Beyond Belief Sobriety Podcast
Beyond Belief Sobriety Podcast
Episode 203: Secular Overeaters
Episode 203: Secular Overeaters
Episode 203: Secular Overeaters
Wednesday 30th December 2020
Jenne M. and Jim D. share their secular approach to overcoming food addiction on Beyond Belief Sobriety Podcast. Listen to their inspiring stories.
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Get the buttons here!Secular Overeaters: Jenne and Jim's Journey Through Food Addiction
There have been agnostic or atheist people in OA from the very beginning, and they have struggled with the same issues that we have struggled with - the religious language and the idea that you have to pray to a god to be abstinent.
Food addiction can be a tough battle, especially when traditional recovery groups don't quite fit your beliefs. In this episode of Beyond Belief Sobriety, host John S. chats with Jenne M. and Jim D., two secular members of Overeaters Anonymous (OA), about their personal struggles and triumphs in overcoming food addiction. Both Jenne and Jim faced unique challenges as atheists in a program often laced with religious undertones.
They share their journeys from feeling out of place to creating secular OA meetings that offer a more inclusive environment for people like them. Jenne opens up about her struggle with overeating, gaining significant weight in a short period, and how she found solace in OA. Jim talks about joining OA after a friend's recommendation and the hurdles he faced as an atheist within the group.
Together, they discuss what makes a secular OA meeting different—focusing on scientific and evidence-based approaches rather than religious or patriarchal language. The episode dives into the history of secular OA groups and how the COVID-19 pandemic has brought more awareness to these meetings. Jenne and Jim also touch on alternative steps and non-OA approved step study groups, emphasizing the need for a safe space free from religious overtones for those seeking recovery from food addiction.
Their website, secularovereaters.org, serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to navigate food addiction without religious influences. If you're curious about their stories and how they managed to carve out a secular path in OA, this episode is a must-listen.