The 12th Step Podcast

As we fight through layers of judgment and trauma, our "recovery" is regaining our true selves. The purpose of recovery is to no longer be a copy of someone else's vision. And how do we accomplish this? By intentionally creating expert systems to help you along the way. Tune in to this epeisode as we cover the first six expert systems, Intention, Self-care, Accountability, Study, Reflection, &...

There are times when we find ourselves facing a new oppertunity, but we fear that our addiction will return. Because the new oppertunity runs close to how we once acted when we were deep in our addiction. In this episode we will discuss the topic of facing our fears in recovery as these opptunities arise. 

In this episode we break down the concerns of one of our listeners in regard to their worries about recovery burn out. Is it real or is it a sign that you have reached a pivotal point in your recovery.

In this episode we will be discussing a topic sent in by one of our listeners regarding what books and resources to read and use in recovery. Tune in as we break down the elements of this topic and provides answers and resources that will add in your recovery.

If you think you might be struggling with sex or pornography addiction, seeking out a therapist is a wonderful way to care for yourself. Many sex addicts and their partners say they have been to therapy, but it has not been helpful. Tune in to this episode to find out what we have to say on the topic.

In most cases, ritualized behaviors are unconscious—that is, an addict may have no idea why they do things a certain way, or that these patterns even exist. When you change your rituals, you change your life. We all have unhealthy habits and behaviors that we indulge in from time to time. They seem harmless. However, awareness of these rituals are critical. Tune in to find out what we have to say...

Join us as we talk about how your internal focus and gratitude can affect your recovery. This key concept can help you daily daily as you shift your external focus on things and those around you toward an inner focus that heps you to find peace and acceptance. 

Strugglin with your step work in recovery? Looking for a way to make amends but don't know where to start? Then this episode is for you. Join us for an insightful discussion about how to make amends and get to a place of peace and acceptance. 

Have you been caught by your wife once again? Are you struggling with finding recovery? Look no further! 12th Step Podcast is here to help! With us, you can learn the tools and tricks that will help you on your journey to recovery and make sure you never get caught again. Our podcast provides helpful recovery advice from experts in the field, so what are you waiting for? Join us and start your pat...

We're so grateful for all the listener email we've been recieving as of late. In this episode we will be discussing a topic sent in by one of our listeners regarding starting how to maintain your recovery after a divorce. Divorce can be a difficult and trying event in ones life. Even with a life event of this magnitude your recovery needs to remain your number one goal. Tune in as we break down th...

We're so grateful for all the listener email we've been recieving as of late. In this episode we will be discussing a topic sent in by two of our listeners regarding starting your recovery hourney and its effects on our lives and those around us. Tune in as we break down the elements of this topic and answer these listeners questions.

We're so grateful for all the listener email we've been recieving as of late. In this episode we will be discussing a topic sent in by one of our listeners regarding the dangers of sexting, addiction, and the possible legal ramification. Tune in as we break down the elements of this topic and answer this listener's question.

We're so grateful for all the listener email we've been recieving as of late. In this episode we will be discussing a topic sent in by one of our listeners regarding how to keep your recovery despite going through a divorce. Tune in as we break down the elements of this topic and answer this listener's question.

This episode we will be discussing a topic sent in by one of our listeners regarding how group therapy can aid in your recovery. Tune in as we break down the elements of this wonder topic, talk about our own experience in group therapy, answer this listener's questions group therapy, how it helped us, and how we feel it aided our own recovery.

This episode we will be discussing a topic sent in by one of our listeners regarding how to avoid temptation while in recovery. Tune in as we break down the elements of this wonder topic and answer this listener's questions regarding temptation, tools to continue working on your recovery, and how to handle situations where temptation may show up in your recovery.

This episode we will be discussing a topic sent in by one of our listeners regarding how to keep your anonymity while in recovery.   Tune in as we break down the elements of this wonder topic and answer this listener's questions regarding anonymity, recovery, and how to handle situations where this may come up in your recovery.   Additionally we want to thank all of our listeners as this is our 10...

This episode we will be discussing a topic sent in by one of our listeners regarding recovery help for women.  Tune in as we break down the elements of their email and provide information regarding help for women.

This episode we will be discussing a topic sent in by one of our listeners regarding how to keep your recovery while subverting their guilt and shame felt through their religion. Tune in as we break down the elements of their email and question along with our special guest LCSW & CSAT Therapist Shane Harmon.

This episode we will be discussing a topic sent in by one of our listeners regarding how to keep your recovery while living with other addicts. Tune in as we break down the elements of their email and question along with out special guest LCSW & CSAT Therapist Shane Harmon.

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 y...

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 re...