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Promise of Recovery
Lauren Lansrud explores Step Three's crucial role in overcoming compulsive eating through honesty, kindness, and spirituality.
1:50•18 Jun 2021
Step Three: Finding Peace Beyond Compulsive Eating
“Once we, compulsive overeaters, truly take the third step, we cannot fail to recover.”
How does one make peace with food and find a path to recovery? In this episode of 'Promise of Recovery', Lauren Lansrud and her guests tackle the often misunderstood Step Three of the 12-step program, focusing on its pivotal role in overcoming compulsive eating. They break down why newcomers might struggle with the idea of connecting their eating habits to a higher power, pointing out that it often stems from not fully grasping the first two steps.
The realization that one's relationship with food is abnormal is a crucial turning point. Once this sinks in, Step Three, while simple in theory, becomes a profound journey. Lauren and her guests discuss the importance of being kind, honest, and loving—not just to others but to oneself. They don't shy away from admitting how challenging these virtues can be, yet they emphasize that embracing them is essential for recovery.
The conversation circles back to the spiritual foundation of recovery, stressing that something greater than ourselves must guide us. By the end of the episode, listeners gain a deeper appreciation for the role of spirituality and the transformative power of honesty and kindness in their journey to overcome food addiction. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of how taking that third step can lead to lasting peace and recovery.
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