Take 12 Recovery Radio Network

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW Topic: Special Guest, Kirsten E. Vogel. Author of In Sickness and In Silence (The Trials and Triumphs of My First Year as a Recovery Addict's Mom) She picked her son up from college as a seemingly successful freshman and exactly one week later, on December 22nd, my guest was checking her drug addicted teen into rehab. Her baby boy. Her pride. Her talented, compassio...

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW (Topic: Alcoholics Only) Some would argue that Alcoholics Anonymous is only for Alcoholics, others would say it’s all-inclusive. One thing is for sure, the opinions are as broad as the fellowship is large. There are three types of approaches to this issue. The A.A. literature, of which much has been written on the topic, the bleeding deacon approach that many times...

ENTITLED TO OVERCOME (Solutions for Life, Today) Topic: CONTENTMENT Contentment is a mental or emotional state of satisfaction drawn from being at ease in one's situation, body, and mind. Contentment could be a state of having accepted one's situation and is the largest piece in the art of emotional sobriety. Being emotional dependent or discontented can be a trigger for many in recovery. Are you...

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW When we are Newcomers to the rooms of recovery, our experience can be less than settling, more unnerving than anything else. It doesn’t really matter what brought us to the rooms, the important thing now is that we are here. What are some of the things Old-Timers should be sensitive to when it comes to Newcomers? How can we help them to feel welcome, appreciated and...

ENTITLED TO OVERCOME (Solutions for Life, Today) Topic: DEALING with GRIEF & LOSS We all grieve differently, we all experience loss and we all walk through the pain that is the reality of life. After losing his sponsor of over 20 years, his cousin, his kitty and his dream job, the Monty’man has had a difficult several months. Many of our listeners have been hurting as well and have shared open...

Part Seventeen: STEP TWELVE (Part Two). This is a comprehensive workshop focused on educating the listener of the substance, purpose, and awareness of the AA Conference-approved book The Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions. As one of the most sought-after Circuit Speakers in the world of the 12 Steps, Chris S. will be walking us through each line and each page of this wonderful book that has been...

Over four hours of non-stop Music from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s & 90’s Take 12 Recovery Radio is the world’s original faith-based recovery talk and positive music radio station. Featuring authors, celebrities, clinicians, 12 step circuit speakers, recovery recording artist and a variety of folks from diverse backgrounds, faiths and recovery communities. We offer recovery workshops, stories of expe...

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW Join Denver, Marv and the Monty’man as they discuss the topic of OLD-TIMERS. What are the two types of Old-Timers the Alcoholics Anonymous literature speak of? What constitutes an Old-Timer? What are some of the positive attributes of an Old-Timer? What can we learn from Old-Timers and what can we avoid? Are all members of Twelve Step fellowships considered Old-Time...

Three Hours of non-stop Music from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s & 90’s Take 12 Recovery Radio is the world’s original faith-based recovery talk and positive music radio station. Featuring authors, celebrities, clinicians, 12 step circuit speakers, recovery recording artist and a variety of folks from diverse backgrounds, faiths and recovery communities. We offer recovery workshops, stories of experien...

Part Sixteen: STEP TWELVE (Part One). This is a comprehensive workshop focused on educating the listener of the substance, purpose, and awareness of the AA Conference-approved book The Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions. As one of the most sought-after Circuit Speakers in the world of the 12 Steps, Chris S. will be walking us through each line and each page of this wonderful book that has been a...

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW Regrets of ACTION, INACTION & REACTION We see “regret” as a finish line, when in fact it’s meant to be a starting line. Regret is actually meant to be a helpful thing, a “functional” emotion. Regret moves us to reparative action. It gives us motivation to do things differently, to make things right. In that way, we can learn to love our regrets because they can...

ENTITLED TO OVERCOME (Solutions for Life, Today) Topic: BULLYING Part Two (Red Flags) One would think that as people mature and progress through life, that they would stop behaviors of their youth. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Sadly, adults can be bullies, just as children and teenagers can be bullies. Join Dave and the Monty’man as they discuss some of the red flags to look for if...

