# Lois Wilson

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Between the Garden and the City

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6 Photo of Lois Wilson by Michael Swan On October 15 of this year, the church that I serve, Metropolitan United Church, hosted the funeral of The Very Reverend, The Honourable Doctor Lois Wilson. Lois was a Senator, a companion of the Order of Canada, an ecumenical bridge builde…

From Powder Turns to Public Projects

 host Ben Brown kicks off with a relaxed chat about weekend skiing adventures, discussing snow conditions, snowmaking on the lower mountain, and hopes for an extended season. Amid light banter over the Super Bowl, community calls roll in—from announcements about a service for Lois Wilson and a sear…

The Illusion of Shortcuts: Choosing Effectiveness Over Convenience – Inspired by Lois Wilson

Explore how our obsession with convenience can undermine real progress in health, business, and relationships. Inspired by Lois Wilson’s research, this episode unpacks why shortcuts like floss picks may feel easier but often fall short of delivering true results. Learn how intentional effort and th…

The Marriage That Changed the World with Joy Jones and Tom Adams MSW

Summary Ever wonder about the unsung heroes of the recovery movement? In this episode of Retrieving Sanity, we dive deep with authors Joy Jones and Tom Adams to uncover the remarkable, often-overlooked contributions of Lois Wilson – the woman behind Bill Wilson and the co-founder of Al-Anon! We'l…

Dr. Bob and the Good Old Gals: AA Speaker - Gail L. - Stockholm, Sweden

Part 2 of Gail L. from Akron, OH speaking at the Swedish Serenity group's spring convention in Stockholm, Sweden - May 30th 2009 Check out our new sober/AA inspired merch & support the channel 🧡 Sober Sunrise Merch Visit our website - Sober-Sunrise.com Gail shares a heartfelt and often humorous …

Fine Books Magazine: Original Working Manuscript of Alcoholics Anonymous Sells for $2,393,000

When we think about the rare artifacts that define human history, our minds automatically picture the foundational blueprints of governance and liberty. We think of handwritten draft letters by George Washington, original facsimiles of the Declaration of Independence, or legal decrees that complete…

A Life of Conscious Contact: AA Co-Founder Bill W’s Journey Through Consciousness

Show Notes: Every so often, a story comes along that inspires the masses. This is true to the story and life of AA Co-founder Bill Wilson. Having struggled with addiction for a large part of his life, it took one conscious moment to flip the script and rewrite his narrative. Dive into this episode …

He Drove Drunk the Wrong Way Down a Highway. Then He Found Recovery | Tom Adams

Tom Adams was driving drunk, the wrong way down a four-lane highway—with his wife and kids in the car. That moment changed everything. Tom found recovery and has now been sober for more than 45 years. But his recovery journey went far beyond alcohol. It led him through compulsive eating, work addic…

Ep 229 Did Bill W. Relapse?

Did Bill W., co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, consume alcohol after getting sober in 1934? According to his wife, Lois Wilson, yes—but there's a catch. In this episode, we examine the rumors about Bill's drinking, his requests for whiskey on his deathbed, and an incident involving alcohol docume…