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vol 270. Divine Inconvenience with Cody B.
vol 270. Divine Inconvenience with Cody B.
vol 270. Divine Inconvenience with Cody B.
Thursday 10th July 2025
Cody B. shares his powerful story of addiction, recovery, and the transformative role of Alcoholics Anonymous in his life.
51 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Cody B. discusses alcoholism as a family disease.
- Early exposure to AA meetings shaped Cody's path to recovery.
- Spiritual experiences played a crucial role in Cody's sobriety.
- Alcoholics Anonymous provides a supportive community.
- Recovery involves making willing, honest, open-minded choices.
For the alcoholic that is still suffering, if you are still drinking, if you're still using, you got one or two options. You can go on to the bitter end and accept this hopeless state that you're in, or you can lay hold of a spiritual experience that I promise you and the rest of Alcoholics Anonymous promises you that it works.
In this episode, Cody B. shares his compelling story of battling addiction and finding hope and recovery through Alcoholics Anonymous. Born into a chaotic household in Ventura, California, Cody was surrounded by alcoholism from a young age. His childhood was marked by neglect and mental illness within the family, shaping his early years with feelings of deprivation and insecurity. Cody recalls his first experiences with Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, brought there by his grandfather during his brief attempts at sobriety.
These early encounters planted a seed that would later blossom into Cody's own sobriety journey. Despite the challenges of growing up in a turbulent environment, Cody's story is one of resilience and transformation. He describes the impact of his family's dysfunction on his self-worth and behavior, leading to defiance and a desperate search for acceptance. The divorce of his parents exacerbated these feelings, and Cody's descent into addiction seemed inevitable.
Yet, amidst the turmoil, Cody found moments of clarity and the desire to change. Through the structured support of Alcoholics Anonymous, Cody began to uncover a spiritual malady within himself, a deep-seated feeling of unease and dissatisfaction. By embracing the principles of AA, he found solace and a sense of purpose in helping others. Cody's spiritual journey was not defined by traditional religious beliefs but by a personal exploration that allowed him to remain open-minded and receptive to new ideas.
Cody's message to listeners is one of hope and encouragement. He emphasizes the choice between continuing down a path of despair or embracing the transformative power of a spiritual experience through recovery. His story is a testament to the effectiveness of Alcoholics Anonymous and the community it fosters, assuring those suffering that they are not alone and that recovery is possible.
For further insights, Cody recommends reading the first 164 pages of The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous or visiting resources like KeepComingBack.net.