OA RISE | Recovery Inspires Shared Experiences
OA RISE | Recovery Inspires Shared Experiences
Experience Strength and Hope
Experience Strength and Hope
Experience Strength and Hope
Sunday 6th March 2022
Karen and Angie reveal their paths to overcoming compulsive eating, emphasizing the role of sponsors, fellowship, and practical tools in recovery.
158 minutes
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Recovery Reimagined
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Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Our mission is to provide inspiring speaker meetings of depth and authenticity, on the first and third Saturday of each month, and to maintain a website where recordings of these meetings are accessible to all OA members.
Ever wondered how others have successfully tackled compulsive eating? In this episode of OA RISE, Karen and Angie open up about their personal battles and victories with food addiction. Karen shares her heart-wrenching struggle with binge eating, the turning point that led her to seek psychiatric help, and the transformative power of working through the 12 steps with a sponsor.
Her story highlights how spirituality became a cornerstone in her recovery, offering her a newfound sense of freedom from compulsive eating. Angie’s journey is equally compelling. She found her way to Overeaters Anonymous through a member of Alcoholics Anonymous who saw her silent struggle. Angie dives into how she confronted the emotional issues fueling her food addiction by diligently working through the steps.
Both women stress the vital role of having a sponsor and a supportive community in their recovery process. The episode doesn’t just stop at their stories. Karen and Angie also share practical tools for managing triggers and cravings, like meal planning, daily readings, and mindfulness practices. Their candid discussions provide a treasure trove of strategies that anyone struggling with compulsive eating can apply to their own lives. Tune in to be inspired by Karen and Angie's honest and hopeful accounts.
Their experiences underscore the power of shared stories in overcoming addiction and finding a new way of life.