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From the Vault: Steps 6 & 7 with Lacy Montgomery
From the Vault: Steps 6 & 7 with Lacy Montgomery
From the Vault: Steps 6 & 7 with Lacy Montgomery
Wednesday 1st October 2025
Lacy Montgomery shares her emotional journey through Steps 6 & 7, revealing the power of willingness and humility in alcohol recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Recognising and accepting personal character defects is crucial.
- Willingness to change is key to recovery.
- Steps 6 and 7 focus on surrendering control.
- Sobriety requires ongoing work and honesty.
- A higher power plays a vital role in recovery.
"God is not going to do for me what I can do for myself."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this special 'From the Vault' episode of The Magdalen House Podcast, Lacy Montgomery returns to discuss the transformative power of Steps 6 and 7 from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. With heartfelt honesty and a touch of humour, Lacy shares her personal experiences and the profound impact these steps have had on her recovery journey since July 2014.
Lacy opens up about recognising her own character defects and how her willingness to relinquish control has been pivotal in her path to sobriety. She candidly recounts her initial misconceptions about alcoholism and the moment she realised the true nature of her addiction.
Through her narrative, listeners gain an understanding of how the Big Book's spiritual principles have guided her transformation, helping her live a life that is not just free from alcohol, but also filled with a sense of purpose and connection. Lacy's story is both raw and hopeful, offering a blend of personal anecdotes and insights into the 12-Step process.
Her authenticity and humour shine through as she describes the ongoing work required to maintain sobriety and the role of a higher power in overcoming personal shortcomings. How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? This episode might just have some answers for you. Tune in to hear Lacy Montgomery's moving story and discover how steps six and seven can guide you towards a life of freedom from alcohol.