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CAFFEINE, ARE YOU ADDICTED? In this episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast, hosts Monty and Alicia discuss the complexities of caffeine consumption and its potential addictive qualities. They reflect on personal experiences and explore the implications of caffeine and energy drinks in recovery settings. Throughout the episode, they emphasize the importance of awareness regarding caffeine's effects on mental health and recovery. This conversation delves into the complexities of caffeine consumption, exploring its sources, withdrawal symptoms, and the distinction between chemical dependence and addiction. The hosts discuss personal experiences with caffeine, the role of decaf, and the implications of caffeine use in recovery communities. They also touch on the health benefits and risks associated with caffeine, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own consumption habits and the underlying reasons for their caffeine use. Closing Song: Friend In High Places by Zach Williams. #higherpower #aa #na #alcoholicsanonymous #recovery #recovered #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #narcoticsanonymous #addiction #bigbook
A man was arrested for publicly threatening an assassination, and apparently the only connection with Satanism is his online name. But that probably won't stop people from asking us about it, so Bill offers his thoughts on the story. Also, answering listener questions on Church of Satan media appearances, Google searches on Satanism, and a Satanic look at 12-step programs. 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - "Mr. Satan" Shawn Monper: Good riddance 06:27 - Speaking of stupid... 06:54 - Church of Satan on Joe Rogan? 13:44 - Google Search results on "Satanism" 24:58 - Satanecdote 27:05 - 12-step programs and their alternatives 36:22 - A more uplifting note
In this episode of The Codependent Doctor, I, Dr. Angela Downey, delve into the world of alternative addiction recovery programs, moving beyond the traditional 12-step approach that many are familiar with. Having previously explored the nature of addiction and the effectiveness of 12-step programs in our last two episodes, I recognize that recovery is not a one-size-fits-all journey. Today, I aim to highlight various paths to healing that cater to different needs and preferences.I begin by celebrating the courage of those who are willing to explore recovery options, whether they are newcomers or have previously tried other programs. I share my personal connection to the topic, drawing from my experiences in Codependence Anonymous and the journey of a close family member, whom I refer to as Jane. Jane's exploration of various recovery programs, including SMART Recovery, Refuge Recovery, and Dharma Recovery, has provided me with valuable insights into the diverse approaches available for those struggling with addiction.The episode features an in-depth look at SMART Recovery, which stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training. This program is designed for individuals seeking a practical, science-based approach to recovery that does not rely on spiritual or religious frameworks. I discuss the four key areas that SMART Recovery focuses on: building and maintaining motivation, coping with urges and cravings, managing thoughts and behaviors, and living a balanced, fulfilling life. Each area is explored with practical strategies and examples, emphasizing the program's empowering nature.Next, I introduce Refuge Recovery, a mindfulness-based program that adopts a Buddhist approach to healing from addiction. I explain how this program encourages self-awareness, meditation, and personal responsibility, helping individuals confront their emotions rather than escape them. I also touch on Dharma Recovery, which shares similarities with Refuge Recovery but offers a more self-guided and flexible structure.Throughout the episode, I emphasize the importance of finding the right recovery approach for each individual, as everyone's journey is unique. I briefly mention other recovery options, including therapy, Life Ring Secular Recovery, Women for Sobriety, Celebrate Recovery, Recovery Dharma, Medication-Assisted Treatment Models, and harm reduction programs. Each of these alternatives provides different strategies and support systems for those seeking to overcome addiction.As I conclude the episode, I remind listeners that recovSend us a textIf you're interested in a list of books that I recommend to help you on your journey you can request it by clicking on the link in my show notes.
In this episode of The Codependent Doctor, I am excited to present part two of our miniseries on addictions, focusing specifically on the transformative power of 12-step programs. Whether you're familiar with Alcoholics Anonymous or simply curious about the principles behind these programs, this episode is designed to provide valuable insights for everyone—whether you're on your own recovery journey, supporting someone else, or just looking to learn more.We begin by exploring the origins of 12-step programs, which date back to the 1930s with the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith. Their journey of mutual support laid the groundwork for a model that has since helped millions worldwide. At the heart of these programs are the 12 steps, a series of actions that guide individuals through understanding their problems, taking accountability, and finding healing.I break down the first three steps, emphasizing the importance of surrender, hope, and trust. Step one involves admitting powerlessness over addiction and recognizing that life has become unmanageable. This step is often the hardest for many, as it requires a deep level of honesty and acceptance. Step two encourages individuals to believe in a power greater than themselves, fostering hope and openness to change. Step three is about making a conscious decision to turn one's will and life over to this higher power, emphasizing the need to let go of control.As we delve deeper into the steps, I discuss steps four through nine, which focus on accountability and making amends. These steps encourage self-reflection, vulnerability, and the willingness to take responsibility for past actions. I share personal anecdotes to illustrate the emotional challenges and profound growth that can come from this process.The final steps—ten through twelve—center on spiritual growth and service. I highlight the importance of ongoing self-awareness, connecting with a higher power, and sharing one's journey with others. The power of community and shared experiences in 12-step programs is a recurring theme, as it provides a supportive environment where individuals can feel understood and accepted.Throughout the episode, I address common myths and misconceptions about 12-step programs, such as the belief that they require religious affiliation or that they are only for those with substance addictions. I emphasize that these programs are adaptable and can be beneficial for anyone facing various challenges in life.While I celebrate the effectiveness of 12-step programs, I also acknowledge that they may not be for everyone. I touch on alternative recovery methods that will be explored in the next episodeSend us a text
In this episode, Arlina Allen explores the truth about 12-step programs and dives deep into the common misconceptions, barriers, and unexpected benefits. Arlina shares her personal journey from resistance to transformation, highlighting how reframing common challenges—like the language of “character defects” and the concept of powerlessness—can make the 12 steps a powerful tool for healing. Key Takeaways: [01:06] – Why 12-Step Programs Are So Misunderstood [05:00] – Reframing the Good Wolf vs. Bad Wolf Parable [07:22] – The Problem with “Character Defects” [15:46] – The Illusion of Moderation: Can You Control Your Drinking? [25:14] – Why 12-Step Programs Get a Bad Reputation [28:46] – Rethinking the Role of God in Recovery [37:35] – Why Words Like “Alcoholic” Can Be Both Useful & Limiting [46:31] – The 12 Steps as a Structured Path to Change [50:49] – The 4th Step: Why Looking at Ourselves is So Hard [54:28] – Is AA a Cult? Debunking the Myth For full show notes, click here! How to Recover the Person You Were Meant to Be with Paul Churchill A Journey to Sobriety with Laura Cathcart Robbins How to Embrace Sobriety with Gillian Tietz Connect with the show: Follow us on YouTube: @TheOneYouFeedPod Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow us on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send us a textIn this intimate conversation, the Sober Friends hosts dive deep into one of recovery's most challenging aspects: dealing with things beyond our control. Through personal stories about workplace anxiety, childhood trauma, and finding unexpected joy, they explore how fellowship, therapy, and individual solutions help navigate life's uncertainties. Whether you're wrestling with imposter syndrome, anxiety about the future, or searching for peace in sobriety, this episode offers practical insights and reminds listeners they're not alone in their journey.Support the show
In this episode Jacqueline and Chris discuss addiction and its impact on the family from an experiential perspective. Jacqueline from her clinical perspective, having worked at a treatment centre and in the field of addiction for many years. Chris from his perspective of being an adult child of an alcoholic, a recovered addict himself and now a sponsor and coach to people suffering from the disease. Their conversation helps demystify addiction and guides the listener on how to better handle addiction when it shows up in their own family system.
In this episode, a therapist and a certified coach delve into the intricacies of 12-step programs, focusing on Overeaters Anonymous (OA) and its newer counterpart, Food Addicts Anonymous (FA). They discuss the challenges and potential benefits of these programs for those struggling with food issues, citing personal experiences and client stories. Key topics include the principles of abstinence, the impact of restrictive eating, the role of sponsors, and the delicate balance between support and control. They also touch on the cultural and psychological implications of these programs, often questioning their long-term efficacy and potential for fostering restrictive eating d1sord3rs. For deeper insights, they reference previous episodes on related topics like "All In vs. All or Nothing Thinking" and "Can Cutting Out Some Foods Help My Eating?" Stefanie's Somatic Experiencing and Nervous System Regulation Course is enrolling now! Use code: LADLISTENS for a discount at checkout. This course is for beginners looking to gain a broader insight into the role of the nervous system in symptoms of stress, anxiety, erratic moods, body image distress, and food issues. Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com Connect with Stefanie Michele, Recovery Coach, Somatic Therapist IT Stef's Binge Recovery Course -- www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah's book I Can't Stop Eating is available on Amazon If you find this episode helpful, you can subscribe to the Life After Diets podcast, leave us a review, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram and YouTube (@lifeafterdietspodcast). Your feedback helps us create content that matters to you.
