Regina Falangi's Journey: Finding Hope in the Big Book
Our mutual friend you're just talking about is Fred... it flicks the light on in your eyes, man, like it just does, and but it's because of the way that the people handled it, like there was no one holier than thou.
Agent X returns with a captivating episode of 'That's NOT in the book!' featuring Regina Falangi, who takes listeners through pages 18 and 19 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Regina opens up about her tumultuous past with alcoholism, describing herself as a 'shaking, belligerent, screaming and yelling, angry, crying dumpster' before discovering the life-changing solutions within the Big Book.
She sheds light on the phenomenon of craving and the mental obsession with alcohol—issues that no professional had ever explained to her as clearly as the Big Book does. Regina emphasizes that quitting drinking is just the first step; true recovery involves tackling self-centeredness and helping others on their journey. Together, Agent X and Regina discuss the miracle of recovery and the profound impact of combining personal experience with knowledge to support others.
This episode offers a blend of raw honesty and practical advice, making it a must-listen for anyone navigating their own path to sobriety.