Ashlee C. walked into her first 12-step room for food addiction recovery on February 9, 2016, not knowing that God would use this program to teach her the difference between surrendering in defeat and abandoning herself fully to Him. In her first year of abstinence, she lost 125 lbs and reached an ideal size — but after a relapse, her stretches of abstinence grew shorter and her relapses grew longer. On July 22, 2024, she finally abandoned sugar and flour as forms of ease and comfort, marking a major turning point. On May 1, 2025, she turned more of her will over to the care of God, and on May 31, 2025, she set aside her thinking about God, herself, and others and went through the steps again with the purpose of carrying the message to another suffering addict. That deeper abandonment led her to acknowledge God in all her ways — not only in compulsive eating, but also in sex, love, fantasy, overspending, under-earning, and every area where spiritual principles now guide her daily life. 

Reco12 is an open-to-all addictions and afflictions organization, dedicated to exploring the common threads of the differing manifestations of alcoholism; sharing tools, and offering hope from those walking a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and locations to learn and support one another. Our speakers come from various fellowships and experiences, demonstrating the universal principles of recovery.  Reco12 is not allied or affiliated with any specific 12 Step fellowship.

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Resources from this meeting:

Reco12 Noodle with Nikki Podcast

Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

12 Steps in 4 Hours Workshop and Workbook

Big Book of AA

Bible

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Jenn T is from Stoney Creek, ON. Her home group is Morning Hope AFG in Burlington, ON. Jenn is a grateful member of Al-Anon for seven years. For the past five years she has been involved with a step study taking people through the steps using the Big Book from the perspective of an Al-Anonic and the spiritual malady.  Today she speaks to us on her experience with having a spiritual experience.  

Reco12 is an open-to-all addictions and afflictions organization, dedicated to exploring the common threads of the differing manifestations of alcoholism; sharing tools, and offering hope from those walking a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and locations to learn and support one another. Our speakers come from various fellowships and experiences, demonstrating the universal principles of recovery.  Reco12 is not allied or affiliated with any specific 12 Step fellowship.

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Resources from this meeting:

Al-Anon

Alcoholics Anonymous

Big Book

Outro music is "TAKIN BACK MY HEART", written and performed by Timber Masterson, a past Reco12 Speaker.  This song is used with full permission from Timber Masterson.  You may find more of his music on Spotify and Apple Music (https://open.spotify.com/track/5K7jzhSrbpSumYvML1NRzY )

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Alessia is a recovered sex and love addict and codependent. I have been an active member of CoDA for four years, but in August 2024, I found true recovery through working the AA Big Book first for SLAA and then codependency. Today, I live in freedom and growth, one day at a time.

Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a Reco12 Resource in and for the Afro-Euro time zone hosted by Karen A.  We hope that you will join us and draw strength and hope from these podcasts that we will host about every Friday at 10:00 am Israel time and 8:00 am GMT.

Reco12 appreciates your help in keeping us working our 12th Step with these great resources and services for the addict and loved ones.  We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of the Zoom platform, podcast platform, web hosting, and administrative costs.  To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can quickly and easily become a monthly donor here: https://www.reco12.com/support  or you can do one-time donations through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12)  or Venmo:  @Reco-Twelve .  Thanks for your support!

If you would like to get in contact with either Karen A or Alessia please send an email to [email protected] and we will get you connected with them.

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Jonny Q has been in the rooms for 10 years. He is a single dad who raised a son single-handedly for the last 8 years. Jonny stopped using cocaine and alcohol in 2015 but picked up an amphetamine-based pre workout between years 6 and 7. He had a continuous sex and love addiction until a few months ago. Jonny is now doing everything he can to strive towards total abstinence of everything.  Today he shares with us how sobriety and abstinence alone just aren't enough.

Reco12 is an open-to-all addictions and afflictions organization, dedicated to exploring the common threads of the differing manifestations of alcoholism; sharing tools, and offering hope from those walking a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and locations to learn and support one another. Our speakers come from various fellowships and experiences, demonstrating the universal principles of recovery.  Reco12 is not allied or affiliated with any specific 12 Step fellowship.

Support Reco12’s 12th Step Mission!
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Your support makes a difference—thank you!

Resources from this meeting:

Cocaine Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous

Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous

Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous

Noodle It Out with Nikki M

Outro music is "Truth and Reconciliation" written and performed by James Carrington and used with full permission of James Carrington.  To learn more about this music and performer, please visit https://www.jamescarrington.net/ and https://m.facebook.com/jamescarringtonmusic 

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Mazal G speaks to the Afro Euro audience today on the topic of Sober Dating.

Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a Reco12 Resource in and for the Afro-Euro time zone hosted by Karen A.  We hope that you will join us and draw strength and hope from these podcasts that we will host about every Friday at 10:00 am Israel time and 8:00 am GMT.

Reco12 appreciates your help in keeping us working our 12th Step with these great resources and services for the addict and loved ones.  We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of the Zoom platform, podcast platform, web hosting, and administrative costs.  To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can quickly and easily become a monthly donor here: https://www.reco12.com/support  or you can do one-time donations through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12)  or Venmo:  @Reco-Twelve .  Thanks for your support!

If you would like to get in contact with either Karen A or Mazal G please send an email to [email protected] and we will get you connected with them.

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Jessica C is a recovering addict and lifelong learner. She overcame substances, alcohol, and harmful pursuit of validation, money, and power. Jessica found peace through a 12-step program and new guiding values. She embraces mentors and community who helped redefine what works for her. Today, Jessica is living with heart, freedom, and purpose, one day at a time.  Today she speaks to us on the importance of getting out of one's mind in order to get in touch with God.

