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How Do I Make the Decision to Change | Early Sobriety Part 1 (Ep. 171)
How Do I Make the Decision to Change | Early Sobriety Part 1 (Ep. 171)
How Do I Make the Decision to Change | Early Sobriety Part 1 (Ep. 171)
Monday 9th June 2025
Explore the decision to embrace sobriety with Jodie Stevens as she shares personal stories and spiritual insights in this engaging episode.
19 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Admitting powerlessness is crucial in overcoming addiction.
- Surrendering control can be challenging but necessary.
- Faith can provide strength during recovery.
- Community support is vital for lasting sobriety.
- Taking the first step towards change requires courage.
Admitting we need help is like trying to catch a greased pig—slippery and daunting.
In this episode of Genuine Life Recovery, host Jodie Stevens tackles the monumental decision to embrace sobriety, marking the first part of a five-part series on early recovery challenges. You'll find yourself nodding along as she shares the complexities of surrendering control—a feat akin to wrestling a stubborn alligator. Jodie opens up about her own experiences, highlighting the struggles and triumphs she's faced on her path to sobriety, while also drawing on spiritual insights to guide those on similar journeys.
The conversation dives into why admitting the need for help feels like trying to catch a greased pig—slippery and daunting. Jodie discusses the 'powerlessness dilemma', an unsettling concept for many who thrive on control. With nearly two decades of sobriety under her belt, Jodie offers a heartfelt look at how addiction rewires the brain and hijacks our reward systems, making it feel as essential as food or water.
Through her candid storytelling, Jodie underscores the importance of surrendering to a higher power, particularly for those who might have had rocky relationships with religion or spirituality in the past. She uses relatable anecdotes to illustrate how faith can be a lifeline, even when it seems like you're swimming against the tide. The episode is not just about personal reflection but also offers practical advice—like finding accountability and support through community and sponsorship.
Jodie encourages listeners to take that first step, reassuring them that it's okay to ask for help and that they're never alone in this battle. So, if you're standing at the crossroads of addiction and recovery, this episode offers a compassionate hand to hold and a gentle nudge towards change. Why not take a listen and see where it leads you?