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Ep 074 Secular Overeaters Alternative 12-Step Discussion of Step 11
On the third Sunday of the month, the SO Alternative 12-Steps Discussion Meeting invites members to share insights on eight versions of Step 11. Check the meeting schedule on secularovereaters.org if you’d like to attend future meetings. Study Guide: bit.ly/SO-Alt12StepGuideV2
Ep 073 Secular Overeaters Alternative 12-Step Discussion of Step 10
On the third Sunday of the month, the SO Alternative 12-Steps Discussion Meeting invites members to share insights on eight versions of Step 10. Check the meeting schedule on secularovereaters.org if you’d like to attend future meetings. Study Guide: bit.ly/SO-Alt12StepGuideV2 Release date: 20 November 2024
Ep 072 Secular Overeaters Alternative 12-Step Discussion of Step 9
On the third Sunday of the month, the SO Alternative 12-Steps Discussion Meeting invites members to share insights on eight versions of Step 9. Check the meeting schedule on secularovereaters.org if you’d like to attend future meetings. Study Guide: bit.ly/SO-Alt12StepGuideV2 Release date: 20 November 2024
Ep 070 Secular Overeaters Alternative 12-Step Discussion of Step 7
Secular Overeaters (SO) Alternative 12-Steps Discussion | Step 7 | 43 min On the third Sunday of the month, the SO Alternative 12-Steps Discussion Meeting invites members to share insights on eight versions of Step 7. Check the meeting schedule on secularovereaters.org if you’d like to attend future meetings. Study Guide: bit.ly/SO-Alt12StepGuideV2
Ep 071 Secular Overeaters Alternative 12-Step Discussion of Step 8
Ep 071 081824 | Secular Overeaters (SO) Alternative 12-Steps Discussion | Step 8 | 47 min On the third Sunday of the month, the SO Alternative 12-Steps Discussion Meeting invites members to share insights on eight versions of Step 8. Check the meeting schedule on https://secularovereaters.org if you’d like to attend future meetings. Study Guide: https://bit.ly/SO-Alt12StepGuideV2
Ep 068 - Food Action Plan
111024 | Food Action Plan | Secular Overeaters Community Gathering #6 | 11 minutes SO member and DBT therapist, Susan P., leads us through her holiday action plan, following this worksheet you can download: https://secularovereaters.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SO-FAP-111024.pdf
Ep 069 - Serge Prengel, Speaker at Secular Overeaters Gathering
111024 | Serge Prengel | Secular Overeaters Community Gathering #6 Serge Prengel, psychotherapist and author of The Proactive Twelve Steps, talks about willpower, god, cravings, and pausing.
Ep 067 Secular Overeaters Alternative 12-Step Discussion of Step 6
Secular Overeaters (SO) Alternative 12-Steps Discussion | Step 6 | 32 min On the third Sunday of the month, the SO Alternative 12-Steps Discussion Meeting invites members to share insights on eight versions of Step 4. Check the meeting schedule on https://secularovereaters.org if you’d like to attend future meetings. Study Guide: https://bit.ly/SO-Alt12StepGuideV2
Ep 066 Secular Overeaters Alternative 12-Step Discussion of Step 5
Secular Overeaters (SO) Alternative 12-Steps Discussion | Step 5 On the third Sunday of the month, the SO Alternative 12-Steps Discussion Meeting invites members to share insights on eight versions of Step 4. Check the meeting schedule on https://secularovereaters.org if you’d like to attend future meetings. Study Guide: https://bit.ly/SO-Alt12StepGuideV2
EO 065 - Recovery Circle Workshop
Secular Overeaters Recovery Circle (RC) Workshop with presenter Alan and four secular panelists: Christine, Claire, Janet, and Marv. Find out how to start your own RC!
Ep 064 - Accountability Buddies Workshop Panel
Secular Overeaters Accountability Buddy Panel presentation by four secular members: Shirley, Tamm, Jen and Dewayana.
