Ashleigh Butterss

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  • Ep 121. The Truth About Recovery (That No One Talks About), with Ian Cron

Ep 121. The Truth About Recovery (That No One Talks About), with Ian Cron

Sunday 4th May 2025

Join Ash Butterss and Ian Cron as they discuss the power of recovery and spiritual growth beyond addiction.
54 minutes
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Behind The Smile with Ash Butterss
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Ashleigh Butterss
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Unmasking Recovery: Ian Cron's Journey Beyond Sobriety

Episode Overview

  • Recovery is more than abstaining from substances; it's about spiritual growth.
  • The 12-step programme offers tools for personal development beyond addiction.
  • Relapse can be part of the journey and provide new insights into recovery.
  • Understanding personality types may help in addressing addiction patterns.
  • Living authentically involves embracing joy and finding purpose.
"The stated purpose of the steps is to facilitate a spiritual awakening that renders unnecessary your need for an outside solution to your internal problems."
In this episode of Behind The Smile, Ash Butterss invites Ian Cron to share his journey through the ups and downs of recovery. Ian, a bestselling author and psychotherapist, opens up about his relapse in 2020 after years of sobriety, offering a candid look at the challenges of maintaining recovery. He explores how the 12-step programme can be a tool for spiritual growth, not just for those battling addiction but for anyone seeking deeper personal development.
Ian's story highlights the importance of addressing internal struggles with more than just external solutions. As he discusses the transformative power of the 12 steps, Ian emphasises the need for spiritual awakening as a means to heal from within. With a sprinkle of humour, Ash and Ian delve into the Enneagram personality system, pondering its potential links to addiction. This episode offers listeners a chance to reflect on their own journeys and consider how recovery can lead to profound change.
Tune in to hear Ian's insights on living authentically and finding joy in everyday life. Whether you're navigating your own recovery or supporting someone who is, this conversation provides hope and inspiration.
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