Support us on Patreon --- Humans have been consuming alcohol for as long as we've been human, yet the identification of alcoholism as a chronic addiction is startlingly modern. The history of alcoholism, and the various ways to solve it, provide a great look at the shifting social attitudes around addiction. Many of these disparate ideas come together in the controversial 12-Step Program made ubiquitous by Alcoholics Anonymous. Liam and Russian Sam are joined once more by their good friend Jon to discuss the past 10 million years of alcoholism, beginning with the earliest known consumption of fermented fruit by our simian ancestors and moving through the 18th century gin crisis and the Victorian temperance movement. Across the 19th century, physicians and preachers clashed over the concept of addiction as a medical condition or a personal moral failing. While the former understanding is now taken for granted, moralistic interpretations steeped in Protestant theology survive in many addiction treatments, including the 12-Step Program. Jon walks us through the origins and practice of this program, laid out in the 1930s by the enigmatic "Bill W," an alcoholic who turned to both Carl Jung and Lutheranism to help with his addiction. As his program mushroomed into a global movement, his eccentric ideology became scripture for millions of people seeking treatment. Jon describes his own experiences with this philosophy and recounts some of the more controversial aspects of Bill W's life 12-Step Programs writ large. Jon's Substack: https://dfg.substack.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gladiofreeeurope/support
"When I was at my worst, I didn't know there was a way out."Sometimes in life we get stuck. We don't know how to deal with big feelings, so we self-medicate -- with alcohol, or porn, or weed, or food.But often the self-medication gets in the way of things we really want -- love; intimacy; healthy, connected sex; joy.You may think of 12-step programs as solely for alcoholics, but they're far mroe comprehensive. There are programs for porn addiction, codependency in relationship, sex & love addiction, and for those who are loved ones of an addict (or adult children of parents who were addicts).*Addiction and recovery profoundly affect your sex and love life, and here, speaker and 12-step mentor Mark Wilde delves into his own story, and how his journey has positively impacted his marriage.In his words, as he grew and healed and learned to lead: "When I became more vulnerable and expressive, I had reciprocation and energy from her that I'd not experienced before ... our relationship began to ascend dramatically."If you want to feel inspired and uplifted, listen on.*These groups are: Codependents Anonymous (CODA), Porn Addicts Anonymous (PAA), Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA), Al-Anon (for the loved ones of those who struggle with addiction).---Evolutionary Men RetreatReady to do the work live? Join us in Northern California for an epic time connecting with nature, making friends, and healing your bodymind. This sold out last year and the year before. As of this episode dropping, we've got 1 slot left.Labor Day weekend (last weekend of August), 2024.To sign up or learn more, go here.---Memorable quotes from this episode:"My parents passed away, my marriage ended, and it got bad.""Alcohol became a solution to deep-seated issues that had carried on since childhood."“I still felt myself wearing lots of masks and building up lots of walls.”“How am I going to placate and keep the peace and make her happy?"“When I did work with my body, I felt the unlocking of everything.”---Mentioned on this episode:What Happened to You?
12-Step programs are sacred spaces—revolutionary in their simplicity and accessibility. Open to anyone seeking help, with no fees or barriers to entry, they have quietly helped millions of people and exist in roughly 180 countries worldwide. Despite their global presence, they remain humble and unassuming, never positioning themselves as an organization or weighing in on public controversies. At the heart of these programs is the concept of anonymity—maintaining it at the public level to ensure that principles, not personalities or status, remain the guiding force. This commitment to anonymity has allowed 12-Step programs to thrive and support countless individuals, reinforcing the idea that the strength of these programs lies in their collective message of recovery, not in any single person. In this episode, Zac takes on the delicate and often confusing topic of anonymity in 12-step programs, particularly Alcoholics Anonymous. Since his time on The Bachelorette and entering public life, Zac has grappled with how to honor the core principles of AA—a program that's been central to his recovery—while also wanting to share his experiences to help others. Joined by his spiritual confidant and mentor of over a decade, Jay Devore, Zac navigates a thought-provoking and sometimes uncomfortable discussion. Together, they delve into the intricate balance of honoring the anonymity that has safeguarded AA for decades while confronting the realities of a world far removed from the 1950s when these traditions were established. Zac and Jay grapple with the appropriateness of even having this conversation, the reasons behind AA's enduring effectiveness, and the need to reassess old tenets in a modern world where millions continue to struggle and stigma persists. This episode is more than just a discussion—it's a heartfelt exploration of authenticity, responsibility, and the evolving landscape of recovery and mental health. As Zac and Jay question what it means to share one's truth in today's world, they also examine the profound impact that doing so can have on others. Connect with Zac https://www.instagram.com/zwclark/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/zac-c-746b96254/ https://www.tiktok.com/@zacwclark https://www.strava.com/athletes/55697553 https://twitter.com/zacwclark If you or anyone you know is struggling, please do not hesitate to contact Release: (914) 588-6564 releaserecovery.com @releaserecovery
Amy B.'s highest known weight was 265 as she used food for many years to deal with stress, anxiety and life challenges. While there is humor and a comedic lightness in this podcast episode discussion between two food-recovered food addicts, the messages are serious and important in talking about what it was like and recovery from food addiction. A recovered alcoholic, Amy used food in the same ways she used alcohol, addictively and to numb emotional pain. Within the laughter, we talk about how we were numbing ourselves with food and alcohol and found that using a 12-step programs of recovery dealt with each addiction's negative consequences including carrying excess body weight. As an only child, she was not taught that feeling emotions was OK and learned to escape them in self-destructive ways. In recovery from food addiction, she learned that her emotions were not going to kill her as she processed them without using food. We talked about how the transformation in recovery helped her deal with relationships and life stresses in a new way. Amy learned that she needed to surrender her food addiction to a higher power and get to work on taking action in recovery. Today she is free from food addiction as she eats no sugar with the use of a food plan which involves eating whole foods that her body needs to maintain a healthy body weight. Listen in to this inspiring story of recovery from food addiction!
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Tami and Scott, the Director of Content Development at Seeking Integrity, answer some common questions people new to recovery might have. They cover everything from the difference in SA 12-step programs, what to look for, and what types of resources are available for SA-specific individuals and their betrayed spouses. TAKEAWAYS: [1:45] Today's episode covers common questions around the 12-step program. [3:25] A 12-step program teaches us how to be honest with ourselves and others. [3:45] Why are 12-step programs different for sex addicts? [5:00] SA and eating disorder programs are different because we have to define our own sobriety. [5:55] Scott breaks down the different SA groups you can join. [11:40] How do I find the right resources for my specific needs? [17:35] What should a betrayed spouse look for/do? [18:15] What about programs that aren't 12-step focused? [20:20] Remember, 90 meetings in 90 days doesn't mean you're magically cured by day 91. [29:15] What does it mean to have a ‘higher power' in a s12-step program? I'm not religious. [34:15] I'm a betrayed partner but my husband won't admit any wrongdoing. What should I do? [40:35] Who should my accountability partner be? [47:50] When does it make sense to ask my partner about his recovery? I don't want to know the details, but I do want to know the progress. [52:55] His friends are backing him up and I feel manipulated by him. What should I do? [56:55] What should you look for in a sponsor? [1:00:30] Can betrayed partners also attend a SA meeting? RESOURCES: Seekingintegrity.com Email Tami: Tami@Seekingintegrity.com Sexandrelationshiphealing.com Intherooms.com Out of the Doghouse: A Step-by-Step Relationship-Saving Guide for Men Caught Cheating, by Robert Weiss Prodependence: Moving Beyond Codependency, by Robert Weiss Sex Addiction 101: A Basic Guide to Healing from Sex, Porn, and Love Addiction, by Robert Weiss Cruise Control: Understanding Sex Addiction in Gay Men, by Robert Weiss QUOTES “Eating disorders are about learning how to eat in healthier ways. Sexual sobriety is about what is problematic for me and what is not?” “It doesn't matter which SA group you go to, just be comfortable and be able to be honest. If you can share honestly and openly and get support, great, you're in the right spot.” “Tami and I are fans of 12-step recovery because that's what's worked for us, but there are other options. Explore them!”
INTRODUCTION:Mary Beth's award-winning memoir, From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction, is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bamm, Indie Bound, and other sites, and at your local bookstore. She also has placed essays in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, and Recovery Today. Beginning with alcohol at age 12, she spent several years abusing various drugs. She found methamphetamine at 16 and started shooting up at 17. Mary Beth struggled with meth until she was 32 years old.By incorporating ideas from multiple sources to build a secular (not 12-step or faith based) recovery plan that works for her, Mary Beth has been sober since 1994. She used similar techniques to address the trauma and related anxiety as well.Mary Beth is a board member for LifeRing Secular Recovery and She Recovers Foundation. She speaks on behalf of these organizations, about multiple paths to recovery, and about all topics related to substance use disorder and recovery. She also speaks about sexual abuse and rape, child abuse, domestic violence, PTSD, anxiety, and recovering from these as well. INCLUDED IN THIS EPISODE (But not limited to):· Progression From Drug Addiction As An Atheist· White Privilege · The Other Side Of The 12-Step Movement· Proliferation Of Childhood Sexual Trauma · Mental Health Treatment For Kids· Abusers In The Household/Family· Mercy From The Judge· Racial Disparity In Drug Laws· Heroic Hearts Project· MOM JOKES!!! CONNECT WITH MARY BETH O'CONNOR: Website: https://junkietojudge.comFrom Junkie To Judge On Amazon: https://shorturl.at/gvLS3L.A. Times Op-Ed: https://shorturl.at/cuKU1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marybeth.holuboconnorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-beth-o-connor-8aaa4b121/X: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FMaryBethO_ CONNECT WITH DE'VANNON SERÁPHINO: Website: https://www.SexDrugsAndJesus.comWebsite: https://www.DownUnderApparel.com TikTok: https://shorturl.at/nqyJ4YouTube: https://bit.ly/3daTqCMFacebook: https://shorturl.at/gqrAVInstagram: https://shorturl.at/gwAP1X: https://shorturl.at/oyLZ4LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devannonPinterest: https://shorturl.at/bqB26Support the showThanks for listening! Please donate at SexDrugsAndJesus.com and follow us on TikTok, IG etc.
