Episode 116 Chris P Rule #62

What if the thing keeping you sober is not a better prayer, but a better way to think? Chris shares the recovery path that finally worked for him after years of drinking, relapse, and misery - and why his answer to God, the steps, and AA tradition sounds nothing like what you might expect.Raised between the Valley and the Bay, Chris opens up about feeling like an outsider early on, how drinking escalated from social weekends to daily use, and the relationships, family wounds, and self-destructive patterns that kept following him everywhere he went. He also explains the moment life became unmanageable - and the brutal wake-up call that forced him to stop pretending.You’ll discover:why Rule 62 became more than a slogan and how it reshaped the way he sees himselfthe difference between sobriety that looks good and sobriety that actually workswhy he values Tradition 3, Step 10, and the “do the work” side of recovery more than sloganshow stoicism, Jung, and self-inventory became practical tools in his programwhy he believes action matters more than fake it till you make itChris also gets real about secular recovery, why he doesn’t force his beliefs on anyone else, and how he thinks AA can stay inclusive without watering down the message. Along the way, the conversation explores obsession, surrender, humility, resentment, and what it means to build a life that actually fits who you are.This one is for anyone who has ever felt stuck between belief systems, struggled to connect with the program, or wondered whether there’s another way to work recovery without losing yourself. If you want a conversation that is honest, thoughtful, and completely unfiltered, hit play.Want me to turn this into show notes next?