E241: The Secret to Step 12: It Helps You More Than Them
E241: The Secret to Step 12: It Helps You More Than Them

Sober Friends

Matt and Steve discuss Step 12's role in recovery, emphasising how helping newcomers can strengthen one's own sobriety journey.

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38:30•26 Aug 2025

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Sober Friends

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Have you ever thought your drinking was out of control? Have you tried to control your drinking but have not been able to? Want to stop drinking but have no idea how? The Sober Friends Podcast is here to share our experience strength and hope overcoming our addiction to alcohol and drugs. Each week, Matt, John and Steve talk to people who have found sobriety and talk about topics that help keep the plug in the jug. If you are new, think you are alone and don’t know the next steps to getting help, you found the right place. We speak for no 12 step program but we do try to remain anonymous. You can leave a voicemail for the show at ‪(860) 281-2303

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The Secret Sauce of Step 12: Helping Yourself While Helping Others

Episode Overview

Step 12 involves carrying the message and practising principles in all life areas.
Welcoming newcomers is essential for maintaining personal sobriety.
Small acts like answering hotline calls can significantly impact others.
Giving back in recovery helps sustain personal growth.
Understanding the steps enhances effective 12-step work.

“I owe that to the next person. That's what I do.”

Ever wondered what it takes to embrace the principles of Step 12 in recovery? In this lively episode of the Sober Friends Podcast, Matt and Steve unpack the significance of carrying the message and practising the principles of sobriety across all aspects of life. They dive into heartfelt stories about their early days in meetings and highlight how small gestures, like saying 'welcome' or answering hotline calls, can make a massive impact on newcomers.

You'll hear how these experiences have shaped their own journeys and why giving back is not just a duty but a crucial part of staying sober. The hosts share their candid thoughts on how the 12-step programme can be a lifelong commitment, helping individuals deal with life's challenges better without alcohol. This episode is filled with light-hearted banter, insightful anecdotes, and practical advice that anyone on a sobriety journey can relate to.

So, what drives someone to keep showing up for others in recovery? Dive into this engaging conversation to find out how Step 12 is more about personal growth than anything else. Have you found your way to give back in your sobriety journey?

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