Dec 29 2022 43 mins
In today’s episode, recovering alcoholic Teddy W—now 16 years sober—talks with The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie about his journey from self-deception to real freedom and genuine happiness…and the transformative power of good habits. At a time of year when many of us are choosing new goals, this is a helpful, inspiring and very candid interview. Alcoholism is the elephant in the room few talk about, yet excessive drinking is the #1 leading cause of preventable deaths in the U.S. It’s shocking! From 2015 to 2019 alone, there were more than 380 alcohol-related deaths PER DAY in the United States. It affects each of us in some way, if not through our own addiction, then through family, friends and co-workers. This episode is a fabulous insider view with inspiration for everyone!
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SHOW NOTES:
The AA book on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions
https://www.aa.org/twelve-steps-twelve-traditions
For meetings local and worldwide — download the Meeting Guide app at Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.meetingguide and the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181#?platform=iphone
Basic Information about A.A.: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/f-2_InfoonAA.pdf
A Newcomer Asks pamphlet: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/p-24_anewcomerask.pdf
Is There An Alcoholic In Your Life pamphlet: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/p-30_isthereanalcoinyourlife.pdf
Help and hope for the families and friends of alcoholics is also available via the Al-Anon Family Groups: https://al-anon.org
The God Word Pamphlet: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/p-86_theGodWord.pdf
The A.A. Member – Medications & Other Drugs: https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/p-11_aamembersMedDrug.pdf
The Stanford Study, which was mentioned on the show. https://www.aagrapevine.org/AALjune2021