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EGO STATE, SCHEMA, EMDR und IFS - all diese Methoden können unterstützend wirken, wenn es darum geht, an Essstörungen, Depressionen oder sonstigen Dysbalancen zu arbeiten. Unsere heutige super liebe Schweizer Interviewgästin hat bereits über 20 Jahre mit Bulimie hinter sich und befindet sich auch heute noch auf dem Weg, doch sie hat so viel Wertvolles zu erzählen. Falls ihr also dabei seid, die Hoffnung aufzugeben - don't do it! There is always hope! ALWAYS! Triggerwarnung: In diesem Video geht es um Essstörungen wie Anorexie, Bulimie und Binge Eating. Zudem erwähne ich meine Erfahrungen mit Depressionen, Panikattacken und einer Angststörung. Disclaimer: Ich bin weder eine ausgebildete Ärztin, noch Therapeutin und lege nur meine eigene Erfahrungen und Recherchen dar. Bitte sucht euch die Hilfe, die ihr für euren Heilungsweg braucht. You matter. Hoffentlich könnt ihr etwas Hoffnung, Inspiration und Motivation aus der Episode schöpfen. Das ist alles, was wir uns für Euch wünschen würden und warum wir dieses Gespräch aufgenommen haben. Danke für Eure Zeit und dass ihr es weiterhin versucht. Alles Liebe, Eure Isa Keywords: Essstörungen, Anorexie, Orthorexie, Essstörungserfahrungen, mentale Gesundheit, Recovery, Heilung von Essstörungen, Fitnesswahn, Ernährungswahn, Essstörungshilfe, Heilungsweg, Selbstwertgefühl, Körperakzeptanz, Körperbild, Angstbewältigung, Achtsamkeit, Fitness- und Ernährungstrends, Fitnesstraining, TikTok, Gymtok, Social Media Einfluss, Perfektionsdruck, Selbstliebe, Selbstfürsorge, Therapieformen, Psychotherapie, Essstörungstherapie, Trauerbewältigung, Emotionsregulation, Essstörungskreislauf, Triggerfaktoren, Zwangsgedanken, exzessives Training, Zwangsverhalten, Restriktion, Kalorienkontrolle, Kalorienzählen, emotionales Essen, Heilungsprozess, Motivation, Community, Unterstützung, Körperakzeptanz lernen, Selbstwahrnehmung, Einfluss von TikTok, Instagram, soziale Medien, Schönheitsideal, Diätkultur, Körpervergleich, Fitspiration, Motivation durch Social Media, Heilung von Anorexie, Bulimia Nervosa, Selbstfindung, Akzeptanz, Sportzwang, Nahrungskontrolle, Diäten und Essverhalten, Essstörungsverhalten, Heilungsreise, Selbsthilfe bei Essstörungen, Essstörungsverständnis, Überwindung von Essstörungen, Ernährungsmythen, Gesundheitstrends, Essstörung und Medien, Einfluss von Gymtok, Recovery-Community, Essstörungserfahrungen auf TikTok, Fitnessideale, Essstörung und Social Media, körperliche Gesundheit, mentaler Druck, Lifestyle-Trends, Heilung und Rückfall, Emotionsbewältigung, Achtsamkeitstraining, Selbstreflexion, gesundes Essverhalten, Heilung und Selbstakzeptanz, Therapieerfahrungen, MentalHealthAwareness, BodyImageHealing, AnorexiaRecovery, Essstörungskreislauf durchbrechen, Orthorexie erkennen, MindsetShift, OrthorexiaAwareness, EatingDisorderRecovery, GymTok, SocialMediaDetox, Körperpositivität, Körperrespekt, Heilungsschritte, Heilungsprozess teilen, SelfAcceptanceJourney, FoodFreedom, Angst und Essen, Fitnessroutinen hinterfragen, Social-Media-Einfluss verstehen, AntiDietCulture, Fitspo-Kritik, Social-Media-Konsum reflektieren, Ernährungszwang überwinden,lbstakzeptanz lernen, EdRecovery, BodyAcceptance, MentalHealthMeatters, DietCultureDropout, soziale Medien und Essstörungen, Fitnessmythen entlarven, Emotionales Wohlbefinden, Emotionsregulation bei Essstörungen, Essdruck mindern, Ernährung und Psyche, Essstörungen verstehen, StopComparing, Heilungsstrategie, Zwangsstörung und Essstörung, Körperversöhnung, MindfulEating, RecoveryIsPossible, Essstörungen und Kindheit, Essstörungen und Erwachsenwerden, Social-Media-Trends und Selbstwert, Essstörungen und Identität, Essstörungskreislauf durchbrechen, Unterstützung finden, Ernährungsstörungen, WellnessCulture, Extremhunger, Extremer Hunger, Essanfall, Essanfälle, Binge Purge, Übergeben, Kreislauf, Hoffnung

What happens when a promising young rapper from Philly spirals into full-blown addiction? Brian Storm went from smoking weed as a teen to surviving overdoses, homelessness, and the kind of darkness most don't make it out of. This is his raw, real, and redemptive story. In this episode:

Laura starts off the show with her $69 head-to-toe Outfit of the Month. All the prices and details about where she got her affordable fashion pieces are on our website at www.lauracainafterdark.com. The outfit includes a hair piece! It's Laura's 18th sober birthday on March 7th. She tells us about what it was like before she turned her life around. We end the show by playing a round of "Yep or Nope." For example, have you ever been broken up with over text? Have you ever peed your pants? Have you ever had a threesome? Hint...two of us on the show answered yes to that one! Hope you enjoy this mini escape from your daily stresses.Love your podcast!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/laura-cain-after-dark--4162487/support.

Schön, dass ihr da seid und mir zuhört, wenn ich versuche so authentisch wie möglich von meinen Erfahrungen mit dem Zunehmen in der Recovery von den Essstörungen Anorexie und Bulimie (oder bulimische Anorexie?). Dementsprechend hoffe ich, dass Euch die Schilderungen meiner Denkweisen, Reflexionen und Erkenntnisse im Prozess der Heilung auch in Eurem eigenen unterstützen kann und dass wir darüber verbunden sind. Dadurch können wir uns gegenseitig Halt geben, da wir einander verstehen und nachvollziehen können. In der Folge erwähne ich am Ende, dass ich berufsbegleitend ein paar Plätze für ein 1:1-Coaching anbieten kann, welches momentan nur im Vergleich günstig ist und dies sein kann, da ich es, wie gesagt, nur nebenberuflich machen werde. Dementsprechend werfe ich das einfach mal in den Raum und falls jemand daran Interesse hat, dann sind meine DMs für Euch immer geöffnet und ihr könnt mir dort Eure Herzleins ausschütten. Was die Community-Sache angeht: Ein noch preiswerteres Online-Gruppen-Angebot, was für alle möglich sein soll, die das brauchen und daran teilnehmen möchten, ist auch im Entstehungsprozess. Dazu folgt demnächst mehr in meinen Stories. Ansonsten alles Liebe bis zum nächsten Mal und ein herzliches Namasté, passt gut auf Euch auf, ich versuch's auch, Isa Keywords: Essstörungsvorurteile, Bodypositivity, Bodyneutrality, NoFilter, MentalHealthAwareness, BodyImageHealing, AnorexiaRecovery, Essstörungskreislauf durchbrechen, Orthorexie erkennen, Extremhunger, Extremer Hunger, Healing Hunger, OrthorexiaAwareness, EatingDisorderRecovery, GymTok, SocialMediaDetox, Körperpositivität, Körperrespekt, Heilungsschritte, Heilungsprozess teilen, SelfAcceptanceJourney, FoodFreedom, Angst und Essen, Fitnessroutinen hinterfragen, Social-Media-Einfluss verstehen, AntiDietCulture, Fitspo-Kritik, Social-Media-Konsum reflektieren, Ernährungszwang überwinden,lbstakzeptanz lernen, EdRecovery, BodyAcceptance, MentalHealthMeatters, DietCultureDropout, soziale Medien und Essstörungen, Fitnessmythen entlarven, Emotionales Wohlbefinden, Emotionsregulation bei Essstörungen, Essdruck mindern, Ernährung und Psyche, Essstörungen verstehen, StopComparing, Heilungsstrategie, Zwangsstörung und Essstörung, Körperversöhnung, MindfulEating, RecoveryIsPossible, Essstörungen und Kindheit, Essstörungen und Erwachsenwerden, Social-Media-Trends und Selbstwert, Essstörungen und Identität, Essstörungskreislauf durchbrechen, Unterstützung finden, Ernährungsstörungen, WellnessCulture, Essstörungsrecovery, extremer Hunger, mentaler Hunger, Food Focus, Essverhalten, Heilungsprozess, Nahrung als Heilung, Essensfreiheit, Recovery-Erfahrungen, Körperakzeptanz, Food Freedom, Emotionsregulation, Hunger verstehen, Heilungsschritte, Essenszufriedenheit, Essgewohnheiten ändern, Ernährungsumstellung, Körperpositivität, Zwang durchbrechen, Heilung und Rückfälle, Selbstwahrnehmung, Essensangst, Körperbild, Hunger und Appetit, Essenswahrnehmung, Verzicht und Genuss, Trigger erkennen, Hungerbedürfnisse, Extremer Hunger überwinden, Körperakzeptanz lernen, Diätmentalität loslassen, Recovery-Community, Heilung bei Essstörungen, Food Focus reduzieren, Nahrungsvielfalt, Essstörungskreislauf durchbrechen, Essensvielfalt, achtsames Essen, Selbstwert stärken, Körperversöhnung, Essdruck, Essensverbot abbauen, Kalorienrestriktion, Kalorienkontrolle loslassen, Essensroutine, Restriktionen abbauen, Recovery-Schritte, Selbstmitgefühl, Gewicht, Kalorien, Trocken, Abnehmen, Wiegen, Essensplanung, emotionale Heilung, Ernährungsfreiheit, Lebensqualität verbessern, Intuitives Essen, Diätfrei leben, Essenslust spüren, Gesundheit ohne Diät, Essstörungen verstehen, Heilung finden, Unterstützung in Recovery, Essensängste loslassen, Körperwahrnehmung, Selbstversöhnung, Ernährung und Emotionen, Essensverhalten, Angst vor Zunahme, Wohlfühlgewicht, Sättigungsgefühl, Emotionsregulation in Recovery, Essensakzeptanz

