Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
15: LifeRing - Peer-to-Peer Support in Secular Recovery with Jason Groce
15: LifeRing - Peer-to-Peer Support in Secular Recovery with Jason Groce
15: LifeRing - Peer-to-Peer Support in Secular Recovery with Jason Groce
Thursday 2nd November 2017
Discover Jason Groce's journey to sobriety with LifeRing, a secular recovery group focused on personal choice and community support.
36 minutes
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Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Finding Sobriety with LifeRing: Jason Groce’s Journey
Because you're talking about something that happened that was stressful for you, and someone just says: oh wow, like I have that too, and then they share something and you thought you were the only person to ever get stressed by that or have issues with that and having that conversation flow back and forth, like to me, that's really where the value, so much of the value of those meetings comes from.
Imagine trying to stay sober while the pressures of life keep piling up. That's exactly what Jason Groce faced for over a decade. In this episode of 'The Addicted Mind Podcast', Jason opens up about his tumultuous relationship with alcohol and how he found a lifeline in LifeRing, a secular recovery support group. For years, Jason cycled through periods of sobriety and relapse, never quite finding a method that stuck.
Traditional support groups didn’t resonate with him, particularly the spiritual aspects and the focus on powerlessness. His turning point came when a social worker asked him what he planned to do differently. Determined to make a lasting change, Jason discovered LifeRing. What makes LifeRing stand out? Unlike other programs, it doesn’t require belief in a higher power or adherence to a rigid set of steps. Instead, it emphasizes personal choice, responsibility, and community support.
Meetings are conversational, encouraging participants to share their week’s experiences, whether directly related to sobriety or not. Crosstalk is welcomed, fostering a dynamic and supportive environment. Jason shares how this format, combined with the philosophy of secularism and empowerment, finally clicked for him. He found the conversations engaging and the mutual support invaluable. Throughout the episode, Jason highlights the benefits of LifeRing’s unique approach and compares it to other recovery groups.
He explains how its secular nature can be particularly appealing for those who struggle with spiritual or religious components in traditional programs. If you’re looking for a recovery community that aligns with your personal values and goals, LifeRing might just be the answer. Tune in to hear Jason’s inspiring story and learn how LifeRing could support you or someone you know on the path to sobriety.