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Overeaters Anonymous: 12-Step Recovery From Compulsive Eating
Overeaters Anonymous: 12-Step Recovery From Compulsive Eating
Overeaters Anonymous: 12-Step Recovery From Compulsive Eating
Wednesday 25th May 2016
Join Jill T. on 'Spirit of Recovery' as she shares her journey with Overeaters Anonymous, focusing on spiritual recovery from compulsive eating.
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Get the buttons here!Overeaters Anonymous: Breaking Free from Compulsive Eating with Jill T.
OA is not a diet club. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. We just look honestly.
Ever felt trapped by your eating habits? In this episode of 'Spirit of Recovery', hosts Rev. Dan Beckett and Rev. Michelle Vargas welcome Jill T., a dedicated member of Overeaters Anonymous (O.A.), to share her story of recovery. Overeaters Anonymous offers a unique 12-step program designed to help those struggling with compulsive eating find physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Unlike traditional diets, O.A.
focuses on the concept of abstinence from unhealthy eating behaviors, promoting deep inner change and a higher power connection. Jill opens up about her personal battle with compulsive eating, describing the emotional and physical toll it took on her life. She recounts eating eight plates of food in one sitting and feeling constant distress.
But her journey took a transformative turn when she discovered O.A., which helped her develop a spiritual awakening and a newfound sense of control over her life. Listeners will gain insight into the history of O.A., which was founded in the late 1950s by Roseanne S. in Southern California. Inspired by the success of Gamblers Anonymous, Roseanne created a similar program for those battling compulsive eating. Today, O.A.
stands as a beacon of hope for anyone who desires to stop compulsive eating. Jill’s story is a testament to the power of the 12-step program and the community it fosters. She shares how O.A. has not only helped her manage her eating habits but also brought about significant spiritual growth. Through the program, Jill learned to handle life's challenges intuitively and let go of unhealthy behaviors.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with compulsive eating or supporting someone who is. Jill’s journey offers hope and practical strategies for achieving new levels of happiness, joy, and freedom through spiritual recovery.