The following individuals have provided their information as an opportunity to be of service as speakers in S.L.A.A. meetings. Use for any other purpose is prohibited. S.L.A.A. members who currently have at least one year in the program and six months of continuous sobriety may apply to join the Speaker List by clicking here.
Anne D..
Location: Santa Monica
Experience: New Speaker
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc), In Person within 25 miles of my location
Topics: Art, Emotional Sobriety, Healthy Relationships
Last updated: January 26, 2026
Ari F (she/her).
12 years, 3 mo.Location: NJ/CA
Experience: More than 10 lead shares/speaking
Meetings: All Meetings
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc), Via Telemeeting (Phone Dial-In), In Person within 25 miles of my location, In Person within 50 miles of my location
Topics: Boundaries, Fantasy, Higher Power Moments, Progress not Perfection, Safety in Meetings, Service, Signs of Recovery, Spiritual Awakening, Sponsorship, The Gift of No Contact, Tools of Recovery
Also Available For: Guest Speaker at Speaker Meetings, Workshop Presenter at Retreats/Events
Last updated: March 10, 2026
Ashley C.
Location: Long Beach, CA
Experience: More than 10 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc), Via Telemeeting (Phone Dial-In), In Person within 25 miles of my location
Topics: Dating Plans, Emotional Sobriety, Fantasy, Healthy Relationships, Higher Power Moments, Meditation and Mindfulness, Newcomers, Progress not Perfection, Self-Compassion, Signs of Recovery, Spirituality, The Gift of No Contact, Tools of Recovery
Last updated: January 26, 2026
Atlanta K.
Location: California
Experience: 7-10 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc), Via Telemeeting (Phone Dial-In)
Topics: Art, Boundaries, Emotional Sobriety, Fantasy, Meditation and Mindfulness, Safety in Meetings, Signs of Recovery, Spiritual Awakening, Spirituality, The Gift of No Contact, Trauma
Also Available For: Guest Speaker at Speaker Meetings, Writing Articles for Newsletters, etc.
Last updated: January 26, 2026
Brendan F.
Location: Saskatchewan
Experience: New Speaker
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc)
Topics: Anorexia, Dating Plans, Emotional Sobriety, Newcomers, Relapse
Last updated: February 8, 2026
Cara L.
Location: New York
Experience: More than 10 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc), Via Telemeeting (Phone Dial-In), In Person within 25 miles of my location
Topics: Anorexia, Boundaries, Dating Plans, Emotional Sobriety, Fantasy, Healthy Relationships, Higher Power Moments, Legal Consequences, Meditation and Mindfulness, Newcomers, Progress not Perfection, Relapse, Rock Bottom, Safety in Meetings, Self-Compassion, Self-Nurturing, Service, Signs of Recovery, Slips, Spiritual Awakening, Spirituality, Sponsorship, The Gift of No Contact, Tools of Recovery, Trauma
Other Topics: Domestic violence
Also Available For: Guest Speaker at Speaker Meetings, Workshop Presenter at Retreats/Events, Writing Articles for Newsletters, etc.
Last updated: August 1, 2025
Chris D.
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Experience: More than 10 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc), Via Telemeeting (Phone Dial-In), In Person within 75 miles of my location
Topics: Anorexia, Emotional Sobriety, Fantasy, Healthy Relationships, Healthy Sexuality, Higher Power Moments, Meditation and Mindfulness, Progress not Perfection, Rock Bottom, Self-Compassion, Self-Nurturing, Service, Signs of Recovery, Spiritual Awakening, Spirituality, Sponsorship, The Gift of No Contact, Tools of Recovery
Other Topics: Withdrawal
Also Available For: Guest Speaker at Speaker Meetings, Workshop Presenter at Retreats/Events
Last updated: July 21, 2025
Clay B (They/He).
Location: Arlington, VA
Experience: More than 10 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc), Via Telemeeting (Phone Dial-In)
Topics: Boundaries, Dating Plans, Emotional Sobriety, Fantasy, Healthy Relationships, Healthy Sexuality, Meditation and Mindfulness, Progress not Perfection, Self-Compassion, Self-Nurturing, Service, Signs of Recovery, Slips, Spirituality, Sponsorship, The Gift of No Contact, Tools of Recovery, Trauma
Other Topics: Surviving Childhood Sexual Abuse
Also Available For: Guest Speaker at Speaker Meetings, Workshop Presenter at Retreats/Events, Writing Articles for Newsletters, etc.
