Tim B.

The Big Book Study

Tim B.

  • Week Eight: More About Alcoholism (Part two)

Week Eight: More About Alcoholism (Part two)

Monday 30th May 2022

Dive into Week Eight of 'The Big Book Study' as the hosts explore alcoholism's cunning nature and the need for a spiritual solution. Listen now.
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The Big Book Study
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Tim B.
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Decoding Alcoholism: Insights from Week Eight of The Big Book Study

However intellectual we get, however intelligent we may have been in other respects where alcohol has been involved, we have been strangely insane.
In this episode of 'The Big Book Study', the hosts dive deep into Week Eight, titled 'More About Alcoholism (Part Two)'. The discussion kicks off with a recap of Step One, setting the stage for a thorough exploration of alcoholism's complexities. Have you ever wondered why intelligence or self-knowledge alone can't conquer alcoholism? This episode breaks it down, revealing how the cunning nature of the disease outsmarts even the smartest minds.
You'll hear about the many ways people try to manage their drinking through sheer willpower and why these efforts often fall short. The hosts stress that a spiritual solution is crucial, emphasizing that a true change in lifestyle is necessary for lasting recovery. They wrap up by discussing the profound hopelessness that many alcoholics feel and how understanding this can be a pivotal step towards finding a way out.
If you're on a recovery journey or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice to help navigate the path to sobriety.