Send us a textHey there, Super Sober Heroes! Your host Sober Steve is here with 1,357 days sober, and this episode is extra special because we are recording in person for the first time! I'm thrilled to welcome India X Miller, a powerful advocate, trans activist, and sober warrior who has been navigating the world of recovery for over 40 years.India shares their incredible journey of sobriety, from getting clean as a teenager to experiencing relapse and reclaiming their recovery. We talk about the unique challenges of being trans and sober, the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in Florida, and how to stay strong and connected in recovery despite all the obstacles.From navigating gender identity to breaking barriers in 12-step spaces, India opens up about resilience, authenticity, and fighting for visibility and acceptance in both recovery and the world at large.✨ Topics Covered:India's journey through addiction, relapse, and long-term sobrietyThe power of visibility as a trans person in recoveryHow to navigate religious trauma in 12-step spacesThe importance of gender-inclusive language in recoveryFinding strength in community and creating LGBTQ+ safe spacesIndia's work in media & advocacy, including their radio showConnect with India X Miller:

Send us a textHey there, Super Sober Heroes! Your host Sober Steve is here with 1,357 days sober, and this episode is extra special because we are recording in person for the first time! I'm thrilled to welcome India X Miller, a powerful advocate, trans activist, and sober warrior who has been navigating the world of recovery for over 40 years.India shares their incredible journey of sobriety, from getting clean as a teenager to experiencing relapse and reclaiming their recovery. We talk about the unique challenges of being trans and sober, the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in Florida, and how to stay strong and connected in recovery despite all the obstacles.From navigating gender identity to breaking barriers in 12-step spaces, India opens up about resilience, authenticity, and fighting for visibility and acceptance in both recovery and the world at large.✨ Topics Covered:India's journey through addiction, relapse, and long-term sobrietyThe power of visibility as a trans person in recoveryHow to navigate religious trauma in 12-step spacesThe importance of gender-inclusive language in recoveryFinding strength in community and creating LGBTQ+ safe spacesIndia's work in media & advocacy, including their radio showConnect with India X Miller:

About Me:Michael Molthan | M2 The RockI'm Michael Molthan, host of The M2 The Rock Show—one of the fastest-growing podcasts and shows on self-improvement, mental health, addiction recovery, and spiritual transformation. I'm so grateful you're here.I started M2 The Rock in 2017 to bring you conversations designed to make you happier, healthier, and more healed. Through raw and unfiltered discussions with experts, celebrities, thought leaders, and athletes, we uncover new perspectives on personal growth, recovery, and overcoming life's toughest challenges.My Story:What sets my journey apart is that there wasn't just one rock bottom—there were many. From being a successful luxury homebuilder to falling into addiction, homelessness, crime, and eventually 27 mugshots and prison, my life was in absolute chaos.Addiction was my temporary escape from childhood trauma, but it only led to destruction.It wasn't until I hit the lowest point imaginable that I finally found true freedom, redemption, and purpose. After an unexpected early release from prison in 2017, I walked 300 miles back to Dallas to turn myself in—only to be miraculously pardoned and told to “pay it forward.”And that's exactly what I've been doing ever since.My MissionI believe that rock bottom is not the end—it's a stepping stone to something greater.My goal is to redefine what "rock bottom" means by helping others rebuild their Spirit, Mind, and Body.On M2 The Rock, I speak openly about trauma, addiction, recovery, and the power of transformation. I don't shy away from topics like:✅ Trauma & Addiction – Understanding the root causes✅ Self-Sabotage & Mental Health – Breaking negative cycles✅ Codependency & Enabling – How relationships impact recovery✅ 12-Step Programs & Spiritual Healing – Finding true freedom✅ Religious Trauma & Personal Growth – Healing from past wounds"Everyone Is An Addict."Whether it's substances, work, validation, or negative thinking, we all have something we struggle with.But recovery is possible, and transformation is real.

#addictionisreal and affects nearly everyone in some way! Plus, addiction is a spectrum and even "small" addictions can impact life and require mindful attention! So don't delay, listen now to this interview with Redina J Adams, Drug and #AlcoholAddiction Counselor, to understand the diverse forms of addiction—shopping, food, gaming, and more. Learn how you can #EndTheStigma and take the first steps towards #addictionrecovery or help your loved ones with it. The role of family, friends, and professional support in overcoming #addiction and fostering a #communityofhealing,  empathy and #CommunityOfCare is critical.Learn more and connect with Redina at:https://www.facebook.com/redinaw1#addictionrecovery #addictionawareness #addictionisadisease #HealingJourney #RecoveryIsPossible #BreakingFree #MentalHealthMatters #ResilienceInRecovery #HealingFromWithin #EmpathyOverJudgment #SupportIsKey #CompassionInRecovery #HopeAndHealing #MindfulnessInRecovery #EmpowerYourRecovery #drugaddictionawareness #alcoholaddictionrecovery_____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

#addictionisreal and affects nearly everyone in some way! Plus, addiction is a spectrum and even "small" addictions can impact life and require mindful attention! So don't delay, listen now to this interview with Redina J Adams, Drug and #AlcoholAddiction Counselor and an Associate Marriage Therapist, to understand the diverse forms of addiction—shopping, food, gaming, and more. Learn how you can #EndTheStigma and take the first steps towards #addictionrecovery or help your loved ones with it. The role of family, friends, and professional support in overcoming #addiction and fostering a #communityofhealing,  empathy and #CommunityOfCare is critical.Learn more and connect with Redina at:https://www.facebook.com/redinaw1#addictionrecovery #addictionawareness #addictionisadisease #HealingJourney #RecoveryIsPossible #BreakingFree #MentalHealthMatters #ResilienceInRecovery #HealingFromWithin #EmpathyOverJudgment #SupportIsKey #CompassionInRecovery #HopeAndHealing #MindfulnessInRecovery #EmpowerYourRecovery #drugaddictionawareness #alcoholaddictionrecovery_____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