https://www.lorimassicot.com/Episode 283 This is an episode about the change of addiction and 12-step programs throughout the years and where we are today, with a woman who proudly shares how AA helped change her life: Angela Pugh. Angela Pugh is a Master Life Coach, speaker, and the host of the highly popular podcast, Addiction Unlimited. In this episode, you'll hear: How alcohol affected her life, and what her drinking looked like before she quit drinking. Angela's decision to seek support through AA after she caused a serious car accident. How AA meetings work today and how to make the program work for you. Angela discusses the terminology of drinking labels today and why labeling yourself is the least important part of quitting drinking. The meaning of “high-functioning” and Angela's internal struggle as a high-functioning alcoholic. How the coping skills she built in recovery helped her through perimenopause. To read this episode's full show notes, click here. To find Angela: Angela's website The Addiction Unlimited Podcast Thank you for listening today! Visit lorimassicot.com to learn more about myself and my coaching services. Send me an email to say hello and tell me what you thought of today's episode. Join Team Alcohol-Free
In his book, The Sober Truth, psychiatrist Lance Dodes shines a light on the poorly conducted research supporting the 12 Step approach to treating addiction. In this episode, Dr. Dodes discusses how a religious, one-size-fits-all approach came to shape our understanding of addiction and dominate self-help, residential, and intensive outpatient treatment programs in the United States. Hosts: Eyrn, Al Guest: Lance Dodes, MD References: Dodes, Lance, and Zachary Dodes. The Sober Truth. Beacon Press, 2014.
-What does codependency look like in 12-step programs (even in Codependents Anonymous)? -What are common vulnerabilities of codependents in 12-step programs? -How can codependents avoid their common pitfalls in 12-step programs to get the most out of them? Welcome to Episode 149! This week, Natalie Friedman is back to discuss codependency in 12-step programs. You'll hear about the history of 12-step programs and how the principles that helped alcoholics get sober also helped their loved ones with their relationships. Natalie describes what codependency looks like in 12-step programs and how members can be vulnerable to codependency due to an emphasis on giving service, helping others, etc. We conclude with suggestions from Natalie on how codependents can participate in 12-step programs while avoiding our common pitfalls like people-pleasing, self-sacrifice, and poor boundaries. It's a must-listen! Links for the show: Sign up for the newsletter to receive all things codependummy: https://keap.app/contact-us/2302598426037497 Journal! The Confiding Codependummy: 30 Days of Journaling Prompts for a Less-Codependent and More-Conscious YOU for just $1 a day. www.codependummy.com/toolsforhealing FREEBIE! The Self-Validation Challenge: Learn to validate your GD self: www.codependummy.com/challenge Money! Funds! Help support the show via a one-time donation via secure Paypal link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RJ3PSNZ4AF7QC Work with me! Email marissa@codependummy.com to inquire about psychotherapy, coaching, or coming on the show! More on this week's guest: Natalie Friedman is a licensed marriage family therapist in private practice in Santa Monica CA. She has been in practice for about 10 years and is currently seeing people online and in person (prefers in person). Natalie loves working with highly sensitive folks who grew up in addicted/dysfunctional families. www.natalietherapy.com Natalie's initial interview on the podcast: https://codependummy.com/addicted-and-dysfunctional-families-with-natalie-friedman-lmft/ More deets on this week's episode: We revisit Natalie's definition of codependency and she adds what she's found on Google: that it is described as a pattern, a condition, a set of behaviors, and an addiction. Natalie opens up about her codependent relationship with her mother, reflecting how “we were too close.” She shares how she merged her identity with her mother, was always about to “save” her mother, and felt she was the best caretaker/loyal daughter/needs-anticipator for her mom. We shift focus to codependency in 12-step programs. Natlaie provides some history on Alcoholics Anonymous and how a program for the loved ones of alcoholics, known as Al-Anon, began soon after since there was a recognition that they needed help too. In AA, alcoholics are powerless over alcohol, while in Al-Anon, members are powerless over people. Natalie describes what codependency can look like in 12-step meetings: people-pleasing, self-sacrifice, a need to control, and having high expectations from the program. She discusses the vulnerability of participants in these programs since they are often newly sober, emotionally raw, and susceptible due to their fragile state. This can lead to over-helping, strict adherence to the principles, and neglecting other areas of one's life. Without addressing codependency in 12-step programs, participants are likely to end up feeling out of control, lost, frustrated, resentful, and dissatisfied in their relationships. In order to avoid these pitfalls, Natalie suggests practicing awareness, starting to read about the program (books like Melody Beattie's Codependent No More), and putting language to what is happening. Thanks for coming on Natalie! And thank you for being here, dear listener! PLEASE: Rate. Review. Subscribe. Share. We need more ratings on Spotify! TY! -The Self-Validation Challenge - free 30-day guide to providing yourself with all the validation you seek: www.codependummy.com/challenge -Get your copy of the Confiding Codependummy: 30 days of journaling prompts for a less-codependent and more-conscious you! www.codependummy.com/toolsforhealing -If you are wanting to dive into your codependency deeper one-on-one, please email marissa@codependumy.com to work with me! -Sign up for the newsletter: https://keap.app/contact-us/2302598426037497 -Support the show via a one-time secure donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RJ3PSNZ4AF7QC See you next week!
Have you ever experienced the feeling of dysregulation – and lashed out at a child or loved one because you were in a highly emotive state?Dr. Mandy Cisler is a somatic therapist, coach, and founder of the ‘Healing Framework'. She is an expert on a mind/body integration approach that supports you in regulating your nervous system. In this episode of “Family Disappeared”, she will share the tools of the somatic approach so that you can learn to check in with your body before reacting to a trying situation. Through learning about the invaluable work of Dr. Cisler, you will be able to identify behavioral patterns from your family of origin. This, in turn, will allow you to discover how you can learn to listen to your body before speaking and reacting. This will allow you to model and teach a new way of being to your children.Please come along and learn how to start the journey of healing yourself to heal your life. In This Episode:Learning to make better decisions with a somatic approach.Check-in with your body to identify how you are feeling.What effect will it have on a child if you show up in a highly emotional state?Understanding how we 'arrive' with some form of dysregulation.What are the key markers when looking for emotional dysregulation in a child? When is it okay to reinforce a boundary with a child?Dr. Mandy showcases a simple breathing exercise.Understanding the concept of ‘mirroring' as it relates to dysregulation.And more…Sign up now- free training, support & instant access to our community.Sign up- The family hope project-virtual art gallery and advocacy platform Sign up- Parental Alienation Anonymous support group meetings (PA-A.org) Sign up- Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Sign up- Meditation:The heart practices. Free meditation and discussion. FUNDRAISINGPlease donate to support PAA programs:https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=SDLTX8TBSZNXSResourcesPLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ART WORK TO THE FAMILY HOPE PROJECT:https://pa-a.mykajabi.com/questionnaireFree training sign-up: https://pa-a.mykajabi.com/drmandyfreetrainingDr. Mandy Instagram: @thehealingframeworkG.R.A.C.E Training - https://www.upaya.org/program/g-r-a-c-e-training-in-cultivating-compassion-based-interactions-online-2022/?id=2451Byron Katie's ‘The Work' - The Work of Byron KatieThis podcast is made possible by the Family Disappeared Team:Glaze Gonzales- Podcast ManagerAnna Johnson- Editor/Contributor/ActivistGeorgette Coppersmith - Editor/Contributor/ActivistKriztle Mesa - Social Media ManagerGen Rodelas-Kajabi ExpertKim Fernandez - Outreach CoordinatorConnect with Lawrence Joss:Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/Email- familydisappeared@gmail.com
Welcome back to The Truth About Addiction. Today I get brutally honest about the recent "co-dependency bottom" I hit and what it is forcing me to look at. My dear friend and recovery buddy, Lauren Clayton, take a deep dive into nervous system regulation, inner child work, and ACA-yet another 12 step program that tackles childhood trauma with a beautiful and imperative mix of science, psychotherapy and soulfulness.The discussion diverges from my normal format-rather than interview someone on a specific topic they are reckoning with in recovery, Lauren and I have a back and forth discussion about the teachings and learnings we have gone through (and are currently going through) to get honest about what hurts, where it comes from, and what we can do about it. This talk is not just for the addict-it's for anyone who grew up in or is currently surrounded by dysfunction. It is hopeful and heartfelt. Enjoy!#thetruthaboutaddiction#sobriety#the12steps#recovery#therapy#mentalhealth#podcasts#emotionalsobriety#soberliving#sobermindset#spirituality#spiritualgrowth#aa#soberlife#mindfulness#wellness#wellnessjourney
We make the case that 12 step programs and addiction treatment based on it can cause significant harm to relationships, which often makes struggles with heavy substance use worse, not better.
