Everyone has compulsions or addictions, and needs relief from the discomforts of life. Whether you’re in a treatment center getting treatment for substance abuse, or the soccer mom who struggles with overeating that doesn’t resonate with typical alcoholic or addict, but can’t stop using food to feel better – to the people-pleaser that is causing major discomfort in their own life, and the lives of everyone around them - they're seeking support and could use the steps without the program because they don’t fit in an AA room. I often say I wish everyone would go to 12 step meetings because there are so many life-changing lessons you learn to just be a better, more balanced human. I also understand it’s both exciting to heal and change and, at the same time, terrifying. It’s like we all have a love hate relationship with personal development because we want the results, but we are scared to death of the discomfort of doing the work. I’m always interested in hearing different ways of how to recover, especially if you struggle with behaviors but not substances – because those options feel far more limited. So I wanted to bring someone on who is in the trenches everyday of bringing the value of 12 steps out of the rooms of 12 steps to be more accessible to everyone. You may have heard Ian on other podcasts or media outlets before because he is passionate about opening the doors of healing to all the people, with all the problems. And he wrote this book to do just that. Let’s dive in and chat with Ian all about using the 12 steps if you don’t fit the traditional alcoholic/addict mold. Links mentioned in this episode: The Fix: How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation for the Well-Adjusted, the Down-and-Out, and Everyone In Between: https://amzn.to/3PSFO2D Free Webinar: How to Start Building a Lifestyle That Supports Long-Lasting Sobriety: https://addictionunlimited.com/lifestylewebinar Is Angela the right Coach for you? Book A Call Here to find out : addictionunlimited.com/call Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love Angela & Addiction Unlimited Podcast.”
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