Join Joe McDonald as he reflects on Steps 8 and 9 of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on the fear of professing newfound beliefs and making amends. Joe shares how the spirit within us may prompt hesitation when we fear judgment or losing the chance to help others. He humorously highlights the discomfort of making amends for past wrongdoings, like money and dope sacks, reminding us that many of us have walked the same path. The Big Book reminds us that, despite our fears, we must move forward in honesty and faith, trusting that our willingness to make amends is key to our healing and recovery.In Alcoholics Anonymous, it's common to fear how others may perceive us after we've wronged them. But by embracing the steps and being transparent about our journey, we can help others who are still struggling. Joe emphasizes that making amends is not just about making things right—it's about walking in faith and embracing the growth we've experienced.To support and learn from journeys like Joe McDonald, please like, comment, and share. Subscribe to our channel and join us every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for more discussions on the AA steps and transformative real-life stories. Your engagement helps us reach and assist others on their path to recovery. Join us live on our YouTube channel to participate in the full step experience and share in the community discussions.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step8AA, #Step9AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #MakingAmends, #SpiritualAwakening, #RecoveryIsPossible, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #SpiritualHealing, #RecoverySuccess, #LGBTQRecovery, #HealingJourney, #EmotionalSobriety, #12StepRecovery, #UnityInRecovery, #FaithBasedRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #MindfulSobriety, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport

Join Joe McDonald as he dives deeper into Steps 8 and 9 of Alcoholics Anonymous, discussing how to approach making amends when fear or postponement might be holding us back. The Big Book acknowledges that there may be wrongs we can never fully right, but that doesn't mean we avoid them. It's important to recognize that willingness is what matters most—if we would make it right, we've taken a significant step in the process of healing.In Alcoholics Anonymous, there may be situations where direct amends aren't possible due to circumstances like distance or the inability to contact the person. Joe McDonald explains that in such cases, writing an honest letter can be a solution. However, it's crucial to ensure that our reasons for postponement are valid and not based on fear or avoidance. The Big Book encourages us to move forward in our recovery and not delay unnecessarily when making amends.To support and learn from journeys like Joe McDonald, please like, comment, and share. Subscribe to our channel and join us every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for more discussions on the AA steps and transformative real-life stories. Your engagement helps us reach and assist others on their path to recovery. Join us live on our YouTube channel to participate in the full step experience and share in the community discussions.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step8AA, #Step9AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #MakingAmends, #SpiritualAwakening, #RecoveryIsPossible, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #SpiritualHealing, #RecoverySuccess, #LGBTQRecovery, #HealingJourney, #EmotionalSobriety, #12StepRecovery, #UnityInRecovery, #FaithBasedRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #MindfulSobriety, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport

Join Joe McDonald as he expands on Steps 8 and 9, discussing the emotional complexities of trying to help others while staying true to your own recovery. Joe shares relatable experiences of trusting others, only to be let down, which mirrors our own past actions during addiction. Recovery requires understanding not just the harm we've caused others but recognizing the parallels in behavior that we once engaged in.In Alcoholics Anonymous, we learn that recovery isn't just about not drinking but about making amends for the damage done to others. This means recognizing how our past behaviors shaped our relationships and led us to harm those we cared about. Joe reminds us that in Steps 8 and 9, we not only make amends but also confront the emotional aftermath of both our actions and the actions of those we help.To support and learn from journeys like Joe McDonald, please like, comment, and share. Subscribe to our channel and join us every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for more discussions on the AA steps and transformative real-life stories. Your engagement helps us reach and assist others on their path to recovery. Join us live on our YouTube channel to participate in the full step experience and share in the community discussions.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step8AA, #Step9AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #Transformation, #RecoveryTalk, #SpiritualAwakening, #MakingAmends, #RecoveryCommunity, #StepWork, #RecoveryLife, #RecoverySuccess, #RecoveryIsPossible, #SoberLiving, #PersonalGrowth, #SpiritualHealing, #RecoveryAdvocacy, #GratitudeInRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #LGBTQRecovery

Join Joe McDonald as he expands on Steps 8 and 9, discussing how redemption and transformation can turn even the most troubled past into a story of hope. He shares the powerful testimony of a man once branded a thief, who, through his actions and sincerity, became one of the most trusted citizens in his community.In Alcoholics Anonymous, the Big Book reminds us that it's not just our words but our demonstration of change that has the greatest impact on others. Steps 8 and 9 call for us to make amends and live our recovery in a way that shows true transformation. Joe emphasizes how the power of testimony—honestly sharing our journey of recovery—can inspire others and help us continue our own healing.To support and learn from journeys like Joe McDonald, please like, comment, and share. Subscribe to our channel and join us every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for more discussions on the AA steps and transformative real-life stories. Your engagement helps us reach and assist others on their path to recovery. Join us live on our YouTube channel to participate in the full step experience and share in the community discussions.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Steps8And9AA, #RecoveryJourney, #PrideInRecovery, #LGBTQRecovery, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #Transformation, #RecoveryTalk, #SpiritualAwakening, #MakingAmends, #RecoveryCommunity, #StepWork, #RecoveryLife, #RecoverySuccess, #RecoveryIsPossible, #SoberLiving, #PersonalGrowth, #SpiritualHealing, #RecoveryAdvocacy, #GratitudeInRecovery

Join Joe McDonald as he discusses how sobriety alone isn't enough for long-term recovery in Steps 8 and 9. He emphasizes the importance of building a foundation of power and purpose beyond just staying sober. Joe shares personal insights about how many of us got sober only to find that it wasn't the full solution, leading to the realization that spiritual growth and making amends are crucial steps in rebuilding relationships and repairing the harm caused by addiction.In Alcoholics Anonymous, it is said that simply staying sober won't heal the years of damage done to family members or loved ones. The patience and understanding shown by mothers, wives, and others who stood by alcoholics through the worst of times is a testament to the power of love and resilience. Joe reminds us that we must take action—steps 8 and 9—if we are to fully heal and rebuild our lives on a foundation of spiritual principles and service to others.To support and learn from journeys like Joe McDonald, please like, comment, and share. Subscribe to our channel and join us every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for more discussions on the AA steps and transformative real-life stories. Your engagement helps us reach and assist others on their path to recovery. Join us live on our YouTube channel to participate in the full step experience and share in the community discussions.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Steps8And9AA, #RecoveryJourney, #PrideInRecovery, #LGBTQRecovery, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #Transformation, #RecoveryTalk, #SpiritualAwakening, #MakingAmends, #RecoveryCommunity, #StepWork, #RecoveryLife, #RecoverySuccess, #RecoveryIsPossible, #SoberLiving, #PersonalGrowth, #SpiritualHealing, #RecoveryAdvocacy, #GratitudeInRecovery

Join Joe McDonald as he delves into Steps 8 and 9 of Alcoholics Anonymous, emphasizing the balance between making amends and discussing spiritual principles with tact and sincerity. Joe explains that when making amends, people are often more impressed by our genuine desire to set things right than by our talk of spiritual discoveries. He reminds us that while we don't shy away from the subject of God, we must approach these conversations with goodwill, tact, and common sense, especially when addressing people who may not share the same beliefs.In Alcoholics Anonymous, the Big Book teaches us that our willingness to make amends must be sincere, and our actions must demonstrate our commitment to setting right the wrongs of the past. Joe highlights the importance of humility and tact in these moments, encouraging us to focus on our actions rather than words alone. This approach allows us to rebuild trust and strengthen relationships while also staying true to our spiritual convictions.To support and learn from journeys like Joe McDonald, please like, comment, and share. Subscribe to our channel and join us every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for more discussions on the AA steps and transformative real-life stories. Your engagement helps us reach and assist others on their path to recovery. Join us live on our YouTube channel to participate in the full step experience and share in the community discussions.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Steps8And9AA, #RecoveryJourney, #PrideInRecovery, #LGBTQRecovery, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #Transformation, #RecoveryTalk, #SpiritualAwakening, #MakingAmends, #RecoveryCommunity, #StepWork, #RecoveryLife, #RecoverySuccess, #RecoveryIsPossible, #SoberLiving, #PersonalGrowth, #SpiritualHealing, #RecoveryAdvocacy, #GratitudeInRecovery

Join Joe McDonald as he welcomes new attendees and emphasizes the unique experience of these recovery meetings. He shares how these gatherings offer a fresh perspective, drawing directly from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe highlights that in Alcoholics Anonymous, the process described by the authors has been proven to work for addicts of the hopeless variety. The purpose of these meetings is to offer a different and more transformative experience than what may have been encountered in other fellowships.As Joe explains, the steps are taken directly from the Big Book and followed because they are effective. These steps are the foundation of recovery, allowing individuals to confront their struggles and begin to transform their lives. The message is clear: recovery through the steps of AA is not just about abstaining from addiction, but about a complete spiritual transformation, guided by the power we discover through the process.To support and learn from journeys like Joe McDonald, please like, comment, and share. Subscribe to our channel and join us every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for more discussions on the AA steps and transformative real-life stories. Your engagement helps us reach and assist others on their path to recovery. Join us live on our YouTube channel to participate in the full step experience and share in the community discussions.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step8AA, #Step9AA, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #12StepJourney, #AddictionHealing, #SpiritualAwakening, #MakingAmends, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalTransformation, #FaithInRecovery, #RecoverySupport, #OvercomingAddiction, #HealingJourney, #SoberLiving, #FreedomFromAddiction, #AddictionAwareness, #SoberSupport, #RecoveryWarrior, #RecoveryMentorship, #SelfDiscovery, #SpiritualGuidance

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this session, Joe explains the unique experience that attendees of the Position of Neutrality meetings are meant to have, sharing insights from years of working with the 12-step recovery process. He emphasizes that this process has been proven to work for addicts of the hopeless variety—those who were once seemingly lost to addiction but found a way out through the steps outlined in the Big Book.The Big Book's main purpose is to show others precisely how its authors recovered, and Joe continues that tradition by sharing how he connects his own story to the experiences found within its pages. By aligning personal recovery with the steps and principles of Alcoholics Anonymous, we are able to show others precisely how to recover from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body.To support and learn from journeys like Joe McDonald, please like, comment, and share. Subscribe to our channel and join us every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for more discussions on the AA steps and transformative real-life stories. Your engagement helps us reach and assist others on their path to recovery. Join us live on our YouTube channel to participate in the full step experience and share in the community discussions.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Steps8and9AA, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #AddictionRecovery, #12StepRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #FaithInAction, #PersonalTransformation, #OvercomingAddiction, #SoberLiving, #HealingJourney, #RecoverySupport, #SpiritualGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #SoberGoals, #EmotionalHealing, #HopeInRecovery, #RelapsePrevention, #FreedomFromAddiction, #NewBeginnings, #RecoveryIsPossible, #MindfulRecovery, #SerenityPrayer

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this session, Joe addresses the importance of honesty and building a strong foundation in recovery. He emphasizes the need to be open with creditors and others we've harmed during our addiction. The Big Book encourages us to stop dodging those we owe and to confront our past directly—because, more often than not, people already know the truth about our condition.Joe warns against keeping secrets in recovery, as hiding one small aspect of ourselves can lead to everything falling apart. As he shares, without a solid foundation, recovery will collapse when challenges arise, and they inevitably will. This step calls for transparency, facing our responsibilities, and establishing a stable foundation for lasting sobriety.To support and learn from journeys like Joe McDonald, please like, comment, and share. Subscribe to our channel and join us every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for more discussions on the AA steps and transformative real-life stories. Your engagement helps us reach and assist others on their path to recovery. Join us live on our YouTube channel to participate in the full step experience and share in the community discussions.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step9AA, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #AddictionRecovery, #12StepRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #FaithInAction, #PersonalTransformation, #OvercomingAddiction, #SoberLiving, #HealingJourney, #RecoverySupport, #SpiritualGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #SoberGoals, #EmotionalHealing, #HopeInRecovery, #RelapsePrevention, #FreedomFromAddiction, #NewBeginnings, #RecoveryIsPossible, #MindfulRecovery, #SerenityPrayer

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this session, Joe explores the deeper meaning behind Steps 8 and 9, focusing on the freedom, fitness, and purpose these steps provide. He emphasizes that recovery is not just about putting our lives in order—it's about preparing ourselves for maximum service to God and those around us. The process of making amends is not merely a step toward personal peace but a path to fulfilling our true purpose in life: being of service to others.Joe shares that our addiction, rather than being a curse, is actually a calling. The decision we face is whether we will walk in the curse or answer the call to become something greater. By making amends and cleaning up our past, we align ourselves with a higher purpose and begin to walk in a new freedom and fitness for life.To support and learn from journeys like Joe McDonald, please like, comment, and share. Subscribe to our channel and join us every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for more discussions on the AA steps and transformative real-life stories. Your engagement helps us reach and assist others on their path to recovery. Join us live on our YouTube channel to participate in the full step experience and share in the community discussions.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step9AA, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #AddictionRecovery, #12StepRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #FaithInAction, #PersonalTransformation, #OvercomingAddiction, #SoberLiving, #HealingJourney, #RecoverySupport, #SpiritualGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #SoberGoals, #EmotionalHealing, #HopeInRecovery, #RelapsePrevention, #FreedomFromAddiction, #NewBeginnings, #RecoveryIsPossible, #MindfulRecovery, #SerenityPrayer

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this session, Joe discusses the importance of fitting ourselves to be of maximum service to God and others. The authors of the Big Book emphasize that putting our lives in order is not the end goal. Instead, the true purpose of recovery is to become fit for service, using our experiences to help others who are struggling.This step is often referred to as the freedom step because it represents a turning point where personal transformation meets purpose. For many in recovery, overcoming past struggles becomes a powerful testimony that can guide others through similar challenges. Joe encourages us to recognize the power within that drives us to live a life of purpose, service, and spiritual growth.To support and learn from journeys like Joe McDonald, please like, comment, and share. Subscribe to our channel and join us every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for more discussions on the AA steps and transformative real-life stories. Your engagement helps us reach and assist others on their path to recovery. Join us live on our YouTube channel to participate in the full step experience and share in the community discussions.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step9AA, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #AddictionRecovery, #12StepRecovery, #FaithInAction, #PersonalTransformation, #HigherPower, #HealingJourney, #RecoverySupport, #EmotionalHealing, #MindfulRecovery, #OvercomingAddiction, #RecoveryIsPossible, #SpiritualGrowth, #NewBeginnings, #SoberLiving, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityPrayer, #FreedomFromAddiction, #SoberGoals, #RelapsePrevention, #RecoveryCommunity, #HopeInRecovery

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this session, Joe emphasizes the importance of finding your own experience in the book. Rather than prescribing what the Big Book says, he encourages individuals to explore its message for themselves. The idea is to have a personal revelation, one that resonates deeply and uniquely with each reader. When we experience this shared revelation, it's something that can be felt and recognized by others on the same path.In Alcoholics Anonymous, the power we call God is not just discussed—it's demonstrated. This demonstration of a higher power's presence is critical to recovery. Joe also reassures newcomers that while terms like “God” might be challenging due to past experiences, the focus here is on personal transformation, not adherence to specific terminology. The goal is to help everyone discover their own connection to a power greater than themselves.To support and learn from journeys like Joe McDonald, please like, comment, and share. Subscribe to our channel and join us every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for more discussions on the AA steps and transformative real-life stories. Your engagement helps us reach and assist others on their path to recovery. Join us live on our YouTube channel to participate in the full step experience and share in the community discussions.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step9AA, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #AddictionRecovery, #12StepRecovery, #FaithInAction, #PersonalTransformation, #HigherPower, #HealingJourney, #RecoverySupport, #EmotionalHealing, #MindfulRecovery, #OvercomingAddiction, #RecoveryIsPossible, #SpiritualGrowth, #NewBeginnings, #SoberLiving, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityPrayer, #FreedomFromAddiction, #SoberGoals, #RelapsePrevention, #RecoveryCommunity, #HopeInRecovery

