Beyond Belief Sobriety Podcast
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Episode 94: Tomas L.
Episode 94: Tomas L.
Episode 94: Tomas L.
Wednesday 4th July 2018
Join Tomas L. from Gothenburg as he shares his secular journey to sobriety and discusses the challenges of AA's religious aspects.
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Get the buttons here!Tomas L: Navigating Sobriety Without Religion
I even had a kind of a dark variety of it. I just thought of it as a joke, but being in the place I was, I realized that, yeah, it really makes very profound sense to me.
Ever wondered how someone can stay sober without leaning on religious beliefs? Meet Tomas L. from Gothenburg, Sweden, who shares his eye-opening journey to sobriety in this episode of the Beyond Belief Sobriety Podcast. Tomas found himself in the world of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) but struggled with its religious undertones. His story is both funny and thought-provoking, especially when he recalls a witty comment he made about the Lord’s Prayer in a secret AA Facebook group.
That moment caught the attention of many, including the podcast host. Tomas opens up about the mental tricks and strategies that have helped him stay sober. He also delves into the challenges posed by AA's dogmatism and why a secular approach is crucial for people like him. If you’ve ever questioned the traditional steps of AA or sought a non-religious path to recovery, Tomas’s experience offers a fresh perspective.
He emphasizes the importance of honesty and community support in recovery, making this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to understand secular sobriety better.