Dr Mike
Dr Mike
Saturday – Ep_ 627 – Working with Others – Pages 99-103
Saturday – Ep_ 627 – Working with Others – Pages 99-103
Saturday – Ep_ 627 – Working with Others – Pages 99-103
Tuesday 12th August 2025
Explore AA's 'Working with Others' chapter with Dr Mike, focusing on spiritual growth and recovery. Discover how relationships with God shape sobriety.
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Episode Overview
- Recovery is dependent on one's relationship with God.
- AA is a programme of attraction, not an emergency room.
- Spiritual progress requires mutual support.
- Living in the moment fosters peace and happiness.
- Fear and resentment hinder spiritual connection.
Both you and the new man must walk day by day in the path of spiritual progress.
Dr Mike's podcast, 'Experience The Big Book', takes a deep dive into the pages of the AA Big Book, offering valuable insights into the 12-step recovery programme. In this episode, Dr Mike discusses the crucial chapter on 'Working with Others', focusing on pages 99-103. This section emphasises the importance of spiritual progress and how one's relationship with God can be pivotal in recovery.
Dr Mike shares his personal journey, illustrating how the path to sobriety is not just about abstaining from alcohol but about cultivating a right relationship with a higher power. He explores the idea that recovery is independent of external circumstances or relationships, emphasising that true healing comes from within and through spiritual connection.
With anecdotes and light humour, Dr Mike explains that AA is not an emergency room but a programme of attraction, where individuals must desire help to truly benefit from it. He talks about the significance of walking hand in hand with others on this spiritual journey, highlighting that mutual support is key.
The episode also touches on the challenges of maintaining sobriety amidst life's ups and downs, reminding us that our happiness and peace are not dictated by external events but by our spiritual grounding. Dr Mike's reflections are both heartfelt and practical, offering listeners a roadmap to navigate their own recovery journey. His emphasis on living in the moment and letting go of fear and resentment is particularly resonant.
Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode provides a comforting and encouraging perspective. Why not give it a listen and see how these spiritual principles might apply to your life?