Position of Neutrality

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into Step 2 AA and exploring the transformative power of believing in a higher power. Reflecting on the experiences of thousands, Joe highlights the miraculous changes that belief and simple actions can bring. In this session, Joe discusses the profound impact of embracing a power greater than ourselves. “This power ha...

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into Step 2 AA and exploring the shared human experiences that shape our journeys. Reflecting on the importance of understanding and compassion, Joe highlights the need to approach others with empathy and spiritual insight. In this session, Joe discusses the natural human reactions to spirituality and the importance of...

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into Step 2 AA and exploring the profound insights gained from shared experiences. Reflecting on the importance of understanding the nature of thoughts and emotions, Joe emphasizes the transformative power of awareness. In this session, Joe discusses the distinction between thoughts, emotions, and the self. “No hope of...

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into Step 2 AA and exploring the profound insights gained from shared experiences. Reflecting on the importance of understanding the nature of thoughts and emotions, Joe emphasizes the transformative power of awareness. In this session, Joe discusses the distinction between thoughts, emotions, and the self. “How did th...

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, delving into Step 2 AA and exploring the profound insights gained from shared experiences. Reflecting on the importance of lived experiences in understanding addiction, Joe highlights the unique qualifications of those who have lived through similar struggles to help others on their journey. In this session, Joe discusses how...

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering a raw and insightful exploration of the gradual decline that accompanies addiction. Reflecting on the profound struggles faced by those in recovery, Joe highlights how the deterioration of one’s life often feels gradual, despite the accumulating chaos. Joe recounts, “So then he says gradually things got worse. You wa...

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, sharing his personal struggles and the harsh reality of living with addiction. Reflecting on the challenges faced by those in recovery, Joe emphasizes the importance of accepting the truth about one’s condition to move forward. Joe opens up, “Ain’t nothing wrong here? Guess what? It’s not true. My mind doesn’t function the wa...

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the raw experiences of those battling addiction. Joe highlights the persistent illusion of control and the harsh realities of mental illness associated with addiction. In this session, Joe discusses the misconception of control within addiction. “Nevertheless I still thought I could control the situation. Now we c...

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the raw and emotional experiences outlined in the early pages of the book. Reflecting on the harrowing struggles faced by those battling addiction, Joe highlights the desperate actions and profound shame that characterize the depths of addiction. In this session, Joe discusses the feelings of terror and madness th...

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the raw and emotional experiences outlined in the early pages of the book. Reflecting on the struggles faced by those battling addiction, Joe highlights the devastating impact of pride and the necessity of humility in the recovery process. In this session, Joe discusses the role of ego in keeping individuals trapp...

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the raw and emotional experiences outlined in the early pages of the book. Reflecting on the struggles faced by those battling addiction, Joe highlights the reality of cross addiction and the desperation that often accompanies it. In this session, Joe discusses the common issue of switching addictions. “The doctor...

Position of Neutrality is a study of the manner of living suggested by the founders of A.A. which was recorded in the book Alcoholics Anonymous. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism.

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the raw and emotional experiences outlined in the early pages of the book. Reflecting on the profound struggles faced by those battling addiction, Joe emphasizes the harsh reality of being both an alcoholic and a drug addict. In this session, Joe discusses the author’s candid admission of being a “stone junkie” wi...

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the raw and emotional experiences outlined in the early pages of the book. Reflecting on the profound struggles faced by those battling addiction, Joe highlights the realization of being seriously ill, both bodily and mentally. In this session, Joe discusses the journey of being placed in a hospital for the mental...

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the raw and emotional experiences outlined in the early pages of the book. Reflecting on the profound struggles faced by those battling addiction, Joe highlights moments of despair and hopelessness that often accompany addiction. In this session, Joe explores the deep emotional impact of realizing the extent of ha...

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the raw and emotional experiences outlined in the early pages of the book. Reflecting on the profound struggles faced by those battling addiction, Joe highlights the distorted perceptions and desperate behaviors that define the illness. In this session, Joe discusses the powerful imagery used to describe the depth...

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the raw and emotional experiences outlined in the early pages of the book. Reflecting on the profound impact of honest testimony in recovery, Joe highlights the importance of genuine belief and experience in witnessing the transformative power of a higher power. In this session, Joe discusses the credibility and d...

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the raw and emotional experiences outlined in the early pages of the book. Reflecting on the harrowing struggles faced by those battling addiction, Joe highlights the moments of profound despair and the pivotal thoughts that can lead to a renewed commitment to sobriety. In this session, Joe discusses the degrading...

Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the raw and emotional experiences outlined in the early pages of the book. Reflecting on the harrowing struggles faced by those battling addiction, Joe highlights the moments of profound despair and the pivotal thoughts that can lead to a renewed commitment to sobriety. In this session, Joe discusses how the “chemical...

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the raw and emotional experiences outlined in the early pages of the book. Reflecting on the harrowing struggles faced by those battling addiction, Joe highlights the moments of profound despair and the pivotal thoughts that can lead to a renewed commitment to sobriety. In this session, Joe reads from Bill’s Story...

Join Joe McDonald as he delves into the challenging topic of suicidal thoughts and the desperate situations faced by many in the throes of addiction. Reflecting on the experiences shared by those struggling with opiate addiction, Joe provides a compassionate and understanding perspective, emphasizing the importance of seeking help and finding hope in recovery. Joe candidly discusses, “Should I kil...

Join Joe McDonald as he delves into Step 1 of the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book, focusing on the concept of alcoholism as an illness. Through insightful discussion, Joe emphasizes the importance of understanding addiction as a medical condition that requires professional help and a supportive recovery process. Reflecting on a crucial passage, Joe explains, “It relieved me somewhat to learn that in...

Join Joe McDonald as he explores the first step of the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book, focusing on the delusional thinking that often accompanies addiction. In this insightful discussion, Joe delves into the tendency of addicts to seek out companions who enable their destructive behaviors, creating an illusion of camaraderie and relief. Joe vividly describes the scenario: “That special friend who’s...

Join Joe McDonald as he explores the profound moments of shared experience in Step 1 from the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book. This session delves into the universal feelings of discomfort and revelation that arise during early recovery. Joe vividly recounts, “I felt the whole room go there. It does not matter your religious upbringing and training. When you’re drunk and drinking, and you know you p...

Join Joe McDonald as he delves into the stark realities of addiction through the lens of Step 1 from the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book. This session explores the desperation and power felt during the darkest times of addiction. Joe poignantly recounts, “How many of you can feel the power and the desperation in this testimony? That time in your mind emotionally when you thought you were having fun...