Podcasts about 12 step recovery

Send us a textIn this powerful episode, we dive deep into one of recovery's most challenging yet transformative principles: acceptance. Why is it so difficult to accept people and situations as they are? From navigating frustrating family dinners to confronting career disappointments, we explore how our inability to accept "life on life's terms" often leads us back to destructive behaviors. Learn practical strategies for finding peace amid circumstances you can't control, managing expectations in relationships, and recognizing when the quest for justice becomes a pathway to resentment. Our candid conversation reveals how acceptance isn't passive resignation but an active practice that creates space for serenity. Whether you're in recovery or simply seeking more peace in your daily life, this episode offers wisdom on how letting go of control paradoxically gives you back your power. Join us for this honest, heartfelt discussion about accepting reality while still influencing positive change.Support the show

Send us a textIn this heartfelt episode of Sober Friends, hosts Matt and Steve explore how kindness can be our secret weapon in recovery. In a world where social media algorithms reward outrage and division, they share personal stories about their journeys from being "reformed trolls" to discovering the lasting joy that comes from acts of kindness. Steve opens up about caring for his wife during health challenges, while Matt reflects on putting family needs before his own desires. Whether you're new to sobriety or years into recovery, this episode offers practical wisdom on how kindness to others helps quiet the noise in our own heads—and might just be the key to staying sober in divisive times. Listen for authentic conversation about finding purpose through serving others and the surprising ways recovery teaches us to be kinder, even when things aren't going our way.Support the show

The tension between our need for transformation and our inability to make it happen can leave us feeling helpless. Thankfully change doesn't happen as a result of our own strength. It's through acknowledging our weakness that we develop a greater dependency on God's revolutionary love, care, and power.Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi chat with John Ortberg — pastor, speaker, and author of a new book called Steps: Transforming Your Life When Willpower Isn't Enough. Their conversation will awaken you to the power of walking out your brokenness with Jesus and others in deep vulnerability and humility. You'll find freedom by learning to live with an attitude that says, "I can't, but God can…I think I'll let him!"Resources for this Episode:Get Your Copy of Steps: Transforming Your Life When Willpower Isn't EnoughLearn More About John's Ministry called Become NewMeet with a Soul Shepherding Spiritual Director

Send us a textIn this powerful episode, elementary teacher and TikTok creator Colbi (@collect.the.similarities) shares her journey from using alcohol as a social lubricant to finding authentic belonging in recovery. She discusses how postpartum depression accelerated her drinking, the moment she received "the gift of desperation," and why she now uses social media to create solidarity among sober-curious women. Colbi offers profound insights on the difference between "fitting in" versus "belonging," and how sobriety has transformed her relationship with herself, her children, and her community. A must-listen for anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol, especially parents navigating the challenges of modern life.Support the show

We are happy to be back with you for an episode focused on the use of the Eagala model with 12-Step recovery clients. Our guests are Jimmy Downes, Ellen Grant, LCSW, and Cassidy O'Brien, LCSW. Together, they have decades of experience working with this population, and they are here to tell us about their journey.Relatively Stable, LLCwww.eagala.org

Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this session focused on Step 12 AA, Joe introduces newcomers to the unique approach taken in these meetings, emphasizing the importance of following the instructions directly from the Big Book.“So first of all, welcome, and second, I'll just warn you in advance we're not like most fellowship meetings that you may have been to in the past. We are different because we intend to be different. What we do is we take a look at the suggested instruction for a step or so a week directly out of this book, and we use this book in 12-step recovery. The process described by the authors of this book has been proven to work for addicts of the hopeless variety, addicts to alcohol, and other substances. So what we do is exactly like they describe in their forward: show others precisely how we recovered is the main purpose of the book.”Joe highlights the significance of working directly from the Big Book, showcasing the transformative power of following its precise instructions. This session underscores the importance of a direct, no-nonsense approach to recovery, staying true to the book's proven methods.Join us as Joe McDonald reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #Step12AA, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SpiritualAwakening, #FaithInAction, #RecoverySupport, #SobrietySuccess, #LivingSober, #HealingJourney, #PersonalTransformation, #AAprogram, #SpiritualGrowth, #RecoveryMission, #OvercomingAddiction, #ContinuousRecovery, #LifeTransformation, #StepByStepRecovery, #OngoingJourney, #MindfulnessInRecovery, #RelapsePrevention, #SoberLiving, #RecoveryCommunity, #TransformationalHealing, #SpiritualResilience, #Hope, #RecoveryPathway, #CommitmentToRecovery, #BreakingAddiction

