Beyond Belief Sobriety Podcast
Beyond Belief Sobriety Podcast
Episode 213: Misery is Optional
Episode 213: Misery is Optional
Episode 213: Misery is Optional
Wednesday 24th March 2021
John Huey discusses breaking away from AA dogma to find happiness in secular recovery on Beyond Belief Sobriety.
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Get the buttons here!Finding Freedom: John Huey on Breaking Away from AA Dogma
If your sobriety is making you feel bad rather than good and you're physically, and you've already physically detox, I understand feeling really bad when you're going through physical detox, and that can take quite some time for some folks, depending on where they've been. And if you're miserable, you know, a lot of my misery came from people.
Ever felt boxed in by the traditional approaches of Alcoholics Anonymous? John Huey knows that feeling all too well. In this episode of 'Beyond Belief Sobriety', John makes his eighth appearance to tackle the struggles agnostics and atheists face when trying to fit into the conventional AA mold. He opens up about his own experiences of trying to conform to AA's dogma and how it led to misery instead of recovery.
John emphasizes the importance of making a clean break from traditional AA if it doesn't serve you well and finding a peer group that truly resonates with your beliefs. This conversation dives into the sources of stress within AA, why people are increasingly seeking secular alternatives, and how focusing on quality of life can make all the difference. If you're feeling trapped by traditional recovery methods, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on exploring secular options and reclaiming your happiness.