Ep 063 - DBT Class 8 |Behavior Chain Analysis
This week features the mindfulness exercise Don’t Believe Everything You Think and the skill Behavior Chain Analysis. Link to covered materials: https://bit.ly/DBT-8-BehaviorChainAnalysis Link to video: https://youtu.be/6i_vDsXj2VA?si=-Mx1hW2H8xAe89Z3
Ep 062 - DBT Class 7 | Radical Acceptance
This week features the mindfulness exercise Half Smile and Willing Hands and the skill Radical Acceptance. Link to covered materials: https://bit.ly/DBT-7-RadicalAcceptance Link to video: https://youtu.be/81sCMCC5SOI?si=wimw-qXp-qmiPSgB
Ep 061 - Secular Overeaters (SO) Alternative 12-Steps Discussion | Step 4
042124 | Secular Overeaters (SO) Alternative 12-Steps Discussion | Step 4 | 42 min On the third Sunday of the month, the SO Alternative 12-Steps Discussion Meeting invites members to share insights on eight versions of Step 4. Check the meeting schedule on https://secularovereaters.org if you’d like to attend future meetings. Study Guide: https://bit.ly/SO-Alt12StepGuideV2
Ep 060 - Secular Overeaters (SO) Alternative 12-Steps Discussion | Step 3
031724 | Secular Overeaters (SO) Alternative 12-Steps Discussion | Step 3 | ## min On the third Sunday of the month, the SO Alternative 12-Steps Discussion Meeting invites members to share insights on eight versions of Step 3. Check the meeting schedule on https://secularovereaters.org if you’d like to attend future meetings. Study Guide: https://bit.ly/SO-Alt12StepGuideV2
Ep 059 - DBT Class 6 | DEAR MAN
This week features the mindfulness exercise Celeb Grounding, and the skill DEAR MAN. Link to covered materials: https://bit.ly/DBT-6-DEAR MAN Video Link: https://vimeo.com/413201366
Ep 058 - DBT Class 5 | Opposite Action
This week features the mindfulness exercise Let’s Take a Vacation, and the skill Opposite to Emotion Action. Link to covered materials: https://bit.ly/DBT-5-OppositeAction
Ep 057 - DBT Class 4 | Problem Solving
This week features the mindfulness exercise Put It in a Box, and the DBT skill is Problem Solving. Link to covered materials: https://bit.ly/DBT-4-ProblemSolving
Ep 056 - DBT Class 3 | Checking the Facts on Your Feelings
Secular Overeaters Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Class This week features the grounding exercise 5-4-3-2-1 and the skill Checking the Facts on Your Feelings. Link to covered materials: https://bit.ly/DBT-3-CheckingTheFacts
Ep 055 - DBT Class 2 | Effectively
This week features a “two goals” grounding exercise and the skill Effectively. Link to covered materials: https://bit.ly/DBT-2-Effectively
Ep 054 - DBT Class 1 | Wise Mind
This introductory class starts off an eight-week series covering DBT skills that can help overcome compulsive food behaviors. This week features a grounding exercise and the Wise Mind. Link to covered materials: https://bit.ly/DBT-1-WiseMind
Ep 053 - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) SO Workshop
031024 | Secular Overeaters Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Workshop | 67 min Susan, a CBT and DBT therapist and secular member of OA, shares different techniques (e.g., RAIN, STOP, TIPP, ACCEPT, IMPROVE and Alternate Rebellion) to help members mitigate compulsive food issues. Check Managing Emotions on our website for more information (https://secularovereaters.org/so-managing-emotions/).
Ep 052 - Secular Overeaters (SO) Alternative 12-Steps Discussion | Step 2
021824 | Secular Overeaters (SO) Alternative 12-Steps Discussion | Step 2 | 33 min On the third Sunday of the month, the SO Alternative 12-Steps Discussion Meeting invites members to share insights on eight versions of Step 2. Check the meeting schedule on https://secularovereaters.org if you’d like to attend future meetings. Study Guide: https://bit.ly/SO-Alt12StepGuideV2
EP 051 - Secular Overeaters (SO) Alternative 12-Steps Discussion | Step 1
012124 | Secular Overeaters (SO) Alternative 12-Steps Discussion | Step 1 | 27 min On the third Sunday of the month, the SO Alternative 12-Steps Discussion Meeting invites members to share insights on eight versions of Step 1. Check the meeting schedule on https://secularovereaters.org if you’d like to attend future meetings. Study Guide: https://bit.ly/SO-Alt12StepGuideV2
Ep 050 - Secular Overeaters Community Gathering #5 | Part 3: Vera Tarman, MD
110523 | Secular Overeaters Community Gathering #5 | Part 3: Vera Tarman, MD | 62 min Author Dr Vera Tarman talks about her journey and explains the science behind food addiction. Includes the “after party” discussion.
