Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:30:46 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2319590 en-us © 2026 12SR: 12 Step Recovery Process yes aecd5e47-deef-5f6f-af90-e12935624389 12SR episodic false A podcast helping to demystify the 12-step recovery process and help people along their journey. For fun and for free.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) 12SR https://storage.buzzsprout.com/i54f7zf7uposz6o9xzecwzs5waru?.jpg https://www.buzzsprout.com/2319590 12SR: Meetings Are NOT The Program! Why Just Attending Meetings Isn't Enough Ever wondered why attending 12-step meetings might not be enough for  recovery? In today's episode, we highlight the crucial difference between just showing up to meetings and fully engaging in the transformative 12-step program. 

]]> Ever wondered why attending 12-step meetings might not be enough for  recovery? In today's episode, we highlight the crucial difference between just showing up to meetings and fully engaging in the transformative 12-step program. 

]]> 12SR Buzzsprout-15155884 Wed, 29 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400 504 full false 12SR: From Bondage to Freedom, The Ego & What Recovery Is All About! Discover the hidden parallels between spiritual awakening and the journey to overcome addiction in our latest conversation, where we unravel the essence of personal growth beyond the constraints of the ego. Our discussion illuminates how major spiritual and religious traditions—Buddhism, Christianity, and yogic philosophy—intersect with the 12-step program's roadmap to self-liberation. We navigate through these profound teachings, uncovering the universal quest to break free from the 'bondage of self' that so often ensnares us, fostering the transformative growth that is at the heart of true recovery.

Delve into a historical moment that changed the face of addiction treatment as we recount the impactful encounter between Roland Hazard and Carl Jung, spotlighting the potential of spiritual experiences in battling addiction. In this episode, we explore how a fractured self-identity, when confined within the ego's narrow walls, can lead to a downward spiral of suffering. Yet, it is within the spiritual plane that many find their solace and the catalyst for healing, an inspiring testament to the powerful intersection of spirituality and 12-step principles in charting a course to recovery and a life of newfound freedom.

]]> Discover the hidden parallels between spiritual awakening and the journey to overcome addiction in our latest conversation, where we unravel the essence of personal growth beyond the constraints of the ego. Our discussion illuminates how major spiritual and religious traditions—Buddhism, Christianity, and yogic philosophy—intersect with the 12-step program's roadmap to self-liberation. We navigate through these profound teachings, uncovering the universal quest to break free from the 'bondage of self' that so often ensnares us, fostering the transformative growth that is at the heart of true recovery.

Delve into a historical moment that changed the face of addiction treatment as we recount the impactful encounter between Roland Hazard and Carl Jung, spotlighting the potential of spiritual experiences in battling addiction. In this episode, we explore how a fractured self-identity, when confined within the ego's narrow walls, can lead to a downward spiral of suffering. Yet, it is within the spiritual plane that many find their solace and the catalyst for healing, an inspiring testament to the powerful intersection of spirituality and 12-step principles in charting a course to recovery and a life of newfound freedom.

]]> 12SR Buzzsprout-14582667 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 21:00:00 -0500 1475 1 7 full true 12SR: Answers in Strange Places: A Chance Encounter at the Peace Cafe As I lingered in a café, a chance encounter with a stranger's laptop screen sparked memories of my own quest for serenity and sobriety. 

The episode delves into the empathy and misunderstandings among different seekers of tranquility, culminating in the realization that we're all essentially searching for the same sense of connection and inner peace.

]]> As I lingered in a café, a chance encounter with a stranger's laptop screen sparked memories of my own quest for serenity and sobriety. 

The episode delves into the empathy and misunderstandings among different seekers of tranquility, culminating in the realization that we're all essentially searching for the same sense of connection and inner peace.

]]> 12SR Buzzsprout-14569526 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0500 467 full false 12SR: What it means to Identify as an Alcoholic or Addict Our latest episode takes us on an exploratory journey of recovery, highlighting the profound role identification plays in healing across the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. We delve into the shared experiences that bind us, understanding that our true connection emerges from recognizing common thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. 