This is a little bonus episode. I'll be experimenting with some different formats, so if you find this valuable, please let me know and I'll do more of them! This is actually a very important topic about relationships. If you are  in the process of getting sober, you're probably in the process of repairing relationships too. Today I'm having a chat with Paul who answered my call for volunteers who are dealing with challenges in sobriety. We're going to be discussing his marriage of 37 years and the struggle he faces in coping with resentment from his wife. I just want to thank Paul for his openness, vulnerability and his desire to be of service to others. So without further delay, please enjoy this episode, and let me know what you think! Subscribe So You Don't Miss New Episodes! Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Amazon Music, or you can stream it from my website HERE.  Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/@theonedayatatimepodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Need help applying this information to your own life? I got you! Here are 4 ways to get started: Free Guide: 30 Tips for Your First 30 Days - With a printable PDF checklist Grab your copy here: https://www.soberlifeschool.com Private Coaching: Make Sobriety Stick https://www.makesobrietystick.com Sobriety Reset - An Online 30 Day Bootcamp To Living Alcohol Free https://www.sobrietyreset.com  The Reinvent Self-Esteem Course - Join A Live Class To Rebuild Self-Esteem And Create A Life You Love  https://www.selfesteemcourse.com Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-one-day-at-a-time-recovery-podcast/id1212504521 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4I23r7DBTpT8XwUUwHRNpB Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a8eb438c-5af1-493b-99c1-f218e5553aff/the-one-day-at-a-time-recovery-podcast  

Boundary Setting For Adiult ChildrenThank you for tuning into another episode of Adult Children In Recovery!I had so much fun speaking with a fellow adult child traveler who spoke in depth about her own recovery process, how she was able to come out of denial and practice healthy boundary setting in her most significant and closest adult relationships!Barb Nangle is a boundaries coach, speaker and the Founder and CEO of Higher Power Coaching and Consulting, LLC and host of the podcast, "Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery. In 2015 at the age of 52, after decades of therapy and tons of self-help work in a variety of areas, Barb found herself in 12-step recovery.She's been in two such fellowships since then and has changed deeply and profoundly as aresult. As a former addict and people-pleasing rescuer, she empowers people to thrive and take more control over their personal and professional lives by coaching them to build healthy boundaries.She works with organizations in the helping professions, as well as women  entrepreneurs toavoid burnout and reduce turnover. Her specialty is working with professional women who say yes when they really want to say no, and neglect themselves because they are hyperfocusd on others.To work with Barb, visit: https://higherpowercc.com/private-coaching/ and her podcast is From Fragmented To Whole: https://higherpowercc.com/podcast/To schedule an inner child coaching session with me, visit:https://vandanalighthealing.com/products/inner-child-reparentingPlease like, subscribe and share this adult child in recovery podcast to allow more episodes to be broadcast to heal generational trauma and legacy burdens for all sentient beings on the planet.Thank you for watching!Vandana Atara Aura

Join Joe McDonald as he reflects on the profound moments of divine intervention that occur in the journey of recovery. Sharing a personal story, Joe recounts, “We'll suddenly realize that God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves. One quick story… This cat came in and introduced me to this power, changed my life forever from that day forward. My life externals didn't look different, but I was internally rearranged and walked out this whole thing.”Joe continues with an eye-opening revelation, “Many months later, maybe years, I asked this cat, ‘Hey man, you ever go back to that detox where you met me?' He goes, ‘Dude, you haven't figured this out yet.' I go, ‘What? What are you talking about?' He said, ‘Dude, I've never been back there. I don't even know who the guy was that asked me to go. God sent me there for you, Joe.'”This powerful testimony underscores the significance of recognizing and embracing the moments when a higher power intervenes in our lives, guiding us through the steps of recovery.Join us as Joe McDonald reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #Step8AA, #Step9AA, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #SobrietyJourney, #HelpingOthers, #AddictsRecovery, #DivineIntervention

Join Joe McDonald as he delves into the importance of finding personal experience within the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. In this session, Joe emphasizes the unique approach taken at Position of Neutrality, where the goal is to ensure everyone has a different, personal experience during the meeting. “We take a look at the suggested instruction for a step or so a week directly out of this book… The process described by the authors of this book has been proven to work for addicts of the hopeless variety, addicts to alcohol and other substances, yes. So what we try and do is show you how to find your experience in the book, and I do that by showing you how I find my experience in the book, and then I'll encourage you to have yours. And if we both do our job, we'll share a spiritual experience in this room tonight.”Join us as Joe McDonald reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #Step8AA, #Step9AA, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #SobrietyJourney, #HelpingOthers, #AddictsRecovery, #CourageToChange

Suzanne welcomes Barb Nangle, a fellow boundaries coach, to discuss the importance of setting boundaries and how the 12-Step Recovery program can support personal growth. Barb shares her journey through Alcoholics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, and Adult Children of Alcoholics and how these programs have facilitated her recovery and boundary setting. Suzanne and Barb discuss their personal experiences with overindulgence, the challenge of saying no, and the transformation that comes from self-awareness and setting healthy boundaries. They provide actionable tips and resources, including Barb's Boundaries Starter Kit, to help listeners on their path to healing and personal development. Join them to explore how understanding and implementing boundaries can lead to a more fulfilling life. In this episode Suzanne and Barb discuss: Barb's Personal Journey Through 12 Step Recovery Understanding Codependence and Trauma The Reality of Exercise and Body Image The Importance of Setting Boundaries The Journey of Self-Care and Boundaries Find out more about Barb and grab her Boundaries Starter Kit here: BoundariesStarterKit.com Find out more about Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com Enjoy my podcast? You'll love my emails, sign up here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/newsletter A simple way to make my day – please subscribe to my YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@suzanneculberg?sub_confirmation=1 The Nope coach Suzanne Culberg teaches you how to put yourself first without feeling selfish, by setting healthy boundaries and reclaiming the unapologetic badass you long to be. Get in touch with Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/contact (in typical Suze style this is NOT your usual contact page!)

