• Step 1: Admitting Powerlessness

  • Jan 31 2025
  • Length: 41 mins
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Step 1: Admitting Powerlessness

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  • In this episode of Blindsight, host Bill Lundgren kicks off a 12-part series on the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, exploring Step 1: Admitting Powerlessness. Guest Jeff Schlund from the Betty Ford Center shares his 22-year sobriety journey, discussing the importance of honesty, surrender, and recognizing unmanageability in addiction.

    🔹 What does it mean to be powerless over alcohol?
    🔹 How does honesty transform the recovery process?
    🔹 What role does family play in addiction and support?
    🔹 Accessible AA resources for the blind and low-vision community

    Chapter Markers:
    00:00 – Introduction: The 12-Step Series Begins
    02:28 – Guest Introduction: Jeff Schlund’s Work at the Betty Ford Center
    04:29 – Understanding Step 1: Admitting Powerlessness
    06:59 – Jeff’s Sobriety Journey: 22 Years of Recovery
    09:02 – The Importance of Honesty in Recovery
    13:14 – What It Took to Finally Get Honest
    15:12 – The Power in Admitting Powerlessness
    17:40 – Choice in Sobriety: The Daily Decision Not to Drink
    20:05 – Navigating Meetings and Finding Support
    22:27 – Early Recovery Mistakes and Overconfidence
    24:34 – The Role of Family in Recovery
    26:58 – Al-Anon and Family Recovery Resources
    29:27 – The Impact of Addiction on Family Dynamics
    31:18 – The Simplicity of 12 Steps and the Power of Step 1
    33:20 – Encouragement for Those Struggling with Step 1
    36:19 – Accessibility in Recovery: Resources for the Blind Community
    38:44 – Final Thoughts & Resources
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