Last updated: January 28, 2026
Deborah A.
Location: Michigan
Experience: 7-10 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc)
Topics: Boundaries, Dating Plans, Emotional Sobriety, Healthy Relationships, Meditation and Mindfulness, Newcomers, Progress not Perfection, Signs of Recovery, Slips, Spiritual Awakening, Spirituality, Sponsorship, Tools of Recovery, Trauma
Other Topics: Life on Life’s Terms
Also Available For: Guest Speaker at Speaker Meetings
Last updated: July 20, 2025
George G.
Location: Irvine, CA
Experience: More than 10 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc), Via Telemeeting (Phone Dial-In), In Person within 25 miles of my location
Topics: Anorexia, Boundaries, Healthy Relationships, Healthy Sexuality, Slips
Other Topics: Love Avoidance, Relationship Repair, Discovery, LGBTQ+
Also Available For: Guest Speaker at Speaker Meetings, Workshop Presenter at Retreats/Events, Writing Articles for Newsletters, etc.
Last updated: December 4, 2025
Glenn S13.
Location: Hollywood
Experience: More than 10 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc), In Person within 25 miles of my location, In Person within 50 miles of my location, In Person within 75 miles of my location
Topics: Anorexia, Boundaries, Dating Plans, Emotional Sobriety, Fantasy, Healthy Relationships, Healthy Sexuality, Higher Power Moments, Meditation and Mindfulness, Newcomers, Progress not Perfection, Rock Bottom, Safety in Meetings, Self-Compassion, Self-Nurturing, Service, Signs of Recovery, Spiritual Awakening, Spirituality, Sponsorship, The Gift of No Contact, Tools of Recovery
Also Available For: Guest Speaker at Speaker Meetings, Workshop Presenter at Retreats/Events
Last updated: December 19, 2025
Hannah S.
Location: Australia
Experience: New Speaker
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc), In Person within 25 miles of my location
Topics: Rock Bottom, Spiritual Awakening
Also Available For: Guest Speaker at Speaker Meetings, Workshop Presenter at Retreats/Events
Last updated: January 26, 2026
Jared L.
Location: UK
Experience: 4-6 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc)
Topics: Anorexia, Art, Boundaries, Emotional Sobriety, Fantasy, Healthy Relationships, Healthy Sexuality, Higher Power Moments, Newcomers, Progress not Perfection, Relapse, Rock Bottom, Self-Compassion, Self-Nurturing, Service, Signs of Recovery, Slips, Spiritual Awakening, Spirituality, Tools of Recovery, Trauma
Also Available For: Guest Speaker at Speaker Meetings
Last updated: July 23, 2025
Jayk G.
Location: Los Angeles
Experience: More than 10 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc), Via Telemeeting (Phone Dial-In), In Person within 25 miles of my location, In Person within 50 miles of my location, In Person within 75 miles of my location
Topics: Anorexia, Art, Boundaries, Dating Plans, Emotional Sobriety, Fantasy, Healthy Relationships, Healthy Sexuality, Higher Power Moments, Meditation and Mindfulness, Newcomers, Progress not Perfection, Rock Bottom, Safety in Meetings, Self-Compassion, Self-Nurturing, Service, Signs of Recovery, Spiritual Awakening, Spirituality, Sponsorship, The Gift of No Contact, Tools of Recovery, Trauma
Also Available For: Guest Speaker at Speaker Meetings, Workshop Presenter at Retreats/Events
Last updated: September 20, 2025
Jess L.
Location: Detroit, MI
Experience: New Speaker
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc), Via Telemeeting (Phone Dial-In), In Person within 25 miles of my location
Topics: Emotional Sobriety, Healthy Relationships, Higher Power Moments, Legal Consequences, Progress not Perfection, Rock Bottom, Self-Compassion, Self-Nurturing, Service, Signs of Recovery, Spiritual Awakening, Spirituality, The Gift of No Contact, Trauma
Also Available For: Guest Speaker at Speaker Meetings
Last updated: January 26, 2026
Joel S.