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, emphasizing the ongoing commitment required in the 12-step program. Joe highlights the importance of continuous advocacy and service to others as part of recovery.“And so what we need to understand is you're not ever done with the rest of the program. I agreed in 3 that as long as I had air in my lungs I would use it to advocate for my brother and sister. I'm not to condemn. I'm not to judge. I will, but I'm not to harbor that thought. I'm to keep moving in service and asking for discipline in my thought life so that I can serve, and as long as I can advocate for you, I'm to continue doing so.”Joe's discussion underscores the necessity of maintaining a disciplined thought life and staying committed to serving others, which is fundamental to personal growth and sustained recovery.Join us as Joe McDonald reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #Step5AA, #Step6AA, #Step7AA, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #SobrietyJourney, #HelpingOthers, #AddictsRecovery, #FaithInRecovery, #NewBeginnings

Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, emphasizing the profound spiritual experiences that can occur in recovery. Joe explains how these experiences are sensory and how they demonstrate the power referred to in the steps.“And if we both do our job, we'll share a spiritual experience in this room tonight. How many have been here before and can witness for folks that happens? Very good. So those of you joining us online, you can't see them, but they're raising their hands. They raised their hand to signify. When we speak of a spiritual experience in 12-step recovery, we're talking about a sensory experience. You'll feel it. And when you do, I'll know and I'll call it to your attention because we would teach you to talk to you about the power we call God Power without giving you a demonstration of the power. The other thing we do here if you picked up on it is when I say God they say and we do that intentionally because we don't want people that have prejudice against religious experiences to somehow block themselves from access to the relationship we're talking about.”Joe's discussion encourages openness to spiritual experiences and emphasizes the importance of sensory awareness in recognizing these moments of connection and power.Join us as Joe McDonald reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #Step5AA, #Step6AA, #Step7AA, #BigBookAA, #RecoveryJourney, #AddictionRecovery, #12Steps, #SpiritualAwakening, #InnerPeace, #Healing, #PersonalGrowth, #RecoveryCommunity, #Mindfulness, #Resilience, #OvercomingAddiction, #SpiritualPath, #RecoverySupport, #SobrietyJourney, #HelpingOthers, #AddictsRecovery, #FaithInRecovery, #NewBeginnings

Arlina Allen is a Certified Life & Sober Coach and Hypnotist, and host of the award winning recovery podcast "The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast" since 2016. Arlina is the founder of Sober Life School where she works with women to achieve sobriety, and create a life they love. She brings 30 years of research and personal experience to help others become the best version of themselves. She is from Sunnyvale, CA and now lives near Boise, ID with her husband, two sons, and her English Bulldog, Teddy.In this episode, we discuss:Common misconceptions about 12-Step RecoveryThe difference between the AA fellowship and the 12-StepsCommon barriers people face with 12-Step RecoveryHow Arlina has shifted her mindset around words like "alcoholic," "powerless," and "God" that often deter people from the programHow working the steps has transformed Arlina's lifeThe process of self-examinationThe sponsor / sponsee relationshipBeing of serviceDisclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment__Sun & Moon Sober LivingJoin our online membership community: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving__Links to learn more and connect with Arlina:The 12-Step Guide for Skeptics: https://the12stepguideforskeptics.com/Sober Life School- http://www.soberlifeschool.comReinvent - Self Esteem Course http://www.selfesteemcourse.comPodcast http://www.odaatchat.comSocial Media:Facebook Page: facebook.com/odaatchatInstagram: @odaatpodcast @arlinaallen 

