Paul Churchill
Paul Churchill
RE 146: We Came to Believe
RE 146: We Came to Believe
RE 146: We Came to Believe
Monday 4th December 2017
Paul Churchill and Kristopher Oyen discuss Step 2 of AA with Mike, who shares his story of finding faith and sobriety on Recovery Elevator.
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Get the buttons here!Finding Faith: Mike's Journey Through Step 2 of AA
Step two, however, is one of those where we start to explore that we're not the most important person on this planet. The fact that the planets don't orbit around us- I thought Paul Churchill was the center of the universe for a long time- turns out.
Feeling like you're sinking in quicksand every time you try to quit drinking? In this episode of Recovery Elevator, Paul Churchill and Kristopher Oyen tackle Step 2 from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous: 'We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity'. This step can be a tough one, especially if you're struggling with the concept of a higher power.
To help break it down, they chat with Mike, a 33-year-old social worker from Vermont who’s been sober for 86 days. Mike shares his battle with alcohol, from those sneaky little boxes of wine to full-blown bottles, and how he felt stuck, like running in sand without gaining any traction. He opens up about his journey to sobriety, highlighting the pivotal role of Recovery Elevator and 'This Naked Mind' in reshaping his mindset.
The hosts also dive into the gritty details of alcoholism's progression, the impact of hangovers, and how small decisions can lead to big changes. They discuss the importance of being open about sobriety at work and within the family, and how shifting your mindset can make all the difference. This episode offers a raw and honest look at the struggle to find faith in something bigger than ourselves and how it can be a game-changer on the road to recovery.