Lauren Lansrud
Lauren Lansrud
A Fork in the Road
A Fork in the Road
A Fork in the Road
Friday 18th June 2021
Hear OA members discuss their journey to abstinence from compulsive eating and the importance of daily progress and higher power support.
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Lauren Lansrud
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Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Choosing the Path of Recovery: OA Members Share Their Stories
The oa program is a fork in the road. It is a program that is designed for recovery of mind, body and spirit based on a Daily reprieve from compulsive eating, and all that is asked of me is to suit up, show up and give up.
What happens when you reach a pivotal moment in your recovery journey? In this episode of 'Promise of Recovery', members of Overeaters Anonymous (OA) open up about their experiences with compulsive eating and the life-changing decision to embrace abstinence. The episode kicks off with a heartfelt tale about how addiction can cloud our judgment and make us feel powerless. But the story doesn't end there.
The members share how they found strength and solidarity in the OA program, which offers a supportive community and a practical path to recovery. The OA program is all about progress, not perfection, and it encourages a daily surrender to a higher power. Through working the steps with a sponsor, members learn to consistently choose recovery over self-destruction. This isn't about quick fixes; it's about making small, meaningful changes every day.
The program's gentle approach helps individuals live their best lives, one day at a time. You'll hear firsthand accounts of how OA members have navigated their 'fork in the road', opting for recovery and finding hope along the way. Their stories are not just inspiring but also deeply relatable for anyone struggling with compulsive eating or any form of addiction.
If you or someone you care about is facing similar challenges, this episode offers a comforting reminder that you're not alone, and there is a way forward.