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Do 12-step recovery programs work? Yes!  Dr. John Kelly of Harvard performed a comprehensive study which is one of the most widely disseminated research findings in the last five years and was reviewed by Cochrane. The Cochrane organization reviews research studies and is internationally recognized as the benchmark for high-quality information about the effectiveness of health care. Dr. John Kelly specializes in addiction recovery and has served as a consultant to U.S. federal agencies and foreign governments. His research work has focused on addiction treatment and the recovery process.  This important study confirmed what many recovered addicts know, 12-step programs work. Dr. Kelly says the three areas in 12-step programs which were most important to successful recovery: attendance at meetings, having a sponsor, and sharing verbally at meetings. While some addicts participate in acute medical management including inpatient or rehabilitation treatment which can be helpful, working 12-step recovery programs allow addicts to maintain sobriety and abstinence from the substance or behavior over time. There is more to be done in our society in destigmatizing addiction and Dr. Kelly knows that addiction occurs in the brain where ingesting the offending substance sets up cravings and obsession and ultimately addiction. In terms of food addiction, Dr. John Kelly says he knows ultra-processed foods can be quite addictive as well and says there is more research to be done. The medical community has been trained to treat the symptoms of addiction, not the source of the addiction.  Abstinence in the case of food addiction, sobriety in the case of alcohol and drugs can be effective using 12-step recovery programs. There is an effort to have ultra-processed foods recognized as a substance use disorder, just like alcohol and drugs and an important consensus took place. (Link Below) Listen in to this incredible episode where Dr. Kelly, an accomplished research professional who has helped to prove through his work and research that 12-step recovery programs are very effective.    Cochrane Review 12-Step Study https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD012880.pub2/full#CD012880-abs-0002  Dr. John Kelly Harvard biography https://www.health.harvard.edu/authors/john-f-kelly-phd International Food Addiction Conference Consensus Statement https://the-chc.org/fas/conference

In this deeply engaging episode of "Fishing Without Bait," host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes back Tara Vierria, the passionate force behind KeepComingBack.net, a platform dedicated to sharing 12-step recovery stories. This episode not only delves into the mechanics of Tara's service work but also explores the profound impact of the 12-step recovery process on individuals' lives. Check out Tara's “Speaker Tapes” at KeepComingBack.net Are you finding benefit from this show?  We appreciate any support with our Patreon page!  Pledge as little as $1 a month for extra clips, behind the scenes and more at www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait ! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

In this deeply engaging episode of "Fishing Without Bait," host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes back Tara , the passionate force behind KeepComingBack.net, a platform dedicated to sharing 12-step recovery stories. This episode not only delves into the mechanics of Tara's service work but also explores the profound impact of the 12-step recovery process on individuals' lives. Check out Tara's “Speaker Tapes” at KeepComingBack.net Are you finding benefit from this show?  We appreciate any support with our Patreon page!  Pledge as little as $1 a month for extra clips, behind the scenes and more at www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait ! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Rabbi Shais Taub leads a guided meditation session at the Kansas City Recovery Retreat. The focus of the meditation is on the idea of G-d's complete "Everything-ness" and how we can surrender our separate egos to that reality to experience greater serenity and, most importantly, increase our usefulness to our Maker.

Rabbi Shais Taub leads a guided meditation session at the Kansas City Recovery Retreat. The focus of the meditation is on the idea of G-d's complete "Everything-ness" and how we can surrender our separate egos to that reality to experience greater serenity and, most importantly, increase our usefulness to our Maker.

Interested in getting 1:1 coaching support? Learn about my Coaching Program and book a free discovery call: https://www.jeremylipkowitz.com/introGET NOTIFIED WHEN DOORS OPEN TO UNHOOKED RECOVERY: https://jeremylipkowitz.mykajabi.com/unhookedConnect on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremylipkowitz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JeremyLipkowitz49. Arlina Allen - 12-Step Recovery and the God Question: Demystifying the 12 Steps  Welcome to another episode of the Unhooked podcast! I'm your host, Jeremy, and today, we have a truly special guest with us. Arlina Allen is a Certified Recovery Coach, the Founder of Sober Life School, and the host of the award-winning recovery podcast "The One Day At A Time Podcast," which she's been running since June 2016.In this episode, Arlina and I dive deep into her remarkable journey in addiction recovery. She shares her insights on identifying the root causes of addiction and alleviating unnecessary suffering. Arlina opens up about her own traumatic experiences from childhood and how they led her down the path of addiction as a coping mechanism.One of the core themes we explore is the idea that addiction is often a symptom of deeper issues. Arlina emphasizes the importance of addressing these underlying issues and discusses the role of 12-step programs in her own recovery journey. These programs provided her with a structured process for self-examination and self-compassion, which proved to be invaluable in her healing process.Throughout our conversation, we also touch on various aspects of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the broader topic of addiction recovery. Arlina sheds light on why some individuals have strong reactions to terms like "alcoholic" and how it can be seen as both a badge of honor and a source of shame.We delve into the history of AA meetings and how the practice of introducing oneself as an alcoholic became a common tradition. The concept of powerlessness in AA and its relationship to addiction recovery is another point of discussion, with Arlina offering her unique perspective.Arlina shares her insights on the role of a higher power in the recovery process and highlights the importance of community and social support. Sharing one's struggles with others can be a powerful tool in preventing relapse.In our conversation, Arlina highlights several key takeaways, including:Misconceptions about AA and how reframing certain words and concepts can lead to a deeper understanding.The transformative process in recovery and how discomfort and resistance can ultimately lead to personal growth.An openness to different paths to recovery, beyond AA, including psychedelic-assisted therapies.The incredible power of service in the recovery journey, both for personal growth and helping others.A teaser for a future episode where Arlina plans to delve into the topic of resolving resentment in relationships, a subject that many individuals dealing with addiction and recovery can relate to.Sober Life School- http://www.soberlifeschool.comReinvent - Self Esteem Course http://www.selfesteemcourse.comPodcast http://www.odaatchat.comFB: facebook.com/odaatchat IG: @odaatpodcast @arlinaallenSo, without further ado, let's dive into this enlightening conversation with A

