The 12th Step Podcast

Resentment is often defined as anger and indignation experienced as a result of unfair treatment, and it’s a relatively common emotion. Those who experience resentment may have feelings of annoyance and shame—they might also harbor a desire for revenge. A person may become resentful as a result of a slight injustice or a grave one, perhaps harboring the same bitterness and anger over a small matter as they would over a more serious issue. A person experiencing resentment may feel personally victimized but may be too angry or ashamed to discuss the resulting emotions, instead allowing the grudge to fester and be expressed in the form of anger.

When considering how to make long-term recovery sustainable, there are both internal and external influences that play a crucial role in successful sobriety. Recovery is far more than the abstinence and this belief is a major contributor to the chances of a relapse. For people in recovery from addiction, it is often our lifestyle that hinders meaningful recovery. Join us as we sit down with our special guest therapist Shane Harmon to talk about what makes for long term success as noted in the book “Facing the Shadows”, by Patrick Carnes. Due to the length of this topic, we have broken this discussion into three parts. So, join us for part 3 of 3.

When considering how to make long-term recovery sustainable, there are both internal and external influences that play a crucial role in successful sobriety. Recovery is far more than the abstinence and this belief is a major contributor to the chances of a relapse. For people in recovery from addiction, it is often our lifestyle that hinders meaningful recovery. Join us as we sit down with our special guest therapist Shane Harmon to talk about what makes for long term success as noted in the book “Facing the Shadows”, by Patrick Carnes. Due to the length of this topic, we have broken this discussion into three parts. So, join us for part 2 of 3.

When considering how to make long-term recovery sustainable, there are both internal and external influences that play a crucial role in successful sobriety. Recovery is far more than the abstinence and this belief is a major contributor to the chances of a relapse. For people in recovery from addiction, it is often our lifestyle that hinders meaningful recovery. Join us as we sit down with our special guest therapist Shane Harmon to talk about what makes for long term success as noted in the book “Facing the Shadows”, by Patrick Carnes. Due to the length of this topic, we have broken this discussion into three parts. So, join us for part 1 of 3.

Relapse is not failure. In fact, is a common step in addiction recovery for many people. Learning to let go of the guilt and shame so you can move forward is critical and needed. Join us as we talk about the key points in what to do after a relapse.

One of the most important gifts we received as the result of working step four has been the ability to get free from resentments more quickly and easily than ever before in our life. And along with that freedom from resentment we experience a level of peace, calm and improved relationships which we never would have dreamed possible. It has taken time and practice but it has really changed the whole way we operate in the world with others. 

If you were to read through the twelve steps, you might find that the wording, at least for the first few steps, has a distinct feeling of “surrendering” to it, particularly surrendering to a higher power.

There are two ways we can approach recovery: by simply complying with what is being asked of us, or surrendering our power. Surrendering, as you’ll learn in this article, is a much more effective approach to lifelong recovery.

What is the difference between complying and surrendering, and why do people who surrender have more success in their sobriety? Tune into this episode to find out.

Abstinence is a term used in the addictions field to describe the process of abstaining—meaning avoiding, or not engaging in certain potentially addictive substances or behaviors. Join us as we talk about what it means to define your abstinence. This episode is brought to you thanks to one of our listeners.  

Abstinence is a term used in the addictions field to describe the process of abstaining—meaning avoiding, or not engaging in certain potentially addictive substances or behaviors. Join us as we talk about what it means to define your abstinence. This episode is brought to you thanks to one of our listeners.  

Join us as we discuss the Third Step and what it truly means to make a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understand God and how much better our lives can be when we do.