Dr Mike
Dr Mike
Saturday – Ep: 626- Working with Others – Pages 95-99
Saturday – Ep: 626- Working with Others – Pages 95-99
Saturday – Ep: 626- Working with Others – Pages 95-99
Monday 4th August 2025
Dr Mike discusses working with others in AA, exploring the balance between aiding and enabling in recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Helping others is crucial for personal recovery.
- Set boundaries to avoid enabling behaviour.
- Trust in God is essential for lasting change.
- Pain and desperation often precede recovery.
- The 12 steps are spiritual tools for sobriety.
We merely have an approach to God that worked with us. So if your way hasn't worked, you might want to try their way.
In this episode of 'Experience The Big Book', Dr Mike delves into the heart of working with others as outlined in pages 95-99 of the AA Big Book. With a mix of humour and sincerity, he explores the importance of offering friendship and fellowship to those struggling with alcoholism, while emphasising the need for individuals to find their own path to recovery.
Dr Mike passionately discusses how the spiritual tools - the 12 steps - are not just a set of instructions but a lifeline for many seeking sobriety. He shares anecdotes about the challenges faced when trying to help others, including the delicate balance between aiding and enabling. Dr Mike's reflections on the pain and desperation that often precede recovery are both poignant and relatable.
The episode encourages you to consider the profound impact of surrendering to a higher power and trusting in God for lasting change. With a focus on setting boundaries and recognising when someone is truly ready to change, Dr Mike provides practical advice for those on their journey to sobriety. The message is clear: helping others is not just an act of kindness but a cornerstone of personal recovery.
You'll find yourself reflecting on whether you're offering genuine support or inadvertently enabling someone. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how the principles of AA can transform lives and foster genuine connections.