Where did Beyond Belief secular AA meet?
Beyond Belief Secular AA in Newcastle upon Tyne (UK) The meeting originated at George Street Social in Newcastle, part of the Road to Recovery Trust.
Why is AA’s language so early?
It’s often noted that the early language of AA represents the era in which it was created. But it also reflects the beliefs of AA co-founder Bill Wilson, who underwent a dramatic spiritual experience in the depths of his addiction that led him to believe a reliance on a higher power was essential to recovery.
What does it mean to be an AA member?
AA members make their own decisions about their groups and are encouraged to be autonomous. “The only requirement for AA membership,” No. 3 of the 12 Traditions states, “is a desire to stop drinking.” It’s often noted that the early language of AA represents the era in which it was created.
What is the “god part” of AA?
The "God part," of course, refers to the references to God and spirituality that appear in Alcoholics Anonymous literature - the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions, in particular - as well as to the more overt signs of religion that can be part of some AA meetings, such as the reciting of the Lord’s Prayer.
Arts & Culture Podcasts
The Beyond Belief Sobriety Podcast features stories of interest to people seeking a secular path to addiction recovery. We post episodes each week featuring a personal recovery story or an interview with an author or expert in addiction science.
Episode 243: Addicted to Recovery with Tara Boyce
In this episode, we meet Tara Boyce who shares her personal story of recovery and talks about her podcast “Addicted to Recovery: The Interactive Memoir.” Her podcast has a unique format that involves Tara reading from her own memoir and then discussing her feelings about what she wrote. She also responds to listener comments and […]
Episode 242: Is Moderation Ever an Option?
In this episode, I had an interesting conversation with Dr. Joseph Volpicelli about the idea that some people in the early stages of losing control over their drinking may benefit from therapy and naltrexone as a means of not stopping but instead, moderating their drinking. This may be a controversial topic among those of us […]
Episode 241: Multiple Paths – Life Ring and Women for Sobriety
Mary Beth O’Connor from Life Ring Secular Recovery and the She Recovers Foundation, teams up with Adrienne Miller from Women for Sobriety to discuss the importance of respecting multiple paths to recovery, and issues specific to women in recovery. Topics Discussed The origins and purpose of Women for Sobriety. Life Ring Secular Recovery.
Episode 239: The Proactive Twelve Steps 6th Edition
Serge Prengel is a therapist and life coach, and co-founder of the Integrative Focusing Therapy Online Training Program. He is also the author of The Proactive Twelve Steps: A mindful Program For Lasting Change. The sixth edition of the book was recently published and Serge visited with me to talk about what is new and why. […]
Episode 237: The Road to Sobriety: A Personal Experience
Timothy Clancy is an independent Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Counselor who specializes in self-destructive behaviors such as substance abuse and eating disorders. He is a certified SMART Recovery meeting facilitator and the author of The Road to Sobriety: A Personal Experience.
Episode 236: The Fallacy of Secular Spirituality
In this episode, John Huey makes another appearance to talk about spirituality. Is there a place for spirituality in a secular recovery program?
What is the only requirement for AA membership?
“The only requirement for AA membership,” No. 3 of the 12 Traditions states, “is a desire to stop drinking. ”. It’s often noted that the early language of AA represents the era in which it was created.
Who founded the AA?
It’s often noted that the early language of AA represents the era in which it was created. But it also reflects the beliefs of AA co-founder Bill Wilson, who underwent a dramatic spiritual experience in the depths of his addiction that led him to believe a reliance on a higher power was essential to recovery.