Unlocking the Power of the 12 Steps for Everyone
Episode Overview
The 12 steps can be used by anyone, not just traditional addicts. Understanding your personality type can aid in recovery. Healing from behaviours like people-pleasing and overeating is possible with the 12 steps. Spiritual practices are essential for emotional sobriety. Recovery is a journey filled with both struggle and joy.
Everyone has compulsions or addictions, and everyone needs relief from the discomforts of life
Angela Pugh, host of the Addiction Unlimited podcast, brings a fresh perspective to the 12-step programme in this enlightening episode. Whether you're struggling with substance abuse, overeating, or people-pleasing, Angela and her guest, Ian, highlight how the 12 steps can be beneficial for everyone. Angela, a life coach and recovering alcoholic, shares her no-nonsense approach to recovery and personal growth.
Ian, an author and psychotherapist, joins her to discuss his book 'The Fix' and how the principles of the 12 steps can be applied to various compulsions and behaviours beyond traditional addiction. They emphasise that everyone has some form of addiction or compulsion and that the 12 steps can provide a framework for healing and personal transformation. Ian also shares his insights on the Enneagram, a personality typing system that can help individuals understand their behaviours and motivations better.
This episode is packed with practical advice, personal anecdotes, and a touch of humour, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their life and find relief from their struggles. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation that could offer you the tools you need to start your own journey of healing and growth.