Episode 499: The 12 Step Rooms & Social Distancing

Episode 499: The 12 Step Rooms & Social Distancing

Can social distancing really shake the foundations of recovery? In this episode of 'Take 12 Recovery Radio', Monty Dale Meyer, affectionately known as the Monty'man, tackles the profound impact of social distancing on the 12 Step Rooms. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many to rethink how they engage with their recovery communities. While some have thrived with virtual meetings, others find the lack of face-to-face interaction a significant hurdle.

Monty dives into these varied experiences, questioning whether we've become too reliant on in-person meetings or if they remain an irreplaceable pillar of recovery. He doesn't shy away from discussing AA's response to the pandemic and the debates surrounding COVID-19 restrictions. Throughout the episode, Monty underscores the resilience and adaptability of those in recovery, emphasizing that while virtual connections can help, nothing truly replaces the fellowship found in physical meetings.

Tune in to hear Monty's reflections, anecdotes, and the closing song 'I Love You' by Mike O’Bryan.