Location: Bay Area, CA
Experience: More than 10 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc), Via Telemeeting (Phone Dial-In), In Person within 25 miles of my location, In Person within 50 miles of my location, In Person within 75 miles of my location
Topics: Anorexia, Boundaries, Dating Plans, Emotional Sobriety, Fantasy, Healthy Relationships, Healthy Sexuality, Higher Power Moments, Meditation and Mindfulness, Newcomers, Progress not Perfection, Relapse, Rock Bottom, Safety in Meetings, Self-Compassion, Self-Nurturing, Service, Signs of Recovery, Slips, Sponsorship, The Gift of No Contact, Tools of Recovery, Trauma
Other Topics: Becoming Unaddicted to a Person, Virtue Signaling, Service at Conference and Intergroup Level, Step Minus One, Annual Business Meeting, Infidelity, Fears, Resentments
Also Available For: Guest Speaker at Speaker Meetings, Workshop Presenter at Retreats/Events, Writing Articles for Newsletters, etc.
Last updated: July 20, 2025
John B.
Location: Chicago
Experience: More than 10 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc), Via Telemeeting (Phone Dial-In), In Person within 25 miles of my location
Topics: Anorexia, Boundaries, Dating Plans, Emotional Sobriety, Fantasy, Healthy Relationships, Healthy Sexuality, Higher Power Moments, Meditation and Mindfulness, Newcomers, Progress not Perfection, Relapse, Rock Bottom, Safety in Meetings, Self-Compassion, Self-Nurturing, Service, Signs of Recovery, Slips, Spiritual Awakening, Spirituality, Sponsorship, The Gift of No Contact, Tools of Recovery, Trauma
Also Available For: Guest Speaker at Speaker Meetings, Workshop Presenter at Retreats/Events, Writing Articles for Newsletters, etc.
Last updated: January 12, 2026
John D PA. (he/him)
4 years, 8 mo.Location: Dallas, PA USA
Experience: 7-10 lead shares/speaking
Time Zone: US/Eastern
Meetings: All Meetings, LGBTQ+ Meetings
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc), Via Telemeeting (Phone Dial-In), In Person within 25 miles of my location, In Person within 50 miles of my location
Topics: Boundaries, Legal Consequences, Progress not Perfection, Rock Bottom, Safety in Meetings, Service, Signs of Recovery, Tools of Recovery, Trauma
Also Available For: Guest Speaker at Speaker Meetings, Workshop Presenter at Retreats/Events, Writing Articles for Newsletters, etc.
John D. is the F.W.S. Webmaster and a fellowship member.
Last updated: March 9, 2026
Johnna H.
Location: France (Chicago in August 2026)
Experience: 7-10 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc), Via Telemeeting (Phone Dial-In), In Person within 25 miles of my location
Topics: Anorexia, Boundaries, Emotional Sobriety, Healthy Relationships, Healthy Sexuality, Progress not Perfection, Service, Spirituality, Sponsorship, Tools of Recovery, Trauma
Also Available For: Guest Speaker at Speaker Meetings, Writing Articles for Newsletters, etc.
Last updated: January 19, 2026
Joshua H.
Location: NY
Experience: More than 10 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc), In Person within 25 miles of my location
Topics: Boundaries, Dating Plans, Emotional Sobriety, Fantasy, Healthy Relationships, Meditation and Mindfulness, Newcomers, Progress not Perfection, Relapse, Rock Bottom, Self-Compassion, Self-Nurturing, Signs of Recovery, Slips, Spiritual Awakening, Spirituality, The Gift of No Contact, Tools of Recovery
Also Available For: Guest Speaker at Speaker Meetings
Last updated: July 21, 2025
Joshua B.
Location: Huntsville, AL
Experience: 4-6 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc)
Topics: Boundaries, Emotional Sobriety, Fantasy, Healthy Relationships, Legal Consequences, Meditation and Mindfulness, Newcomers, Progress not Perfection, Rock Bottom, Self-Compassion, Self-Nurturing, Service, Signs of Recovery, Slips, Spiritual Awakening, Spirituality, The Gift of No Contact, Tools of Recovery, Trauma
Last updated: January 26, 2026
Kyrin D.
