Decoding the Big Book - More About Alcoholism
Decoding the Big Book - More About Alcoholism

Sober Friends

Discover Bill Wilson's wisdom from the Big Book on why self-knowledge and willpower alone can't conquer alcoholism.

InformativeInspiringThought-provokingSupportiveTransformative

37:22•3 Nov 2023

RSS Feed

About this podcast

Sober Friends

Matt J

Have you ever thought your drinking was out of control? Have you tried to control your drinking but have not been able to? Want to stop drinking but have no idea how? The Sober Friends Podcast is here to share our experience strength and hope overcoming our addiction to alcohol and drugs. Each week, Matt, John and Steve talk to people who have found sobriety and talk about topics that help keep the plug in the jug. If you are new, think you are alone and don’t know the next steps to getting help, you found the right place. We speak for no 12 step program but we do try to remain anonymous. You can leave a voicemail for the show at ‪(860) 281-2303

Sobriety ToolkitSuccess StoriesFinancial HealthCreative RecoveryChallenges

Episodes: 293

View Podcast Visit External Site

Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!

Bill Wilson's Lessons: Understanding Alcoholism Through the Big Book

Episode Overview

Unravel the wisdom from the pages of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, chapter by chapter
Explore the permanent nature of alcoholism and the inability to return to normal drinking
Understand the crucial role of a higher power in overcoming alcoholism
Discover real-life stories and analogies that shed light on the nature of alcoholism
Support 'Sober Friends' by considering a donation at buymeacoffee.com/soberfriendspod

“How can such a lack of proportion and the ability to think straight be called anything else? However intelligent we may have been in other respects, where alcoholism has been involved, we have been strangely insane. It's strong language. Isn't it true?”

Ever wondered why self-knowledge and willpower alone aren't enough to beat alcoholism? 'Sober Friends' dives into this tough question by exploring the timeless wisdom of Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. In this episode, Matt, John, and Steve break down the powerful stories and analogies from the Big Book, revealing why some people who thought they had their drinking under control found themselves back in the grip of addiction.

One gripping tale includes a man who stayed sober for 25 years only to fall back into old habits with just one drink. This episode isn't just about understanding the challenges; it's about finding hope and a path to lasting sobriety. Perfect for anyone on their recovery journey or supporting a loved one, this episode offers relatable stories and profound insights into the permanent nature of alcoholism and the crucial role of a higher power in overcoming it.

PreviousE150: The Benefit of a Sober Community

NextE151: Is Ozempic The Cure for Alcoholism?