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The Professor and the Paradox
The Professor and the Paradox
The Professor and the Paradox
Monday 12th October 2020
John, a professor and recovering alcoholic, shares his journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting AA's paradoxes and personal growth.
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Episode Overview
- Surrendering to win is key to achieving sobriety.
- Giving away the message of recovery helps maintain it.
- Suffering is an inevitable part of getting well.
- Self-centredness and emotional immaturity hinder recovery.
- Community support plays a crucial role in staying sober.
We surrender to win. In AA, it seems that only after we have come to the end of our road can we achieve the sobriety that we could never achieve before.
Join John, a university professor and recovering alcoholic, as he shares his captivating journey through addiction and recovery in 'The Professor and the Paradox'. John recounts his life from social drinking in his 20s to hitting rock bottom in a city jail. With a touch of humour and raw honesty, he reveals the chaos alcohol brought into his life and how he eventually found solace in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
He discusses the paradoxes of AA, like 'surrendering to win' and 'giving away to keep', which might sound contradictory but hold profound truths for those on the path to sobriety. John’s story is not just about overcoming addiction but also about the emotional and psychological battles that come with it. His reflections on self-centredness, emotional immaturity, and the struggle for perfection offer deep insights into the alcoholic mind.
This episode is a mix of personal anecdotes and broader insights, making it relatable for anyone touched by addiction. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about the journey, John's tale is both enlightening and inspiring. Tune in to understand how one man transformed his life by embracing the paradoxes of recovery.