Steps 6 and 7: gateway to healthy relationships and emotional abstinence/sobriety.Steps 6 and 7: gateway to healthy relationships and emotional abstinence/sobriety.
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Joe A. discusses Steps 6 and 7, focusing on building healthy relationships and achieving emotional sobriety in OA RISE.
2:05:13•5 Mar 2023
Transforming Relationships and Emotions: Steps 6 and 7 with Joe A.
“What has been really important for me is learning to live the steps in everything I do, and this is really where I started to learn about relationships.”
Have you ever wondered how the 12-step program can help you build healthier relationships and achieve emotional stability? In this episode of OA RISE, Joe A. takes us on a journey through Steps 6 and 7, sharing how these steps have been pivotal in his recovery from compulsive eating. Joe opens up about his initial struggles with fear and insecurity, revealing how embracing the principles of the program helped him foster meaningful connections.
He highlights the importance of being honest, even when it's tough, to maintain serene and peaceful relationships. Joe also delves into the concept of emotional sobriety, discussing the necessity of making amends to oneself and overcoming character defects like perfectionism. By following the steps, he learned to nourish his body with food rather than using it as a coping mechanism. The episode emphasizes the transformative power of willingness and the significance of internalizing the program's principles.
Tune in to discover how Steps 6 and 7 can guide you toward healthier relationships and emotional balance.
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