Sean B came into the rooms of AA on May 22nd, 2019 after coming to the realization that he was unable to regulate his emotional state without a drink. He quickly recognized there was a large gap between the expectation of where he thought he would be in life and the reality of where he was. While he was able to stay sober for a year, he half measured the steps and didn't make much spiritual progress.On February 27th, 2020, he came into the Big Book Sponsorshipfellowship and threw himself into the steps, and abandoned himself to God. In that process, he has learned much about addiction, emotional sobriety and codependency. He has worked with over 30 sponsees, and maintained 3 years of sobriety from hard drugs and alcohol.  In this meeting, Sean speaks on getting back to the basics of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.Reco12 is an organization with the mission of learning and sharing the similarities of addiction of all kinds and gaining and sharing tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  We come together from all places, faiths and backgrounds to gain tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  Speakers from our past meetings have represented so many fellowships, addictions, and afflictions.  And we look forward to continuing to add to the diversity of speakers and backgrounds.  Reco12 appreciates your help in keeping us working our 12th Step with these great resources and services for the addict and loved ones.  We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of the Zoom platform, podcast platform, web hosting, and administrative costs.  To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can quickly and easily become a monthly donor here: https://www.reco12.com/support  or you can do one-time donations through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12)  or Venmo:  @Reco-Twelve .  Thanks for your support!Resources from this meeting: Big Book Sponsorship / 12Steps4HoursAlcoholics AnonymousBig Book of AA"Outro music is "Truth and Reconciliation" written and performed by James Carrington and used with full permission of James Carrington.  To learn more about this music and performer, please visit https://www.jamescarrington.net/ and https://m.facebook.com/jamescarringtonmusic ." Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share Link

Rhyll is a founder and Vice President of SA Lifeline Foundation and a family and community advocate. S.A. Lifeline is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to providing hope, education, and resources related to pornography and sexual addiction recovery and the related betrayal trauma healing. Recognizing the critical importance of working 12-step for long term healing, SA Lifeline also offers SAL 12-step recovery, a free resource for those struggling with sexual addiction and betrayed partners. Rhyll is the author of, “What Can I Do About Me? Healing From the Trauma of My Husband's Pornography and Sexual Addiction”. Steven & Rhyll have been married for 50 years and are grateful to be working their recovery one day at a time. They are the parents of seven children and twenty nine grandchildren.  Rhyll speaks passionately and articulately about Detaching with Love.Reco12 is an organization with the mission of learning and sharing the similarities of addiction of all kinds and gaining and sharing tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  We come together from all places, faiths and backgrounds to gain tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  Speakers from our past meetings have represented so many fellowships, addictions, and afflictions.    Reco12 appreciates your help in keeping us working our 12th Step with these great resources and services for the addict and loved ones.  We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of the Zoom platform, podcast platform, web hosting, and administrative costs. To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can quickly and easily become a monthly donor here: https://www.reco12.com/support or you can do one-time donations through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12) or Venmo:  @Reco-Twelve . Thanks for your support! Resources from this meeting:What Can I Do About Me - Rhyll CroshawSAL12Step information and meetings for the betrayed spouse and for the sexual addict.SA Lifeline FoundationWhite Book of SA (Roy K Story)Outro music is “Standing Still” by Cory Ellsworth and Randy Kartchner, performed by Mike Eldred and Elizabeth Wolfe.  This song, and/or the entire soundtrack for the future Broadway musical, “Crosses:  A MusiSupport the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group

Journalist and person in long-term recovery Maia Szalavitz joins the podcast to talk about her op-ed piece in the New York Times on Sunday, March 11 where she discussed the prevalence of 12 Step programming and requirements in treatment facilities despite the courts ruling that it violates the First Amendment rights of those clients who object.

This is the podcast "Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery." It will help people who want to heal to move from fragmented to whole. Hi, I'm Barb! I share my experience, strength and hope from 12 step recovery in each episode. They're all 20 minutes or less. Unlike most recovery podcasts where you hear a person's whole story, in this one each episode is about a specific topic. There are many life lessons from 12 step recovery that are applicable to those in and outside of recovery. This podcast brings some of those lessons to the airwaves, including such topics as learning acceptance, recognizing and overcoming victim mentality and establishing healthy boundaries.

