The 12th Step Podcast

Rules vs. Principles: Navigating Recovery with Purpose

In this episode of the 12th Step Podcast, we explore the key differences between rules and principles and how they shape your recovery journey. Are you just following a set of rules, or are you embracing the deeper principles behind them? Join us as we discuss how understanding this distinction can strengthen your commitment, foster personal growth, and lead to lasting change.

Love & Addiction: Can Someone with a Sexual Addiction Truly Love Their Partner?

In this episode of the 12th Step Podcast, we tackle a powerful listener question: Can someone struggling with sexual addiction truly love their partner? Is love and addiction at odds, or can they coexist? Join us as we explore the complexities of addiction, its impact on relationships, and what true love looks like in the context of recovery.

Staying on Track: The Dangers of Getting Out of Practice in Recovery

In this episode of the 12th Step Podcast, we explore what happens when you get out of the practice of recovery. How does stepping away from daily routines, meetings, and principles impact your journey? Can slipping out of practice lead to bigger challenges? Join us as we discuss the importance of consistency, recognizing warning signs, and finding your way back to a strong recovery foundation.

Finding Gratitude In Your Journey

In this episode of the 12th Step Podcast, Daniel shares a powerful experience where he revisited his first step while mentoring others. Reflecting on this moment, Daniel opens up about how it reignited his sense of gratitude for the recovery journey.

Join us as we dive deep into the importance of gratitude in healing, growth, and maintaining sobriety. Together, we’ll explore how embracing gratitude can transform our perspectives and strengthen our commitment to recovery.

Take a moment to reflect on your own journey—this episode is a reminder of the gifts that come with recovery.

Listener Email - Finding Recovery Through Life’s Challenges

In this episode of the 12th Step Podcast, we address a heartfelt email from one of our listeners who is courageously sharing their struggle with addiction to pornography. Together, we explore how life’s crises and challenges can fuel our addictions, making the journey to recovery even more daunting.

But hope is never out of reach. We'll discuss practical steps, insights from the 12-step journey, and ways to find strength and healing—even in the most difficult times. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your addiction or life’s pressures, this episode is for you. You’re not alone—and recovery is possible.

Tune in and join the conversation.

Listener Email - Finding Joy In The Process

In this episode of the 12th Step Podcast, we unpack a listener’s email about discovering joy in the process of recovery. How can we embrace the journey, even when it feels challenging? Join us as we explore the power of gratitude, personal growth, and finding moments of joy along the way. This uplifting conversation is sure to inspire and encourage anyone on the path to healing.

Listener Email - Implementing First Order Changes

In this episode of the 12th Step Podcast, we dive into a thought-provoking listener email about implementing first-order changes in recovery. What are they, how do they work, and why are they often the first steps toward meaningful growth? Join us as we explore practical insights, personal experiences, and strategies for making small changes that lead to big transformations on the road to recovery. Don’t miss this heartfelt and informative conversation!

What's The Payoff

Join us on the 12th Step Podcast as we explore the hidden payoffs of continuing addictive behaviors. In this thought-provoking episode, we discuss the reasons why we might cling to unhealthy habits, even when we know they’re harmful. Tune in to gain insights into the psychological rewards of addiction and discover how understanding these payoffs can be the first step toward meaningful change and recovery

Listener Email - What Should I Do?

Join the 12th Step Podcast for an impactful episode where we share a heartfelt email from one of our listeners who, though in recovery, is grappling with the decision to disclose their past addiction. As they reach out for guidance, we delve into the nuances of transparency, trust, and the personal journey of recovery. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion filled with empathy, insight, and advice for anyone facing similar crossroads on their path to healing and growth.

Listener Email - Gratitude For Help

Join the 12th Step Podcast for an inspiring episode as we share a heartfelt listener email filled with gratitude for the advice they received in a previous episode. Tune in to hear about the incredible transformation in this listener’s life, and how their journey took a powerful turn for the better. It's a story of hope, resilience, and recovery you won't want to miss!