Randy Mermel
randy@turningpointfilms.com (Randy Mermel)
20250402 - Turning it over to get what I want
20250402 - Turning it over to get what I want
20250402 - Turning it over to get what I want
Thursday 16th October 2025
Randy Mermell shares his journey to sobriety, emphasising meditation and connecting with a higher power to overcome addiction's challenges.
57 minutes
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Honest
Encouraging
Informative
Hopeful
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Randy Mermel
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Mindful Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Body & Mind
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Meditation can aid in connecting with a higher power.
- Alcoholism is an ongoing battle requiring spiritual growth.
- Letting go of self-imposed pressures can bring peace.
- Humour can provide relief during serious discussions.
- Continuous sobriety requires self-awareness and reflection.
"I have an unsatisfiable, fault-finding, opinionated mind that's always in a hurry."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this episode of "Love Your Life, with Randy Mermell," Randy shares his journey through sobriety, offering a unique perspective on living a purposeful life. With 28 years of sobriety under his belt, Randy uses his own experiences to help others navigate the challenges of addiction. He emphasises the importance of meditation and connecting with a higher power, guiding listeners through a step-by-step meditation process.
Randy discusses the relentless nature of alcoholism, describing it as a disease that manifests as an unsatisfiable, fault-finding mind. His candidness about personal disappointments, like losing a client, highlights the ongoing struggle with self-pity and the need for continuous spiritual growth. Randy's humorous anecdotes, such as the shopping cart analogy, provide light-hearted moments amidst the serious discussions. Throughout the episode, Randy encourages listeners to find strength in surrendering to a higher power and letting go of self-imposed pressures.
By sharing stories from his life and those of others in recovery, Randy paints a picture of hope and resilience. His message is clear: while the disease of alcoholism may never disappear, turning to a higher power can bring peace and clarity. How do you cope with the challenges of staying sober? Perhaps Randy's insights will inspire you to reflect on your own journey.