This is the podcast "Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery." It will help people who want to heal to move from fragmented to whole. Hi, I'm Barb! I share my experience, strength and hope from 12 step recovery in each episode. They're all 20 minutes or less. Unlike most recovery podcasts where you hear a person's whole story, in this one each episode is about a specific topic. There are many life lessons from 12 step recovery that are applicable to those in and outside of recovery. This podcast brings some of those lessons to the airwaves, including such topics as learning acceptance, recognizing and overcoming victim mentality and establishing healthy boundaries.

In this episode, Kim Andryc, Lora Solomon, and “Charles” discuss: Why AA works for so many people. How psychedelics entered Charles' recovery and how it relates to AA. The history of psychedelics in AA.    Key Takeaways: AA can be a conduit for connecting people with a supportive group and a benevolent higher power, which allows people to better connect with their own sense of self-worth.  Therapeutic use of psychedelics can be an additional tool to assist you in your efforts of sobriety and with other aspects of your life.  The anonymity inside of AA helps to prevent judgment from the outside, and the double anonymity of psychedelics within AA is to prevent judgment from within.  AA members decide on their own sobriety date. The AA program does not have an opinion on psychedelics.    "Change is possible. It doesn't matter how much your mind tells you that it's not, there's nothing special about me, I didn't figure some secret out, that's only available to me. It is possible to change. " — Charles   Episode Reference:  Book: How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan Sacred Rebellion Podcast Episode #32: Rage, Alcoholism, and LSD Psychedelics in Recovery: https://www.psychedelicsinrecovery.org/  If you would like to connect with Charles, reach out to Kim and Lora for more information.     Connect with Sacred Rebellion:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoraAndKim  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredrebellionpodcast/ Email Lora: connect@lorasolomon.com Email Kim: kim@kimandryc.com     Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Amber Campbell, Yoga Teacher and PreventEd staff person, joins the PrevenTable to talk about the role yoga has played in her life, her journey in recovery, and how the Yoga of 12 Step Recovery (Y12SR) brought the two together.

In this episode I'm joined by a woman in long-term recovery who shares an incredible story of overcoming an addiction to meth, dealing drugs, and finding a completely knew life. "Catherine" shares her story of hope and healing that was helped along by one of the very DEA agents who once arrested her for her crimes.  Catherine is now living a life she never imagined was possible, filled with kindness and acceptance.   As always if you are looking for support with your own recovery please don't hesitate to reach out for a helping hand or a listening ear. You can reach me at terra@ambitiuosadicts.com.  

For too long, Jews have associated the Recovery movement with Christianity, and we have seen those in recovery, or with addictions, as outsiders to Torah.  This is far from reality.  The main example of vows-of-change --the essence of High Holidays-- in the Torah itself is the vow to abstain from alcohol and other intoxicants, involving emulating priestly service and separating for a period from one's family and social triggers.  The very process of High Holiday teshuvah is recognizing our wrong behavior, feeling bad about it, and then releasing that guilt feeling through doing a cheshbon nefesh --an accounting-- of exactly how we have harmed others and ourselves, then making amends, then embracing a different path, and then serving God and others.  This is the teaching of 12 step.  (Jewishly, the teshuvah steps are enumerated sometimes as 4, sometimes as 6, and sometimes as more steps, but they essentially mirror the 12 steps of recovery.) Whether the 12 Step Movement has roots in Christian founders is irrelevant:  it embodies the sacred teachings of High Holidays.  This sermon is dedicated to the memory of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel Twerski z"l, who died in 2021 from complications from COVID.

Stress is difficult to handle before getting sober.  We used to drink to handle how we felt about stress.  When alcohol is removed, we have to find another way of dealing with stress so it does not overwhelm us and cause us to shut down.A friend reached out to Matt, venting and for advice on how to handle stress.  It helped Matt to hear his friend's issue and made him think too.  What causes us stress and what is a healthy way of dealing with it?On this edition of the Sober Friends Podcast, we address Coping with Stress in Sobriety.Support the show

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In this intimate three woman episode, we offer our personal stories inside and outside the 12 Step model for recovery. Listen to hear us explore… What is 12 Step Recovery and what is it rooted in? What does the 12 step model provide and what does it rob from us? Is alcoholism a disease or something else? Are the 12 Steps the answer to recovery? Are there alternatives to AA? Disclaimer: What we share are our own personal experiences and beliefs and do not wish to impose them on anyone. We are simply offering our perspective. Your experience is valid too. Our hope is that this is a contribution to you, your healing, and your personal empowerment. Please take what works for you and leave the rest. Books: The Freedom Model Quit Like a Woman by Holly Whitaker Sober Curious by Ruby Warrington. Other Resources: Baldwin Research Institute Freedom Model Support The Luckiest Club She Recovers SMART Recovery Refuge Recovery (brings in Buddhist principles and philosophies) Moderation Management Soba Yoga in Boston

This week, I'm talking about old behaviors and what it really means to change 'em.   Picking up what I'm putting down; come follow me on IG at @heidibcoaching or online at www.heidibcoaching.com

Developing a consistent meditation practice has been critical to maintaining my sanity in my recovery and my business.  This week, I'm giving you three of my go-to mantras for meditation.  In this episode, I refer to the book Twelve Steps to a Spiritual Awakening by Herb K. You can find that here.  If you're picking up what I'm putting down, come find me!   Instagram @heidibcoaching Web: www.heidibcoaching.com      

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In this episode, I'm talking about my own way of practicing step 12 in 12 step recovery. I also touch on the importance of defining YOUR version of a higher power.   Got an idea for a podcast episode, interested in being a guest or would you like to be a guest. Reach out anytime!   You can get in touch on social here: Instagram or Facebook  If you need support for your recovery please never hesitate contact me by email at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com.  

