Jenne M: The 12 Forks
Jenne M: Thank god, not!!!
Martha S: The principle of Step 4 is courage
Martha S: Steps 6 and 7
Maggie M: Today I can
David M: A vision for me
Carol G: Lost in the scary forest of overeating

Welcome to Secular Overeaters*

You are not alone. 

Secular Overeaters (SO) is an informal community and resource hub that supports the physical, emotional, and integrative recovery of Overeaters Anonymous members and others who don’t identify with the traditional Twelve-Step reliance on a higher power for recovery. Theist and patriarchal language can alienate and cause additional harm to many who come to the rooms seeking relief from compulsive food behaviors.

SO provides secular resources, including literature, podcasts, workshops, meeting listings, and peer support: we are not a fellowship. We strive to be a safe and inclusive space for all secular overeaters as we support each other on the lifelong journey of recovery.

[*Is Secular Overeaters the same as Overeaters Anonymous? No! Find out more.]

Secular Overeaters Community Gathering

Sunday, November 9 | 9AM PT/Noon ET/5PM UK (90 Minutes, Free)
Register here BY MIDNIGHT, Saturday, November 8, for a reminder and the Zoom link: https://forms.gle/j6HZzz8NPKh3Kp9D7

Get to a Meeting

Find your people at an OA secular phone or Zoom meeting.

Alternative Steps

Shake off the god-talk with these secular-friendly steps.

Tools for Success

This list of tools helps when food issues are front and center.

Are You a Newcomer?

Find out about OA and how the secular movement can help!

Our Stories

Secular stories from OA’s Lifeline magazine.

Listen to a Podcast

We have curated a list of secular OA podcasts speakers.

Write a Daily Inventory

Try one of eight formats, and download a copy for your journal.