But if we were to judge her by her parking habits alone, she is a very bad person who hurts other motorists and harms society itself.Maria once parked her car in front of a fire hydrant. At Los Angeles International Airport. And then just left it there. For days. And she's been known to hog the bus stop with her car, thus inconveniencing the entire public transit system. But Maria wants to be better, and on this episode she employs the famous 12-step recovery plan in order to get her life back together.Drift off to sleep with Maria's healing ruminations and conciliatory redemption.Guest LinksKickstarter for Nooo CD!Pre-order Maria's book Sure, I'll Join Your CultMaria BamfordSleeping with Celebrities, like all shows on the Maximum Fun network, operates on a membership model and the only way we can make the show is if people support it financially. This is our first Max Fun Drive for this show and we really need to make it count so we're offering a number of great thank you gifts when you go to maximumfun.org/join. Join at whatever level works for you but please join so we can keep making fun shows that conk you right out.Among the gifts we're offering:At the $5/month level, you get access to our bonus show, A Snowy Spring Nature Walk, where John Moe walks you through the Minnesota woods and tells you nature facts you shouldn't try to verify. Plus, you get bonus content for all Max Fun shows!At $10/month, you get the bonus content and your choice of restickable stickers, including one designed just for Sleeping with Celebrities listeners.At $20/month, you get the bonus content, the sticker, and the Max Fun Family Cookbook with recipes from your favorite shows, Plus a jar of bespoke Max Fun seasoning spices.For $35/month, you get the all those other things plus the Maximum Yum apron, perfect for cooking your new recipes or doing whatever you like.Hey Sleepy Heads, is there anyone whose voice you'd like to drift off to, or do you have suggestions on things we could do to aid your slumber?Email us at: sleepwithcelebs@maximumfun.org.Follow the Show on:Instagram @sleepwcelebsTwitter @SleepWithCelebsTikTok @SleepWithCelebsJohn is on Twitter @johnmoe.John's acclaimed, best-selling memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is now available in paperback.Join | Maximum FunIf you like one or more shows on MaxFun, and you value independent artists being able to do their thing, you're the perfect person to become a MaxFun monthly member.
This one is for everybody working to strike that balance between caring for yourself and caring for your "family of origin." A forgotten and surprisingly dramatic SNL spinoff directed by Harold Ramis in 1995, Stuart Saves His Family spoke to a younger Kevin Maher as an adult from a family where alcoholism was an issue. It even factors thematically into Kevin's new humor book, Santa Doesn't Need Your Help, illustrated by Joe Dator. Then, Jordan has one quick thing about feeling uncomfortably seen by Banshees of Inisherin.***With Jordan Crucchiola and Kevin Maher
This week I talk 12-steps programs and the history of alcohol. The self-reported success rate of AA is 5%-8%. The average spontaneous recovery rate for addiction is 3.7%-18% (depending on the study). That means the big claims made by 12-steppers and tough-lovers are based on shaky evidence at best. For more information about success rates of AA and other 12-step programs, avoid for-profit research and stick with peer reviewed journals or metanalyses of peer reviewed journals. I recommend Dodes & Dodes book The Sober Truth. Saturday Evening Post article from 1941. For more about Jeffery Brandsma's study that showed AA participants fair worse than other options for treatment, see his article, "Outpatient Treatment of Alcoholism: A Review and Comparative Study."Read the infamous 2006 Cochrane Study that showed AA's "success" rates.
Today's episode features a long time friend and successful producer named Jonathan Kalter, a man who has found his way into AA and therapy to deepen his understanding of himself and live a more joy centered life. This conversation breaks down the good and the different of 12 step programs versus therapy and vice versa, and shines a light on how important it is to stay open to all the tools available to improve our mental health. I am a firm believer that no single modality is a cure all, and that many things can be true at once. It is my lived experience that the 12 steps AND therapy have a special and significant place in my wellness journey, and we hear an honest account from Jonathan about how these two modalities have helped shape and shift his life too. #thetruthaboutaddiction#sobriety#the12steps#recovery#therapy#mentalhealth#podcasts
“But AA works for some people.” Mark and Michelle take to task the popular idea that some people need a 12 step program, and that it “gets them sober.”
As a psychologist, Hannah knew “what to do” but didn't know “how to do it.” She hit a low after she had tried years of dieting to lose weight, only to gain it back again. She also spent 8 years in a 12-step program trying to overcome her binges and compulsive behaviors with food. Nothing worked. Hannah got to the point where she was crying every day, worried that the overeating would never stop. But after just a few days working with us, she started to notice major shifts in her eating, which gave her hope, and broke the binge cycle that she felt trapped in for years. As she continued to heal her relationship with food, she saw even more changes, proving to herself that her eating disorder wasn't something that she needed to “manage” or “cope with.” Instead, she knew she could end it. Tune in for this incredible story. ________________________ To work with us, visit: katiepapo.com/program To listen to client freedom stories, visit: katiepapo.com/client-success Follow on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok: KatiePapo108 For inquiries, email: coach@katiepapo.com
Factory Settings is a podcast exploring politics, culture, relationships, mental health, addiction, and media, through the lens of how our built-in biases affect the way we consume information and form opinions.Beyond Parody with Bridget Phetasy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Bridget Phetasy and her co-host/husband Jeren Montgomery, an associate marriage & family therapist, continue their discussion of addiction and sobriety for sober October. This week they cover 12 step programs - specifically Alcoholics Anonymous - their first exposure to the program, what worked for them, what drove them crazy, the problems people can encounter, and the barriers to entry that they might have to overcome. They also discuss what stuck with them, what got them through rough moments, working the 12 steps, overcoming their own resentments towards AA, whether or not alcoholism is a disease, and whether they think the program will survive wokeness. Episode 7 drops November 1st. New episodes will launch bi-monthly on Tuesdays.Subscribe to Beyond Parody with Bridget Phetasy to submit questions, suggest topics and access all Factory Settings Bonus Episodes.Beyond Parody with Bridget Phetasy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Beyond Parody with Bridget Phetasy at bridgetphetasy.substack.com/subscribe
When confronted with uncomfortable questions from atheists and agnostics, cultists and pagans, or skeptics and mystics, do your once-firm convictions begin to crumble and compromise? Do you tend to take flight—or instead, are you able to stand firm and “earnestly contend for the faith”? (Jude 3) FIND BIBLICAL RESPONSES TO SUCH QUESTIONS AS: Is There a Difference Between Faith and Belief? • Is It Wrong to Want Evidence of God? • How Do We Deal with Doubts? • If We Can Prove God Exists, Why Faith? • Why Do Christians Accept Only One God? • Who Is the True God? • Can We Know God? • Are God and Nature the Same? • Is It Wrong to Ask God to Reveal Himself? • Is Jesus Half-God & Half-Man? • Is the Bible Reliable? • Is the Bible the Only Book of God? • Were Biblical Prophecies Written After the Events? • Shouldn't We Examine All Religions? • Can the Bible Be Verified? • How Do We Know Our Copies of the Bible Are Accurate? • Can You Make the Bible Say Anything You Want? • Is the Bible Infallible? • When Was Jesus Born? • Do the Gospels Disagree?
Host Johnnette Williams welcomes new age researcher & blogger Sue Brinkmann as they talk about wacky things that distract from the faith. This week they discuss how the New Age hijacks 12 step programs.
Host Johnnette Williams welcomes new age researcher & blogger Sue Brinkmann as they talk about wacky things that distract from the faith. This week they discuss how the New Age hijacks 12 step programs. Sue explains that the is a lot of controversy surrounding 12 step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) because of it's emphasis on an unnamed "higher power," which leaves the door wide open to New Agers who have turned this ambiguousness into an "invent-a-god" concept that is a perfect fit for their esoteric ideology.
Host Johnnette Williams welcomes new age researcher & blogger Sue Brinkmann as they talk about wacky things that distract from the faith. This week they discuss how the New Age hijacks 12 step programs. Sue explains that the is a lot of controversy surrounding 12 step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) because of it's emphasis on an unnamed "higher power," which leaves the door wide open to New Agers who have turned this ambiguousness into an "invent-a-god" concept that is a perfect fit for their esoteric ideology.
Lance Dodes, M.D. is a retired assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He has been the Director of the substance abuse treatment unit of Harvard's McLean Hospital, Director of the Alcoholism Treatment Unit at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital (now part of Massachusetts General Hospital), and Director of the Boston Center for Problem Gambling. He is the author or co-author of many journal articles and book chapters about the psychology of addiction and the author of three books: The Heart of Addiction (HarperCollins, 2002), Breaking Addiction: A 7-Step Handbook for Ending Any Addiction (HarperCollins, 2011), and The Sober Truth: Debunking the Bad Science Behind 12-Step Programs and the Rehab Industry (Beacon Press, 2014; senior author). This fascinating exchange helps to challenge the idea of a “disease” model of addiction and offers his decades of experience helping people overcome the compulsion underlying most addictions. Learn more about Steven Hassan and Freedom of Mind Resource Center. Visit freedomofmind.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A much-requested Part 2 to continue Cult Girl Summer. Our 12-Step Program episode sparked much debate, and we quickly determined we'd need to continue the conversation about how “culty” these addiction recovery groups can be. Inspired by our most engaged culties, here is our first-ever follow-up episode. Many thanks to the listeners who generously called in for this one! For further reading on this subject, check out the study, “Exiting Alcoholics Anonymous disappointed: A qualitative analysis of the experiences of ex-members of AA” (there's a free PDF version on ResearchGate) and the 2018 Vox article, “Why some people swear by Alcoholics Anonymous — and others despise it.” Athletic Greens Is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/CULT See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Addiction is a buzzword in this day in age. No matter who you are, I'm certain that you know at least one person who has lost their life due to the ongoing opioid epidemic. In terms of addiction treatment, by FAR the most common treatment is 12-step programs: AA, NA, CA, HA, and the list goes on and on. But what do you really know about these groups? What goes on inside the closed doors of your local AA meeting? Well, the boys are here to fill you in based on their own experiences with 12-step-based programs. In this episode, we'll go through the life of the main founder of Alcoholics Anonymous: Bill Wilson. We'll also go through the steps themselves. And finally, the boyz will give their opinions on the cultiness-factor of it all. You don't want to miss this one! Hit that play button! NOWWWW
You've probably heard patients talking about going to AA (Alcoholics Anonymous), but how much do you actually know about what AA does? In this episode we review mutual support groups and 12 step programs (such as AA) - what they are and how they work.
