The Freedom Model
The Freedom Model
How We Walked Out of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
How We Walked Out of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
How We Walked Out of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Friday 4th March 2022
Explore how Mark Scheeren and Michelle Dunbar left Alcoholics Anonymous and found a new path to recovery with the Freedom Model.
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Leaving Alcoholics Anonymous: A New Path to Recovery
We wanted to help people to get over their addictions, to get over, you know, and just like well-meaning people in the treatment industry. The idea is, I have got to change this person from the outside, right.
Ever felt trapped by the traditional recovery methods that insist addiction is a lifelong disease? In this episode of 'The Freedom Model for Addictions', hosts Mark Scheeren and Michelle Dunbar share their deeply personal stories of walking away from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). They recount how they gradually distanced themselves from what they describe as the cult-like environment of AA, and found a more empowering way to tackle addiction.
The episode dives into the birth of the Freedom Model, a fresh approach to recovery that emerged from a research project aimed at understanding substance use and addiction. Mark and Michelle argue that personal choice and responsibility play crucial roles in overcoming addiction, challenging the conventional wisdom that often keeps people stuck in endless cycles of recovery. Listeners will hear about the pitfalls of 12-step programs and why they believe these methods can sometimes do more harm than good.
The hosts also highlight the importance of support systems that respect individual autonomy, rather than enforcing a one-size-fits-all solution. If you're tired of the same old recovery narratives and are curious about alternative methods, this episode offers a compelling look at how reclaiming control over your choices can lead to genuine freedom from addiction.