In The Circle

56. Can the 12 steps be beneficial if you don’t have substance use addictions?


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In this episode of In the Circle, we explore an amazing inquiry about the 12 steps from Amit. He asks: Can the 12 steps be useful for people who do not have substance use addictions?

Can they be helpful for people who experience trauma, depression, or anxiety? 

I credit the 12 steps with saving my life from severe drug addiction. At the same time, I feel the 12 steps are but one possible entry point to a life beyond addiction. 

This thought-provoking inquiry allows us to explore what the 12 steps are, what they are not, and why I believe everyone should take the time to explore what the 12 steps have to offer. 

Tommy discusses

  • Why we follow the 12 steps
  • Are the 12 steps for everyone?
  • How to live a life beyond addiction
  • The first step to recovery
  • How to let go of the past and start anew 


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