Embracing Sobriety, Spirituality, and Self-Improvement: Barb Nangle's Story

The Sober Living Stories Podcast

After years of attending self-help groups and battling addictions, listen to how my guest Barb found healing and spirituality in 12-step recovery programs. Join us as she shares her sobriety story in this powerful episode.
From her transformative experience in Codependents Anonymous and Adult Children of Alcoholics, Barb's anecdotes and wisdom shed light on the power of self-awareness and the importance of support groups in overcoming challenges.
Discover how spirituality played a crucial role in Barb's recovery, even without belief in God, and how it can enrich your journey. Don't miss this episode filled with inspiring stories and practical strategies for personal growth, setting boundaries, and living a purposeful life.
In the first chapter, we discuss her early days of substance abuse to her ultimate realization of her codependent behavior. Barb shares her journey from agnosticism to developing her conception of a higher power. The impact was so profound she turned it into her life's work and founded Higher Power Coaching and Consulting, LLC. Discover how these programs provide a unique approach to healing, offering a path to spirituality.
In the final chapter, Jessica and Barb share the power of personal responsibility and how it plays an important role in maintaining long-term recovery. Learn strategies for fostering self-reliance in others and setting boundaries in various aspects of life. Listen further to discover how to find serenity in your daily life by accepting imperfections in yourself and others.
Barb Nangle is a boundaries coach, speaker, author, Founder of Higher Power Coaching and Consulting, LLC, and host, of "Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery."

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https://www.instagram.com/higherpowercoaching/; https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbnangle/

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Chapters

1. Embracing Sobriety, Spirituality, and Self-Improvement: Barb Nangle's Story (00:00:00)

2. Personal Stories of Sobriety and Recovery (00:00:06)

3. 12-Step Recovery and Spiritual Growth (00:11:55)

4. 12 Step Program and Spiritual Awakening (00:16:51)

5. Personal Development and Healthy Boundaries (00:22:52)

6. Navigating Personal Growth and Relationships (00:32:48)

7. Building Healthy Boundaries (00:40:12)