Join Chaplain Lee as he leads the opening prayer for the beginning of Steps 8 & 9 in this powerful session. His prayer emphasizes the recognition of God's power and the need for spiritual guidance as we move forward in our recovery journeys.To support and learn from journeys like Joe McDonald, please like, comment, and share. Subscribe to our channel and join us every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for more discussions on the AA steps and transformative real-life stories. Your engagement helps us reach and assist others on their path to recovery. Join us live on our YouTube channel to participate in the full step experience and share in the community discussions.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step5AA, #Step6AA, #Step7AA, #LGBTQRecovery, #RecoverySupport, #RecoveryJourney, #SpiritualAwakening, #FaithAndSurrender, #AAProgram, #HealingJourney, #EmotionalHealing, #RecoveryCommunity, #TwelveSteps, #OvercomingAddiction, #RecoveryWarrior, #SelfReflection, #TransformativeSteps, #FaithInAction, #MakingAmends, #PowerInRecovery, #BillStory, #AddictionRecovery, #Powerlessness, #Step1, #Step2, #Step3, #Step4, #PersonalTransformation, #Step8&9, #InspirationalContent, #UnityInAction, #VisionaryLeadership, #TransformativeMeetings, #GuidanceFromAbove, #Step10&11, #ExploreSpirituality, #DeepeningFaith, #Step12, #Hope, #Transformation, #NewBeginnings, #RealWorldImpact, #RecoveryTalk, #StepByStepRecovery, #LivingSober, #BigBookWisdom, #SerenityPrayer, #SpiritualAwakenings, #GratefulSobriety, #RecoveryFirst, #PON, #RecoverySteps, #OngoingJourney, #LifeTransformation, #SerenityInSurrender, #StepWork, #DailyReflections, #Sponsorship, #AAService, #SoberDecisions, #SobrietySuccess, #RecoveryPathway, #SoberLiving, #RecoveryIsPossible, #FreedomFromAddiction, #SoberLife, #AddictionFree, #SobrietyForLife, #DetoxSafety, #AddictionHelp, #RecoveryBalance, #SobrietySupport, #CleanRecovery, #AASteps, #TwelveTraditions, #LivingAmends, #HonestyOpennessWillingness, #SpiritualPractices, #HolisticRecovery, #TherapeuticHealing, #SurrenderToHealing, #PeaceInRecovery, #FaithBasedRecovery, #SupportNetworks, #ContinuousRecovery, #RelapsePrevention, #EmotionalSobriety, #SpiritualResilience, #MindfulnessInRecovery, #RecoveryAdvocacy, #RecoveryCommunity, #SustainableRecovery, #PersonalRecovery, #SpiritualInsights, #HealingPath, #SobrietyNetwork, #RecoveryMentorship, #TransformationalHealing, #RecoveryResources, #RecoveryStrength, #NavigatingRecovery, #RecoveryEmpowerment, #BreakingAddiction, #CommitmentToRecovery, #SharedHealing, #RecoveryEducation, #AddictionAwareness, #TwelveStepProgram, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #SponsorshipGrowth

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 3 AA session, Joe delves into the moment where we stand at the turning point—when we ask for the protection and care of a higher power with complete abandon. This prayer marks a crucial spiritual step, especially for those who come into the program as atheists or agnostics, offering a bridge to faith for those who may not yet fully understand or trust in a higher power.Joe emphasizes the transformative power of this step. The authors of the Big Book tell us that we cannot continue on the path of recovery without surrendering our will. By asking for protection and care, we begin to turn away from self-will and toward a power greater than ourselves, which is critical for achieving sobriety and maintaining long-term recovery. Step 3 allows us to let go of fear and embrace a new sense of spiritual safety, grounded in trust that if we follow the principles of the Big Book, we will get better.“We stood at the turning point. We asked His protection and care with complete abandon.” This simple yet profound prayer signifies our willingness to change, to trust in the process, and to begin our recovery in earnest.For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel, where we explore the 12 Steps and the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous in greater depth. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for ongoing insights and spiritual guidance.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step3AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #TurningPointInRecovery, #SobrietyJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #SpiritualAwakening, #OvercomingAddiction, #FaithInRecovery, #TrustInHigherPower, #RecoveryThroughSurrender, #SpiritualGrowth, #RecoverySupport, #FreedomFromAddiction, #HealingThroughFaith, #LifeInRecovery, #StepByStepRecovery, #LivingSober, #RecoveryIsPossible

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 3 AA session, Joe emphasizes the power of the Big Book and its process, which has helped countless addicts recover from seemingly hopeless conditions. The authors of the Big Book, including the first 100 members of Alcoholics Anonymous, outlined a specific process for recovery, one that Joe continues to teach as a critical part of the 12-Step program.The process outlined in the book is not just for alcoholics but applies to anyone suffering from addiction, whether to substances, behaviors, or destructive habits. It is a tried-and-true method, proven effective for those who are ready to embrace the principles of recovery. Joe reminds us that the main purpose of the Big Book is to show others how recovery is possible—by following the precise steps and surrendering to a power greater than ourselves.Joe explains the importance of turning our will and lives over to the care of this higher power, as described in Step 3, and how doing so unlocks the ability to engage fully in the recovery process. The Big Book's success comes from the practical steps it provides, allowing those who are struggling to find hope and a path to freedom.“For us, the main purpose of this book is to show others how we recovered. The steps outlined here have been proven to work, not just for alcoholics but for all who seek lasting recovery.”For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay connected and continue your journey toward recovery.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step3AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #FollowingTheProcess, #FaithInRecovery, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualGrowth, #RecoveryThroughAction, #TrustTheProcess, #FreedomFromAddiction, #LifeInRecovery, #StepsToRecovery, #LivingSober, #BigBookWisdom, #HopeInRecovery, #PersonalTransformation, #RecoveryIsPossible

Join Wayne Giles as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 2 AA session, Wayne touches on a powerful reflection from the Big Book: while we often criticize the world and those trying to fix it, we fail to look at our own shortcomings. We talk about what should be done, but instead of taking action, we mock those who are actually making a difference.“We talked of intolerance while we were intolerant ourselves. We missed the reality and the beauty of the forest because we were diverted by the ugliness of some of its trees.”Wayne encourages participants to recognize the hypocrisy of pointing fingers at others while ignoring their own faults. This session focuses on the need for self-awareness and humility, acknowledging that our judgment of others often reflects our own intolerance. By shifting focus from criticism to action, we can begin to contribute positively to both our own recovery and the world around us.For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #FacingIntolerance, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #SelfAwareness, #LifeAfterAddiction, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #FaithInRecovery, #JudgingOthers, #TakingActionNotTalking

Join Wayne Giles as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 2 AA session, Wayne shares the powerful story of a man who thought he was an atheist, only to experience a dramatic and convincing change of heart. The story of this minister's son highlights how deeply ingrained beliefs can sometimes be challenged in unexpected ways.“Our friend was a minister's son. So imagine being a minister's son, right? They're like cops' kids. They're always the worst.”Wayne humorously reflects on the rebellious nature of this man, who grew up feeling overwhelmed by religious education. Despite his resistance, his transformation was profound and moving, showing that no matter how far we may stray from faith, a higher power can still reach us. This session invites participants to consider their own journeys with faith, reminding them that dramatic changes of heart are not only possible but often the key to recovery.For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #DramaticChange, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #RebelliousFaith, #LifeAfterAddiction, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #FaithInRecovery, #MinisterSonStory, #AtheistToBeliever

Join Wayne Giles as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 2 AA session, Wayne reflects on the difficult truth faced by many in recovery: half of the original AA fellowship were atheists or agnostics, and the other half were believers dying in their addiction. Despite their faith or lack of it, none knew how to live a life of faith while caught in the grips of addiction.“Some of us tried to avoid the issue, hoping against hope we were not true alcoholics.”Wayne shares his own story of trying to avoid the reality of his addiction, cycling between meth, alcohol, and prison. He talks about the denial that kept him repeating the same behaviors, hoping that drinking instead of using meth would somehow be different. This session challenges participants to reflect on how long they avoided facing the truth about their addiction and the importance of living a life rooted in faith and spiritual principles. Recovery begins when we stop running and face the truth head-on.For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #FacingTheTruth, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #LivingInDenial, #CycleOfAddiction, #LifeAfterAddiction, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #FaithInRecovery

