Randy Mermel
randy@turningpointfilms.com (Randy Mermel)
20250217 - Late night meeting share
20250217 - Late night meeting share
20250217 - Late night meeting share
Thursday 7th August 2025
Explore the emotional journey of overcoming alcoholism through AA's 12-step program and spiritual principles for a purposeful life.
36 minutes
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
inspiring
About this podcast
Author:
Randy Mermel
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Categories:
Mindful Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Body & Mind
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Alcoholism is described as an allergy and a mental disease.
- AA's 12-step program can expel obsession with alcohol.
- Spiritual principles aid in recovery and emotional healing.
- Intuition as a tool for daily decision-making in sobriety.
- Sharing experiences helps newcomers in AA meetings.
AA's 12 steps are a group of principles, spiritual in their nature, which, if practiced as a way of life, can expel my obsession to drink and enable me, the sufferer, to become happily and usefully whole.
In this enlightening episode, Randy Mermell shares his personal journey through alcoholism, detailing how he navigated the complex emotional landscape of addiction and recovery. Randy's experience with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) highlights the importance of viewing alcoholism as both an allergy and a disease that centers in the mind. He candidly describes how his unsatisfied, fault-finding mind led him to consistently drink despite knowing the detrimental effects it had on his life.
The episode delves into the core principles of AA's 12-step program, emphasizing how these spiritual guidelines can help those struggling with addiction find sanity and purpose. Randy shares his discovery that merely abstaining from alcohol does not heal the underlying disease, but practicing these principles can expel the obsession and help individuals become whole. Central to Randy's story is the concept of intuition and its role in making daily decisions.
He discusses how intuition is a gift that is downloaded to us at the moment of need, and how aligning oneself with a higher power can provide sanity and clarity in life. Listeners are invited to reflect on their own experiences with addiction, whether directly or indirectly, and consider the transformative power of spiritual principles and community support in overcoming these challenges. Randy's heartfelt narrative is both informative and inspiring, offering hope to those seeking a path to recovery.
Throughout the episode, guests Juliet and Nancy express gratitude for Randy's impactful sharing, welcoming newcomers to the AA community and encouraging them to engage with the fellowship. This episode is a poignant reminder of the power of shared experiences and the continuous journey towards sobriety and self-discovery.