M2 THE ROCK || Michael Molthan
MICHAEL MOLTHAN
Larcene G. - Family Recovery Speaker - Choices, Sanity, and Surrender
Larcene G. - Family Recovery Speaker - Choices, Sanity, and Surrender
Larcene G. - Family Recovery Speaker - Choices, Sanity, and Surrender
Saturday 26th July 2025
Join Larsen as she shares insights from 28 years in Al-Anon, exploring choices, sanity, and surrender for family recovery and spiritual growth.
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M2 THE ROCK || Michael Molthan
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Episode Overview
- Understanding the principles of Al-Anon.
- Importance of spiritual transformation in recovery.
- Building trust in relationships.
- Embracing personal growth and change.
- Sharing experiences to foster hope and healing.
Every day, I turn my will and my life over to the care of God.
In this engaging episode of M2 The Rock, Larsen, a dedicated member of Al-Anon for 28 years, shares her journey through family recovery, addiction, and spiritual transformation. She candidly opens up about her experiences, emphasizing that she is not an authority but a fellow traveler on the path of recovery and self-improvement. Larsen discusses the beauty of the Al-Anon program, highlighting the importance of being open to change and new perspectives.
Throughout the episode, Larsen recounts significant moments that shaped her understanding of sanity and surrender. She reflects on the challenges of dealing with personal character defects, such as lying and people-pleasing, which often stem from the family disease of alcoholism. Larsen emphasizes the importance of honesty, trustworthiness, and accountability in building healthy relationships. Her journey is marked by moments of humor and profound realizations, like the time she learned the meaning of her name from a friend in Alcoholics Anonymous.
Larsen's anecdotes, whether about baking mishaps or overcoming isolation, reveal the transformative power of embracing vulnerability and seeking connection. Larsen also discusses the pivotal role of literature in Al-Anon, offering wisdom and insight to those seeking understanding and love in their relationships. She highlights the need to see ourselves through a positive lens, reinforcing the idea that everyone possesses inherent beauty and worth.
As Larsen shares her daily practice of turning her will and life over to the care of God, she underscores the significance of spiritual growth in recovery. She recalls the Serenity Prayer's impact and the realization that true surrender involves accepting powerlessness over people, places, and things. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of choices, sanity, and surrender, offering listeners hope and inspiration on their journey to recovery and personal growth.