Roger B.
Roger B.
The Foundation
The Foundation
The Foundation
Saturday 16th November 2024
Explore the importance of the first two steps in recovery with Roger B. Learn about powerlessness, faith, and building a solid foundation for sobriety.
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About this podcast
Author:
Roger B.
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Body & Mind
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Episode Overview
- The first two steps are crucial as they form the foundation of recovery.
- Admitting powerlessness is the initial step towards seeking help.
- Faith, hope, trust, honesty, and courage are essential principles at every stage of recovery.
- Personal anecdotes highlight real-life challenges and successes in maintaining sobriety.
- Perseverance and honesty are key to overcoming addiction.
The main problem the alcoholic centres in his mind or her mind rather than the body.
Roger B. shares his wisdom and experience in this episode of The Gathering With Roger B., titled 'The Foundation'. With over 43 years in recovery, Roger delves into the crucial importance of the first two steps in the 12-step programme, which he describes as the foundation of a successful recovery journey. He uses metaphors like 'the path' and 'the foundation' to explain how these steps provide a solid base for those seeking sobriety.
Roger emphasises the concept of powerlessness, a key principle in recovery, and how admitting powerlessness is the first step towards seeking help and building a new life free from addiction. Roger reads passages from the Big Book, highlighting the significance of spiritual experiences in transforming one's attitude towards life. He talks about the necessity of faith, hope, trust, honesty, and courage in the recovery process.
These principles are not just for beginners but are essential at every stage of recovery, whether you have 30 days or 30 years of sobriety. Listeners will hear personal anecdotes from Roger and other participants who share their experiences with the first two steps and how they have navigated their recovery journeys. The discussion touches on the challenges of maintaining sobriety, dealing with the 'beast' of alcoholism, and the importance of perseverance and honesty in overcoming addiction.
Roger's engaging style and deep understanding of the recovery process make this episode a must-listen for anyone on the path to sobriety or supporting someone who is. By the end of the episode, you'll have a better understanding of why the first two steps are so critical and how they can set you on a path to lasting recovery. So, why not give it a listen and see how these foundational principles can help you or your loved ones?