Christina and I get together to work the steps of 12 step recovery.  Christina's working on her gambling recovery and I'm working on my codependency. This time we are talking about step 7:  Humbly asked God of our understanding to remove our shortcomings. If you are struggling to begin recovery and need some support reach out to either one of us.  Ambitious Addicts Page Broke Girl Society Page

I've been asked how to find the right sponsor for you in recovery, and as a sponsor myself I thought I would also share how my process for sponsoring. Just like everything in recovery, take what you want and leave the rest. This episode covers information for those new to recovery looking for their first sponsor, as well as those deeper into their journey too. It also helps those looking for a sponsor, as well as sponsors themselves,. This week's episode 157 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about Tips on How to Find the Right Sponsor in 12-Step Recovery! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I'm sharing the importance of doing what works best for you as both the sponsor and the sponsee and actionable steps you can take right now to pick the best sponsor relationship for you. Some of the tips I go over in this episode include:What a sponsor is supposed to be, and not supposed to be, and what a healthy relationship with a sponsor should look like.My personal journey with recovery steps and my sponsors, including my relationships and what worked and did not work with my sponsor relationships.How being a sponsor keeps the sponsor sober and on track through their own journey.Common rules in different programs, and other things to consider before deciding on a sponsor for yourself. I would be happy to help answer questions about sponsors, however, I'm not able to be your sponsor or help you find one. I hope this episode helps you make the right decision for a sponsor for yourself. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!CONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE:FacebookInstagramPatreonWork with Barb! Buy Barb a teaBetterBoundarieswithBarb.comMembership Community, Secure, Loved & Brave

I've been asked how to find the right sponsor for you in recovery, and as a sponsor myself I thought I would also share how my process for sponsoring. Just like everything in recovery, take what you want and leave the rest. This episode covers information for those new to recovery looking for their first sponsor, as well as those deeper into their journey too. It also helps those looking for a sponsor, as well as sponsors themselves,. This week's episode 157 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about Tips on How to Find the Right Sponsor in 12-Step Recovery! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I'm sharing the importance of doing what works best for you as both the sponsor and the sponsee and actionable steps you can take right now to pick the best sponsor relationship for you. Some of the tips I go over in this episode include:What a sponsor is supposed to be, and not supposed to be, and what a healthy relationship with a sponsor should look like.My personal journey with recovery steps and my sponsors, including my relationships and what worked and did not work with my sponsor relationships.How being a sponsor keeps the sponsor sober and on track through their own journey.Common rules in different programs, and other things to consider before deciding on a sponsor for yourself. I would be happy to help answer questions about sponsors, however, I'm not able to be your sponsor or help you find one. I hope this episode helps you make the right decision for a sponsor for yourself. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!CONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE:FacebookInstagramPatreonWork with Barb! Buy Barb a teaBetterBoundarieswithBarb.comMembership Community, Secure, Loved & Brave

Leaving AA or another 12 step recovery program can be scary, confusing, and lonely, However, most people (95%) don't stay in 12 groups.

On this episode of The Recovery Lifestyle Podcast, Chris and John talk about dealing with emotional constipation and the temptation to use and instead choosing sobriety. They then transition into the topic of dealing with grief. 

In this episode, I'm talking about my own way of practicing step 11 in 12 step recovery. I also touch on the importance of defining YOUR version of a higher power. I explain how I see the difference for me between meditation and prayer and give a couple everyday examples of how I see my higher power at work in my life and the lives of others.   Got an idea for a podcast episode or would you like to be a guest. Reach out anytime!   You can get in touch on social here: Instagram or Facebook  Or you can shoot me an email at terra@ambitiousaddicts.com.  

