Agent X
Agent X
S5 E13 Working with others with Dubs
S5 E13 Working with others with Dubs
S5 E13 Working with others with Dubs
Sunday 20th July 2025
Join Agent X and Dubs as they explore recovery, AA, and the spiritual journey of sobriety, sharing personal experiences and insights.
61 minutes
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Author:
Agent X
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Categories:
Recovery with AA
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Understanding the spiritual principles behind AA.
- Navigating personal recovery challenges.
- The importance of sponsorship and guidance.
- Managing the craving phenomenon.
- Personal stories of transformation and growth.
There actually hasn't been a problem that I've dealt with in recovery where the solution isn't exactly the same over and over and over.
In this engaging episode of 'That's Not in the Book,' host Agent X invites guest Dubs to delve into the multifaceted journey of sobriety and recovery through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Agent X, a dedicated AA member, opens the conversation by sharing the challenges of finding guests for the podcast and the ensuing excitement of having new episodes lined up.
Despite feeling under the weather, Agent X relies on Dubs to carry the episode, highlighting the mutual support that defines the AA community. Dubs shares his personal story of seeking sobriety later in life, after years of drinking with his wife. He candidly recounts how their shared drinking habits evolved, eventually leading him to recognize his growing dependency. His narrative underscores the complexity of alcoholism, as well as the pivotal role of honesty and self-reflection in the recovery process.
A central theme of the episode is the spiritual aspect of AA, particularly the application of spiritual solutions to personal and relational challenges. Both Agent X and Dubs discuss the importance of the 'big book' in guiding members through their recovery journeys, emphasizing how sponsorship can foster a deeper understanding of its teachings.
Dubs articulates the phenomenon of craving and its scientific basis, acknowledging that while the craving for alcohol can be intense, the spiritual approach of AA offers a path to overcome it. He reflects on the transformative experience of realizing the need to make amends and the emotional drive behind acknowledging past wrongs. As the episode concludes, Agent X expresses gratitude for Dubs' contribution, highlighting the supportive nature of the AA community.
The conversation serves as a reminder of the ongoing journey of recovery, filled with challenges but also with moments of profound personal growth and community support.