]]> Our latest episode takes us on an exploratory journey of recovery, highlighting the profound role identification plays in healing across the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. We delve into the shared experiences that bind us, understanding that our true connection emerges from recognizing common thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. 

]]> 12SR Buzzsprout-14569502 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0500 422 1 6 full false 12SR: Do I Need to Believe in God or Spirituality to get Sober? Is spirituality a non-negotiable cornerstone on the path to sobriety? Many seem to think so, but our latest discussion peels back the layers of this assumption. Through a blend of personal narratives and insights from the fundamental texts of Alcoholics Anonymous, we illuminate the role of spirituality in the journey of recovery. While I embarked on my own path with little spiritual inclination, the experience in the rooms of a 12-step program introduced a profound shift from the material world to a previously unimagined spiritual dimension. 

This episode isn't just a conversation; it's a passage through the four dimensions of existence, guiding listeners from the tangible to the transcendental. We uncover the transformative power of discovering a higher power within oneself, rather than in the external world. My personal evolution serves as a testament to the possibility of change, offering hope and a new perspective to those at any stage of their recovery journey. Tune in to find out how embracing a spiritual dimension could be the key to unlocking a life free from addiction.

]]> Is spirituality a non-negotiable cornerstone on the path to sobriety? Many seem to think so, but our latest discussion peels back the layers of this assumption. Through a blend of personal narratives and insights from the fundamental texts of Alcoholics Anonymous, we illuminate the role of spirituality in the journey of recovery. While I embarked on my own path with little spiritual inclination, the experience in the rooms of a 12-step program introduced a profound shift from the material world to a previously unimagined spiritual dimension. 

This episode isn't just a conversation; it's a passage through the four dimensions of existence, guiding listeners from the tangible to the transcendental. We uncover the transformative power of discovering a higher power within oneself, rather than in the external world. My personal evolution serves as a testament to the possibility of change, offering hope and a new perspective to those at any stage of their recovery journey. Tune in to find out how embracing a spiritual dimension could be the key to unlocking a life free from addiction.

]]> 12SR Buzzsprout-14569491 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0500 579 1 5 full false 12SR: I stopped my addiction and now I feel worse! Have you quit your addiction and now you feel worse? Have you tried 12-step meetings and same result? Well here we explore why that might be and what you can do about it.

]]> Have you quit your addiction and now you feel worse? Have you tried 12-step meetings and same result? Well here we explore why that might be and what you can do about it.

]]> 12SR Buzzsprout-14558807 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:00:00 -0500 764 1 4 full true 12SR: Do I Need to go to Rehab? Will it work? Exploring the topic of Rehab centres and the pro's and con's of going to one. We explore the 12-step philosophy around the malady and help to give some insight that might assist you in finding what path is needed.

]]> Exploring the topic of Rehab centres and the pro's and con's of going to one. We explore the 12-step philosophy around the malady and help to give some insight that might assist you in finding what path is needed.

]]> 12SR Buzzsprout-14551790 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 959 1 3 full true 12SR: Rehab VS 12 Step Program: What's the difference? Have you tried Rehab and found that it didn't enable you to stay sober, clean, free? Have you tried 12-Step meetings and found that it didn't help? This episode tells a story as to why that might be.

]]> Have you tried Rehab and found that it didn't enable you to stay sober, clean, free? Have you tried 12-Step meetings and found that it didn't help? This episode tells a story as to why that might be.

]]> 12SR Buzzsprout-14551676 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 23:00:00 -0500 644 1 2 full false 12SR: Questions for Newcomers So you've just landed in the rooms of a 12-step fellowship and perhaps you're asking yourself, what the hell is this? And what am I doing here? This episode helps to give some insight on some of the initial questions you might be having. 

]]> So you've just landed in the rooms of a 12-step fellowship and perhaps you're asking yourself, what the hell is this? And what am I doing here? This episode helps to give some insight on some of the initial questions you might be having. 

]]> oliver Buzzsprout-14543125 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 21:00:00 -0500 1464 1 1 full false