Ep 049 - Secular Overeaters Community Gathering #5 | Part 2: Avoiding Holiday Triggers
110523 | Secular Overeaters Community Gathering #5 | Part 2: Avoiding Holiday Triggers |7 min Member Alan leads the community through a quick exercise to help with holiday food triggers. The Trigger Inventory Management Exercise (TIME) form will help you identify compulsive food behavior triggers and possible fixes: https://bit.ly/SO-TriggerWorksheet
Ep 048 -Secular Overeaters Community Gathering #5 | Part 1: Updates
110523 | Secular Overeaters Community Gathering #5 | Part 1: Updates | 27 min SO volunteers update the community on their service projects.
Ep 047 - Accountability Buddy Workshop
102223 | Accountability Buddies | 26 min Secular Overeaters Accountability Buddy Panel presentation by four secular members: Brandi, Dana, Jean and Kirsten.
Ep 046 - Outside Resources
062523 | Outside Resources | 51 min Secular Overeaters Panel on “outside OA” resources includes presentations by four secular members (Adele, Brian, Kay and Susan) as well as audience shares. Panelist resources can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TyO0T3rjXHczEfDy0A7qONOB4gYrri1t0iAzfMdk0v8/edit?usp=sharing
Ep 045 - Temporary Step Sponsoring Presentation
051423 | Temporary Step Sponsoring Presentation | 43 min Secular Overeaters presents a path to being a temporary sponsor and leading a new secular member through the first 3 Steps using OA and secular literature, sharing secular resources, and helping them build a recovery team. Handouts: https://secularovereaters.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SO-TSSS-Sponsor-050923.pdf
Ep 044 - Alternate Steps Study - Step 12
121822 | Freethinker Alternative Step Study | Step 12 | 38 min The third Sunday of the month Freethinker Alternative Step Study meeting discusses eight versions of Step 12. Check the meeting schedule on http://www.secularovereaters.org if you’d like to attend. Alternative 12 Step Discussion Guide for Secular Overeaters: https://secularovereaters.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FT_AltStepDiscussionGuide_2022.pdf
Ep 043 - Recovery Strategies for Secular Overeaters
021223 | Recovery Strategies for Secular Overeaters | 44 min Four abstinent secular panelists (Janet M, Kathy C, Kathie S, and Nina M) share recovery and maintenance strategies.
Ep 042 - Alternate Steps Study - Step 11
112022 | Freethinker Alternative Step Study | Step 11 | 33 min The third Sunday of the month Freethinker Alternative Step Study meeting discusses eight versions of Step 11. Check the meeting schedule on http://www.secularovereaters.org if you’d like to attend. Alternative 12 Step Discussion Guide for Secular Overeaters: https://secularovereaters.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FT_AltStepDiscussionGuide_2022.pdf
Ep 041 - Alternate Steps Study - Step 10
101622 | Freethinker Alternative Step Study | Step 10 | 34 min The third Sunday of the month Freethinker Alternative Step Study meeting discusses eight versions of Step 10. Check the meeting schedule on http://www.secularovereaters.org if you’d like to attend. Alternative 12 Step Discussion Guide for Secular Overeaters: https://secularovereaters.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FT_AltStepDiscussionGuide_2022.pdf
Ep 040 - Alternate Steps Study - Step 9
091822 | Freethinker Alternative Step Study | Step 9 | 38 min The third Sunday of the month Freethinker Alternative Step Study meeting discusses eight versions of Step 9. Check the meeting schedule on http://www.secularovereaters.org if you’d like to attend. Alternative 12 Step Discussion Guide for Secular Overeaters: https://secularovereaters.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FT_AltStepDiscussionGuide_2022.pdf
Ep 039 - Alternate Steps Study - Step 8
082122 | Freethinker Alternative Step Study | Step 8 | 36 min The third Sunday of the month Freethinker Alternative Step Study meeting discusses eight versions of Step 8. Check the meeting schedule on http://www.secularovereaters.org if you’d like to attend. Alternative 12 Step Discussion Guide for Secular Overeaters: https://secularovereaters.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FT_AltStepDiscussionGuide_2022.pdf
Ep 038 - Secular Overeaters Sponsor Ask-it Basket Workshop
062622 | Secular Overeaters Sponsor Ask-it Basket Workshop | 41 min Participants anonymously post questions on sponsoring for the group to answer. Answers to questions cover all aspects of secular sponsoring.
