Ashley Loeb Blassingame
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240. Arlina Allen on Her New Book The 12-Step Guide For Skeptics: Clearing Up Common Misconceptions of a Path To Sobriety
240. Arlina Allen on Her New Book The 12-Step Guide For Skeptics: Clearing Up Common Misconceptions of a Path To Sobriety
240. Arlina Allen on Her New Book The 12-Step Guide For Skeptics: Clearing Up Common Misconceptions of a Path To Sobriety
Thursday 7th November 2024
Arlina Allen discusses her book The 12-Step Guide for Skeptics, addressing common misconceptions about the 12-step programme and its benefits.
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Episode Overview
- Understanding common misconceptions about 12-step programmes.
- Reframing challenging concepts like 'powerlessness' and 'higher power'.
- The importance of separating the steps from the meetings.
- How community support enhances the recovery process.
- Insights into using the 12 steps for self-discovery and healing.
The steps and the meetings are two separate things. The programme is in the steps; the meetings are where you find community and support.
Ever wondered if the 12-step programme is really for you? In this episode of The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast, Ashley Loeb Blassingame sits down with Arlina Allen, author of The 12-Step Guide for Skeptics. Arlina, a long-time recovery advocate, shares her personal journey from scepticism to embracing the transformative power of the 12-step process.
They discuss common misconceptions about 12-step programmes, such as the struggle with terms like 'powerlessness' and 'higher power', and how these concepts can be reframed to aid self-discovery and healing. Arlina also talks about the importance of community and support in recovery, highlighting that the steps and meetings are separate but complementary aspects of the programme. If you've ever been put off by the spiritual language or felt like an outsider in recovery meetings, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective.
By the end of the episode, you'll have a clearer understanding of how the 12 steps can be a valuable tool for anyone, regardless of their beliefs. Tune in to gain insights that could make your recovery journey a bit smoother and maybe even a bit more hopeful.