Farewell to Shame: The Healing Power of 12-Step Inventories
I am a woman who had another woman guide me through this process and as a result of that, I've had profound healing on my shame, on my eating disorder, and I am free Today, One Day at a time, of my all of my compulsive eating behaviors.
In this deeply personal episode of the Recovery Crone Podcast, the host bids farewell to her Shame Study Workshop, sharing heartfelt reflections on her journey through shame and recovery. With over two decades of sobriety under her belt, she opens up about categorizing people based on their looks and how this affected her own body image. This episode is a candid exploration of her struggles with dieting, which triggered painful body memories of incest and led to a significant relapse.
Through the compassionate guidance of a sponsor and the structured approach of 12-step inventories, she found a path to healing from her eating disorder and compulsive behaviors. The host emphasizes the transformative power of doing inventories to confront and heal shame, offering practical advice on how to undertake this process effectively. She highlights the crucial role sponsors play in recovery, acting as compassionate witnesses to our struggles and helping shift our consciousness towards healing.
Her reflections on vulnerability and self-compassion are particularly poignant, reminding listeners that being honest with ourselves and others can help us see our worth beyond our imperfections. The episode is packed with practical tips for anyone navigating their own recovery journey, such as writing down resentments, fears, and harms done to others, and finding a supportive sponsor or community.
This episode is a beacon of hope for those grappling with shame, trauma, eating disorders, or compulsive behaviors, showing that healing is possible through vulnerability and self-compassion.