Fear in the Big Book (The Daily Trudge)Fear in the Big Book (The Daily Trudge)
RAW Recovery Podcast
The episode explores how fear influences addiction and recovery, using insights from the Big Book to offer practical tools for transforming fear into faith.
34:23•11 Feb 2026
Facing Fear: From Alcohol to Faith
Episode Overview
- Fear is a constant presence in addiction, impacting decisions and relationships.
- The Big Book offers tools like the fear inventory and prayer to address fear.
- Sobriety provides the means to face fears, not eliminate them.
- Recovery involves transforming self-reliance into reliance on a higher power.
- Support systems are crucial; no one should face fears alone.
“"Fear touches every aspect of our lives. It was constant fear every day, all day long."”
How do individuals turn their lives around after addiction? In this episode of the RAW Recovery Podcast, listeners are taken on a journey through the emotion of fear as it relates to addiction and recovery. The Big Book, a cornerstone in many recovery programs, is at the heart of the discussion. Fear is described as an ever-present thread that influences decisions, relationships, and reactions. Through personal anecdotes and engaging dialogue, the episode highlights how recovery can transform fear into faith.
The host, Dion, injects light-hearted humour into the conversation, making a serious topic more approachable. He discusses the fear inventory and fear prayer from the Big Book, offering practical tools for listeners to use in their own recovery journeys. Dion also shares his personal experiences with fear, emphasising that while sobriety doesn't eliminate fear, it provides tools to face it.
The episode is a blend of raw honesty and supportive advice, reminding us that no one has to face their fears alone. Are you ready to face your fears and find strength in recovery?
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