AA Podcast
AA Podcast
Topic: Our Innermost Selves
Topic: Our Innermost Selves
Topic: Our Innermost Selves
Friday 18th August 2023
Join Matt W from Bremen as he shares his journey through alcoholism and recovery, focusing on self-awareness and spiritual growth.
48 minutes
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Resilient
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Episode Overview
- Matt shares his journey of alcoholism and recovery, emphasizing the importance of conceding to one's innermost self
- Reflecting on the progressive nature of the illness, Matt discusses the spiritual malady and the role of a higher power in his recovery
- He highlights the transformative impact of working the 12 steps, maintaining consistent spiritual practice, and engaging in service
- Matt's narrative resonates with hope, resilience, and the possibility of a meaningful, sober life
- Through candid insights, he illustrates the profound changes that have shaped his life, relationships, and sense of purpose
I have a beautiful little boy, never seen me drink and use. I have a beautiful partner who loves me for being me. I don't need to pretend to be somebody else. I don't have any financial debt today. I don't hate the person that I look at in the mirror in the morning anymore.
Ever wondered what it takes to face your innermost self and come out stronger on the other side? In this episode of Sober Cast, Matt W from Bremen, Germany, shares his deeply personal journey through alcoholism and recovery. Recorded during the Magical Mystery Tour Zoom meeting in August 2022, Matt's story is a testament to the power of self-awareness and spiritual growth in the path to sobriety.
Matt opens up about the crucial moments that led him to acknowledge his addiction and the transformative role Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) played in his life. He talks about the significance of conceding to his innermost self, a process that was both challenging and liberating. By confronting his deepest fears and vulnerabilities, Matt found the strength to embark on a five-year journey of recovery.
Throughout his narrative, Matt emphasizes the importance of the 12 steps, consistent spiritual practice, and the impact of service on his sobriety. His candid reflections on the progressive nature of alcoholism and the spiritual malady that accompanies it offer valuable insights for anyone on a similar path. Matt's story is not just about overcoming addiction; it's about finding hope, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Listeners will be inspired by Matt's honesty and humility as he discusses the profound changes that have shaped his life and relationships. His journey serves as a beacon of hope for those struggling with addiction, showing that recovery is possible through self-awareness, spiritual growth, and community support.