Benyi Johnson
Benyi Johnson
Episode 64: Finding Peace
Episode 64: Finding Peace
Episode 64: Finding Peace
Friday 25th July 2025
Join Mac, a recovering addict, as he shares his story of addiction, recovery, and finding peace through spirituality and support in this heartfelt episode.
47 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Body & Mind
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Mac celebrates one year of sobriety.
- Importance of building a solid recovery foundation.
- Finding spirituality through the 12-step program.
- Impact of a supportive sponsor on recovery.
- Self-awareness and personal growth in sobriety.
What you're not changing, you're choosing.
In this heartfelt episode of Stairway to Redemption, we are introduced to Mac, a recovering alcoholic and addict who has recently marked one year of sobriety. The episode delves deep into Mac's journey through addiction, his experiences with relapse, and the tragic loss of his girlfriend to an overdose. Mac shares candidly about the importance of building a strong foundation for recovery, highlighting the role of spirituality and the 12-step program in his ongoing journey towards peace.
Mac's story is one of resilience and hope. He discusses the key advice from his sponsor: to spend a year getting comfortable with himself and the recovery program, trusting that everything else would fall into place. This guidance helped Mac lay a solid foundation, both in terms of sobriety and spirituality. He emphasizes the importance of trusting a higher power and the mantra 'Thy will, not my will, be done.'
Mac's journey has not been without its challenges.
He recounts his initial attempts at recovery through Narcotics Anonymous and the deep emotional struggles he faced. Despite attending rehab and therapeutic communities, he lacked a spiritual connection, which he now realizes was a critical component of his recovery. The episode also explores the concept of trauma bonding, where individuals who have experienced similar traumas connect and form relationships. Mac acknowledges the role this played in his life and the potential risks it poses in terms of relapse.
Throughout the discussion, Mac showcases a high degree of self-awareness, reflecting on what he would tell his younger self if given the chance. His advice is to 'play the tape through,' meaning to consider the consequences of actions and to prioritize oneself. Mac's story is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of spiritual and personal growth in recovery.
As he continues to work on becoming the best version of himself, Mac is committed to helping others find hope and healing in their own journeys.