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Big Book with Karen
by Karen Gardinier
Embark on a journey of healing and insight with Karen—anytime, anywhere. Whether you're behind the wheel or balancing life's many tasks, transform your routine into a moment of personal growth. Tune into Karen's podcast as she dives into the wisdom of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering relatable, practical interpretations for your own recovery journey. Each episode is a blend of comfort, clarity, and empowerment, making your path to well-being both accessible and uplifting. Join us, and let Karen illuminate your steps toward recovery with guidance you can truly make your own.
Episodes
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Big Book-Working with Others Chapter 7
Working with Others Chapter 7 page 94. Let’s discuss !
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Big Book- Doctor’s Opinion pg. xxvii - xxviii
Join me as I read and discuss a snippet of The Doctor’s Opinion pg. xxvii - xxviii of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous- The Doctor’s Opinion - the most fascinating and prestigious part of the book!! A Big Book Study on the fly!!
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Big Book “There is a Solution” ch. 2 -page 20
Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous page 20 Chapter 2 “There is a Solution”
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Big Book Breakdown -More About Alcoholism
Big Book Breakdown -More About Alcoholism chapter 3 Page 34
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BIg Book Page 153 "A Vision For You" Ch 11
Big Book Chapter 11- "A Vision for You" page 153
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BIg Book- Chapter 3-page 30-31 "More About Alcoholism"
Big Book Study 1 paragraph at a time
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Big Book - Page 72 "Into Action"
The importance of Step 5!
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Big Book, Page 44, "We Agnostics"
A Spiritual Experience has nothing to do with Religion, it is a shift in your perception, a new outlook on life! This is what is needed to recover from the hopeless state of mind and body called Alcoholism.
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Big Book -Page 89 "Working with Others"
When all else fails, throw yourself harder into helping others.
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Big Book - Page 58, "How it Works"
If you want what i have do what I do. Open-mindedness, willingness & honesty is all you need to change your life.
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Big Book - Page XV, Forward to Second Edition (1955)
This reading describes the Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous as it was in 1955.
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BIg Book- Page 30 "More About Alcoholism"
This small paragraph explains the challenge for those who suffer from the disease of Alcoholism. We alcoholics suffer from and abnormal state of mind and body.
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Big Book Page 1, "Bill's Story"
New Year, New Beginning! The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous is organic, it changes like a living organism. The book has not changed since it was written in 1939, the disease hasn't changed and the solution hasn't changed. Let's get started!
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Big Book Page 22-23 There is a Solution
I love this chapter!! The best news I have ever received was There is a Solution for the mental Illness of Alcoholism and that it is free! It only requires prayer and action!
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Big Book Page 50 We Agnostics
The most wonderful thing about the program of Alcoholics Anonymous, or any 12 step program, is that you get to decide what your higher power is. You get to decide what you believe in. The only thing required is to admit you are not it. IF you bring your open mind I believe you will find some kind...
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Big Book Page 52 We Agnostics
The entire book of We Agnostics I believe is a very extravagant way to just say "Can you at least be open minded?"
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Big Book Page 62 How it Works
Page 62 is a very important page in the Big Book, it is where it explains the crux of my problem. Selfish & Self Centeredness, this is the root of my problem.
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Big Book Page 63 How it Works
Step 3 The answer to all my problems! God can do for me what I can't do for myself!
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Big Book Page 68, How it Works
Fear, it is an evil and corroding thread that weaves it's way through our lives. This reading is a very helpful component when dealing with Fear and anxiety.
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Big Book Page 82, Into Action
Into Action is the chapter that contains the 12 steps. This particular reading is a 9th step reading. It is so important that in doing steps 8 & 9 you obtain help and suggestions from someone who has done this step. The main objective is to clean up your side of the street with out continuing to...
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Big Book Page 86-88 Into Action
This is a very important reading. This is the first thing I was shown when I came in to the program. In my club room we call it "The Morning Meditation". We read this every morning!
