The Boiled Owl
The Boiled Owl
Owl 088 Doc
Owl 088 Doc
Owl 088 Doc
Thursday 15th October 2020
Tune into Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast to hear Doc's inspiring journey from addiction to sobriety through structure, humor, and mindfulness.
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Get the buttons here!Doc's Path to Sobriety: Structure, Humor, and Mindfulness
I realized that the rule set I had been given in life was not sufficient for living life in a healthy, decent manner, and that the program and the steps and the traditions gave me a structure on which to build a life.
Picture a life where you can't imagine a day without intoxicants. That's how Doc felt from the age of 19. In this episode of the Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast, hosts Don and Sam chat with Doc, who shares his gripping journey through addiction and into recovery. With a sobriety date of May 20, 1988, Doc's story is a testament to the power of structure and community in overcoming addiction.
Doc's life took a dramatic turn when his doctor warned him that his life had been saved 'this time' but might not be again. This wake-up call pushed him towards Alcoholics Anonymous, where he found the steps and traditions that became the backbone of his new life. His home group, the Living Sober group in Palm Springs, CA, provided the support and community he desperately needed. One of the most striking aspects of Doc's story is his sense of humor.
He lightens the conversation with a song he wrote about 'sitting on the pity pot', showing how laughter can be a powerful tool in recovery. But it's not all jokes; Doc speaks openly about the challenges he faced while working through the steps and the liberating experience of making amends. Mindfulness plays a significant role in Doc's recovery. Instead of traditional prayer, he practices letting go and staying present.
He also touches on the fundamentalist tendencies he's encountered in some recovery circles and stresses the importance of finding meetings and people that resonate with you. Doc's journey is a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with addiction. His story reminds us that we are not alone and that there is always a way out of the darkness. Tune in to hear how the steps and traditions of AA can help build a new, fulfilling life.