apodcastgreaterthanyourself
apodcastgreaterthanyourself
Lost in Meeting Maker Land? w/ Maxx C
Lost in Meeting Maker Land? w/ Maxx C
Lost in Meeting Maker Land? w/ Maxx C
Monday 22nd January 2024
Maxx C and Ted discuss the challenges of early recovery in AA, sharing personal stories and practical advice in this heartfelt episode.
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85 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Finding Your Way in AA: A Candid Chat with Maxx C
Episode Overview
- Maxx shares his full circle moment of considering the hosts as friends
- The discussion revolves around being new to AA and feeling lost in the initial phase of recovery
- Insights into the impact of meetings, sponsorship, and the 12 Steps on Maxx's recovery process
- Exploration of the struggle with people-pleasing and the transformative power of one-on-one conversations in recovery
- Candid and thought-provoking exchanges between Maxx and Ted offer insights and experiences that resonate with many individuals on their recovery journey
The real podcast is the friends we make along the way. It's just delightful. It's so cool to hear that you mentioned our topic today as 'Lost in Meeting Maker Land.'
Ever felt like a fish out of water in a new environment? That's exactly what Maxx C experienced when he first stepped into the world of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). In this engaging episode of 'A Podcast Greater Than Yourself', Maxx joins host Ted to share his journey from feeling utterly lost to finding his footing in the early stages of recovery.
They dive deep into the challenges of navigating AA meetings, the importance of sponsorship, and the surprising friendships that form along the way. Maxx reflects on how initially confusing and overwhelming the AA fellowship can be, especially when you're trying to please everyone around you. But through honest, one-on-one conversations and the guiding principles of the 12 Steps, he found a path that worked for him.
This episode is packed with personal anecdotes and practical advice, making it a must-listen for anyone who has ever felt out of place or uncertain in their recovery journey. Whether you're new to AA or supporting someone who is, Maxx and Ted's candid discussion offers a reassuring reminder that you're not alone, and that finding your way is part of the process.