Ep 037 - Alternate Steps Study - Step 7
071722 | Freethinker Alternative Step Study | Step 7 | 50 min The third Sunday of the month Freethinker Alternative Step Study meeting discusses eight versions of Step 7. Check the meeting schedule on http://www.secularovereaters.org if you’d like to attend. Alternative 12 Step Discussion Guide for Secular Overeaters: https://secularovereaters.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FT_AltStepDiscussionGuide_2022.pdf
Ep 036 - Alternate Steps Study - Step 6
061922 | Freethinker Alternative Step Study | Step 6 | 40 min The third Sunday of the month Freethinker Alternative Step Study meeting discusses eight versions of Step 6. Check the meeting schedule on http://www.secularovereaters.org if you’d like to attend. Alternative 12 Step Discussion Guide for Secular Overeaters: https://secularovereaters.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FT_AltStepDiscussionGuide_2022.pdf
Ep 035 - Alternate Steps Study - Step 5
051522 | Freethinker Alternative Step Study | Step 5 | 36 min The third Sunday of the month Freethinker Alternative Step Study meeting discusses eight versions of Step 5. Check the meeting schedule on http://www.secularovereaters.org if you’d like to attend. Alternative 12 Step Discussion Guide for Secular Overeaters: https://secularovereaters.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FT_AltStepDiscussionGuide_2022.pdf
Ep 034 - Alternate Steps Study - Step 4
041722 | Freethinker Alternative Step Study | Step 4 | 37 min The third Sunday of the month Freethinker Alternative Step Study meeting discusses eight versions of Step 4. Check the meeting schedule on http://www.secularovereaters.org if you’d like to attend. Alternative 12 Step Discussion Guide for Secular Overeaters: https://secularovereaters.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FT_AltStepDiscussionGuide_2022.pdf
Ep 033 - Alternate Steps Study - Step 3
032022 | Freethinker Alternative Step Study | Step 3 | 35 min The third Sunday of the month Freethinker Alternative Step Study meeting discusses eight versions of Step 3. Check the meeting schedule on http://www.secularovereaters.org if you’d like to attend. Alternative 12 Step Discussion Guide for Secular Overeaters: https://secularovereaters.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FT_AltStepDiscussionGuide_2022.pdf
Ep 032 - Alternate Steps Study - Step 2
022022 | Freethinker Alternative Step Study | Step 2 | 39 min The third Sunday of the month Freethinker Alternative Step Study meeting discusses eight versions of Step 2. Check the meeting schedule on http://www.secularovereaters.org if you’d like to attend. Alternative 12 Step Discussion Guide for Secular Overeaters: https://secularovereaters.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FT_AltStepDiscussionGuide_2022.pdf
Ep 031 - Secular Sponsor Panel #2
013022 | Secular Sponsor Panel #2 | 93 min Features four secular OA sponsors describing their approaches including how they knew they were ready to sponsor, what they expect from sponsees, where they start with new sponsees, and how they work the Steps with secular sponsees. Check the meeting schedule on http://www.secularovereaters.org for more meetings.
Ep 030 - Alternate Steps Study - Step 1
011622 | Freethinker Alternative Step Study | Step 1 | 33 min The third Sunday of the month Freethinker Alternative Step Study meeting discusses eight versions of Step 1. Check the meeting schedule on http://www.secularovereaters.org if you’d like to attend. Alternative 12 Step Discussion Guide for Secular Overeaters: https://secularovereaters.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FT_AltStepDiscussionGuide_2022.pdf
Ep 029 - Alternate Steps Study - Step 12
The Freethinker Alternative Step Study Meeting (third Sunday of the month) discusses six versions of Step 12. Check the meeting schedule on secularovereaters.org if you’d like to attend.
Ep 028 - Secular Overeaters Community Gathering #4 - Jeffrey Munn
Author Jeffrey Munn talks about his recovery, his book “Staying Sober Without God,” and takes questions from the gathering.
