Overeaters Anonymous Podcast

Spirituality, Sponsorship, and Service Go Hand in Hand 29.02.2020 48:03 ↓

Principles of Tradition Twelve– Spirituality, and Concept Twelve - Respect "Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all these traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities. – Tradition Twelve "The spiritual foundation for OA service ensures that: (a) no OA committee or service body shall ever become the seat of perilous wealth or power; (b) sufficient operation funds, plu...

My Sponsor Said, "Send it to Lifeline" 28.02.2020 4:13 ↓

Ana's sponsor taught her early in her recovery to use the Tool of writing to work the Twelve Steps of OA and then send her writing in to Lifeline magazine. In this short recording, Ana reflects on Lifeline 's role in her recovery and those of her sponsees. Listen and become inspired to send in your story!

Anonymity Inside and Out 28.02.2020 36:11 ↓

Principles of Tradition Eleven– Anonymity, and Concept Eleven - Humility "Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, films, television, and other public media of communication. – Tradition Eleven

Neutrality, and Concept Ten — Clarity 27.02.2020 42:11 ↓

"Overeaters Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence the OA name ought never be drawn into public controversy. – Tradition Ten "Service responsibility is balanced by carefully defined service authority; therefore, duplication of efforts is avoided."– Concept Ten The principle of Tradition Ten is Neutrality and Concept Ten is Clarity.

How Do You Work the Twelve Traditions with a Sponsee? 27.02.2020 9:54 ↓

• How do you apply the Traditions to your family and friends? • How do you take the Traditions with you in all your daily life activities?

Service Structure, not Power Structure 26.02.2020 48:34 ↓

Principles of Tradition Nine – Structure, and Concept Nine - Ability "OA, as such, ought never be organized; but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve." – Tradition Nine "Able, trusted servants, together with sound and appropriate methods of choosing them, are indispensable for effective functioning at all service levels."–

How Do You Work the Twelve Steps with a Sponsee? 26.02.2020 14:59 ↓

· What approach did your sponsor take to working the Steps that was especially helpful to you? · How has going through the Steps with a sponsee helped you?

Suit Up, Show Up, Be a Part of, and Share the Load 25.02.2020 47:04 ↓

Principles of Tradition Eight – Fellowship, and Concept Eight - Delegation "Overeaters Anonymous should remain forever non-professional, but our service centers may employ special workers." – Tradition Eight "The Board of Trustees has delegated to its Executive Committee the responsibility to administer the OA World Service Office."– Concept Eight

What Are the Sponsorship Job Descriptions—from Sponsor to Sponsee and Back? 25.02.2020 11:51 ↓

Do you take time out from your job for meals and quiet time? Have you had on-the-job training?

The Many Ways to Contribute to OA 24.02.2020 49:44 ↓

Principles of Tradition Seven –Responsibility, and Concept Seven - Balance "Every OA group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions." – Tradition Seven "The Board of Trustees has legal rights and responsibilities accorded to them by OA Bylaws, Subpart A; the rights and responsibilities of the World Service Business Conference are accorded to it by Tradition and by OA Byla...

What Are Some Different Sponsoring Styles? 24.02.2020 10:22 ↓

What approach works best for you—strict or easygoing? What techniques does your sponsor use that you find helpful, and why?