Today's episode features a fascinating interview with Dr. Peg O'Connor, a recovering alcoholic and professor of philosophy specializing in addiction studies.Peg has been sober for 34 years. She believes that philosophy helped her to get and remain sober, but she avoided Alcoholics Anonymous for the first 20 years of her sobriety because of the concept of a “higher power.” Now, Dr. O'Connor is the author of the forthcoming book, Higher and Friendly Powers: Transforming Addiction and Suffering (Wildhouse Publications, September 1, 2022). In Higher and Friendly Powers, Peg O'Connor, PhD, addresses an audience much like herself: those in recovery who have struggled with the Christian-centric God at the heart of Alcoholics Anonymous. She brings our attention to a little-known fact: the term “higher power,” a touchstone in the twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, was coined by William James, philosopher, psychologist, and intellectual giant of the early 20th century. Drawing from her expertise in addiction studies and key themes from her book, Dr. O'Connor discusses:• Understanding the Concept of “Higher Power” at the Heart of the 12-Step Program • Why There Must Be Multiple Paths out of Addiction and No One is the Best or Right• Why Needs in Recovery Change over Time• Are Some People More Susceptible to Addiction• Undertaking Spiritual Recovery in AA without a Religious Denomination• The Barriers People Face When Seeking Treatment for Addiction• How to Talk to People About Their Alcohol or Drug Use• Changing Your Relationships with Addictive Substances and Behaviors• Good Without God: Recognizing the Difference Between Spirituality and Religion Do not miss this!
As a result of being forgiving, grateful, and finally accepting his role in the trauma that he received, Michael Molthan can help others by sharing the supernatural experience he received and is still receiving as a result of true forgiveness. DALLAS, TX – Michael Molthan doesn't shy away from talking about his painful past of drug and alcohol addiction. On his talk show called, M2-The Rock, he shares how he went from building homes to being homeless. "When I had the homebuilding company my behaviors were getting worse and worse," Molthan told CBN News. "My consequences were getting worse and worse." Molthan was arrested on a drug charge in 2009. "I had a large amount of cocaine in my truck," he explained. "I was intoxicated, and I was arrested. And I'll never forget that when they took me down to the jail, I had my very first mug shot." Hitting Rock Bottom 26 mug shots later, Molthan hit rock bottom. "When I look back, that's how the word powerless – I'm powerless over this deadly disease," he said. Feeling agitated, anxious, and facing three years behind bars, Molthan underwent a spiritual encounter after an inmate asked him to read to him. "I grab this book from a gang-banger, a black panther, and he used it as a pillow," he explained. "Brand new book and it was the Living Recovery Bible, New Living Translation. Now, these are black words on white paper at the time. They're not meaning anything to me. Next thing I know, four days have passed by and I started thinking about this and I go, four days just went by and I wasn't anxious. I wasn't in fear. I was calm, and I was at peace." Life-Changing Moment Later that night, he experienced another life-changing moment. "I couldn't breathe," he recounted. "All of a sudden I felt all this trash and hatred and anger and resentment and everything just coming out of my body like flies. All this stuff was just coming out. And I just took this breath and I just go something magical happened and I was full of love, and looking around I loved everybody." "I started preaching and I didn't realize what I was doing," he said. "And I did it at the end of every dinner." Paperwork Error Leads to Early Release In 2017, a paperwork error led to Molthan's accidental release. So, with no money or food, he walked 300 miles to ask judge Jennifer Bennett to send him back to jail. "I walk in there to turn myself in and I'm excited," says Molthan. "I'm like, 'I'm going to go back to prison. I'm going to do my time, get this over with and get this behind me.' I mean, complete acceptance. God is running the show, right?" He continued, "I walk in there and Judge Bennett says, 'Mr. Molthan there's obviously someone a lot bigger working in your life than me and I'm not going to get in the way.' And she set me free. And she said, 'I want you to come back tomorrow with the self-correct program. I want you to go pay it forward."' And Molthan is doing just that by sharing his story of freedom and sobriety with those seeking help for addiction. Helping Others Trapped by Addiction Michael Molthan's passion is to help people by “raising the bottom” so that no one has to experience the pain that he endured. Molthan's speaking style is so relatable and he loves sharing his love for God and Jesus Christ. M2 is quoted by saying: “When It Comes To Religion I Am An Atheist BUT When It Comes To The Gospel, The Truth, and The Word of God I Am All In”! To learn more visit www.M2TheRock.com. YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/channel/UCb_6WeiuYeQJFGZ0-tu0hiQ Thanks for joining us for another episode! xo Daniella Park & Chris Nell Check out my recovery store for all the best in recovery gifts: www.doingitsober.com Instagram: @doingitsober
Many of our episodes are science heavy… this one is emotion heavy. My guest this week, Karin Pitcairn, now practices as a non-diet aligned nutrition therapy practitioner, but as with many of us – she came to her current professional landing place after a rocky relationship with chronic dieting and disordered eating. In fact, Karin participated many years ago in a 12-Step Program for Food Addiction (while she was suffering with an eating disorder), and her personal story highlights the dangerous nature of these programs – which are still in existence today! While this episode may not be appropriate for those still early and vulnerable in their recovery, if you are able to hear Karin's story, I hope that it invites you to understand how our cultural obsession with thinness tragically harms women who are willing to do anything to comply. ---- NEW “Talk with a Doc” Monthly LIVE Workshop Series!! First session: “Dealing with Doctors When It's Always About Weight” Does your doctor really need to weigh you? How can I deal with the scale? Or even say no? Is it possible my size is to blame for my health issues? What do I do if they recommend weight loss as a solution? And your questions answered! All the details you need available at the link below: https://www.maggielandesmd.com/talkwithadoc ---- This week's guest, Karin Pitcairn NTP Website: www.reframeyourwellness.com Instagram: @reframeyourwellness Facebook: Reframe Your Wellness ---- Calling ALL HEALTH PROS! Join Maggie in her brand new one-hour FREE professional training: The 3 Secrets to Fast-Track Your Clients' Progress by Breaking Up with BMI This on-demand training is the first step to crafting a weight-neutral health practice of your dreams! Health professionals of all disciplines are welcome to attend the training… dietitian, physician, physical therapist, chiropractor, health coach, nutritionist, naturopath, personal trainer, etc… if you support human health – I want to support you! Register for the FREE training HERE: https://www.maggielandesmd.com/breakup-BMI-registration --- For the future-ex-dieters among you, I also host a free private Facebook group (The Diet Disruptors & Maggie Landes MD) for women who want to be in an active community discussing ALLLLL these anti-diet things with each other in a weight-neutral, safe space! Click on the link here to be directed through the invitation process: https://www.maggielandesmd.com/the-diet-disruptors I cannot wait to see you on the inside!! ---- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maggielandesmd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggielandesmd/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggielandesmd
Anonymity, prayers, sitting in a circle and sharing your deepest secrets and traumas, an intimate mentor program… is it a cult or a 12-step program? This week, Isa and Amanda are joined by comedian JF Harris to discuss groups like AA, NA, and OA whose ritualistic approach to addiction recovery is definitely culty… but is it a LYL, a WYB, or a GTFO? In honor of Sounds Like A Cult's one-year anniversary, we're hosting our very first ever live show! It's virtual, meaning anyone from anywhere in the world can attend. On June 15th at 9 pm ET, join Isa and Amanda to ask questions, play games, hear us talk about never-before-discussed cults, and dive into alllllll other things culty. Details and ticket info can be found at momenthouse.com/soundslikeacult Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/cult For listeners of the show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/cult Go to HelloFresh.com/cult16 and use code cult16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Today's Episode:Diane talks 12 step programs, the last drink she had, why she doesn't drink coffee, and how difficult it was for her to quit nicotine.Danny and Diane also talk about the harbinger of chaos, Diane's cat, Velvis, who Diane's new neighbor's recently watched.Diane also shares details of her new healthy habits, such as working out and sleep-eating entire boxes of cereal.Danny and Diane discuss some current events including a nipple-loving politician's new photo, the French election, and more Ukrain hot takes.Diane shares her new Tik Tok with the audience andLinks:Diane's Tik Tok: @dianethenealArticles mentioned:The science is in: exercise won't help you lose much weightWhat happened to Jon Stewart?Madison Cawthorn Partying in Lingerie May Be the Least Offensive Thing He's DoneMacron beats far-right rival Le Pen in French presidential electionGay News Anchor Warns: “Get Ready For An Eight-Inch Pounding” …Of SnowPutin claims he makes $140,000 and has an 800-square foot apartment. His actual net worth is a mystery no one can solve.
