’t realize that alcohol was the root of the problem.” “I wanted a better life for myself and I …
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At 43 yrs. old, Jason found himself flat, homeless and busted, finally ready to surrender to the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. Today, he lives in freedom, peace and service. Quotes “If I’m not working a program, what happens is I get restless, I get irritable, I get discontent and the solution for me is to take a drink to take the edge off.” “If…
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As a proud Puerto Rican New Yorker, with 34 yrs. of sobriety, Theresa shares a full circle story of brokenness to healing – articulating with quality storytelling, the depths of recovery. Quotes “These are tools designed for living, this ain’t homework.” “I put down the drink and I picked up the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.” “I met God butt na…
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Rachel recently celebrated 3 yrs. of sobriety and brings a young energy and excitement to her story of recovery. Today, she is doing the deal and reaping the rewards. Quotes “I didn’t realize that it was ok to ask for help.” “It is so nice to be able to walk into any room, regardless of what it is, and to just be myself.” Referred by: Michael R. (v…
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Sara is from a Persian family that loves to drink – she grew up wanting to have their kind of fun. Soon her fun became a nightmare and finally she embraced the program of Alcoholics Anonymous – today she’s living in the promises. Quotes “There was a really dark moment where I was allowed to let my higher power’s light in and I asked for help.” “I h…
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Suki had a traumatic childhood that led to a deep escape into alcohol and drugs. After many attempts to quit, she finally tried the rooms of recovery, where she was wrapped in love and support – that was 24 years ago. Quotes “I had no intention of staying sober for 24 years, and here I am.” “If you go to enough meetings, you’re gonna find your peop…
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One of 7 children, at 67 yrs. old, Will is the only sibling living a happy, joyous and free life. Will is completely dedicated to the program of AA and his connection to God. Quotes “For the first time in my life, I felt I was part of the human race.” "Completely give yourself to this simple program . . . dive in with both feet.” Referred by: Andre…
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Duane began with “a normal adolescent experience with alcohol,” of course it escalated until he begged for help and completely committed to Alcoholics Anonymous - and today lives a beautiful life. Quotes “I couldn’t control AND enjoy, I was controlling OR enjoying.” “He promised that if I was honest and thorough that the obsession to drink and use …
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From 17 to 22 yrs. old, Dustin was in a revolving door of Alcoholics Anonymous – and when the window of willingness opened, he dove through and hasn’t looked back. Quotes “I was always aware that I was an alcoholic.” “I describe what happened to me as having a window of willingness.” “I believed him, when he said that he had been relieved of the ob…
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In this lovely share, Nelson shares about his personal and almost private struggle with alcohol, how he found recovery, and life today of love and forgiveness. Quotes “I always wanted just one more.” “I didn’t make bad decisions every time I drank, but I can look back and say most of the bad decisions I made, I was drinking.” “You don’t have to und…
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Dale shares the pain and trials of alcoholism and addiction, beginning with the death of his mother at 11 yrs. old. In his calm share, Dale illustrates how the program of Alcoholics Anonymous allows him to live in peace, with serenity and joy. Quotes “I had a head knowledge about God, but I had no heart knowledge.” “Thank God I didn’t drink, and th…
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Jack began his drinking career at 14 yrs. old with 16 oz. of hard liquor and he took off from there. He came around the rooms for a long time until he found the gift of surrender. Today he works on emotional sobriety and his sense of knowing. Quotes “Any willingness I have to look at things honestly brings light to what seems like shadows and darkn…
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Sober at 18 yrs. old, this impulsive young lady grew up in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous and today lives life grace, dignity and service. Quotes “In the beginning it was this huge reward for a very small consequence, and in the end it was this huge consequence and a very small reward.” “I had to be willing to be uncomfortable until it became co…
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A housewife alcoholic, Terri found herself begging for help after 4 suicide attempts. And with that last prayer, she began her journey of hope. With almost 4 decades of sobriety, Terri knows what it takes to be happy, joyous and free. Quotes “Everything good, positive and right in my life is a direct result of the program.” “I have a sense of ease …
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Eden searched for escape in food, then alcohol and men and anything else outside of herself that brought relief. Today, her peace and calm is found in the steps, rooms and the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Quotes “Just on the other side of that pain is hope.” “I live in the recovery of AA, one day at a time.” Referred by: Michael R. (vol. 145) …
