Michael Stoller
Michael Stoller
#81 Back To Basics Steps 1,2,3
#81 Back To Basics Steps 1,2,3
#81 Back To Basics Steps 1,2,3
Thursday 22nd November 2018
Michael Stoller shares his path to emotional sobriety through the first three steps of the Back to Basics 12 Step Program in this insightful episode.
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Get the buttons here!Starting Fresh: Michael Stoller on the First Steps to Emotional Sobriety
I like to say that after some thought over The Last Several Months- and I'm really looking at what the core of all addiction is- people in this program have talked about: well, the core of all addictions is misery and self-sabotage.
Feeling stuck in a cycle of depression and anxiety? Michael Stoller knows that feeling all too well. In this episode of 'Blueprints for Emotional Sobriety', he opens up about his personal journey towards emotional sobriety, focusing on the first three steps of the Back to Basics 12 Step Program. As a psychotherapist who has battled his own mental health challenges, Stoller found that traditional therapy and medication offered only temporary relief.
It wasn't until he stumbled upon an article treating depression like an addiction that he discovered a new path to healing. He turned to the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous and began a transformative journey that would change his life. Stoller candidly shares how little he initially knew about the 12 Step Program, yet how grateful he was for the chance to learn and grow within it.
From feeling like an outsider to becoming a leader in the program, he created a speakers meeting that evolved into the Back to Basics 12 Step Program. In this episode, Stoller dives into the first three steps: admitting powerlessness over addiction, believing in a higher power, and making a decision to turn one's life over to that higher power. These steps, he explains, are crucial for anyone looking to regain control over their lives.
He also emphasizes the importance of finding a sponsor—someone who can guide you through the steps and offer support when you need it most. With heartfelt honesty, Stoller recounts his own experiences with these initial steps and how they helped him let go of the control he desperately clung to. This episode is both inspiring and practical, offering listeners a glimpse into the transformative power of the 12 Step Program.
If you're struggling with addiction or know someone who is, this episode provides valuable insights and hope for a brighter future.