Ep 027 - Secular Sponsor Panel #1 Showcase
Features four secular OA sponsors describing their approaches including how they knew they were ready to sponsor, what they expect from sponsees, where they start with new sponsees, and how they work the Steps with secular sponsees. There’s also an overview of the OA brochure “A Guide for Sponsors,” and a Q&A with the panelists (starts at 58 minutes). Future and current secular sponsors will get a lot out of the panelist shares!
Ep 026 - Secular Overeaters Community Gathering #3 - John Sheldon
This recording is from Secular Overeaters third Community Gathering. Guest speaker John Sheldon started his podcast, Beyond Belief Sobriety, in 2015. He shares his involvement in the secular AA community and history of agnostics in AA, and takes questions from the gathering.
Ep 025 - Secular Sponsors Workshop #22 - Step 11 Allie
In this look at Step 11, Allie describes her own quick meditation practices.
Ep 024 - Secular Overeaters Showcase - Food Triggers - Alan
Alan leads the group through a Trigger Inventory Management Exercise (TIME) to identify triggers that lead to compulsive food behaviors and to learn ways to manage them. Includes Q&A. Form: https://bit.ly/TIME_Sheet-PDF (4 pages, pdf)
Ep 023 Secular Sponsors Workshop #21 - Steps 4 & 5 - Allie
Sponsor Allie talks about her own Step 4 and 5 experience, Standout quote: “If I don’t share it, I wear it.” Includes Q&A. Handout: Allie's Notes (https://bit.ly/3xifcwY)
Ep 022 - Secular Sponsors Workshop #20 - Saying 'YES' to Sponsoring - Lisa
New sponsor Lisa shares her own story and then resources that helped her as she began working with her first sponsee. Q&A and a long discussion about whether people of a different gender or same sexual orientation should pair up!
Ep 019- Secular Sponsors Workshop #17 - Relapse Prevention - Alan
Sponsor Alan talks through four warning signs of relapse (OA Program, Physical, Emotional/Spiritual, and Life Triggers) and offers suggestions for recovery. Link: Relapse Prevention Support Group Workshop (https://docs.google.com/document/d/10WDMdIqqm5OAd97Oes7oQnILfqjIZ7FHzboMpjSb8P0/edit?usp=sharing )
Ep 018- Secular Sponsors Workshop #16 - Slogans- Rachel
Sponsor Rachel is back again and she shares favorite slogans and role models with a sponsee how to apply one to everyday problems. Handout: Slogans that have helped - https://secularovereaters.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Workshop17_Slogans-That-Have-Helped-Us_trifold-v9-112419.pdf
Ep 017- Secular Sponsors Workshop #15 - Study Groups - Rachel
Sponsor Rachel leads us through available resources that can help us form Step Study groups. Resources: 12 Step Workshop and Study Guide (https://bookstore.oa.org/pc_product_detail.asp?key=D7B6AEEA18764C6F9C7CF1CDDAF80866 ), OA 12 Step Workbook (https://bookstore.oa.org/pc_product_detail.asp?key=A8844F63049045A09067A421AFB3D33C ), and Exploring Abstinence through Writing (https://oanova.org/manage/assets/uploads/2021/03/Short-Workbook-Getting-Abst-031321.pdf ).
Ep 016- Secular Sponsors Workshop #14 - Service - Paula
Sponsor Paula shares the importance of service in recovery which can include simple acts such as putting away shopping carts and volunteering to reading at meetings or taking on a weekly service commitment. Handout: Forms of Service (PDF) - https://secularovereaters.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Workshop15_Service-guidance_030821.pdf
Ep 015 - Secular Sponsors Workshop #13 - Steps 2&3 - Arlene O
Sponsor Arlene is back to talk about Steps 2 and 3 from the OA 12&12. Her post-it notes: Steps 2 and 3 (pdf) https://secularovereaters.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Workshop14_Steps23_ArleneO.pdf
Ep 021 Secular Sponsors Workshop #19 - Mindful Eating - Alan
Sponsor Alan shares his former and current food behaviors, including his mindful eating practices. Includes Q&A and tips from others.
Ep 020 - Secular Overeaters Workshop #18 - Secular 'Prayer' - Alan
Sponsor Alan talks about secular “prayer” or directed intention to use thinking and visualizing to create shifts in recovery. Includes role plays and Q&A.