Location: USA
Experience: 4-6 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc), Via Telemeeting (Phone Dial-In)
Topics: Emotional Sobriety, Fantasy, Healthy Relationships, Progress not Perfection, Relapse, Self-Compassion, Self-Nurturing, Signs of Recovery, Spiritual Awakening, Spirituality, Sponsorship, The Gift of No Contact, Tools of Recovery, Trauma
Last updated: July 23, 2025
Leah LB.
Location: Connecticut, US (ET)
Experience: 7-10 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc), Via Telemeeting (Phone Dial-In), In Person within 25 miles of my location
Topics: Anorexia, Emotional Sobriety, Fantasy, Healthy Relationships, Higher Power Moments, Meditation and Mindfulness, Newcomers, Progress not Perfection, Rock Bottom, Self-Compassion, Self-Nurturing, Signs of Recovery, Spiritual Awakening, Spirituality, Trauma
Other Topics: CPTSD/ ADHD
Also Available For: Guest Speaker at Speaker Meetings
Last updated: January 26, 2026
Lisa F..
Location: Italy
Experience: 4-6 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc)
Topics: Fantasy, Meditation and Mindfulness, Rock Bottom, Tools of Recovery
Other Topics: The Steps
Last updated: January 26, 2026
Lori K.
Location: Vancouver, BC
Experience: 4-6 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc)
Topics: Anorexia, Art, Boundaries, Emotional Sobriety, Fantasy, Healthy Relationships, Higher Power Moments, Progress not Perfection, Rock Bottom, Self-Compassion, Self-Nurturing, Service, Signs of Recovery, Spiritual Awakening, Spirituality, Sponsorship, The Gift of No Contact, Tools of Recovery, Trauma
Last updated: January 12, 2026
Lucy G.
Location: Nashville
Experience: New Speaker
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc), Via Telemeeting (Phone Dial-In), In Person within 50 miles of my location
Topics: Fantasy, Healthy Relationships, Healthy Sexuality, Higher Power Moments, Progress not Perfection, Rock Bottom, Service, Signs of Recovery, Spiritual Awakening, Spirituality, Tools of Recovery, Trauma
Also Available For: Guest Speaker at Speaker Meetings
Last updated: January 26, 2026
Mariah Y.
Location: Honolulu, HI
Experience: 4-6 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc), Via Telemeeting (Phone Dial-In), In Person within 25 miles of my location
Topics: Anorexia, Healthy Relationships, Healthy Sexuality, Self-Compassion, Self-Nurturing, Signs of Recovery, The Gift of No Contact
Also Available For: Guest Speaker at Speaker Meetings
Last updated: July 20, 2025
Marie-Pier D.
Location: Montreal
Experience: 7-10 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc), In Person within 25 miles of my location
Last updated: January 26, 2026
Michael S.
Location: Bucks, PA
Experience: More than 10 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc), Via Telemeeting (Phone Dial-In), In Person within 25 miles of my location, In Person within 50 miles of my location, In Person within 75 miles of my location
Topics: Boundaries, Healthy Sexuality, Legal Consequences, Progress not Perfection
Also Available For: Guest Speaker at Speaker Meetings, Workshop Presenter at Retreats/Events
Last updated: July 20, 2025
Mike T (he/they).
Location: Indianapolis
Experience: 7-10 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc), Via Telemeeting (Phone Dial-In)
Topics: Fantasy, Legal Consequences, Newcomers, Progress not Perfection, Relapse, Rock Bottom, Safety in Meetings, Service, Slips, Sponsorship, Tools of Recovery
Other Topics: Recovery Behind Bars, 'Stuffed Animals, Self Care, and Recovery'
Also Available For: Guest Speaker at Speaker Meetings, Workshop Presenter at Retreats/Events
Last updated: January 12, 2026
Peggy S (she/her).
Location: Tucson, AZ
Experience: More than 10 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Topics: Art, Boundaries, Emotional Sobriety, Healthy Relationships, Meditation and Mindfulness, Progress not Perfection, Self-Compassion, Self-Nurturing, Spiritual Awakening, Sponsorship
Last updated: July 23, 2025
Rachel G.
Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Experience: More than 10 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc)
Topics: Boundaries, Dating Plans, Emotional Sobriety, Fantasy, Healthy Relationships, Healthy Sexuality, Higher Power Moments, Meditation and Mindfulness, Newcomers, Progress not Perfection, Rock Bottom, Safety in Meetings, Self-Compassion, Self-Nurturing, Service, Signs of Recovery, Slips, Spiritual Awakening, Spirituality, Sponsorship, The Gift of No Contact, Tools of Recovery, Trauma
Last updated: January 26, 2026
Robin E.
Location: Catskill, NY
Experience: 7-10 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc), Via Telemeeting (Phone Dial-In), In Person within 25 miles of my location, In Person within 50 miles of my location
Topics: Boundaries, Dating Plans, Emotional Sobriety, Fantasy, Healthy Relationships, Higher Power Moments, Meditation and Mindfulness, Progress not Perfection, Rock Bottom, Self-Compassion, Service, Spiritual Awakening, Sponsorship, The Gift of No Contact, Tools of Recovery
Other Topics: N/A
Also Available For: Guest Speaker at Speaker Meetings
Last updated: July 20, 2025
Scott W.
Location: Tampa Bay, Florida
Experience: More than 10 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc), In Person within 25 miles of my location
Topics: Boundaries, Dating Plans, Emotional Sobriety, Healthy Relationships, Healthy Sexuality, Higher Power Moments, Meditation and Mindfulness, Progress not Perfection, Self-Compassion, Service, Signs of Recovery, Spirituality, Sponsorship, Tools of Recovery
Also Available For: Guest Speaker at Speaker Meetings, Workshop Presenter at Retreats/Events
Last updated: July 20, 2025
Sophia T.
Location: Portland, OR
Experience: More than 10 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc), In Person within 25 miles of my location
Topics: Boundaries, Emotional Sobriety, Fantasy, Healthy Relationships, Healthy Sexuality, Higher Power Moments, Meditation and Mindfulness, Newcomers, Progress not Perfection, Relapse, Rock Bottom, Self-Compassion, Self-Nurturing, Service, Signs of Recovery, Slips, Spiritual Awakening, Spirituality, Sponsorship, The Gift of No Contact, Tools of Recovery, Trauma
Also Available For: Guest Speaker at Speaker Meetings, Workshop Presenter at Retreats/Events, Writing Articles for Newsletters, etc.
Last updated: January 26, 2026
SuzAnne D.
Location: San Antonio, TX
Experience: More than 10 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Telemeeting (Phone Dial-In), In Person within 25 miles of my location
Topics: Boundaries, Dating Plans, Emotional Sobriety, Fantasy, Healthy Relationships, Healthy Sexuality, Higher Power Moments, Progress not Perfection, Self-Compassion, Self-Nurturing, Service, Signs of Recovery, Slips, Spiritual Awakening, Sponsorship, The Gift of No Contact, Tools of Recovery, Trauma
Also Available For: Guest Speaker at Speaker Meetings, Workshop Presenter at Retreats/Events, Writing Articles for Newsletters, etc.
Last updated: December 19, 2025
Tiffany C.
Location: New York City, NY
Experience: 7-10 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc)
Topics: Anorexia, Boundaries, Tools of Recovery
Other Topics: Money Trauma for Love Addicts and Anorexics; Parents as Qualifiers; Raising Standards; Healing through Stepwork
Also Available For: Guest Speaker at Speaker Meetings
Last updated: January 26, 2026
Troy B.
Location: Pompano Beach, FL
Experience: 4-6 lead shares/speaking
Meetings:
Availability: Via Web Conference (Zoom, etc), Via Telemeeting (Phone Dial-In), In Person within 25 miles of my location
Topics: Anorexia, Emotional Sobriety, Fantasy, Healthy Relationships, Healthy Sexuality, Newcomers, Rock Bottom, Self-Compassion, Self-Nurturing, Service, Signs of Recovery, Slips, The Gift of No Contact, Tools of Recovery
Also Available For: Guest Speaker at Speaker Meetings
Last updated: July 21, 2025