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Sober at only 25 yrs. old, it took Aurelio a few years to grow into practicing these principles in all his affairs . . . and now that he does, Aurelio has a whole life of freedom and peace ahead of him. Quotes “I intuitively knew these people were talking about this problem that I had been trying to figure out my entire life.” “If you’re new, get a…
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Sober at 16 yrs. old and still sober today at 59 yrs. But not all of those years were happy, joyous and free. Sean tells a great story of learning the hard way and reaping the rewards of never giving up. Quotes “We can do together what you can’t do alone.” “I couldn’t live the way I was living anymore.” “You can have peace and joy and love in your …
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Amanda was first introduced to AA on a court card at 17 years old. She was then in and out for 18 years until she found recovery, unity and service in the rooms. Quotes “I know that if you work the steps you can get through anything.” “I will never be able to give back to Alcoholics Anonymous what Alcoholics Anonymous has given to me, but I’ll spen…
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Old school and long-term member of AA, Andrea tells it like it is and makes clear the program is simple and found in the first 164 pages, period. Quotes “My drug of choice is more, but alcohol was the king for me and it owned me.” “You never-ever have to drink or use again as long as you live if you don’t want to.” “People are going out there and d…
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Drugging and drinking from 17 to 29, Alex shares his journey to recovery with complete abandon. To say he is an advocate of the Big Book and the 12 steps is a gross understatement. Quotes “I use to be a slave to drugs and alcohol, and because of AA and the 12 steps, I am a free man.” “I have peace today, which is absolutely priceless.” Referred by:…
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A formerly incarcerated alcoholic/addict, Taryn is a lovely example of the magic available (when we work for it) in the rooms. Today, Taryn is a PhD student, mother of twins and much more to her community. Quotes “I fully believed to my innermost self, that if I did the steps and I took direction, that I too would be able to have a life that I coul…
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Tony kept finding creative solutions to the problems his drinking and using caused, oblivious that he was an alcoholic and addict, until he wasn’t. Today, Tony lives his sober and clean life on life’s terms, and therefore lives peacefully. Quotes “I knew I wasn’t alone, I can see the smile on all these faces, I can see that they’ve been there and d…
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Skye got sober at only 24 yrs. old, and in her short drinking career she came to despise herself, and in only 2 yrs. she has come to love herself, others and the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. Quotes “If I don’t ask for help, I’m miserable, but when I ask for help really beautiful things happen.” “There is hope past our actions, and the shame doe…
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In this calm share, Sebastiaan shares how he got sober at 21 and lives now as a 24 yrs. old with serenity and peace. Quotes “One thing that I’ve been able to get in Alcoholics Anonymous is a relationship with my Higher Power, which I think has been honestly the solution to all my problems today.” “I really try to just stay grateful and God-centered…
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A war baby and Vietnam veteran, Jim shares (with amazing detail) stories of what life was like and how he got to where he is today—living fully the AA principles, and receiving fully the AA promises. Quotes “The greater reward always comes from doing the right thing.” “Stop now, get to meetings, change your life—you will never regret it.” Referred …
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Born in a small Alaskan town, JD found sobriety in the lower 48, after literally begging for help and refusing to leave a detox center. JD wanted what “we” in AA have, so he worked for it, and he continues to work for it with Unity, Service, and Recovery. Quotes “My life was consumed with my next drink.” “I absolutely had no idea how much fear and …
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The story of Toni is one of transformation – sober since she was 23 years old, today she looks nothing like the broken young lady she came in as. Today, Toni is a beautiful and healthy part of her family and community. Quotes “I depend on this program like the air that I breath, I take it seriously.” “I love being sober, it’s been the best thing th…
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Tracy-Rose grew up on a path set for prison or death, but instead she is changing the trajectory of her family. With 18 yrs. of sobriety and decades more of wisdom, she brings a deep love for the program to this share. Quotes “I just pray that anyone who has a desire to quit drinking, gets to.” “We don’t give a shit who you believe in or what you b…
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Anyone in need of an energy boost shall get one from Susan’s beautiful told story of recovery and hope – and most memorable – the joys of living the 12-step life. Quotes “I didn’t lose my job, I didn’t lose my house, I didn’t lose my car—I lost myself.” “This stuff is so great how it works and how it frees us; it gives us freedom that we never have…
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