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW Sherry Gaba, Editor of Recovery Today Magazine. Sherry was the go-to expert for Dr. Drew Pinsky’s Celebrity Rehab show on VH1 and later on the spin-off, VH1’s Sober House as well as Celebrity Rehab’s Sex Addiction. In addition, Sherry is an often-requested speaker in person and on global internet teleseminars and has presented at National conferences and to general...

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW Is it possible that there is a case of mistaken identity in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous? It’s not only possible, it’s a fact. Learn what author has been mistakenly credited for writing a powerful quote that is been a huge part of the A.A. rhetoric for years. Join the Take 12 team as they share the different spiritual experiences we face as we walk through t...

ENTITLED TO OVERCOME (Solutions for Life, Today) Topic: BULLYING Part One Bullying has been around for centuries and continues today. Whether on the playground, classroom, walking home from school in the work place or between siblings, one thing we know for sure, bullying causes a host of issues to numerous to cover in a one-hour show. Join Dave and Monty as they scratch the surface in Part One of...

Tradition Five: “Each group has but one primary purpose— to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers.” This presentation of Take 12 Recovery Radio will be updated each Thursday until all Twelve Traditions are covered. Please feel free to download and share these vital broadcasts. Experience the Twelve Traditions like never before. The Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous can and should b...

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW As people in recovery we often hear that relapse is not an option, but isn’t it? Of course, it is always an option. What we do with that option is the real question. Join the Take 12 Recovery Radio Co-hosts as they welcome Dave Fleming to the show and discuss some red flags that may be warning signs that can set us up for relapse. Closing Song: On A Night Like This...

ENTITLED TO OVERCOME (Solutions for Life Today) Topic: Old Playgrounds, Playmates & Playthings. Your Cohosts are Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Dave Fleming and State Certified Addiction Peer Support Specialist, Monty Meyer. In this show, we will be exploring solutions for life in this age of overwhelming stress, trauma, addiction, and recovery. We encourage your comments and welcome al...

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW Founder & CEO of MyPillow, Mr. Mike Lindell tells his story Despite extreme financial difficulties, drug addiction and adversity, my guest, Mike Lindell creates fame and fortune from his idea for a pillow and becomes an American success story. But what's more powerful than cash flow is the incredible transformation God brought about in Mike's life. Today Mike is...

Part Fifteen: STEP ELEVEN (Part Two). This is a comprehensive workshop focused on educating the listener of the substance, purpose, and awareness of the AA Conference-approved book The Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions. As one of the most sought-after Circuit Speakers in the world of the 12 Steps, Chris S. will be walking us through each line and each page of this wonderful book that has been a...

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW Topic: GRIEF & LOSS As men and women in recovery, we know very well how grief can affect us. We are sensitive folks. Isolation can be a byproduct of grief and can contribute to many unhealthy choices, even relapse. Join the Monty’man, Denver, and Marv as they explore the cycle of grief and Loss and share some of their experiences in dealing with this inevitable...

ENTITLED TO OVERCOME (Solutions for Life Today) Topic: Dealing With Difficult People Your Cohosts are Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Dave Fleming and State Certified Addiction Peer Support Specialist, Monty Meyer. In this show, we will be exploring solutions for life in this age of overwhelming stress, trauma, addiction, and recovery. We encourage your comments and welcome all opinions espe...

Tradition Four: “Each group should be autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or A.A. as a whole.” This presentation of Take 12 Recovery Radio will be updated each Thursday until all Twelve Traditions are covered. Please feel free to download and share these vital broadcasts. Experience the Twelve Traditions like never before. The Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous can and should be ap...

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW Step Twelve states: “Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.” We have been revealing each Step in order to bring us to this point in our life as members of our recovery communities. What is the real reason we were guided through the doors of reco...

ENTITLED TO OVERCOME (Solutions for Life, Today) ABOUT THE SHOW: This week's topic is SPONSORSHIP and, HOW DO HEALTHY PEOPLE HANDLE PROBLEMS? Accountability is not an easy word for addicts and alcoholics to learn or practice. But holding ourselves accountable to a Sponsor and allowing them to guide and direct our steps and walk through our journey of recovery is an important part of our returning...