OA RISE | Recovery Inspires Shared Experiences
OA RISE | Recovery Inspires Shared Experiences
05.04.2025 - Step 1 and 10 - Freedom from RDIs (Restless, Irritable and Discontent) - Karen T
05.04.2025 - Step 1 and 10 - Freedom from RDIs (Restless, Irritable and Discontent) - Karen T
05.04.2025 - Step 1 and 10 - Freedom from RDIs (Restless, Irritable and Discontent) - Karen T
Sunday 4th May 2025
Join Karen T. as she shares her journey through Overeaters Anonymous and how Steps 1 and 10 brought freedom from restlessness.
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Episode Overview
- Karen T. shares her experience with compulsive eating and recovery.
- Steps 1 and 10 are highlighted as crucial in overcoming restlessness.
- Personal anecdotes provide relatable insights into addiction.
- Emphasis on self-worth beyond external validation.
- Regular emotional inventory helps maintain sobriety.
"We are restless, irritable, and discontented unless we can again experience the sense of ease and comfort."
In this episode of OA RISE, Karen T. takes the stage to share her journey through Overeaters Anonymous and the profound impact of Steps 1 and 10 on her recovery. As a seasoned member with 36 years in the programme, Karen offers a candid look into her struggles with compulsive eating, the transformative power of the 12 Steps, and the freedom she's found from being restless, irritable, and discontent.
Karen's storytelling is as engaging as it is relatable, as she recounts her college days and the battle with food addiction that defined them. Her anecdotes, from breakfast muffin snafus to late-night convenience store runs, paint a vivid picture of life before recovery. Throughout the episode, Karen emphasises the importance of recognising and addressing restlessness and irritability as key to maintaining sobriety. She shares her personal strategies for staying grounded, including regular inventories of emotions like resentment and fear.
Karen's story is not just about overcoming addiction but also about finding self-worth beyond external validation. Her reflections on self-esteem and the role of a higher power offer food for thought for anyone grappling with similar issues. The episode is filled with wisdom, warmth, and a touch of humour, making it a must-listen for those seeking solace and strength in their own recovery journey.
Whether you're new to Overeaters Anonymous or a long-time member, Karen's insights offer a refreshing reminder that progress is about persistence, not perfection. So why not take a moment to hear Karen's story and see how it might resonate with your own path to recovery?