The 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous begin with admitting that your life is unmanageable because of powerlessness over alcohol. The rest of the steps involve making a change, submitting to a higher power, and taking a fearless and personal moral inventory.AA is but one of many different types of 12-step programs. There's also a successful sister program to AA called Al-Anon. Al-Anon helps non-addicted people learn to cope with substance-abusing family members and friends. The 12-step model branched into Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA), and Overeaters Anonymous (OA). There are many other similar groups based on the original 12-step program of AA. The groups all use the 12 steps and 12 traditions to help people struggling with addiction. However, there are a lot of myths surrounding 12-step programs. And in this episode, we help clear up those items.For more information - be sure to check out our accompanying blog post:https://intercoast.edu/blog/12-step-program-aa/
In this episode, Joe interviews Jessica Cadoch, MA: Medical Anthropologist and Research Manager at Maya PBC. She talks about 12-step programs and psychedelics, drug exceptionalism, and cooperation between non- and for-profits. www.psychedelicstoday.com
Today, Amanda and Julia discuss the way Americans consume alcohol. Do we drink too much, or is our cyclical binge-abstain relationship with alcohol just dysfunctional? After a quick history lesson, they discuss the most common treatment for alcohol use disorder: Alcoholics Anonymous. Addiction is a mental illness, not a choice or a moral failing, but are we treating addiction the right way? What combination of medication, therapy, and group processing leads American people to a healthier relationship with alcohol? Amanda and Julia break down misinformation, stigma, and misconceptions.
0:00 – Introduction to Trust Tree Talks.1:27 – Intro Kelly Love2:12 – Sharing pandemic truths3:22 – Journal & Gratitude practice5:25 – My boat has snacks and a blanket6:16 – High hells are out after this8:00 – Venturing back out into society9:45 – Reassessing priorities during a pandemic10:48 – Missing Mom13:00 – Navigating pods15:22 – Leading teams through COVID18:16 – A new level of meeting people where they are at21:21 – Pride in our resilient teams22:30 – In praise of community connections23:16 – Kelly’s intriguing career path24:35 – Know yourself25:16 – People are the touchstone26:10 – Assignments versus jobs27:43 – Looking for opportunities to lead28:49 – Three words that turn Kelly’s head30:00 – Kelly’s Omitted from My Obituary chapter31:38 – SFDs32:08 – Single most important revelation of her life34:25 – Facing a consequence36:13 – Embracing the program38:05 – Exploring your relationship with alcohol40:08 – 12 Step programs are alive & well during COVID40:37 – Connection & belonging43: 06 – Speaking from your heart44:49 - Closing; how you can support Trust Tree TalksMentioned in the episode:Trust Tree GroupClark CollegeFoode Catering12 Step ProgramsKaifex Coffee – Gastro CafeOmitted from My Obituary: The Stories We Neglect to ShareProduced by: Chris Martin Studios
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Join us as we learn more about the 12 step programs offered at Roswell UMC.
When I was court-ordered to attend a 12-step program back in 2003, I knew within a meeting or two that it wasn't for me. The entire program is based on religion, on finding and trusting your so-called "higher power." The only requirement–a desire to stop using drugs or alcohol–wasn't something I was willing to lie about. And most importantly, it was based on the disease model. And I didn't have a disease.Despite insisting addiction is a disease, the treatment offered by 12-step programs involves confession, prayer, pretending a higher power is in control of your life, and sitting in group sessions where others share their issues. None of these is treatment for a medical condition.
If you or a loved one have tried a 12-Step program like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous and weren't successful this episode is for you. Find out what works and what doesn't work in the typical 12-step recovery program. Our guest, Ron, will also teach you what it takes to conduct an intervention to get someone you love into treatment for their alcohol or substance abuse issues.
*Heath Lambert, A Theology of Biblical Counseling. Zondervan: Grand Rapids, MI. 2016. p.200, footnote 25.
In this episode, Chris from Australia joins me as a guest speaker and talks to us about 12-step programs as well as sexual recovery programs, like Sexaholics Anonymous (SA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA), among others.How did 12-step programs evolve throughout the years and what do they entail? Who are "sponsors" and how do they support us with our recovery? What are some of the different sexual recovery programs out there, and how do they help us in our journeys of abstinence from sex, masturbation and/or pornography? These and other questions are explored in this episode.Links to resources mentioned in the episode:- "A Gentle Path Through the Twelve Steps" by Patrick Carnes- Alcoholics Anonymous “Big Book”, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions- SA, Sexaholics Anonymous webpage- Same-sex lust recovery in Sexaholics Anonymous- Sexaholics Anonymous White Book- SLAA, Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous webpage- SLAA Signs of Recovery- SAA, Sex Addicts Anonymous webpage
“Living your life on purpose” – that's the guiding principle of my guest, Barb Nangle. At 57 years young, she's reimagined her life to create more joy, happiness, and love. Barb embodies the characteristics of a Reinvention Rebel – she's brave, follows her passions, has clarity about her purpose, and unapologetically focuses on achieving her goals and dreams. But, of course, it wasn't always that way. Life is a journey and Barb has done her fair share of navigating challenges to get to where she is today. Through several life-changing events – from employment changes to her experiences in 12-step recovery programs, she's channeled the ups and downs into new opportunities and renewed enthusiasm for life.Connect with Barb:Website: https://www.higherpowercoachingandconsulting.com/Fragmented to Whole Podcast: www.fragmentedtowhole.comInstagram: @HigherPowerCoachingWhat did you think of the episode?If you enjoyed the episode please rate, review, and share.Let's chat about it on Instagram - I'm @reinventionrebelsDon't forget to:Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Subscribe on Google Podcasts, or Subscribe on Spotify.Thanks for listening!
“Living your life on purpose” – that’s the guiding principle of my guest, Barb Nangle. At 57 years young, she’s reimagined her life to create more joy, happiness and love. Barb embodies the characteristics of a Reinvention Rebel – she’s brave, follows her passions, has clarity about her purpose and unapologetically focuses on achieving her...
12 Step Programs what are they? Do I need one? Today's Episode comes from Sauk Prairie, Wisconsin. Are you asking yourself am I, an alcoholic or addict? do I have depression or anxiety? #12steps #grandpajim
070 [PM23] Coping While CoopedFinished comparing the different versions of 12 step versions tonight. Can't wait to break into each of them independently. I learned a little from this exercise and I hope you did too!Have a great night Beautiful People!If you would like to participate in our 30 Day Give Up Gambling Email Challenge, click below.https://www.321nokiddin.com/30-day-give-up-gambling-challengeIf you care to donate & support our mission to raise awareness on Gambling Addiction or just enjoy the show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bobbieawesome/about-me-3-21-no-kiddin------------------------------------------------Did you enjoy the show? Please leave us a rate and review!This helps us reach other gamblers who may need to hear recovery messages.-------------------------------------------------Get in touch with me!Email address : bobbie@321NoKiddin.comFacebook : www.facebook.com/321NoKiddinInstagram : www.instagram.com/bobbietheawesome_321nokiddinPinterest : www.pinterest.ph/bobbiemalatestaLinkedIn : www.linkedin.com/in/bobbiemalatestaYouTube : www.youtube.com/channel/UCkUV58i4z2Se3jXuDldcXaAWebsite : www.321nokiddin.com**A super special thanks to Justin Furstenfeld for granting us permission to use his music on the show!Please support and follow the Blue October band on:Facebook : www.facebook.com/blueoctoberInstagram : www.instagram.com/blueoctoberbandTwitter : www.twitter.com/blueoctoberYoutube : www.youtube.com/user/blueoctoberofficialWebsite : www.blueoctober.comSupport the show9 of us wrote about the concept of Belonging and share our individual stories about how we found belonging.Please check it out in the link below!Link to our book- BELONGING- Secrets to Soothe the Soul https://amzn.to/45qS6pl Get in touch with me! Questions or feedback or just want to connect? Email address : bobbie@321NoKiddin.com Facebook : www.facebook.com/321NoKiddin Instagram : www.instagram.com/bobbietheawesomest Pinterest : www.pinterest.ph/bobbiemalatesta LinkedIn : www.linkedin.com/in/bobbiemalatesta YouTube : www.youtube.com/channel/UCkUV58i4z2Se3jXuDldcXaA Website : www.321nokiddin.com **A super special thanks to Justin Furstenfeld for granting us permission to use his music on the show!Please support and follow the Blue October band on: Facebook : www.facebook.com/blueoctober Instagram : www.instagram.com/blueoctoberband Twitter : www.twitter.com/blueoctober Youtube : www.youtube.com/user/blueoctoberofficial Support the show
070 [PM23] Coping While CoopedFinished comparing the different versions of 12 step versions tonight. Can't wait to break into each of them independently. I learned a little from this exercise and I hope you did too!Have a great night Beautiful People!If you would like to participate in our 30 Day Give Up Gambling Email Challenge, click below.https://www.321nokiddin.com/30-day-give-up-gambling-challengeIf you care to donate & support our mission to raise awareness on Gambling Addiction or just enjoy the show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bobbieawesome/about-me-3-21-no-kiddin------------------------------------------------Did you enjoy the show? Please leave us a rate and review!This helps us reach other gamblers who may need to hear recovery messages.-------------------------------------------------Get in touch with me!Email address : bobbie@321NoKiddin.comFacebook : www.facebook.com/321NoKiddinInstagram : www.instagram.com/bobbietheawesome_321nokiddinPinterest : www.pinterest.ph/bobbiemalatestaLinkedIn : www.linkedin.com/in/bobbiemalatestaYouTube : www.youtube.com/channel/UCkUV58i4z2Se3jXuDldcXaAWebsite : www.321nokiddin.com**A super special thanks to Justin Furstenfeld for granting us permission to use his music on the show!Please support and follow the Blue October band on:Facebook : www.facebook.com/blueoctoberInstagram : www.instagram.com/blueoctoberbandTwitter : www.twitter.com/blueoctoberYoutube : www.youtube.com/user/blueoctoberofficialWebsite : www.blueoctober.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bobbieawesome/about-me-3-21-no-kiddin)
