Agent X

That's NOT in the book!

Agent X

  • S4 E10 Into Action with Tradition 5

S4 E10 Into Action with Tradition 5

Tuesday 2nd April 2024

Agent X and Tradition 5 discuss AA, sobriety, 12 Steps, action, and suicide with raw honesty and humour in this must-listen episode.
66 minutes
Honest
Raw
Informative
Hopeful
Engaging

About this podcast

That's NOT in the book!
Author:
Agent X
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery with AA
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Diving Deep into Recovery with Tradition 5

Episode Overview

  • The importance of daily conscious contact with a higher power.
  • How making amends is a crucial step in recovery.
  • The ongoing battle with self-pity and resentment.
  • Humorous anecdotes that lighten the heavy topics.
  • Raw discussions on suicide and mental health.
"God saved my piece of shit ass from death and despair"
Ever wondered what it's really like to be in the trenches of alcohol recovery? In this episode of 'That's NOT in the book!', Agent X is joined by Tradition 5 to tackle the heavy yet essential topics of AA, recovery, sobriety, the 12 Steps, and even suicide. With their usual no-nonsense approach, they read directly from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, sharing personal experiences that bring the text to life in ways you won't find anywhere else.
Agent X's raw honesty and Tradition 5's heartfelt reflections make for a compelling listen, especially when they dive into the complexities of staying sober and the ongoing battle with self-pity and resentment. You'll hear about the daily struggles and triumphs that come with maintaining sobriety, including some hilarious anecdotes about traffic violations and the ever-present 'negative Nancy' voice in their heads. The episode also touches on the importance of making amends and how the spiritual journey is an ongoing process.
It's not all doom and gloom, though; there's plenty of humour and hope sprinkled throughout. By the end, you'll feel like you've just had a deep chat with friends who truly understand the ups and downs of alcohol recovery. So, grab your Big Book and get ready for an episode that promises to be both enlightening and entertaining.