The 4th Step Podcast

Dan's story is very relatable to many of us. A violent childhood and lack of any emotional connection early on, brought on feelings of despair. Addiction became the outlet and quickly led Dan to a rock bottom early in life. His years in recovery has help many members live life and stay clean. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

At 15 years old she found recovery and made the decision to leave the life behind. Nicolette shares her fears, resentments, reservations and much more. A childhood void of parental attachment caused her to seek love elsewhere. We hear about the chaos of addiction and the road to adulthood. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Early wounds around fitting in and feelings around racism all contribute to addiction. A promising journey from realizing morals and living the program. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Renee's story teaches us that her spirit is stronger than the abuse that was done to her. The path she lived and the trauma she endured, the belief that she was broken, lead way to getting clean down her own spiritual path. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

On location at the Northern California TAC convention, we are fortunate to have sat down with Jolene from Phoenix Az. Looking back at her childhood, she shares about the chaos of the early days and how it shaped her addiction. What a gift of hope to those that can relate to the trauma. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

The first episode of Season 3. This is a very special episode for us. Over 2 seasons we've learned that so many of us came to recovery with trauma in tow. When Josh and I started exploring each interview for childhood trauma, the evidence became clear. We needed to help our listeners understand exactly what trauma is and how therapy can help us. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Last episode of the season! This episode hit me in the feels. The relapse insanity and the struggle with body dysmorphia really shows us the toxic societal expectation of people. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Our friend Sam gives us a colorful story of childhood and generational trauma. He's a special friend to Josh and I, so please enjoy the chaos of this episode. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

The 4 of us from Anonymous 1 get back together and work a 4th step. Lots of new information from Josh and I, and you get to learn more about Kyle and James. It was a long episode so we split it into 2 episodes. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Troubled, traumatic and a little bit hooligan. Jeff shares his childhood and how that path lead him to get clean at 17. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Kerry is someone who I have a close relationship with for many years. Knowing his story at meeting level and some with the friendship I have with his daughter and granddaughter, I was excited to hear the early details of what he went through and how he ended up in recovery. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Larry gives us a deep account of the drug world from youth to adulthood. He also shares about the ups and downs of relationships and trying to navigate them. This was a fun episode for Josh and I. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

I'm in Yuba City Ca with 3 friends doing a re-recording of an episode. The 3 of them share all the trauma, fears, resentments, reservations and much more. All 3 bring a great diversity to the episode. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Theresa shares tragedy and childhood confusion with us in an enlightening way. From her recovery mixed with Christianity, to our humanness in poor life choices. We get a great experience with recovery and spirituality. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

One of my very favorite people in the world. The best sponsor-in-law a guy could ask for. Roseanne shares her story from walking the streets of Watts in LA to becoming a cornerstone of recovery in every life she touches. We are blessed to have this interview. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Kevin talks about racism and family drug abuse growing up in a mexican household, and how his life of crime brought him into the rooms of recovery. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

A heart wrenching and hope giving episode. With a trauma filled childhood of unthinkable abuse to being diagnosed with cancer in recovery, Crystal shares from the heart about her journey. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Steven shares his experience of a rocky childhood and the effects his addiction played later in his life. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Trauma therapy!!! This episode is about both the 4th step and the trauma that gets uncovered along the way. We talk a lot about what we went through as far as abuse and what we did in both the 4th step work and the outside help. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Growing up in trauma and abuse, Francis shares his journey with us. An NA historian of sorts thats has lots of great insights about recovery. Send us Fan Mail Support the show