Join Wayne Giles as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 2 AA session, Wayne shares a personal story about a moment of clarity during treatment when his friend DJ told him, “You can do dope if you want, but you can't do it here.” That simple statement became a turning point, a moment of realizing that God was doing for him what he could not do for himself.“We know the lights work because we flip the switch and the light comes on. For us, it's self-evident—when the light comes on, people will know.”Wayne discusses how the spiritual awakening in recovery can be just as subtle yet powerful as flipping a light switch. Once the light of recovery is on, it becomes self-evident, and others can see the change in us without it needing to be announced. This session encourages participants to trust in the process and recognize that sometimes the simplest moments can reveal a power greater than ourselves at work, guiding us toward healing and transformation.For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #GodsHelp, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #LightSwitchMoment, #LifeAfterAddiction, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #FaithInRecovery, #PowerGreaterThanOurselves

Join Wayne Giles as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 2 AA session, Wayne reflects on how circumstances often bring us to a point of willingness—where we are finally ready to believe in a power greater than ourselves.“It beat me into a state of reasonableness. The circumstances made me willing to believe. He humbly offered himself to his maker. Then he knew.”Wayne discusses how some of us experience a sudden revelation, while others grow into it more gradually. But the promise remains the same: God restores us to our right minds when we honestly seek Him. This session encourages participants to embrace their journey, knowing that when we draw near to a higher power, that power will reveal itself to us. Whether the revelation is sudden or gradual, the key is in the willingness to believe and the honesty of our search.For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #WillingnessToBelieve, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #SuddenRevelation, #LifeAfterAddiction, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #FaithInRecovery, #HonestSeeking, #GodRestores

Join Wayne Giles as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 2 AA session, Wayne delves into the significance of belief—whether a person already believes or is simply willing to believe in a power greater than themselves. The Big Book assures us emphatically that the moment a person reaches this point, they are on their way to recovery.“As soon as a man can say that he does believe or is willing to believe, we emphatically assure him that he is on his way.”Wayne highlights the importance of this “simple cornerstone” in the recovery process, noting that it refers to a concept that many may recognize from spiritual teachings, particularly from “the other book.” This cornerstone of belief is the foundation upon which a wonderfully effective spiritual structure can be built. This session encourages participants to embrace this crucial step in their journey, recognizing that willingness to believe is all it takes to begin building a new life grounded in spiritual principles.For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #CornerstoneOfBelief, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #WillingnessToBelieve, #LifeAfterAddiction, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #FaithInRecovery, #BuildingSpiritualStructure, #SimpleCornerstone

Join Wayne Giles as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 2 AA session, Wayne emphasizes the importance of confronting and sharing honest doubts and prejudices as a crucial part of the recovery process. He encourages participants to think honestly, sweep away their prejudices, and openly discuss their doubts with others in the fellowship.“God's going to meet you where you're at. We're going to meet you where you're at. Joe always says you can't help people you're judging.”Wayne reinforces the idea that judgment has no place in the process of helping others on their journey. If someone is asking questions or expressing doubts, it's because they've been guided to seek answers and support. This session invites participants to bring their doubts and questions into the open, knowing that they will be met with understanding and compassion. By doing so, they can begin to break down the barriers that hold them back, opening the door to spiritual growth and healing.For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #OvercomingDoubt, #OvercomingPrejudice, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #HonestDiscussion, #LifeAfterAddiction, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #FaithInRecovery, #JudgmentFreeSupport, #GodMeetsYouWhereYouAre

Join Wayne Giles as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 2 AA session, Wayne highlights a powerful promise from the Big Book: the moment we are willing to lay aside our prejudice and express even the smallest willingness to believe in a power greater than ourselves, we begin to see results.“We found that as soon as we were able to lay aside prejudice and express even a willingness to believe in a power greater than ourselves, we commenced to get results—even though it was impossible for any of us to fully define or comprehend that power, which is God.”Wayne emphasizes that the path to recovery doesn't require full comprehension of this power—only a willingness to believe. This session encourages participants to let go of their doubts and prejudices, understanding that the spiritual journey begins with a simple step of faith. By doing so, they open themselves up to the transformative power that can lead them to a life of peace, purpose, and sobriety.For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #LayingAsidePrejudice, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #WillingnessToBelieve, #LifeAfterAddiction, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #FaithInRecovery, #FindingGod, #CommencingResults

Join Wayne Giles as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 2 AA session, Wayne emphasizes the importance of starting somewhere—anywhere—on our spiritual journey, and continuing to grow in our relationship with a power greater than ourselves.“Experience has taught us that these are matters about which, for our purpose, we need not be worried. On one proposition, however, these men and women are strikingly agreed: every one of them has gained access to and believes in a power greater than themselves.”Wayne reassures participants that as long as they are making an effort to connect with this power and allowing it to influence their lives, things will get better. The collective experience of those who have walked this path before us shows that belief in a higher power is the common thread in their recovery. This session encourages participants to trust in the process, knowing that growth and healing come as we deepen our connection with a power greater than ourselves.For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #PowerGreaterThanOurselves, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #ContinualGrowth, #LifeAfterAddiction, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #FaithInRecovery, #BelievingInChange, #EmbracingTheProcess

Join Wayne Giles as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 2 AA session, Wayne addresses some of the most challenging questions that often arise when contemplating the existence of a higher power: Why does God allow suffering? Why are there wars, like the one in Ukraine? Why do children starve? Why do people get hurt?“Any time you see a question mark, eyesight without insight is spiritual blindness. Ask yourself these questions, go inward, and ask yourself how a supreme being could have anything to do with it all.”Wayne encourages participants to confront these difficult questions, not to shy away from them. The Big Book invites us to explore these doubts and uncertainties, recognizing that true spiritual growth often begins with asking the hard questions. This session challenges participants to look inward, examining their own beliefs and experiences, and to seek deeper understanding in their relationship with a higher power. By doing so, we begin to move from spiritual blindness to insight, opening ourselves to the transformative power of faith.For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #WrestlingWithFaith, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #AskingToughQuestions, #LifeAfterAddiction, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #SpiritualBlindness, #SeekingInsight, #PowerGreaterThanOurselves

Join Wayne Giles as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 2 AA session, Wayne explores the powerful distinction made in the Big Book: many of us came to believe in a power greater than ourselves only after confronting the hopelessness and futility of our lives as we had been living them.“We had come to believe in the hopelessness and futility of life as we had been living it. What pointed us toward that power greater than ourselves? The hopelessness and futility in our lives.”Wayne emphasizes that it was the stark realization of our own powerlessness and the misery of our existence that opened our hearts to the possibility of a higher power. When we were approached by those in whom the problem had been solved, we saw that recovery was possible. This session encourages participants to reflect on how their own experiences of hopelessness became the catalyst for seeking help and finding a new way of life. By recognizing the importance of this turning point, we can fully embrace the spiritual solution offered in the 12 Steps.For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #FindingHope, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #HopelessnessAndFutility, #LifeAfterAddiction, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #PsychicChange, #PowerGreaterThanOurselves, #SeeingTheSolution

Join Wayne Giles as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 2 AA session, Wayne explores a fundamental truth revealed in the Big Book: our dilemma was not a lack of willpower, but a lack of true power—a power greater than ourselves that could guide us to a new way of living.“Lack of power, that was our dilemma. We had to find a power by which we could live, and it had to be a power greater than ourselves.”Wayne reflects on the realization that, despite our self-assured attitudes and declarations of independence, we were powerless over our addiction. This session delves into the critical need to find a power greater than ourselves, a power that can provide the strength and direction we need to truly live. The Big Book makes it clear that the purpose of its teachings is to help us discover this power, guiding us out of the darkness of addiction and into the light of recovery.For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #LackOfPower, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #FindingPower, #LifeAfterAddiction, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #PowerGreaterThanOurselves, #ConfrontingTheDilemma, #PsychicChange

