Step 1

Step One: Finding Strength in Surrender – 413

July 4, 2024The Recovery Show Podcast, PodcastNM 1:05:44 0 Comments

Spencer and Nora explore Step One of Al-Anon, which is about admitting powerlessness over alcohol and recognizing the unmanageability in one’s life. They read from the book ‘How Al-Anon Works’ and discuss how their lives have been impacted by others’ alcoholism. Both hosts share personal anecdotes on their journey to accepting their lack of control…

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Breaking Through Denial: Honesty is Essential – 412

June 24, 2024The Recovery Show Podcast, PodcastNM 1:13:07 0 Comments

In conversation with Barb W, we dive into the vital role honesty plays in the journey of recovery, particularly in accepting and working the first step. The Challenge of Honesty We kick off the discussion with Barb reflecting on the necessity of honesty in recovery. Honesty often starts with acknowledging our own denial and deceit,…

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My Life was Unmanageable – 350

February 7, 2021The Recovery Show Podcast, PodcastNM 01:06:25 2 Comments

My life was out of control, but I still thought I could control my loved one’s drinking. Cold Wednesday in April. The beginning of the story but also the middle of the story. Where is the beginning? When I learned, as a child, to take care of everyone else first? That I couldn’t be happy…

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Steps 1, 2 and 3 – 332

May 28, 2020The Recovery Show Podcast, PodcastNM 01:15:02 1 Comment

Spencer was a guest on the Sober Speak podcast, with a conversation about Steps 1, 2, and 3 in Al-Anon. Sober Speak has mostly an AA focus, but the host, John M does sometimes invite members of Al-Anon to share their experience, strength, and hope. We talked about how I suddenly felt my powerlessness one…

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In all our affairs: Step 1 plus dementia – Episode 265

October 22, 2018The Recovery Show Podcast, PodcastNM 00:44:49 3 Comments

Step 12 asks us to “practice these principles in all our affairs”. This has led me to a new insight into how Step 1 is active in my life today. In a recent meeting, we read the Step 1 chapter from our book Paths to Recovery. I had recently returned from visiting my parents. I suddenly…

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