Shank and Wayne
Shank and Wayne
Thank You For Sharing with Katie D
Thank You For Sharing with Katie D
Thank You For Sharing with Katie D
Tuesday 28th May 2024
Katie D. shares her journey to sobriety, the importance of community and sponsorship in AA, and how helping others has been crucial to her recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Katie D. shares her journey to sobriety starting from a young age.
- The importance of community and sponsorship in AA.
- How helping others has been crucial to maintaining sobriety.
- Discussion on the evolving nature of AA meetings and their focus.
- The role of the Big Book in guiding recovery.
You can only keep what you have by giving it away.
In this episode of Alcoholics Alive!, Katie D. returns to share her journey and insights on living a sober life through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Katie, who has been sober since September 1, 2020, opens up about her struggles with alcohol from a young age and the turning points that led her to embrace sobriety.
The hosts, Shank and Wayne, engage Katie in a lively discussion about the AA philosophy, emphasising the importance of community, sponsorship, and the Big Book as essential tools for recovery. Katie touches on the idea that you can only keep what you have by giving it away, highlighting how helping others has been crucial to her own sobriety. She shares anecdotes about finding her sponsor through an international women's group and the profound impact it had on her journey.
The conversation also delves into the changing landscape of AA meetings, including the shift towards more secular and psychological approaches, and the potential challenges this poses to maintaining a spiritual focus. The episode is filled with heartfelt moments and practical advice, making it a must-listen for anyone on their own path to recovery or supporting someone who is. Katie's story is a testament to the power of community and the transformative impact of AA principles.
Whether you're new to sobriety or have been on this journey for years, you'll find valuable takeaways in Katie's experiences and reflections. Tune in to hear Katie's candid thoughts on staying sober, the evolving nature of AA meetings, and why she believes in sticking to the core principles of the Big Book. This episode is not just about recovery; it's about finding strength, support, and a sense of purpose through helping others.