Doug M
Doug M
Canadian Sober EH!............episode 5, Reach Out Touch Faith
Canadian Sober EH!............episode 5, Reach Out Touch Faith
Canadian Sober EH!............episode 5, Reach Out Touch Faith
Saturday 2nd October 2021
Join Dougie Fresh on 'Canadian Sober Eh!' as Marty shares his journey from religion to spirituality in recovery. Tune in for an inspiring story.
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Get the buttons here!Marty's Path: From Religion to Spirituality in Recovery
The concept of god and religion as a whole has been a struggle for me since joining a a. Maybe it's because you know. I know that there's something bigger than myself out there, a guiding light of some sort.
What happens when the road to recovery is paved with questions about faith and spirituality? In this episode of 'Canadian Sober Eh!', host Dougie Fresh sits down with Marty, who shares his compelling journey from the grip of addiction to finding a higher power that resonates with him. Marty opens up about his tumultuous early years filled with addiction, multiple arrests, and stints in rehab.
His story takes a profound turn when he recalls attending his first AA meeting and hearing the life-altering phrase, 'You either get clean or you get locked up or you get dead'. This stark reality check pushed him to search for something greater than himself. However, Marty's relationship with faith wasn't straightforward. Struggling with the concept of God and traditional religion, he found it hard to connect with the idea of a higher power.
But through his journey, Marty discovered that spirituality doesn't have to be tied to religion. He found a guiding force that made sense to him, saying, 'I know that there's something bigger than myself out there, a guiding light of some sort'. Marty also highlights the crucial role of fellowship in his recovery.
The support from the AA community became a lifeline for him, emphasizing that he wouldn't be where he is today without the camaraderie and encouragement from fellow members. The episode wraps up with Dougie Fresh expressing gratitude to Marty for sharing his raw and inspiring story, reminding listeners that they too can find their own path to recovery.
For anyone grappling with addiction or supporting someone who is, Marty's story offers a beacon of hope and a testament to the transformative power of finding a personal sense of spirituality. Tune in to 'Canadian Sober Eh!' and let Marty's journey inspire you.