AA Podcast
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Topic: The Doctors Opinion and Step 1
Topic: The Doctors Opinion and Step 1
Topic: The Doctors Opinion and Step 1
Friday 23rd December 2022
Carrie B from Bend, Oregon, discusses Step 1 and 'The Doctor's Opinion', emphasizing acceptance in this episode of Sober Cast.
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Get the buttons here!Carrie B: Understanding Step 1 and The Doctor's Opinion
I don't know when king alcohol is going to let me have a night where I'm home on time...Once I ingest alcohol in any form at all, which alcohol only comes in liquid form for any loophole finders in the room, I'm powerless and my life has become unmanageable
Picture yourself at the start of a journey towards sobriety, where understanding the basics can make all the difference. In this episode of Sober Cast, Carrie B from Bend, Oregon, shares her story at the Broken Elevator Meeting in April 2022. She dives into 'The Doctor's Opinion' and Step 1 of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), offering a candid look at the foundation of the AA program.
Carrie talks about her personal struggles with accepting her powerlessness over alcohol and how this realization was pivotal in her recovery. She emphasizes the importance of 'The Doctor's Opinion', which explains alcoholism as both a physical allergy and a mental obsession, helping many to understand their condition better. Carrie also explores the critical role of Step 1, the only step that acknowledges these aspects of alcoholism.
She shares how denial can be a significant barrier to recovery and stresses the need for acceptance. By reflecting on her own experiences, Carrie highlights how embracing these foundational principles can set the stage for a successful recovery journey. This episode isn't just about theory; it's about practical insights and real-life experiences. Carrie discusses the mind-body connection in addiction and how working through the steps can help break free from the obsession to drink.
She also underscores the value of revisiting AA basics and attending speaker meetings and workshops as ongoing support resources. As she wraps up, Carrie reminds listeners about upcoming AA events, like the Three Rivers Bigbook Weekend IV in September 2023, encouraging everyone to stay connected and keep working the steps. Tune in to hear Carrie's powerful message and gain a deeper understanding of Step 1 and 'The Doctor's Opinion' in AA.