Ep 014 - Secular Sponsors Workshop #12 - Steps 8 & 9 - Rachel
Sponsor Rachel shares how she personally completed the 8th and 9th Steps and provides a framework for how to make amends to yourself. Includes Q&A with other sponsors and members.
Ep 013 - Secular Sponsors Workshop #11 - Exercise - Alan
Sponsor Alan shares how to include exercise as part of your action plan, demonstrates a model sponsor session, then Q&A leads to a discussion about extra skin.
Ep 012 - Secular Sponsors Workshop #10 - Positivity - Alan
Sponsor Alan shares how positivity can change behavior. Ways to implement positivity can include mindful eating, exercise, laughter, social connection, positive media, music, affirmations, and pet therapy. Suggested positive affirmation app (ThinkUp - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/thinkup-positive-affirmations/id906660772 ) and positive music (Empty Hands Music - https://www.emptyhandsmusic.org/ ).
Ep 011 - Secular Sponsors Workshop #9 - Laura & Kimberly
Sponsors Laura and Kimberly share various ways to practice 10th step daily inventories. Includes Q&A with other sponsors and members. Handout: Vowel Inventory (https://secularovereaters.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Workshop9_10thStep_Vowels.pdf)
Ep 010 - Secular Sponsors Workshop #8 - Writing - Jenne
Sponsor Jenne talks about the role of writing in recovery and shares Tenth Step/Daily Inventory formats. Handout: 5 Inventory Formats (https://secularovereaters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/so-daily-inventories.pdf)
Ep 009 - Secular Sponsors Workshop #7 - Outreach - Allie S
Sponsor Allie S shares how to use the phone, texting, email, or WhatsaApp to stay connected. Includes role plays and Q&A with other sponsors and members. Handout: Outreach (https://secularovereaters.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Workshop7_OutreachHandout.pdf)
Ep 008 Secular Sponsors Workshop #6 - Listening Tools - Jim D
Sponsor Jim shares several good listening practices to use as a sponsor or listening buddy. Includes Q&A with other sponsors and members. Handout: Listening Skills (https://secularovereaters.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Workshop6_ListeningSkills_JimD_122920.pdf)
Ep 007 - Secular Sponsors Workshop #5 - Action Plans - Rachel B
Sponsor Rachel talks about how to create and use action plans, role plays with a fellow, and answers audience questions. Handouts: Action Plans (https://secularovereaters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Workshop4_ActionPlans_Rachel_122820.pdf) and Slogans (https://secularovereaters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Workshop4_Rachel_Slogans-v9-112419.pdf)
Ep 006 - Secular Sponsors Workshop #4 - Group Support - Alan S
Sponsor Alan shares different models of group support including Recovery Circles. The handout is available at: https://secularovereaters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Workshop4_OARecoveryCircle.pdf
Ep005 - Secular Sponsors Workshop #3 - Developing a Food Plan - Allie S and Arlene O
Sponsors Arlene and Allie share ways for sponsors to address food plans.
Ep004 - Secular Sponsors Workshop #2 - Identifying Food Behaviors & Approaches - Allie S & Arlene O
Sponsors Allie and Arlene share their different approaches.
Ep 003 - Secular Sponsors Workshop pt 1 - Vini T and Sue J
We begin our Sponsor Workshop series of talks from 11/30/2020, as sponsor Vini T shares what sponsoring is like and how she sponsors. Then Vini and her sponsee, Sue, demonstrate how they worked on an issue together.
Ep 001 - Thank-a-thon - Bertha
11.26.20: Bertha, compulsive eater, shares her experience, strength, and hope (and reservations!) on Thanksgiving.
Ep 002 - Thank-a-thon - Meghan
November 26, 2020: Meghan, compulsive eater, shares her experience, strength, and hope (and reservations) on Thanksgiving. Strong language!
Ep 000 - Convention Speech - Alan S
This episode features speaker Alan S from the Overeaters Anonymous 2020 Region 7 Convention special event. Originally recorded on 11/07/2020. Alan shares his OA story and practices. Insecure childhood, as well as his experiences in foster care, his relationship with sugar and how school saved him. He discovered OA at age 20, and was impressed by the authentic shares he heard in meetings. Alan decided to stay and slowly recovered over the years since.