OA RISE | Recovery Inspires Shared Experiences
OA RISE | Recovery Inspires Shared Experiences
03.17.2024 - Removing the mask: living an authentic life in recovery
03.17.2024 - Removing the mask: living an authentic life in recovery
03.17.2024 - Removing the mask: living an authentic life in recovery
Thursday 13th June 2024
Join Marcia H. and Alice as they discuss the importance of authenticity in recovery from compulsive eating.
137 minutes
Inspiring
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Episode Overview
- Living authentically is crucial for emotional and spiritual recovery.
- Trusting a higher power can guide your recovery journey.
- Self-reflection exercises help counter negative beliefs.
- Honesty with oneself and others fosters healing.
- The OA community offers invaluable support.
Being able to allow myself to feel what I'm feeling is way better than putting my head in a toilet.
In this heartfelt episode of OA RISE, host Marcia H. guides listeners through a deeply personal and inspiring journey towards living an authentic life in recovery. The episode kicks off with the serenity prayer and the reading of the OA preamble, setting a reflective tone. Marcia introduces Kathy M.R. and Yafa, who share their experiences and the 12 steps of Overeaters Anonymous, reminding everyone that they are not alone in their struggles with food addiction.
Alice takes centre stage with a raw and honest account of her own journey. She shares how removing the mask of pretense and embracing her true self has been a pivotal part of her recovery. Alice’s anecdotes about losing her dentures while purging and her struggles with self-worth resonate deeply, making it clear that recovery is not just about abstaining from compulsive eating but also about healing emotionally and spiritually.
She emphasises the importance of finding a higher power and trusting in it to guide one's recovery journey. The episode also includes a writing exercise where Alice encourages listeners to reflect on how their lives would change if they believed in a power greater than themselves. This exercise aims to help individuals identify and counter negative self-beliefs, fostering a more positive and self-affirming mindset.
The episode wraps up with Marcia inviting everyone to continue their journey of recovery by attending future meetings and getting involved in the OA community. If you're looking for a blend of honesty, support, and practical advice on living an authentic life in recovery, this episode is a must-listen.