The 12th Step Podcast

This episode we will be discussing a topic sent in by one of our listeners regarding their spouse. Tune in as we break down the elements of their email and question along with out special guest LCSW & CSAT Therapist Shane Harmon.

Join us as we talk about how limiting beliefs affect us. How those self destructive thoughts and limiting state of mind can impede our recovery and feed our addiction. 

With the coming of the new year we have some exciting announcements to make and we wanted to discuss the meaning and importance to us behind our sign offs.

Self-worth is the internal sense of being good enough and worthy of love and belonging from others. Self-worth is often confused with self-esteem, which relies on external factors such as successes and achievements to define worth and can often be inconsistent leading to someone struggling with feeling worthy. Tune in to this episode as we discuss this topic and learn how you can better evaluate your own self worth.

Join us for this very special holiday season episode where we discuse the meaning of the word "keep" and how versitile and amazing this word is, especially when it comes to your recovery. 

We all tend to have a default way of looking at problems and our role in them. Whether it’s a minor issue or a full-blown crisis, there is a story that automatically plays out in our heads and colors how we perceive solutions. Sometimes, this perception is correct; other times, it’s off-target or counterproductive. But in every case, understanding how we approach conflict—followed by positively reframing our role—can make real solutions possible. 

This is where the Drama Triangle and a more recent interpretation of it, the Empowerment Triangle, can help. Let’s look at these tools and how they help us overcome issues.

Join us as we discuss Gary's philosphy of "Never Better" and how the belief system that you have never been better in recovery as you are today is an amazing gift to yourself and those you love and care about.

Gratitude Is About Spending Time To Focus On The Good, However Large Or Small That May Be. Daily Gratitude Can Make A Positive, Long-Lasting Impact On Your Health And Recovery. Join Us As We Discuss This Topic And How Being Grateful Can Improve your Life.

Join us as we speak on the difference between helping vs enabling someone in their recovery. Because there is a fine line between helping people with addiction and enabling them. Learn how to avoid enabling behaviors that can delay recovery.

A safety plan, is a relapse prevention plan. These plans are vital as they create a guideline for how you can respond to triggers or other situations that may threaten your sobriety. An effective safety plan can make all of the difference in preventing relapse on your recovery journey. Tune in to this episode as we discuss the importance of a safety plan and how you can develop your own safety plan.