OA RISE | Recovery Inspires Shared Experiences
OA RISE | Recovery Inspires Shared Experiences
10.19.2025 - The Traditions - How we live with others - Gary D.
10.19.2025 - The Traditions - How we live with others - Gary D.
10.19.2025 - The Traditions - How we live with others - Gary D.
Sunday 19th October 2025
Gary D. explores OA traditions and shares his inspiring recovery journey, offering hope and insights for those battling compulsive eating.
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Episode Overview
- OA traditions offer spiritual guidance for living harmoniously.
- Personal stories can inspire hope in recovery journeys.
- Unity is crucial for personal and group recovery in OA.
- Service within OA is a path to emotional and spiritual growth.
- Humor can lighten the seriousness of addiction recovery.
"The traditions are so spiritual and so lovely... they really had me fall in love with OA."
What drives someone to seek a life without compulsive eating? Gary D. tackles this question head-on in the latest OA RISE episode, focusing on the traditions of Overeaters Anonymous and how they help individuals live harmoniously with others. Gary shares his personal journey from the brink of suicide to finding salvation in OA, highlighting the spiritual beauty of the traditions that led him to fall in love with the fellowship.
His story is both raw and uplifting, as he discusses the importance of unity and the impact of personal sacrifice for the greater good. The traditions are not just guidelines but spiritual principles that shape how members interact and grow together. Gary's humorous anecdotes, like his struggle with road rage and the loving yet firm guidance from OA veterans, provide a light-hearted touch to a serious subject.
He emphasises that while the traditions are not rules, they are essential practices that ensure the health and unity of OA groups. He also delves into how these traditions can be applied personally, helping individuals put principles before personalities and focus on recovery. Listeners are treated to an honest discussion about the challenges of adhering to traditions and the transformative power they hold when practiced with love and tolerance.
Gary's candidness about his past struggles and triumphs offers hope to those who feel trapped by their compulsive eating habits. His story is a testament to the life-changing potential of embracing OA's traditions, making this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking strength and inspiration in their recovery journey. How do these traditions impact your daily life? Reflect on Gary's insights and consider how they might guide your own path to recovery.