Father Bill W.
Father Bill W.
Body Mind Spirit
Body Mind Spirit
Body Mind Spirit
Saturday 5th July 2025
Explore challenges and blessings women face in long-term recovery with Diane Cameron, author of Out of the Woods, and host Father Bill W.
61 minutes
informative
hopeful
challenging
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empowering
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Episode Overview
- Women face unique challenges in long-term recovery.
- Diane Cameron shares insights from her book, Out of the Woods.
- Topics include sex, family, work-life balance, and aging.
- Father Bill discusses his upcoming book on two-way prayer.
- Emotional growth and spirituality in recovery are emphasized.
If we can't have fun with this thing, let's not do it. So that's my attitude.
In this enlightening episode of Body Mind Spirit, Father Bill W., an Episcopal priest and a man in long-term recovery, engages in a heartfelt conversation with Diane Cameron, the author of Out of the Woods: A Woman’s Guide to Long-Term Recovery. Diane, who is a journalist, columnist, blogger, and herself a woman in long-term recovery, shares her insights and experiences on the unique challenges women face as they progress through their recovery journeys.
The episode delves into various aspects of recovery that are often overlooked, such as the impact of aging on women who have achieved sobriety in their younger years. Diane discusses the physiological changes that occur as women age, including mood swings, fatigue, and the transition into menopause, which can pose new challenges even for those who have been sober for decades.
Moreover, Diane highlights the complexities of sexual relationships in recovery, noting that many women struggle with either too much or too little intimacy, often with the wrong partners. She stresses the importance of understanding personal pleasure and maintaining healthy relationships as part of a balanced recovery. Father Bill takes the opportunity to introduce his upcoming book on two-way prayer, a practice that he believes can enhance the spiritual dimension of recovery.
He shares his passion for modernizing this nearly century-old method to make it more applicable to contemporary audiences. Throughout the episode, Diane emphasizes the significance of work-life balance, family dynamics, and the challenges posed by an empty nest. She provides valuable insights into caregiving and the emotional growth that accompanies aging, urging women to embrace these experiences as part of their recovery.
The conversation between Father Bill and Diane is both informative and empowering, offering listeners practical advice and spiritual wisdom to support their recovery journeys. The episode concludes with a reminder that recovery is a continuous process that benefits greatly from community support and shared experiences. Listeners are encouraged to share this valuable content with friends and family, particularly those who might find solace and strength in the shared experiences of women navigating the complexities of long-term recovery.