070 [PM23] Coping While CoopedFinished comparing the different versions of 12 step versions tonight. Can't wait to break into each of them independently. I learned a little from this exercise and I hope you did too!Have a great night Beautiful People!If you would like to participate in our 30 Day Give Up Gambling Email Challenge, click below.https://www.321nokiddin.com/30-day-give-up-gambling-challengeIf you care to donate & support our mission to raise awareness on Gambling Addiction or just enjoy the show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bobbieawesome/about-me-3-21-no-kiddin------------------------------------------------Did you enjoy the show? Please leave us a rate and review!This helps us reach other gamblers who may need to hear recovery messages.-------------------------------------------------Get in touch with me!Email address : bobbie@321NoKiddin.comFacebook : www.facebook.com/321NoKiddinInstagram : www.instagram.com/bobbietheawesome_321nokiddinPinterest : www.pinterest.ph/bobbiemalatestaLinkedIn : www.linkedin.com/in/bobbiemalatestaYouTube : www.youtube.com/channel/UCkUV58i4z2Se3jXuDldcXaAWebsite : www.321nokiddin.com**A super special thanks to Justin Furstenfeld for granting us permission to use his music on the show!Please support and follow the Blue October band on:Facebook : www.facebook.com/blueoctoberInstagram : www.instagram.com/blueoctoberbandTwitter : www.twitter.com/blueoctoberYoutube : www.youtube.com/user/blueoctoberofficialWebsite : www.blueoctober.comSupport the show
068 [PM22] Coping While CoopedBobbie compares the steps across the Gamblers Anonymous, Proactive, Humanist, Agnostic, and The Promises versions.Only made it to #4...TBCIf you would like to participate in our 30 Day Give Up Gambling Email Challenge, click below.https://www.321nokiddin.com/30-day-give-up-gambling-challengeIf you care to donate & support our mission to raise awareness on Gambling Addiction or just enjoy the show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bobbieawesome/about-me-3-21-no-kiddin------------------------------------------------Did you enjoy the show? Please leave us a rate and review!This helps us reach other gamblers who may need to hear recovery messages.-------------------------------------------------Get in touch with me!Email address : bobbie@321NoKiddin.comFacebook : www.facebook.com/321NoKiddinInstagram : www.instagram.com/bobbietheawesome_321nokiddinPinterest : www.pinterest.ph/bobbiemalatestaLinkedIn : www.linkedin.com/in/bobbiemalatestaYouTube : www.youtube.com/channel/UCkUV58i4z2Se3jXuDldcXaAWebsite : www.321nokiddin.com**A super special thanks to Justin Furstenfeld for granting us permission to use his music on the show!Please support and follow the Blue October band on:Facebook : www.facebook.com/blueoctoberInstagram : www.instagram.com/blueoctoberbandTwitter : www.twitter.com/blueoctoberYoutube : www.youtube.com/user/blueoctoberofficialWebsite : www.blueoctober.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bobbieawesome/about-me-3-21-no-kiddin)
068 [PM22] Coping While CoopedBobbie compares the steps across the Gamblers Anonymous, Proactive, Humanist, Agnostic, and The Promises versions.Only made it to #4...TBCIf you would like to participate in our 30 Day Give Up Gambling Email Challenge, click below.https://www.321nokiddin.com/30-day-give-up-gambling-challengeIf you care to donate & support our mission to raise awareness on Gambling Addiction or just enjoy the show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bobbieawesome/about-me-3-21-no-kiddin------------------------------------------------Did you enjoy the show? Please leave us a rate and review!This helps us reach other gamblers who may need to hear recovery messages.-------------------------------------------------Get in touch with me!Email address : bobbie@321NoKiddin.comFacebook : www.facebook.com/321NoKiddinInstagram : www.instagram.com/bobbietheawesome_321nokiddinPinterest : www.pinterest.ph/bobbiemalatestaLinkedIn : www.linkedin.com/in/bobbiemalatestaYouTube : www.youtube.com/channel/UCkUV58i4z2Se3jXuDldcXaAWebsite : www.321nokiddin.com**A super special thanks to Justin Furstenfeld for granting us permission to use his music on the show!Please support and follow the Blue October band on:Facebook : www.facebook.com/blueoctoberInstagram : www.instagram.com/blueoctoberbandTwitter : www.twitter.com/blueoctoberYoutube : www.youtube.com/user/blueoctoberofficialWebsite : www.blueoctober.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bobbieawesome/about-me-3-21-no-kiddin)
068 [PM22] Coping While CoopedBobbie compares the steps across the Gamblers Anonymous, Proactive, Humanist, Agnostic, and The Promises versions.Only made it to #4...TBCIf you would like to participate in our 30 Day Give Up Gambling Email Challenge, click below.https://www.321nokiddin.com/30-day-give-up-gambling-challengeIf you care to donate & support our mission to raise awareness on Gambling Addiction or just enjoy the show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bobbieawesome/about-me-3-21-no-kiddin------------------------------------------------Did you enjoy the show? Please leave us a rate and review!This helps us reach other gamblers who may need to hear recovery messages.-------------------------------------------------Get in touch with me!Email address : bobbie@321NoKiddin.comFacebook : www.facebook.com/321NoKiddinInstagram : www.instagram.com/bobbietheawesome_321nokiddinPinterest : www.pinterest.ph/bobbiemalatestaLinkedIn : www.linkedin.com/in/bobbiemalatestaYouTube : www.youtube.com/channel/UCkUV58i4z2Se3jXuDldcXaAWebsite : www.321nokiddin.com**A super special thanks to Justin Furstenfeld for granting us permission to use his music on the show!Please support and follow the Blue October band on:Facebook : www.facebook.com/blueoctoberInstagram : www.instagram.com/blueoctoberbandTwitter : www.twitter.com/blueoctoberYoutube : www.youtube.com/user/blueoctoberofficialWebsite : www.blueoctober.comSupport the show9 of us wrote about the concept of Belonging and share our individual stories about how we found belonging.Please check it out in the link below!Link to our book- BELONGING- Secrets to Soothe the Soul https://amzn.to/45qS6pl Get in touch with me! Questions or feedback or just want to connect? Email address : bobbie@321NoKiddin.com Facebook : www.facebook.com/321NoKiddin Instagram : www.instagram.com/bobbietheawesomest Pinterest : www.pinterest.ph/bobbiemalatesta LinkedIn : www.linkedin.com/in/bobbiemalatesta YouTube : www.youtube.com/channel/UCkUV58i4z2Se3jXuDldcXaA Website : www.321nokiddin.com **A super special thanks to Justin Furstenfeld for granting us permission to use his music on the show!Please support and follow the Blue October band on: Facebook : www.facebook.com/blueoctober Instagram : www.instagram.com/blueoctoberband Twitter : www.twitter.com/blueoctober Youtube : www.youtube.com/user/blueoctoberofficial Support the show
068-Bobbie compares the steps across the Gamblers Anonymous, Proactive, Humanist, Agnostic, and The Promises versions.Only made it to #4...TBC
Misty M (If They Have to Behave for You To Be Okay, You’re Screwed) and Bridget discuss the pros and cons of virtual 12 Step meetings in the time of quarantine. They cover why people in recovery might be uniquely qualified to handle the ongoing global crisis, avoiding using the pandemic as an excuse to […]Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/walk-ins-welcome-bridget-phetasy/12-step-programs-and-recovery-during-quarantine-with-misty-m/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to Walk-Ins Welcome w/ Bridget Phetasy in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.
Misty M (If They Have to Behave for You To Be Okay, You’re Screwed) and Bridget discuss the pros and cons of virtual 12 Step meetings in the time of quarantine. They cover why people in recovery might be uniquely qualified to handle the ongoing global crisis, avoiding using the pandemic as an excuse to relapse, trying to feel sane in insane times, and Misty’s optimistic prediction about when we will get back to normal. They talk about everything from practicing intimacy with yourself without running away, to dystopian YA novels, why reality is a simulation, their favorite conspiracy theories, and why neither one of them is looking forward to the flood of books and movies about the pandemic that will be showing up about a year from now. Full transcript available here: WiW75-MistyM-Transcript
Tim and Dave cover the latest stories on drug sniffing K9s and the one of the biggest busts 600 lbs of meth in Texas.
"We are all recovering from something and there are many tools available to support us on our journey". Shamanic Mentor and Circle Facilitator Teri Williams has been clean and sober since 1993. In this episode of Soulful Living Teri shares a bit about her own road of recovery and how we can use simple meditation and shamanic techniques to shift our perspective, our energy, to create a more balanced life as we move into 2020!
It's the one you've been waiting for ... the Sobriety Tools episode!
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Dawn shares what has been in her heart and on her mind as a woman in a 12 step program. She starts a conversation that requires urgency, as well as gentle thoughtfulness.
With the Woo Review, Bridget introduces her audience to all things New Age. From astrology, to tarot, to sound baths, to reiki, Bridget shares her hippie side with her listeners. This week’s guest, Anne, discusses her addiction to psychics and how over the course of two and a half years she spent an estimated $60,000 […]Sponsored by LinkedIn, FabFitFun Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/walk-ins-welcome-bridget-phetasy/the-woo-review-anne-is-addicted-to-psychics/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to Walk-Ins Welcome w/ Bridget Phetasy in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.
After betrayal, many women attend a 12-step program for betrayed spouses. These programs typically cover important life principles and offer connection to other women who are experiencing similar trauma. We examine the truth about 12 step programs: the good and the not so good. Anne speaks with Kate and Michelle about their personal journeys beyond the 12 step program and codependency model.
