Billy and Jason
Billy and Jason
180: Overeaters Anonymous - Everything You Wanted to Know (Sort Of)
180: Overeaters Anonymous - Everything You Wanted to Know (Sort Of)
180: Overeaters Anonymous - Everything You Wanted to Know (Sort Of)
Sunday 16th April 2023
Grace from Overeaters Anonymous shares her journey with food addiction and explains how OA helps people find balance and recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Grace shares her personal struggles with food addiction, shedding light on compulsive overeating and long-term battle with sugar addiction.
- The inception of Overeaters Anonymous and the individualized food plans within the program are discussed, emphasizing the definition of abstinence.
- Insights into recognising disordered eating behaviours, managing social events, and navigating the journey to recovery are explored.
- The discussion delves into the societal influence on eating habits, the importance of personal accountability, and the power of seeking help.
- Grace provides wisdom and guidance for those struggling with food addiction, offering hope and support on the path to recovery.
The thing is with food, it's not an absolute, we can't just not eat. And so everybody will have their own food plan.
Ever wondered how Overeaters Anonymous (OA) works? In this episode of 'Recovery (Sort Of) - The Podcast', Jason sits down with Grace from OA to shed light on this often misunderstood program. Grace opens up about her personal battles with food addiction, from compulsive overeating to a long-standing struggle with sugar. She doesn't just share her story; she breaks down the nuts and bolts of OA, explaining how it differs from other 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous.
You'll learn about the unique challenges faced by those dealing with disordered eating and how OA provides a supportive framework for recovery. Grace dives into what abstinence means in the context of food addiction and how members create personalized food plans to help them stay on track. She also touches on the signs of disordered eating, making it easier for listeners to recognize these behaviors in themselves or loved ones. But it's not all about the individual struggle.
The episode also explores how societal pressures shape our eating habits and the importance of personal accountability in overcoming them. Grace emphasizes the value of community support in OA meetings, where members share tools, steps, and stories to help each other on their journey to recovery. Whether you're dealing with overeating, undereating, or just curious about how OA works, this episode offers a wealth of information and hope.