110. What If The 12 Steps Aren’t For Me?

110. What If The 12 Steps Aren’t For Me?

In The Circle

Jeanne discusses her journey beyond the 12 Steps, exploring alternative healing methods and critiquing traditional addiction treatments.

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27:414 Apr 2025

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Exploring Alternatives to the 12 Steps: Jeanne’s Journey

Episode Overview

  • Jeanne shares her experience with the limitations of the 12 Steps.
  • Alternative healing methods like kundalini yoga can be transformative.
  • Criticism of America's reliance on pharmacology for addiction treatment.
  • The importance of a holistic approach to recovery.
  • Recovery 2.0 community offers diverse support options.
I love being high. I just needed to find healthier ways of doing it

Ever wondered if the 12 Steps are the only path to recovery? In this episode of 'In The Circle', Tommy Rosen and guest Jeanne explore this question deeply. Jeanne shares her journey of how the 12 Steps were initially crucial for her recovery but eventually felt limiting. She opens up about her struggles with depression and how traditional methods sometimes fell short.

Jeanne’s story takes a turn when she discovers alternative healing modalities like kundalini yoga, which brought a new sense of balance and joy to her life. Tommy and Jeanne discuss the importance of being open to new approaches in recovery, highlighting the rigidity that can sometimes exist within 12 Step programs.

They delve into the broader landscape of addiction treatment in America, criticising the over-reliance on pharmacology and advocating for a more holistic approach that includes somatic healing, dietary changes, and mental health support. If you’ve ever felt like you needed something more than what the traditional 12 Steps offer, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear about Jeanne’s transformative journey and how embracing new methods can lead to true freedom in recovery.

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