Join Wayne Giles as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 2 AA session, Wayne highlights the stark warning from the Big Book: for those seriously struggling with alcoholism, there is no middle-of-the-road solution. The choice is clear: an alcoholic death or a happy, joyous, and free life. There is no in-between.“If you are as seriously alcoholic as we were, we believe there is no middle-of-the-road solution.”Wayne discusses how, for many of us, life had become impossible by the time we reached this point. The Big Book reminds us that when we have passed into the region from which there is no return through human aid, we face just two alternatives: continue on the path to destruction or embrace a spiritual solution. This session encourages participants to recognize the urgency of making this choice, understanding that the journey to recovery begins when we accept that there are only two paths—and only one leads to life.For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #NoMiddleRoad, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #ChoosingLife, #LifeAfterAddiction, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #PsychicChange, #UrgencyOfRecovery, #HappyJoyousFree

Join Wayne Giles as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 2 AA session, Wayne reflects on what we've learned about alcoholism from the Big Book—particularly its cunning, baffling, and powerful nature. But beyond these attributes, alcoholism is marked by an appalling lack of perspective: the inability to recognize that we keep doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results, despite knowing that the outcome will be the same.“It's the inability to see the suffering that we experienced even a week or a month ago.”Wayne discusses how this lack of perspective is central to the struggle with addiction, trapping us in a cycle of repeated mistakes and suffering. This session encourages participants to break free from this cycle by embracing the insights offered in the Big Book, recognizing the patterns that have kept them bound to their addiction. By doing so, we can begin to cultivate a new perspective, one that allows us to see the reality of our situation and make the necessary changes for true recovery.For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #LackOfPerspective, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #CunningBafflingPowerful, #LifeAfterAddiction, #BreakingTheCycle, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #PsychicChange, #SeeingClearly, #InabilityToSee

Join Wayne Giles as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 2 AA session, Wayne explores the idea that, without realizing it, we've been guided by a certain kind of faith throughout our lives. Even when we claimed not to believe in a higher power, or questioned what that power had done for us, there was a faith at work—whether in our own reasoning or in our ability to think and analyze.“If we're honest with ourselves, which we're not always able to be, we'll see that this power we say we don't believe in has probably been carrying us most of the way.”Wayne reflects on how this faith—whether in logic, intellect, or reason—was still a form of belief, a kind of faith that shaped our lives. The Big Book reminds us that we were faithful, even if it was to the “God of reason,” and that this realization opens the door to understanding the broader concept of faith in recovery. This session encourages participants to look inward and recognize the role that faith, in all its forms, has played in their journey. By acknowledging this, we can begin to shift that faith towards a higher power that offers true healing and transformation.For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #DiscoveringFaith, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #FaithInRecovery, #LifeAfterAddiction, #PowerOfReason, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #GodOfReason, #PsychicChange, #InnerReflection

Join Wayne Giles as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 2 AA session, Wayne discusses the critical importance of honesty in the recovery process—starting with being truly honest with oneself. Reflecting on his own journey, Wayne shares how it took him 30 years to understand what it meant to be honest with himself, despite being told repeatedly in treatment to “get honest.”“I thought, ‘What do you mean we're not getting honest?' But it took 30 years until I realized what they were talking about—honest with myself—because I didn't have the capacity to be honest with myself.”Wayne emphasizes that the first step in recovery is fully conceding to our innermost selves that we are powerless over our addiction, and this concession cannot be based on a lie. True recovery begins when we stop lying to ourselves and face the reality of our situation. This session encourages participants to take a hard look within, recognizing that the capacity for true honesty with oneself is essential for any meaningful change. By embracing this honesty, we align ourselves with the spiritual principles that guide us toward healing and transformation.For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #HonestWithYourself, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #SelfReflection, #LifeAfterAddiction, #TrueHonesty, #SpiritualHealing, #TransformativeRecovery, #FacingTheTruth, #PsychicChange

Join Wayne Giles as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 2 AA session, Wayne highlights a powerful message from the Big Book: while they can't answer all our questions, they can help clear the ground and encourage us to approach our recovery with honesty and diligence.“We can only clear the ground a bit. We can't answer all your questions. Sometimes we just don't know. And it's okay to say that, right?”Wayne emphasizes the importance of sweeping away prejudice, thinking honestly, and searching diligently within ourselves. The Big Book invites us to adopt an attitude of open-mindedness, promising that with this approach, we cannot fail. This session encourages participants to embrace their honest doubts and prejudices, using them as stepping stones toward deeper understanding and connection on the broad highway of recovery. By doing so, we align ourselves with the spiritual principles that guide us toward freedom from addiction and a life filled with purpose and peace.For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #SweepAwayPrejudice, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #OpenMindedness, #LifeAfterAddiction, #HonestSearch, #SpiritualHealing, #BroadHighway, #TransformativeRecovery, #PowerOfHonesty, #PsychicChange

Join Wayne Giles as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 2 AA session, Wayne delves into the human mind's natural aversion to trauma and the tendency to avoid confronting painful memories. He explains how our minds instinctively want to abandon traumatic thoughts entirely, which is why many of us kept returning to substances—unable to bring to consciousness the memory of suffering from just a week or a month ago.“And why do we want to abandon it entirely? So we don't have to think about it. Because our human minds really don't like trauma. We don't like remembering bad things.”Wayne highlights that this struggle isn't just about substances like alcohol or drugs—it applies to many areas of our lives. The inability to recall the pain associated with our actions leads us back into harmful patterns, reinforcing the need for a spiritual solution to break free from this cycle. This session encourages participants to confront these painful memories with the help of a higher power, allowing for true healing and transformation to take place.For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #Step2AA, #BigBookAA, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SobrietyJourney, #FacingTrauma, #OvercomingAddiction, #AAprogram, #SpiritualAwakening, #HealingJourney, #RecoveryCommunity, #WayneGiles, #JoeMcDonald, #EricReinhart, #HopeInRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #AlcoholicsAnonymous, #TraumaAndRecovery, #LifeAfterAddiction, #BreakingTheCycle, #PsychicChange, #SpiritualHealing, #MemoryOfSuffering, #TransformativeRecovery, #ConfrontingPain

In this episode of the Taste of Recovery Podcast, Neil opens up about his remarkable journey from addiction to transformation and healing. From his early struggles with alcohol and drugs to facing depression and challenges during his early years, Neil's path eventually led him to sobriety at age 27. Now deeply committed to service and community, Neil shares how supporting others as a sponsor and healer has given him renewed purpose. He reflects on the spiritual dimensions of recovery, drawing inspiration from his life-changing trip to Bali. Using the metaphor of the butterfly, he describes his journey as one of rebirth, resilience, and continual growth. Join us for an inspiring conversation about the power of commitment, service, and personal rebirth. Neil's story is a powerful reminder of the strength we can find in ourselves and each other on the journey to recovery. Editor's Note: Listener's discretion is advised. We engage in open conversations about recovery and addiction. Before diving into our episodes, it's important to recognize that the content we share is meant for informational and educational purposes only. We are not medical professionals, and the discussions we have should not be considered a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, it's crucial to seek assistance from qualified healthcare professionals or addiction specialists. Remember, you are not alone, and there is hope for a brighter tomorrow.

