Shank and Wayne
Shank and Wayne
Straight Pepper Diet with Debbie
Straight Pepper Diet with Debbie
Straight Pepper Diet with Debbie
Tuesday 1st August 2023
Join Shank and Wayne as they explore AA's Step 4 sex inventory with Debbie. Discover its transformative power in this heartfelt episode.
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Get the buttons here!Debbie's Journey: Unpacking the Sex Inventory in AA's Step 4
Episode Overview
- Debbie's decision to work through the Big Book while alone and unable to attend many meetings
- The pivotal moment when Debbie sought help at a treatment center and encountered the suggestion to join Alcoholics Anonymous
- Insights into Debbie's experience with the sex inventory and making amends
- The hosts' discussion on the imperious urge, the grouch and the brainstorm, and the phrase 'I packed my grip'
- Encouragement to work the 12 steps and not leave out the sex inventory for true freedom
Don't leave out the sex inventory if you want to be free.
Ever wondered how addressing your past can lead to true freedom? In this compelling episode of 'Alcoholics Alive!', hosts Shank and Wayne tackle one of the most challenging parts of Alcoholics Anonymous' Step 4: the sex inventory. Debbie joins them to share her deeply personal experience of navigating this often-overlooked aspect of recovery. Her story begins with a pivotal moment at a treatment center, where a suggestion to join AA changed her life's trajectory.
Working through the Big Book alone, Debbie faced numerous challenges and revelations, but her journey is a testament to the transformative power of seeking help. Shank and Wayne also discuss intriguing idioms from the Big Book, like 'the imperious urge', 'the grouch and the brainstorm', and 'I packed my grip', offering historical and emotional insights. Their conversation underscores the importance of working the 12 steps with a sponsor and faith, providing empathetic support and encouragement to listeners.
This episode is a heartfelt reminder that embracing the sex inventory is crucial for achieving spiritual growth and true freedom. Tune in for an enlightening exploration of AA's 12 steps and discover how addressing your past can pave the way for a brighter future.