OA RISE | Recovery Inspires Shared Experiences
OA RISE | Recovery Inspires Shared Experiences
06.15.2025 - Trusting and Relying on a Higher Power - Sandy S. and Susie H.
06.15.2025 - Trusting and Relying on a Higher Power - Sandy S. and Susie H.
06.15.2025 - Trusting and Relying on a Higher Power - Sandy S. and Susie H.
Sunday 15th June 2025
Sandy S. & Susie H. share their journey with spirituality in overcoming compulsive eating. Discover hope and healing through their heartfelt stories.
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Episode Overview
- Spirituality can be a powerful tool in recovery.
- Community support plays a crucial role in overcoming compulsive eating.
- Embracing faith helps in finding peace and strength.
- Letting go of control is key to personal growth.
- Shared experiences offer hope and healing.
"I'm relying on higher power to guide my thoughts and my words."
In this heartfelt episode of OA RISE, Sandy S. and Susie H. take centre stage to share their journey of trusting and relying on a higher power. As part of the Overeaters Anonymous community, they open up about their struggles with compulsive eating and the transformative role spirituality has played in their recovery. Sandy S. reflects on her life-long battle with food, recounting the pressures of dieting and self-esteem issues that plagued her early years.
She candidly discusses the challenges of breaking free from the cycle of overeating and dieting, and how embracing a higher power has been pivotal in finding peace and strength. Susie H. joins Sandy in exploring Step 11 of OA's 12-step programme, which focuses on drawing closer to a higher power through prayer and meditation. Their stories are peppered with humour and sincerity, as they reveal how letting go of control and embracing faith has brought them hope and healing.
Both speakers stress the importance of community support and shared experiences in overcoming compulsive eating. The episode is not just a recount of personal struggles; it's a testament to the power of spiritual connection in recovery. Whether you're grappling with compulsive eating or simply seeking inspiration, Sandy and Susie's insights offer a beacon of hope. Their openness encourages listeners to reflect on their own journeys and consider the role of spirituality in their lives.
Don't miss out on this moving discussion that reminds us all of the strength found in unity and faith.