In this episode I sit down with Gil Gibbs and we discuss his relationship with 12 step. Like most people I have talked to, Gil had a positive experience with 12 step. Find out what changed and made him leave.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Recovery Perspectives

02:40 Personal Experiences with AA and Recovery

05:23 Questioning the 12-Step Paradigm

08:01 The Role of Mental Health in Recovery

11:00 The Impact of Treatment Approaches

14:04 Social Media and Recovery Narratives

16:33 The Need for Harm Reduction

19:21 Anonymity and Its Importance in Recovery

22:15 Concluding Thoughts on Recovery Options

32:54 The Evolving Nature of Anonymity and Privacy

36:59 The Impact of Misinformation on Public Perception

42:47 Challenging the Stigma of Substance Use

48:31 Accountability in Recovery: A Complex Discussion

54:02 The Journey Beyond Traditional Recovery Models