“The most important piece of considering reaching out for help is knowing there is something better on the other side. I see so many patients whose symptoms are in remission who say, ‘Why didn't I do this sooner? Why did I suffer for so long?”In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Iyoha, the Psychiatric Medical Director at CommQuest Services, Inc. Dr. Iyoha shares insights into the full scope of psychiatric services provided by CommQuest, offering a detailed overview of what falls under the psychiatric care umbrella and the types of professionals who deliver care to clients.The conversation explores common misconceptions and stigmas surrounding mental health treatment, particularly concerns about medication and its side effects. Dr. Iyoha addresses these fears, emphasizing the importance of careful patient monitoring as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.“The folks that I've taken care of are in business, healthcare, law. They're thriving in our community and no one has ever known that they were afflicted with a mental health disorder, a disorder that's well managed with medication, just like any other health condition.” The interview concludes with Dr. Iyoha highlighting recent advancements in mental health care, including the growing availability of services in our community.For more information please visit CommQuest.orgEpisode Blog Post: https://www.commquest.org/2024/10/commquest-psychiatric-services-overview-with-dr-iyoha/

We are joined by Michael, who opens up about his harrowing battle with addiction and his remarkable path to recovery. Beginning his journey with substance abuse at a young age, Michael found himself entangled in a six-year struggle with cocaine and crack cocaine, eventually hitting rock bottom—homeless and without hope. His turning point came through a VA substance abuse treatment center, where his healing began. Michael shares how the transformative power of commitments, AA meetings, and the 12-step program became the foundation of his recovery, providing the structure and support he needed to rebuild his life. He reflects on the importance of human connection, finding inspiration, and the continuous challenges of maintaining emotional stability in recovery. Tune in for an inspiring and raw conversation about resilience, hope, and the journey to reclaiming life. Editor's Note: Listener's discretion is advised. We engage in open conversations about recovery and addiction. Before diving into our episodes, it's important to recognize that the content we share is meant for informational and educational purposes only. We are not medical professionals, and the discussions we have should not be considered a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, it's crucial to seek assistance from qualified healthcare professionals or addiction specialists. Remember, you are not alone, and there is hope for a brighter tomorrow.    

Guest: Kara Vogt on the CommQuest Hope Discovered PodcastIn this episode, we are joined by Kara Vogt, co-founder of the FATHERS Motorcycle Poker Run, a dedicated member of the Stark County Opiate Task Force for 9 years, a volunteer at CommQuest Services, and an advocate for family addiction and recovery. Kara is also a parent of a person in recovery.During our conversation, Kara shares insights on two key topics: the impact of addiction on families and the resources available to support them.She emphasizes that addiction is a chronic disease, one that requires long-term solutions, not quick fixes. Kara also touches on important reminders for family members of those in recovery, such as understanding that addiction is a disease. Families dealing with a loved one's addiction often face overwhelming chaos, guilt, grief, confusion, anger, and hopelessness. However, Kara highlights the importance of resources like Family Support meetings to help navigate these challenges.Family Support MeetingsCommQuest offers weekly Family Support meetings every Tuesday from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at:Canton Outpatient Campus – Building A601 Cleveland Ave. NW | Canton, OH 44702Phone: 330.453.8252To attend, enter through the main entrance, take the elevator to the second floor, and check in at the front desk. Please provide your contact details to receive notifications in case of cancellations due to weather or other events.For those who prefer to attend virtually, send an email in advance to request the meeting link.The link will be sent via Microsoft Teams:Email: FamilySupport@CommQuest.orgFor more information about CommQuest, visit CommQuest.org.

In this episode of Taste of Recovery Podcast, Max shares his powerful journey from addiction to sobriety, starting with his last drink on April 11, 2020, which led to his arrest for DUI and possession of a firearm. He opens up about the downward spiral of his substance abuse—starting with alcohol and cocaine and escalating to meth—and the toll it took on his relationships and mental health. Max recounts his lowest point, which led to jail time and a rehab facility where he found his path to recovery. Now, Max focuses on prayer, service, and becoming a more compassionate person. In this heartfelt conversation, he touches on gratitude, self-improvement, true masculinity, and the role of God in his recovery. This episode is a powerful reminder of the strength it takes to rebuild a life and the hope that comes with recovery. Tune in for an inspiring story of resilience and redemption! Editor's Note: Listener's discretion is advised. We engage in open conversations about recovery and addiction. Before diving into our episodes, it's important to recognize that the content we share is meant for informational and educational purposes only. We are not medical professionals, and the discussions we have should not be considered a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, it's crucial to seek assistance from qualified healthcare professionals or addiction specialists. Remember, you are not alone, and there is hope for a brighter tomorrow.  

Dive into Bobby's colorful past and inspiring transformation on this week's episode of the podcast. Beginning his drug use at the tender age of 13, Bobby's journey into the depths of addiction started with marijuana and LSD, spiraling into a life of selling drugs and facing daunting legal battles. Bobby shares his journey through a remarkable period of sobriety and his significant contributions to the music industry, showcasing how recovery reshaped both his personal and professional life. Despite facing a recent health crisis needing a liver transplant, his spirit and resolve remain unshaken. He shares the importance of giving back to the recovery community, the challenges of sustaining sobriety, and the transformative power of good friendships along his journey. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of life's severe trials and the redemption that follows through resilience and compassion. Tune in to hear Bobby's powerful reflections on life and the importance of never taking anything for granted. Editor's Note: Listener's discretion is advised. We engage in open conversations about recovery and addiction. Before diving into our episodes, it's important to recognize that the content we share is meant for informational and educational purposes only. We are not medical professionals, and the discussions we have should not be considered a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, it's crucial to seek assistance from qualified healthcare professionals or addiction specialists. Remember, you are not alone, and there is hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Tina Khan joins us today to discuss her experience watching her son's spiral into drugs and mental health crises and what it did to their family. This is definitely an episode you want to hear before you choose to let your kids listen in, but it really does merit a listen by young people to hear what drug addiction does, not just to an individual, but a family and community.Where are we as a Muslim community in terms of supporting our young Muslims struggling with drug addiction, and just as importantly to our momcrew, are we there for our moms who have a child in crisis like this? If not now, WHY NOT. If not now, WHEN?Tune in at 6pm EST tonight on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or click on our link in bio and SHARE this episode link with 2 moms you know so THEY know they've got allies and ears with us. Make sure you use your podcast app to look up the links on this one. Links:Ten years of substance use research in Muslim populations: Where do we go from here?: https://quod.lib.umich.edu/j/jmmh/10381607.0010.103/--ten-years-of-substance-use-research-in-muslim-populations?rgn=main;view=fulltext Substance Abuse and Addiction in the Muslim Community: Facing Stigma and Seeking Support: https://www.ispu.org/substance-abuse-and-addiction-in-the-muslim-community/ Participate in Muslim drug treatment research study: https://betterconduct.org/ Teena's email: teena.khn@gmail.comListen to Teena on King of the World podcast: https://www.rifelion.com/shows/kingoftheworld Did you know you can send us a text? Feedback, questions, or recommendations welcomed!Support the Show.1. Web: www.mommyingwhilemuslim.com2. Email: salam@mommyingwhilemuslim.com3. FB: Mommying While Muslim page and Mommyingwhilemuslim group4. IG: @mommyingwhilemuslimpodcast5. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrrdKxpBdBO4ZLwB1kTmz1w

Wes, founder of Rock to Recovery, joins us today for an electrifying and heartfelt conversation. Wes opens up about his personal battles with addiction, the pivotal moments that led to his sobriety, and how he harnessed the power of music to create a unique recovery program that promotes healing through creativity. It is amazing how we can truly connect by just sitting and speaking our truth and being brutally honest about our addiction and recovery. Rock to Recovery helps people heal and transform their lives through the powerful experience of writing, playing, and performing music as a group. They work with veterans, youth, and those striving to overcome addiction, eating disorders, and various mental health issues. They also work in drug court programs, addiction treatment centers, mental health facilities, residential youth facilities, juvenile justice centers, drop-in shelters, and facilities for mothers with young children. Wherever there is a need for the healing power of music, Rock to Recovery is there to make a difference. Tune in to hear Wes's remarkable story and discover how Rock to Recovery is changing lives one song at a time. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking motivation and encouragement on their path to recovery. To learn more, go to: https://rocktorecovery.org/ Editor's Note: Listener's discretion is advised. We engage in open conversations about recovery and addiction. Before diving into our episodes, it's important to recognize that the content we share is meant for informational and educational purposes only. We are not medical professionals, and the discussions we have should not be considered a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, it's crucial to seek assistance from qualified healthcare professionals or addiction specialists. Remember, you are not alone, and there is hope for a brighter tomorrow.