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Big Book Page 109 To Wives
This is a tough chapter for most Alcoholics to read as it was written for the wives, family and friends of the Alcoholic. Many people think this will not apply to them as they don't have a wife or have ever been married, but when you realize it is written for anyone who has had to deal with us…
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Big Book Page 127-128 The Family Afterward
Alcoholism is a family disease. The process of getting sober requires an acknowledgment that you and your family will have obtain an attitude of love and tolerance while everyone adjusts to your new role.
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Big Book Page 128 The Family Afterward
One of the hardest things about getting sober is "The Family Afterward" I do believe this is one of the most important chapters in the book. It's one thing to get sober, and another thing to stay sober. Family dynamics play a large part of recovery.
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Big Book Page 151, A Vision For You
A Vision For You is a great chapter full of hope. I especially love this reading as it really explains the common manifestations of the disease.
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Big Book Page 177-178 Dr. Bob's Nightmare
Boy did I relate to this chapter. His story is a nightmare, not much different from the rest of us. Br Bob one of the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous talks about his drug addiction as well as alcoholism. A lot to learn here. Big Book Page 177-178 Dr. Bob's Nightmare
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Big Book Pages 567-568 Spiritual Experience
Not everyone has a white light "come to Jesus" kind of spiritual Experience. Some have a educational type of experience that comes to them slowly over time. Big Book Pages 567-568 Spiritual Experience
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Big Book Page xxvii-xxix Doctors Opinion
Doctors Opinion is a great place to start if you don't know what's wrong with you. Check it out. Big Book Page xxvii-xxix Doctors Opinion
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Big Book Page xxvii-xxviii Doctors Opinion
I never truly understood what was wrong with me until I read The Doctors Opinion. Join me Big Book Page xxvii-xxviii Dr. Opinion.
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Big Book Page 18, "There is a Solution" Chapter 2
There is a Solution, you just need willingness, open mindedness and honesty.....Big Book Page 18, "There is a Solution" Chapter 2
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Big Book Page 23 "There is a Solution" Chapter 2
There is a solution! There is an answer! You don't have to live like this anymore! Big Book Page 23 "There is a Solution" Chapter 2 Follow me on Instagram @kgardinier
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Big BookPage 24, "There is a Solution" Chapter 2
Anyone who is suffering from Alcoholism can learn so much from this chapter. There is a solution and it is in the first 164 pages of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous!
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Big Book Page 34, "More About Alcoholism" Chapter 3
Do you know what's wrong with you? The hopeless state of mind and body? Big Book Page 34, "More About Alcoholism" Chapter 3
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Big Book Page 44-45 "We Agnostics" Chapter 4
The Big Book was written to help you find your own conception of a higher power who could provide the needed power to treat your alcoholism one day at a time. Big Book Page 44-45 "We Agnostics" Chapter 4
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Big Book Page 63, "How it Works" Chapter 5
The entire program of Alcoholics Anonymous is in the first 164 pages! It's not a puzzle... This is How It Works!! Big Book Page 63, "How it Works" Chapter 5
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Big Book Page 89 "Working with Others" Chapter 7
Sharing experience, strength and hope on your commute, on your bike or at the gym ! The 3rd step prayer is on page 63. Todays reading -Big Book Page 89 "Working with Others" Chapter 7.
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Big Book Page 96 “Working with Others” Chapter 7
Karen’s Facebook Live Big Book Reading of “Working with Others” Page 96 Chapter 7 broadcast for those on the run! Get a meeting in on your commute, on your bike or at the gym!
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Embark on a journey of healing and insight with Karen—anytime, anywhere. Whether you're behind the wheel or balancing life's many tasks, transform your routine into a moment of personal growth. Tune into Karen's podcast as she dives into the wisdom of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering relatable, practical interpretations for your own recovery journey. Each episode is a blend of comfort, clarity, and empowerment, making your path to well-being both accessible and uplifting. Join us, and let Karen illuminate your steps toward recovery with guidance you can truly make your own.
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