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Overeaters Anonymous

21 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 25 ratings

A twelve-step program for people with problems related to food.

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Episodes

Sound Bites from Overeaters Anonymous: A 12-Step Solution to Compulsive Eating and Compulsive Food Behaviors

August 24, 2021 15:53

“Sound Bites from Overeaters Anonymous” was an Internet radio show that aired October 17, 2012 to January 9, 2013 on VoiceAmerica.com. It is dedicated to educating you about recovery from compulsive eating and compulsive food behaviors using OA’s 12-step program, so you recognize the symptoms and find the support you need and a program that … Continued The post Sound Bites from Overeaters Anonymous: A 12-Step Solution to Compulsive Eating and Compulsive Food Behaviors appeared first on Over...

Primary Purpose

August 24, 2021 15:37

Browse Member stories as they have progressed through the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. The post Primary Purpose appeared first on Overeaters Anonymous.

OA Literature

August 24, 2021 15:17

Come explore all the OA literature that is available at our bookstore. The post OA Literature appeared first on Overeaters Anonymous.

The Importance of Working All Twelve Steps

August 24, 2021 15:12

In this series of workshops, members share on the importance of working ALL Twelve Steps and how working the Steps changed their lives physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The post The Importance of Working All Twelve Steps appeared first on Overeaters Anonymous.

Service and My Recovery

August 24, 2021 15:08

Principles of Tradition Twelve– Spirituality, and Concept Twelve – Respect The post Service and My Recovery appeared first on Overeaters Anonymous.

Sponsorship Success

August 24, 2021 15:02

Questions about sponsorship? Listen to “Sponsorship Success”: a nine-part podcast series by members from various regions sharing their experience, strength, and hope with using the Tool of sponsorship. The post Sponsorship Success appeared first on Overeaters Anonymous.

Young People’s Podcasts

August 24, 2021 14:56

Our Young People’s podcasts highlight the experience, strength, and hope of members who joined OA between the ages of 18 and 30. Listen as they describe their experience with compulsive eating—the hopeless condition of mind and body that can manifest as overeating, anorexia, bulimia, and body image dysmorphia. Together, they share how they have been … Continued The post Young People’s Podcasts appeared first on Overeaters Anonymous.

Interviews, Readings, and Meetings

August 24, 2021 07:00

Listen to interviews with members in recovery from compulsive eating, readings of some of OA’s literature, and recordings of OA meetings. The post Interviews, Readings, and Meetings appeared first on Overeaters Anonymous.

Podcast en Español

August 23, 2021 19:53

Cinco miembros de OA comparten sus historias de recuperación. (Five OA members share their stories of recovery.) The post Podcast en Español appeared first on Overeaters Anonymous.

2017 WSBC Forum: “Amazing Recovery: Passport to Unity”

August 23, 2021 19:47

This series of nine podcasts features speakers from the 2017 WSBC Forum – Amazing Recovery: Passport to Unity. There are two speakers in each podcast speaking about their experience, strength, and hope; each speaker comes from a different background or uses a different approach to working the Twelve Steps. When we try to identify with … Continued The post 2017 WSBC Forum: “Amazing Recovery: Passport to Unity” appeared first on Overeaters Anonymous.

Founder Recordings

June 10, 2021 20:03

Hear the words of OA’s founder, Rozanne S., in “Reflections,” a 1999 interview, and “And Now a Word From Our Founder,” a collection of speeches recorded at World Service Business Conference 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, and 2001. The post Founder Recordings appeared first on Overeaters Anonymous.

1. Amazing Recovery: Passport to Unity

March 11, 2019 15:39

This series of 9 podcasts features speakers from the 2017 WSBC Forum – Amazing Recovery: Passport to Unity. There are two speakers in each podcast speaking about their experience, strength and hope; each speaker comes from a different background or uses a different approach to working the Twelve Steps. When we try to identify with […] The post 1. Amazing Recovery: Passport to Unity appeared first on Overeaters Anonymous.

2. Amazing Recovery: Passport to Unity

March 10, 2019 21:40

This series of 9 podcasts features speakers from the 2017 WSBC Forum – Amazing Recovery: Passport to Unity. There are two speakers in each podcast speaking about their experience, strength and hope; each speaker comes from a different background or uses a different approach to working the Twelve Steps. When we try to identify with […] The post 2. Amazing Recovery: Passport to Unity appeared first on Overeaters Anonymous.

3. Virtual Meetings and Bulimia

March 09, 2019 19:08

This series of 9 podcasts features speakers from the 2017 WSBC Forum – Amazing Recovery: Passport to Unity. There are two speakers in each podcast speaking about their experience, strength and hope; each speaker comes from a different background or uses a different approach to working the Twelve Steps. When we try to identify with […] The post 3. Virtual Meetings and Bulimia appeared first on Overeaters Anonymous.

4. Relapse Survivor and 90 Day Program

March 08, 2019 19:29

This series of 9 podcasts features speakers from the 2017 WSBC Forum – Amazing Recovery: Passport to Unity. There are two speakers in each podcast speaking about their experience, strength and hope; each speaker comes from a different background or uses a different approach to working the Twelve Steps. When we try to identify with […] The post 4. Relapse Survivor and 90 Day Program appeared first on Overeaters Anonymous.

5. Men in OA and Non-Tradional HP

March 07, 2019 13:12

Men in OA – “I have met the enemy and it is me.” – A journey to surrender and acceptance and long-term abstinence as a man in OA. Non-traditional HP –In his journey through the Steps, he found conscience and a small quiet voice in his head led him to good orderly direction and the […] The post 5. Men in OA and Non-Tradional HP appeared first on Overeaters Anonymous.

6. English as Second Language and Young Person

March 06, 2019 13:33

English as Second Language – Literature in his language was so important to him when he came into program and learned about OA. Young Person – She found a healthy connection among her body, soul and spirit and has integrity with herself. She no longer has to be in control of everything. The post 6. English as Second Language and Young Person appeared first on Overeaters Anonymous.

7. Health Issues and LGBTQ

March 05, 2019 13:58

Health Issues: This speaker was able to see how handling her health issue and working her program had similarities. LGBTQ: Coming out in OA in the late 1970s and starting an LGBTQ meeting focused on the Steps and Traditions was the start of years in recovery. The post 7. Health Issues and LGBTQ appeared first on Overeaters Anonymous.

8. Bariatric Surgery and 100 Pounder

March 04, 2019 14:00

Bariatric Surgery: Identify don’t compare She had surgery after a ten-year relapse. She never stopped going to meetings but kept quiet about the surgery to avoid judgments. Surgery is not the easier softer way. In reaching out she helps herself and possibly someone else. 100 lb. weight loss After a certain point she stopped weighing: […] The post 8. Bariatric Surgery and 100 Pounder appeared first on Overeaters Anonymous.

9. Compulsive Exerciser

March 03, 2019 14:02

A viscous cycle of eating and exercising coupled with low self-esteem were her life before coming to OA. Now everything gets better when she works her program with the help of her Higher Power. The post 9. Compulsive Exerciser appeared first on Overeaters Anonymous.

Unity Day

February 23, 2018 20:29

In honor of Unity Day, the last Saturday of February at 11:30 a.m. PST, we now offer this podcast covering the topic of Unity. Here is a link to the script in case you would like to read it or translate the podcast. The literature referred to in the podcast is as follows: Twelve Steps […] The post Unity Day appeared first on Overeaters Anonymous.