David Lewry
David Lewry
God's Favorite
God's Favorite
God's Favorite
Wednesday 11th February 2026
Dani exposes the hidden dangers in twelve-step groups and advocates for safer recovery spaces. A raw conversation on accountability and harm reduction.
111 minutes
Raw
Honest
Eye-opening
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Author:
David Lewry
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Twelve-step groups often lack accountability, creating unsafe environments.
- Victims are frequently isolated while predators are protected.
- Dani faced threats for speaking out against these issues.
- Harm reduction and medically assisted treatment offer safer alternatives.
- Universal regulation is needed for programs accessing vulnerable people.
There's no hate worse than Christian love.
What can we learn from those who have battled addiction? In this intense and raw episode of the Voices in Recovery Podcast, host David Lewry sits down with Dani, known as 'God's Favourite', to explore the controversial and often hidden issues within twelve-step groups. With a humorous twist, Dani shares her experiences of safety concerns and accountability issues in these groups, shedding light on a culture that sometimes protects predators while isolating victims.
This episode isn't for the faint-hearted, as it openly discusses sensitive topics like sexual assault and the problematic aspects of traditional recovery programs. Dani, who once had to delete her TikTok due to threats, bravely talks about the backlash she faced for speaking out against these issues. Her candid conversation with David is both eye-opening and unsettling, as they dive into the structural flaws of these programs, likening them to cult-like environments.
They discuss the lack of consent, the unrealistic expectations placed on individuals, and the dangers of unqualified trauma therapy happening within these groups. As they navigate through these heavy topics, they also highlight the importance of harm reduction and medically assisted treatment as viable alternatives to the one-size-fits-all approach of twelve-step programs. The conversation is not just a critique but a call for universal regulation and support for vulnerable people in recovery.
By the end of this episode, you'll be left questioning the systems in place and contemplating how we can create safer spaces for those on their journey to sobriety. Are we ready to challenge the status quo and demand better support systems for those seeking recovery?