Reco12 is an open-to-all addictions and afflictions organization, dedicated to exploring the common threads of the differing manifestations of alcoholism; sharing tools, and offering hope from those walking a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and locations to learn and support one another. Our speakers come from various fellowships and experiences, demonstrating the universal principles of recovery.  Reco12 is not allied or affiliated with any specific 12 Step fellowship.

Donations:

Support Reco12’s 12th Step Mission!
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Your support makes a difference—thank you!

Resources from today's meeting:

Jessica's Instagram to learn about she and Nikki's new resources:  https://www.instagram.com/jessicacoronios/  @jessicacoronios

Big Book

12 Steps and 12 Traditions

Outro music is "Truth and Reconciliation" written and performed by James Carrington and used with full permission of James Carrington.  To learn more about this music and performer, please visit https://www.jamescarrington.net/ and https://m.facebook.com/jamescarringtonmusic 

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My name is James F and I have been clean and sober since 01/01/2020 thanks to the gift of desperation and reaching out for help. I have had many obsessive addictions, from substances such as cocaine to behavioural addictions such as workaholism. In my recovery I have had great sponsors who have taken me through the 12 steps. In doing this I been shown a new way of life which has gifted me with peace and happiness, and how to get free from the bondage of self.

Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a Reco12 Resource in and for the Afro-Euro time zone hosted by Karen A.  We hope that you will join us and draw strength and hope from these podcasts that we will host about every Friday at 10:00 am Israel time and 8:00 am GMT.

Reco12 appreciates your help in keeping us working our 12th Step with these great resources and services for the addict and loved ones.  We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of the Zoom platform, podcast platform, web hosting, and administrative costs.  To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can quickly and easily become a monthly donor here: https://www.reco12.com/support  or you can do one-time donations through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12)  or Venmo:  @Reco-Twelve .  Thanks for your support!

If you would like to get in contact with either Karen A or James F please send an email to [email protected] and we will get you connected with them.

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MarLa B works step 10, 11, 12 everyday, or else she is sucked back into the cycle of addiction. A member of SLAA, CODA and DA, Marla has been in the rooms of recovery since Dec 2023. She loves to muck up the Big Book, work with others and carry the message that there is a solution and a power that can solve all our problems.  She speaks to us on 5 ways that the Liar is trying to kill her (and us).

Reco12 is an open-to-all addictions and afflictions organization, dedicated to exploring the common threads of the differing manifestations of alcoholism; sharing tools, and offering hope from those walking a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and locations to learn and support one another. Our speakers come from various fellowships and experiences, demonstrating the universal principles of recovery.  Reco12 is not allied or affiliated with any specific 12 Step fellowship.

Support Reco12’s 12th Step Mission!
Help provide powerful audio resources for addicts and their loved ones. Your contributions cover Zoom, podcasts, web hosting, and admin costs.

• Monthly Donations: Reco12 Support
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Your support makes a difference—thank you!

Resources from Today's Meeting:

SLAA

CODA

DA

12 Steps in 4 Hours Workshop

Searchable Big Book  Then use Command + F to search

164 and More

Meetings mentioned

SLAA Sober Dating Workshop

Outro music is "Truth and Reconciliation" written and performed by James Carrington and used with full permission of James Carrington.  To learn more about this music and performer, please visit https://www.jamescarrington.net/ and https://m.facebook.com/jamescarringtonmusic 

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MJ’s recovery journey began in the rooms, but it unfolded with many challenges. A turning point came through a sequence of life events that eventually led her to Zoom, where she encountered a deeper spiritual awakening. There she grasped a vital truth: the 12 Steps were not meant to be spoken about in theory, but lived in daily practice. Embracing that path, MJ has found a life beyond her imagination - anchored in God, sustained by recovery, and fulfilled by the joy of passing the message to others.

Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a Reco12 Resource in and for the Afro-Euro time zone hosted by Karen A.  We hope that you will join us and draw strength and hope from these podcasts that we will host about every Friday at 10:00 am Israel time and 8:00 am GMT.

Reco12 appreciates your help in keeping us working our 12th Step with these great resources and services for the addict and loved ones.  We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of the Zoom platform, podcast platform, web hosting, and administrative costs.  To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can quickly and easily become a monthly donor here: https://www.reco12.com/support  or you can do one-time donations through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12)  or Venmo:  @Reco-Twelve .  Thanks for your support!

If you would like to get in contact with either Karen A or MJ please send an email to [email protected] and we will get you connected with them.

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Donna J has been sober since August 5, 2000. Her recovery began in New York City, where alcoholism led her into darkness until a Power greater than herself set her free. Guided by strong sponsorship and the teachings of the Big Book, she leads online Big Book workshops, sponsors others, and remains active in AA and now also in CA. She strives to live each day in Steps 10, 11, and 12, and is honored whenever asked to speak at meetings, conferences, or workshops across the United States and abroad—carrying the message of freedom and hope wherever God leads.

Reco12 is an open-to-all addictions and afflictions organization, dedicated to exploring the common threads of the differing manifestations of alcoholism; sharing tools, and offering hope from those walking a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and locations to learn and support one another. Our speakers come from various fellowships and experiences, demonstrating the universal principles of recovery.  Reco12 is not allied or affiliated with any specific 12 Step fellowship.

Donations:

Support Reco12’s 12th Step Mission!
Help provide powerful audio resources for addicts and their loved ones. Your contributions cover Zoom, podcasts, web hosting, and admin costs.

• Monthly Donations: Reco12 Support
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Your support makes a difference—thank you!

Resources from this meeting

AA

CA

Al-Anon

Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous

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Reco12 Shares Podcast
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Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast
Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast