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Bridget Phetasy
Factory Settings - E6. 12 Step Programs
Factory Settings - E6. 12 Step Programs
Factory Settings - E6. 12 Step Programs
Tuesday 18th October 2022
Bridget Phetasy and Jeren Montgomery share their honest experiences with AA, touching on skepticism, trauma, and therapy's role in recovery.
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Get the buttons here!12 Steps Unpacked: Bridget and Jeren's Honest Take on AA
The only reason you would drink and use drugs alcoholically is because there's a trauma there, and there's some validity to that.
Have you ever wondered what it's really like to go through a 12 step program? In this episode of 'Factory Settings', Bridget Phetasy and her husband, Jeren Montgomery, dive into their personal journeys with Alcoholics Anonymous. They share candid reflections on their initial doubts, the challenges they faced, and the moments that kept them going. Bridget and Jeren don't shy away from discussing the tough stuff—like overcoming resentment towards AA and questioning whether alcoholism is truly a disease.
They also explore the role of trauma in substance abuse and the critical importance of therapy and behavior change in recovery. The conversation gets real about the barriers people face when seeking help, especially for women and people of color. With their signature mix of honesty and humor, Bridget and Jeren offer a raw and relatable look at addiction and recovery.
Whether you're in recovery yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode provides valuable insights and heartfelt stories that might just resonate with you.