Christina and I get together to work the steps of 12 step recovery.  Christina's working on her gambling recovery and I'm working on my codependency. This time we are talking about step 6:  Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.   If you are struggling to begin recovery and need some support reach out to either one of us. We also decided to do these episodes live on our Facebook pages also so be sure to give one of them a like and join us next month for Step 7  Ambitious Addicts Facebook Page Broke Girl Society Faceook Page

The more I learn about the science of behavior change the more I began to realize that there was actually some of that science within the 12 step recovery model. So much of what I learned to develop that early foundation in recovery required a change in my beliefs, mindset, and the ability to develop my emotional intelligence. Little did I know this would be the stepping stone to creating a life that was so good, I would never want to go back to my old way of living. What is your current mindset? Book your FREE 30 Minute Mindset Audit Call Do you feel like you are getting nowhere fast? Do you know if you have a growth or fixed mindset? Do you want to discover what is holding you back and how you can get from where you are to where you want to be? What are you waiting for then?? Book a mindset audit session to discover how you can master your mind, overcome your limiting beliefs and lead a more authentically fulfilled life. Book Here: Mindset Business Audit Call What are you grateful for? Do you want to be featured on The Gratitude Zone? All you have to do is send me a 2 - 3 minute audio clip and include the following! Who you are What you do…(Let us know if you're a coach, podcaster, or speaker!) What you're grateful for Why are you grateful for this! Send your recorded audio clip to tamar@theroadforward.ca Be sure to add the name Gratitude Zone in the Subject of your email! Come join the Zoom Party! Do you want to network and collaborate with like-minded entrepreneurs in recovery? Then make sure you join our next Collaboration Zone Zoom Party. This will give you an opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs who can help you grow or complement your business! Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/riseinrecovery Twitter: https://twitter.com/riseinrecovery Instagram: @theroadbeyondrecovery LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamarmedford/ Website: www.theroadforward.ca

In episode #32 of the Ambitious Addicts Podcast, I am talking about step 8 in addiction recovery 12 step programs and my personal experience with this step.   Do you need support in your own recovery or have podcast feedback, topic, or guest ideas? Email me podcast@ambitiousaddicts.com  Prefer to get in touch via social media, cool! You can find me on Instagram with the username ambitiousXaddicts and Facebook under ambitious and addicted.

Christina and I get together to work the steps. This time we are talking about step 4: Made a searching and fearless moral and financial inventory.  If you are struggling to begin recovery and need some support reach out to either one of us.  terra@ambitiousaddicts.com brokegirl.cr@gmail.com 

Follow us on Instagram!When we first graze the doors of 12-step recovery we are made to introduce ourselves in a specific manner. In this introduction, we use the two most powerful words in the English Language to take the affirmation, "Hi, I'm ____, and I AM an addict. After a few months of attending court-ordered meetings, we have officially introduced ourselves hundreds of times using the two words that command the subconscious mind. The subconscious mind is the habit mind. If you have a habit, it lies dormant inside the subconscious. Whatever follows these two words, your subconscious mind accepts. Your reality is constructed of all the things that you AGREE WITH. It only accepts what you say yes to. It does not argue. If you say, "I am broke," it will work to make you broke. If you say, "I am an addict that struggles with ____", it will work to make this your reality! Stop misusing this word and your life will change! For those looking to birth a higher, better expression of themselves, I have created a curriculum centered around what I call the 9 Principles of Learned Willpower. This is a one-year program that I created to help you find your natural gifts, uncover new passions, and determine your life's purpose. Once you do this all you need is the right strategy centered around the daily routine, and by the end of your year, you will find a permanent state of love, joy, and purpose. You will have replaced your habit with the 9 principles that are required to possess willpower. A little over a year ago, I was a homeless drug addict intravenously addicted to meth and heroin. I was playing tug-o-war with my heart with a $300 per day habit. I stand before as part of the 13% of Americans that are successful at finding a publishing contract! I am now a published author! My book is available on Amazon in paperback and Ebook, or get for free on Kindle for a limited time. I have gone from 130 lbs soaking wet to a solid 185 lbs of pure muscle! I've mastered a form of meditation that can help even the ones that say that can't meditate master the art! I read 3 books per month! I've successfully created a brand and centered my life around a vision for the future of the world of recovery. There is a new way to recover and it is the CoCre8 Oneness Complete Recovery Blueprint! Schedule your FREE STRATEGY SESSION, TODAY! We will jump on a call together and I will help you formulate a routine and strategy to get you started in the right direction COMPLETELY FREE. ⁣  CREDITSMUSIC - Borrtex - Awake The Light (Official Audio) - YouTubeSPEAKERS:Dr. Gregg Braden Dr. Bruce LiptonJoel OsteenDr. Joe Dispenza#motivationalpodcastfamily #selflove #motivationmonday #lockdown #anchorpodcast #lifecoach #personalgrowth #inspiringquotes #mindsetcoaching #lewishowes #mentalillness #minorityowned #morningmotivation #beyou #motivationalpodcastforsuccess #mindfulness #hindipodcaster #theriseupmotivationalpodcast #applepodcast #inspirational #mentalhealth #wocpodcasters #podcastlife #inspiration #stressmanagement #motivationalspeakers ⁣ .⁣Jake Ducey's 2nd Mind NeuroProgrammer This is a revolutionary NLP software that reprogram your mind for better health, wealth, and joy.Somni Lucid Dream Mask Ever wondered what it would be like to control your dream state? This mask will help you do it. Support the show (https://patreon.com/cocre8oneness)