Mark S.
Mark S.
Step 6 - Recovered 1441
Step 6 - Recovered 1441
Step 6 - Recovered 1441
Friday 5th December 2025
Join Mark and co-hosts as they discuss Step 6, focusing on willingness to change and letting go of perfection in recovery.
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Mark S.
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Recovery Reimagined
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Step 6: Embracing Progress Over Perfection
Episode Overview
- Step 6 is about being willing to let go of defects, not achieving perfection.
- Working with a sponsor can provide essential guidance through the steps.
- Acknowledging defects without guilt or shame is crucial.
- Spiritual growth involves trusting a higher power.
- Recovery is a journey of small steps and continuous learning.
"I was full of fear. So all of my actions were to pacify fear."
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? In this episode of the Recovered Podcast, Mark and his co-hosts, Dave, Matt, Jason, and Buddy, engage in a heartfelt discussion about Step 6 of the 12-step program. This step focuses on the willingness to have a higher power remove defects of character that have fueled addiction. It's not about instant transformation but about embracing progress and letting go of perfection.
The hosts share personal anecdotes about their journey through Step 6, offering insights into how they learned to acknowledge their shortcomings without guilt or shame. Dave talks about the importance of working with a sponsor, likening it to having a guide who helps navigate the sometimes murky waters of recovery. Matt shares his perspective on letting go, explaining how it means releasing the grip on negative habits and thoughts that no longer serve him.
Meanwhile, Jason opens up about the challenge of changing behaviour, especially when it comes to controlling rage. Buddy adds a humorous yet poignant touch by discussing how his biggest hurdle was not just freedom from alcohol but freedom from himself. The episode is filled with practical advice and real-life examples that highlight the importance of community support and spiritual growth in recovery. The hosts remind listeners that recovery is a journey of small steps and continuous learning.
So, are you ready to embrace progress over perfection and see where your recovery journey takes you?