AA Podcast
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ESH: Helani D
ESH: Helani D
ESH: Helani D
Monday 3rd November 2025
Helani D shares her inspiring journey from addiction to recovery at the Salt Spring Island Rally. A story of resilience, acceptance, and hope.
52 minutes
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Hopeful
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Healing
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Episode Overview
- Radical acceptance and surrender are crucial for recovery.
- Community support can be transformative in healing.
- Childhood trauma often influences addiction paths.
- AA's 12-step programme offers vital emotional healing.
- Self-love and spirituality are key components of sobriety.
Radical acceptance and surrender became the theme for my life.
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this heartfelt episode, Helani D shares her journey of overcoming addiction and finding peace through radical acceptance and surrender. Speaking at the Salt Spring Island Rally in British Columbia, Helani opens up about her tumultuous past, marked by a difficult childhood and a battle with substance abuse.
Her story takes listeners on a journey from the depths of despair to the transformative power of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the community she found there. Helani recounts a life-changing experience while snorkelling in Honduras, which became a metaphor for her recovery journey. She emphasises the importance of accepting one's vulnerabilities and seeking help.
Her candid narrative reveals the emotional scars of her past, including a challenging upbringing with a mother suffering from mental illness, and how these experiences shaped her path to addiction. Throughout her talk, Helani underscores the significance of community support, sharing how the small-town atmosphere of Salt Spring Island provided her with the security and acceptance she needed to heal.
Her journey is a testament to the power of AA's 12-step programme, as she highlights the critical role of steps like radical acceptance and emotional surgery in her recovery. Helani's story is one of resilience and hope, reminding us that healing is possible with dedication and support. As she reflects on her journey, she offers encouragement to those facing similar struggles, inspiring them to embrace their own path to recovery.
Her message is clear: love yourself enough to stay sober and continue the journey. So, are you ready to explore your own path to healing?