Nanci Adair
Nanci Adair
Episode 4: Lifted Up By An Angel with Howland Bickerstaff
Episode 4: Lifted Up By An Angel with Howland Bickerstaff
Episode 4: Lifted Up By An Angel with Howland Bickerstaff
Wednesday 15th March 2023
Join Nanci Adair and Howland Bickerstaff as they share their inspiring stories of addiction recovery, focusing on spirituality and emotional sobriety.
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41 minutes
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Get the buttons here!From Darkness to Light: Howland Bickerstaff's Path to Sobriety
I was late stage and I'm looking at The Um The Day after that. And the part that I could not explain and still can't to This Day, which tells me that there are guardian angels, is that I was literally picked up underneath my arms and brought to a standing position, pushed out of the bathroom, turned to the right and pushed over to the telephone in the living room, and the phone book opened directly to the a's and I called alcoholics anonymous.
Ever wondered what it takes to turn a life around after years of addiction? In this heartfelt episode of 'Tales from the Edge: Humor and Heartbreak in Addiction Recovery', Nanci Adair sits down with Howland Bickerstaff to share their powerful stories of overcoming addiction. With a combined 80 years of sobriety, they offer a candid look at the chaos and clarity that define their journeys.
Howland recounts his darkest moments, including a pivotal experience at the Crossroads Center in Antigua, where a message from his late father urged him to seek help. The episode dives deep into the destructive nature of addiction, transforming people into 'liars, thieves, gluttons, and whores', and how surrendering to a higher power can be the first step towards recovery.
Listeners will hear about the healing power of spirituality, emotional sobriety, and mindfulness, as well as the importance of making amends and seeking forgiveness. Through humor and honesty, Nanci and Howland shed light on the interconnectedness of various recovery approaches, emphasizing that it's never too late to find hope and healing.