Off The Cuff - Me Struggling With Step 3

Off The Cuff - Me Struggling With Step 3

Recovery Crone Podcast

The host shares her candid struggles with Step 3 in recovery, exploring faith versus reality and finding peace amidst life's unpredictability.

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10:1922 May 2025

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Struggling with Step 3: Faith vs Reality

Episode Overview

  • Balancing belief in a higher power with life's unpredictability.
  • The importance of community support in recovery.
  • Using IFS and polyvagal theory for emotional regulation.
  • Understanding how ADHD affects emotional stability.
  • Taking recovery one day at a time.
My perfect faith in a higher power does not mean those things can't happen.

In this episode of the Recovery Crone Podcast, the host takes a raw and honest look at her personal journey through the complexities of Step 3 in the 12-step recovery programme. It's not your typical chat about spirituality and recovery; it's more like a heartfelt voice memo to a friend, sharing struggles and revelations that many can relate to.

The host candidly shares her experiences with ADHD, caffeine dependency, and the emotional rollercoaster that weekends can bring when there's too much time to think. She explores the challenge of maintaining faith in a higher power while grappling with the reality that it doesn't shield us from life's harsh realities. This episode is a deep dive into the inner conflict between believing in a benevolent force and accepting that bad things can still happen.

It's like trying to dance on a tightrope – balancing faith and fear without falling off. The host reflects on how her recovery community provides solace, yet sometimes even that isn't enough. It's a reminder that while faith is powerful, it's not a magic wand that erases fear or prevents disasters. Her candidness about this struggle offers a comforting sense of solidarity to anyone who feels overwhelmed by life's unpredictability.

For those searching for ways to calm their nervous system amidst chaos, this episode touches on concepts like IFS (Internal Family Systems) and polyvagal theory, providing tools for finding peace within turmoil. It's a heartfelt exploration of vulnerability, faith, and finding hope in the small things. If you're looking for an episode that offers both comfort and a touch of humour in the face of adversity, this one's for you.

It's an invitation to ponder how you balance your beliefs with the reality around you.

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