Father Bill W.
Father Bill W.
Who Is Harry Tiebout and Why Should I Care?
Who Is Harry Tiebout and Why Should I Care?
Who Is Harry Tiebout and Why Should I Care?
Saturday 7th October 2023
Discover Dr. Harry Tiebout's groundbreaking insights into AA's success and ego's role in recovery with Father Bill W.
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Episode Overview
- Father Bill W. delves into the lost 11th Step practice of Two Way Prayer and Dr. Harry Tiebout's pioneering work
- He emphasises the importance of understanding the role of the ego in recovery and aligning it with the greater self
- Insights into the critical role of ego reduction in the recovery process, drawing from historical accounts and personal experiences
- Father Bill shares thought-provoking reflections on the transformative power of spiritual practice and the psychological aspects of addiction
- This episode offers a compelling perspective on the journey to wholeness and healing in recovery
This incident showed that two people, one approaching the matter clinically and the other relying on his own personal experience, had both come up with the same conclusion about finding recovery. Both of us saw the alcoholic's absolute need for ego reduction.
Ever wondered why AA works when so many other methods don't? Father Bill W., an Episcopal priest with decades of sobriety under his belt, kicks off a new series focusing on Dr. Harry Tiebout, the first psychiatrist to grasp why Alcoholics Anonymous was effective. Tiebout, who also treated AA co-founder Bill Wilson for depression, had groundbreaking insights into the role of ego in addiction recovery.
In this episode, Father Bill dives into Tiebout’s writings and shares how these ideas can transform your recovery journey. He uses Hazelden’s book 'Harry Tiebout: The Collected Writings' as a key resource, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in the psychological and spiritual underpinnings of sobriety. Father Bill's narrative is both engaging and enlightening, offering listeners a fresh perspective on the importance of ego reduction and spiritual practice in overcoming addiction.
Whether you're in a 12-Step program or just curious about the mechanics of recovery, this episode provides valuable insights that could change the way you think about sobriety.