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Pop-Up Interviews: Why are the Twelve Steps so Successful?

Monday 7th October 2024

Discover why the Twelve Steps of Recovery are so successful through pop-up interviews at a Recovery Day event.
21 minutes
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The Secret Behind the Success of the Twelve Steps

Episode Overview

  • The Twelve Steps provide a practical how-to guide for recovery.
  • They bring God into the healing process, addressing body, mind, and spirit.
  • The steps offer principles that apply to life beyond addiction.
  • Surrendering personal will and ego to a higher power is crucial.
  • The steps are universally applicable to various struggles and addictions.
"The Twelve Steps spell out hope and provide a greater power to lean on."
Why are the Twelve Steps of Recovery so successful? This episode of The Hope Recovery Podcast, hosted by Greg Schmalhofer, dives into this intriguing question through a series of pop-up interviews conducted at a Recovery Day event in Lancaster. Greg connects with various individuals from the recovery community, each offering their unique perspective on why the Twelve Steps have been a lifeline for millions.
From themes of hope and spirituality to practical life principles, the interviews reveal overlapping thoughts that shed light on the enduring success of this recovery method. Tony believes the steps spell out hope and provide a greater power to lean on. Dennis feels they rebuild individuals into who they were meant to be, while Natasha emphasises the steps' life-guiding principles. Matthew and Jasmine both highlight the spiritual foundation and universal applicability of the steps, respectively.
Scott rounds out the discussion by stressing the importance of surrendering personal will and ego to a higher power. Greg summarises these insights into three main points: the Twelve Steps offer a how-to guide for recovery, incorporate God into the healing process, and extend beyond addiction to provide principles for life itself. If you're curious about what makes the Twelve Steps so effective or seeking inspiration for your own recovery journey, this episode is a must-listen.
Why not give it a go and see what resonates with you?