In this episode, Arlina Allen explores the truth about 12-step programs and dives deep into the common misconceptions, barriers, and unexpected benefits. Arlina shares her personal journey from resistance to transformation, highlighting how reframing common challenges&mdash;like the language of &ldquo;character defects&rdquo; and the concept of powerlessness&mdash;can make the 12 steps a powerful tool for healing. Key Takeaways: <ul> <li> [01:06] &ndash; Why 12-Step Programs Are So Misunderstood </li> <li> [05:00] &ndash; Reframing the Good Wolf vs. Bad Wolf Parable </li> <li> [07:22] &ndash; The Problem with &ldquo;Character Defects&rdquo; </li> <li> [15:46] &ndash; The Illusion of Moderation: Can You Control Your Drinking? </li> <li> [25:14] &ndash; Why 12-Step Programs Get a Bad Reputation </li> <li> [28:46] &ndash; Rethinking the Role of God in Recovery </li> <li> [37:35] &ndash; Why Words Like &ldquo;Alcoholic&rdquo; Can Be Both Useful & Limiting </li> <li> [46:31] &ndash; The 12 Steps as a Structured Path to Change </li> <li> [50:49] &ndash; The 4th Step: Why Looking at Ourselves is So Hard </li> <li> [54:28] &ndash; Is AA a Cult? Debunking the Myth </li> </ul> For full show notes,<a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/the-truth-about-12-step-programs/">&nbsp;click here</a>! <a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/how-to-recover-the-person-you-were-meant-to-be/">How to Recover the Person You Were Meant to Be with Paul Churchill</a> <a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/a-journey-to-sobriety/">A Journey to Sobriety with Laura Cathcart Robbins</a> <a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/how-to-embrace-sobriety/">How to Embrace Sobriety with Gillian Tietz</a> Connect with the show: <ul> <li>Follow us on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheOneYouFeedPod">@TheOneYouFeedPod</a></li> <li>Subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ms/podcast/the-one-you-feed/id792555885">Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4byxEuJGV8xnxlgoqHQxxs">Spotify</a></li> <li>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/one_you_feed/">Instagram</a></li> </ul>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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