Oliver Sykes lives off a trust fund. It's doled out to him in $5300 monthly increments that are controlled by his mother and the investment account she set up for him. This source of income has been complicated for Oliver throughout his adult life, both enabling him to overly depend on it and in turn limiting his independence, and also causing rifts in his relationship with his mom. He's currently trying to get a tutoring company off the ground, and makes about $200 a week from tutoring work. He's gone through various jobs and careers over the years, and his steady income from the trust fund has allowed him to bail out of jobs that he eventually grew disillusioned with. He has also struggled with mental health through his adulthood, which has directly affected his ability to work. His father has also suffered from mental health issues, include schizophrenia (which Oliver has been diagnosed with as well), and there are many parallels between his father's life and his own. He talks about the complexities of his dependence on the trust fund, the rocky relationship he and his mom have had, and the way his mental health has impacted his life in a wild ride of a story.
Learn more about 12-Step Programs, the Big Book, the 12 & 12. Hear from Sober Speak Podcast Host John M. about a variety of tools from the trenches, how clients can get started in 12-Step programs. After a trauma people need time to re-group and find their “new-normal” To access the CEU/OPD/CPD course go to https://allceus.com/counselortoolbox in the US or https://australia.allceus.com/counselortoolbox if you are in Australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FABcast #523 - are 12 step programs good? by RBAR
Story Hour with Bridget Phetasy is a segment where Bridget reminisces with cousin Maggie and tells stories explaining who she is and how she got here. For questions, comments or topic requests contact us at: walkinswelcomequestions@gmail.com. Full transcript available here: WiW16-StoryHour2-Transcript This week Bridget delves into her long history with addiction and her 20 year […]Sponsored by Green Chef, Third Love Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/walk-ins-welcome-bridget-phetasy/story-hour-with-bridget-phetasy-part-2-addiction-and-sobriety/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to Walk-Ins Welcome w/ Bridget Phetasy in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.
This week on #collectedlayers we re-revisit an old favorite, Clint Malarchuk. Compassion is one of the beautiful qualities Clint possesses. He's the type of guy that will stay on the phone with you until you feel better, simply because he cares about you. He's gone through some unfathomable battles in his life, but has persevered. To him his purpose is simple, to help people, and he does that as good as anyone on this earth. John and Mike also dive into how deeply they support 12-step programs as a form of support and recovery. Guests: Clint MalarchukHost: John TessitoreEditor: Mike EspositoProducers: John Tessitore, Mike EspositoMusicians: Bobby Davis, TaiCheeba, JaōPhotographer: Dominick Frabizio We're now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Spotify. JCKFoundation.org/collectedlayers
Recently, I've been waking up to participate in a daily phone call for a 12-step program related to personal finance and debting. I'm finding that many of the lessons I'm learning apply directly to recovery and spirituality of Green Teams. Tune in to find out how! p.s. While you're here, grab your spot on the upcoming live webinars!
This week we dig in deep with comedian and actor, Josh Nasar. Jessimae and Josh discuss everything from drugs in America, taking a 12 step program for co dependency, how important Step Dads are, and what it takes to find your GOOFY comedic voice. Music "Organic Vacuum" by Kool Karlo. For everything Josh Nasar: www.JoshNasar.comFor all things Jessimae:www.Jessimae.com
If you or a loved one have tried a 12-Step program like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous and weren't successful this episode is for you. Find out what works and what doesn't work in the typical 12-step recovery program. Our guest, Ron, will also teach you what it takes to conduct an intervention to get someone you love into treatment for their alcohol or substance abuse issues.
While Sarah and Matt are away Dara is joined by Vox.com congressional reporters Tara Golshan and Ella Nilsen to talk about immigration and family separation. Then she's joined by Vox.com criminal justice reporter German Lopez to talk about a white paper that looks at the effectiveness of 12- step programs. References and further reading: Ella's piece on Democrats trying to stop family separation at the border Tara's piece on the chaos in the House over immigration Sarah's piece on the missing children and family separation Miriam Jordan's NYT piece on transitional foster care placements for migrant children White paper on the effectiveness of 12-step programs German's piece on Alcoholics Anonymous Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You've decided that you want help, but counseling is too expensive. What can I do? This episode looks at 12 step programs. First, the Wikipedia page of step step programs is explored Second, a interview clip of Russell Brand, known 12 stepper, is played Third, phone call with Justin, who shall remain anonymous, as he details his road to recovery through the 12 step process. https://www.anxietyhelpwithwes.com/
This week Woody & the Beast chat with Master Gym. He has been a BDSM Master practitioner for over three decades. Master Gym has created his own form of deeply connected play from experience on both sides of the coin as well as some study in Meisner acting, hypothesis/NLP, and different spiritual and magic paths. Recently he has been focused on getting back to basics of what drew him to it all in the first place the power, and energy exchange. Today, he looks for students and peers that create a lasting lineage of a deep practice and what that means. Master Gym is also down to earth, approachable and very silly at times, hence the handle Master who goes to the Gym. http://www.kinkycast.com/archive/2017-archive/185---master-gym---bdsm-12.html
Taking the First Step: Daily Meditations for 12 Step Programs is designed to help persons in Twelve Step Programs to daily experience the new philosophy of life which Recovery represents, and to recognize the benefits of discovering and expanding spiritual awareness. The basic principles of Twelve Step Programs, like Alcoholics Anonymous, Co-Dependents Anonymous, Al-Anon, Narcotics Anonymous, Over-Eaters Anonymous, etc., are as old as recorded history. These principles not only form the working philosophy of Twelve Step Programs, but they provide a pattern for (1) Right living, (2) Overcoming difficulties, and (3) Helping us to achieve our aspirations. By working “The Program” at our own pace and in our own way; relying on the help and support of our Higher Power and others who also work “The Program”, we can change and be transformed. They include the following:
Although I’ve never been a member of AA, the 12-Step program called Alcoholics Anonymous, I’ve got opinions about it!
Charles, Matt, and Gregg look at 12-step programs--what they do, what they offer to those who participate, and how they have impacted the recovery community.
12 Step Programs have been the blueprint to addiction recovery for decades but some say it's based on guilt and shame and the chance of relapsing is greater after programs like AA or NA. Today the boys discuss!
Tina Tessina is a licensed psychotherapist in Southern California with 30 years’ experience in counseling individuals and couples. Known on the Web as Dr. Romance, Tina is also the author of 13 books in 16 languages, including "Money, Sex and Kids: Stop Fighting About the Three Things That Can Ruin Your Marriage", "Dr. Romance’s Guide to Dating In the Digital Age", and "The Real 13th Step: Discovering Confidence, Self-Reliance and Independence Beyond the 12-Step Programs". Join us for this important interview to learn how to become more indiependent and self-reliant in the recovery process.
by With recent criticism of AA and other 12-Step Programs, the Sober Chicks at Insight Counseling wanted to break down the differences between 12-Step programs and Moderation Management. They share the benefits of each program and describe why AA mightRead more
Studies have shown 12-step and abstinence treatments have low success rates.Alcoholics Anonymous, known as AA, was first originated in the 1930s in order to help those suffering from addiction. Throughout the decades, AA and many other 12-step programs have been the number one strategy used to fight and conquer alcoholism and many other addictions.However, researchers have been looking into the 12-step program to see if this is the best option for those looking to stay sober.Many studies have found the 12-step program method, specifically used in AA, does not always see successful results. In fact, these studies have identified success rates to be between five and ten percent.Why might this method fail more often than it succeeds?Some individuals might have a problem with how AA sets up its program; basically saying you are "powerless" against your addiction. Another reason why the 12-step program might fail is its faith-based principles. Some people have a hard time agreeing to this and "letting go" to a higher power.What are some alternative routes towards recovery and ways to get help that will work for you?In regards to substance use (and abuse) you're typically looked at as either an addict or not. In other words, you either have a problem or you don't. This leads to abstinence as the only recovery option. Many recovery treatments are moving away from this notion that if you are in a 12-step program you have to remove alcohol from your life forever.Where can you go if you don't want to follow a 12-step program recovery plan?Alternatives Executive Director, Dr. Adi Jaffe, discusses the success rate of AA and other 12-step programs, as well as if it is the best option and what other treatment options are available for the type of treatment you're seeking.
Studies have shown 12-step and abstinence treatments have low success rates.Alcoholics Anonymous, known as AA, was first originated in the 1930s in order to help those suffering from addiction. Throughout the decades, AA and many other 12-step programs have been the number one strategy used to fight and conquer alcoholism and many other addictions.However, researchers have been looking into the 12-step program to see if this is the best option for those looking to stay sober.Many studies have found the 12-step program method, specifically used in AA, does not always see successful results. In fact, these studies have identified success rates to be between five and ten percent.Why might this method fail more often than it succeeds?Some individuals might have a problem with how AA sets up its program; basically saying you are "powerless" against your addiction. Another reason why the 12-step program might fail is its faith-based principles. Some people have a hard time agreeing to this and "letting go" to a higher power.What are some alternative routes towards recovery and ways to get help that will work for you?In regards to substance use (and abuse) you're typically looked at as either an addict or not. In other words, you either have a problem or you don't. This leads to abstinence as the only recovery option. Many recovery treatments are moving away from this notion that if you are in a 12-step program you have to remove alcohol from your life forever.Where can you go if you don't want to follow a 12-step program recovery plan?Alternatives Executive Director, Dr. Adi Jaffe, discusses the success rate of AA and other 12-step programs, as well as if it is the best option and what other treatment options are available for the type of treatment you're seeking.
Religious-based twelve step programs are no better at stopping addiction than other programs.
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