AA Podcast
AA Podcast
Topic: Instincts Gone Awry
Topic: Instincts Gone Awry
Topic: Instincts Gone Awry
Wednesday 10th December 2025
Stacy S shares her story of sobriety, exploring 'Instincts Gone Awry' and the power of self-awareness in recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Recognise how unchecked instincts can lead to chaos.
- Importance of community support in recovery.
- Self-awareness is key to personal transformation.
- AA teachings provide guidance for managing instincts.
- Reflect on your own instincts and their impact.
"I don't need alcohol to burn my life to the ground. I'm actually really good at doing that, drunk or sober."
Get ready to be moved by real-life accounts of struggle and triumph as Stacy S from Texas shares her journey of sobriety and personal growth in this captivating episode. Recorded at The Broken Elevator meeting, Stacy takes listeners through her life experiences with 'Instincts Gone Awry'. With humour and honesty, she reflects on her past, discussing the survival instincts that once dominated her life and how they've evolved throughout her sobriety journey.
Stacy paints a vivid picture of her transformation, from a self-described 'low-bottom drunk' to a committed member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Stacy's story is a testament to the power of self-awareness and the importance of community support. She candidly shares her struggles with self-centredness and the desire for more than her fair share in relationships, material possessions, and emotional security. Through the lens of AA's teachings, she explores how these instincts can lead to chaos when left unchecked.
But it's not all doom and gloom; Stacy's journey is filled with moments of realisation and change that inspire hope and resilience. Listeners will find themselves reflecting on their own instincts and how they might have gone awry in their lives. Stacy's narrative is both a cautionary tale and an uplifting reminder that change is possible with the right support and willingness to confront one's defects. So, what do you think?
Are your instincts serving you well, or is it time for a little introspection?