Roger B.
Roger B.
#87 A Design for Living - Part 1
#87 A Design for Living - Part 1
#87 A Design for Living - Part 1
Sunday 12th October 2025
Roger B. shares his inspiring journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting spiritual growth and overcoming the 'beast' within.
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45 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Hopeful
Engaging
Transformative
About this podcast
Author:
Roger B.
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Body & Mind
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Episode Overview
- Recognising self-reliance as a flawed approach in addiction recovery.
- Understanding the 'beast' as the internal voice of addiction.
- The importance of spiritual awakening in overcoming addiction.
- Family influence and support can play a crucial role in recovery.
- True change requires recognising and addressing the 'God-sized hole' within.
"The problem with our addiction is delusion. It doesn't let us see what it's doing to us while it's doing it to us."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Dive into the latest episode of 'The Gathering with Roger B.' where Roger shares his transformative story of recovery. With over 43 years of sobriety under his belt, Roger reflects on his journey from self-reliance to spiritual awakening. He candidly discusses the 'beast'—the internal voice of addiction—and how it distorts reality, creating a false sense of control and independence.
Roger's story is one of realisation and acceptance that self-reliance wasn't the answer, and how surrendering to a higher power led to true freedom. Listeners will be drawn into Roger's personal anecdotes, like his experiences with family dynamics shaped by addiction and the impactful moment when his father's sobriety journey began. He touches on the importance of recognising the 'God-sized hole' within us, which can't be filled by external achievements or possessions.
This episode is not just about the struggles but also about finding hope and purpose through the 12 Steps and spiritual principles. Roger's engaging storytelling, peppered with humour and honesty, provides a refreshing perspective on the path to recovery. Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration. So, how does one truly transform their life after addiction?
Listen to Roger's story to find out.