Navigating Sobriety: Insights from Adrienne Miller and Mary Beth O'Connor
There's no way to go from being dependent on substance, being sober, without having some kind of deep soul shift, but that kind of conscious focus on spirituality, it's just not a part of everyone's recovery, and I've seen that over and over.
Ever wondered if there's more than one way to achieve sobriety? In this episode of the 'Recovery Matters! Podcast', Adrienne Miller, President and CEO of Women for Sobriety, and Mary Beth O'Connor, a former Administrative Law Judge and advocate for LifeRing Secular Recovery and She Recovers Foundation, share their unique perspectives on the many paths to recovery.
Mary Beth's op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, 'I Beat Addiction without God', sparked a conversation that led to a powerful partnership with Adrienne. Together, they dive into the importance of creating a personal recovery plan that pulls from various programs and philosophies. They tackle the concept of secularity in recovery, discussing the hurdles and triumphs that come with it. The episode also highlights the significance of support networks and the freedom to choose a recovery path that resonates personally.
Adrienne and Mary Beth's stories are a testament to the fact that recovery isn't one-size-fits-all. Tune in to hear their candid discussions and gain fresh insights into embracing multiple pathways to sobriety.