Evidence Based Recovery

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with the author of two books about recovery. Andy F. is Originally from the UK but now living in Thailand you will hear a compelling story and a unique perspective. Click the links below for further reading and reach out to me for any questions: [email protected]

“The 12 steps for Agnostics” by Andy F.:

https://www.amazon.com/Twelve-Steps-Agnostics-happily-without/dp/B09CRM4P7T

“You can’t be a real alcoholic if you don’t believe in god” by Andy F.:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ2V11SC

Trauma from Spiritual Abuse:

https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/insight/psychology/trauma-spiritual-abuse/

Helping others:

https://mha.gbtesting.us/resources/help-others/

Journaling:

https://www.reflection.app/blog/benefits-of-journaling

Bullying:

https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2015/05/bullying-research

Mindfulness:

https://www.mindful.org/the-science-of-mindfulness/

Swimming:

https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-swimming/about/index.html

Traveling:

https://www.vox.com/ad/22979085/the-positive-impact-of-travel

“The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_of_Now

Carl Rogers:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK589708/

Breathing exercises:

https://www.uhhospitals.org/blog/articles/2024/02/breathe-your-way-to-better-health-and-less-stress

Mindfulness:

https://www.mindful.org/the-science-of-mindfulness/

Quiet time/silent reflecting:

https://www.stemlynsblog.org/the-science-of-silence/

Secular 12 steps:

https://aaagnostica.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Secular-12-Steps.pdf

Michelle is our first guest on the podcast! She celebrates her 1 year anniversary and shares about her journey so far in recovery. She is going to meetings, learning about the steps with her sponsor, and has already dealt with a very confusing and difficult relapse. We are proud to introduce her and we know that she will inspire people for sure. The following topics are discussed and you can read about them by clicking the links below. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email me: [email protected]

Ace Score:

https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/sptac-ace-role-of-substance-misuse-prevention.pdf

Journaling:

https://www.reflection.app/blog/benefits-of-journaling

Helping others:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/between-cultures/201805/in-helping-others-you-help-yourself

Friendship:

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/06/cover-story-science-friendship

Goals:

https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-goal-setting/

Receiving coins and key tags:

https://www.psychologyofgames.com/2016/07/why-do-achievements-trophies-and-badges-work/

Vulnerability:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-well-when-your-body-doesnt-cooperate/202305/embracing-vulnerability

Support groups:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/support-groups/art-20044655

Women’s support groups:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/angelachan/2024/01/31/overcoming-challenges-together-the-benefits-of-womens-support-groups/

Alcoholism/Addiction in families:

https://americanaddictioncenters.org/alcohol/hereditary-genetic

Trauma from Spiritual Abuse:

https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/insight/psychology/trauma-spiritual-abuse/

Dangers of addiction/alcoholism:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/drug-addiction/symptoms-causes/syc-20365112

Hi. I'm Max. I'll be hosting this podcast, and I would like to explain the basic premise and what you can expect going forward. Every episode after this will be me interviewing a new person. The following topics are discussed in this episode and can be looked up for further reading in the links below. Email me with any questions: [email protected]

Helping others:

https://mha.gbtesting.us/resources/help-others/

Making amends:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-the-wild-things-are/202107/why-making-amends-is-so-important

Receiving coins and key tags:

https://www.cowryconsulting.com/newsandviews/achievement-badges

Asking for help:

https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2022/09/asking-help-hard-people-want-help-realize

Ethics in counseling/therapy:

https://positivepsychology.com/counseling-ethics-code/

Trauma:

https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2020/july/adult-survivors-of-childhood-trauma

Car brakes being tested:

https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a15143696/the-power-to-stop/

Secular 12 steps:

https://aaagnostica.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Secular-12-Steps.pdf

Evidence-Based Practices:

https://hslguides.osu.edu/ebp/define

Bill Wilson quotes:

https://aaagnostica.org/2016/02/06/relevant-quotes-for-secular-aa/

The power of faith:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3671693/

Insurance covering rehab:

https://americanaddictioncenters.org/drug-detox/insurance

Spiritual Abuse:

https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/insight/psychology/trauma-spiritual-abuse/

Dangers of addiction/alcoholism:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/drug-addiction/symptoms-causes/syc-20365112

Special thanks to the folks at Grammer for helping me set up this podcast:

https://grammercreative.com/