In this episode, Brad discusses the two-edged sword that some of the discoveries and tools offered by OA can be. He also talks about why he's taking a step back from the podcast for a bit while he gears up for "Season 2."

While Brad was taking a break from podcasting, he read a book called Chatter by Ethan Kross. In this episode, Brad explores how important this book was for him in his recovery, how it has helped him understand the steps and tools of OA even better, and how the techniques described by the author are helping him overcome his compulsions and cravings. 

Do you ever find yourself in the kitchen rummaging through the refrigerator or cupboards when you're bored? Why do we do that, and how can we redirect our actions in a healthier way? In this episode, Brad explores eating out of boredom and some options for how to deal with it. 

In this episode, Brad explores some of the basic elements of storytelling and unpacks how they can inform our own stories of recovery. 

In this episode, Brad tackles one of the most common questions he hears in meetings and that he gets from listeners: Do I really need a sponsor to be successful in Overeaters Anonymous?  Using the metaphor of running a marathon, Brad explores how vital a sponsor can be in our recovery and the risks of going it alone.

In this episode, Brad answers a question a newbie asked him after a meeting the other day: Does Overeater's Anonymous actually work? It's a valid question that requires some serious exploration and thought, especially if someone is considering giving it a try.

In this episode, Brad unpacks the most well-known step of them all: making amends. Why is that even part of the twelve steps? What does it have to do with stopping our compulsive behaviors? Is it really necessary? These are all questions Brad explores as he recounts his own experience with step 9 and looks ahead to the final few steps. 

In this episode, Brad answers a listener's question about how to find recovery when you're living with a person who is not doing Overeater's Anonymous and may still be bingeing and compulsively overeating. It's a real challenge, but there are tools that might prove helpful. If you know of tools that Brad isn't familiar with, he'd love to hear them! You can always send him an email at nogodoa@gmail.com!