Melissa came into the rooms of Alanon 15 years ago to learn how to fix all the dysfunctional, maddening people in her life. Fortunately, when that didn’t work, she stuck around to “fix” herself. She is a member of The Big Book Sponsorship group and sponsors fellows in Coda, Alanon and SLAA. She credits her recovery journey for the beautiful life she has today, and considers it a privilege to share her experience, strength and hope with others.  In this meeting, Melissa speaks about how she came to realize that she was the problem... and if so... that she could also be the solution.Reco12 is an organization with the mission of learning and sharing the similarities of addiction of all kinds and gaining and sharing tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  We come together from all places, faiths and backgrounds to gain tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path. 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! Resources from this Meeting:AlanonTwo Way PrayerCODABig Book Sponsorship MeetingsSLAAACA Outro music is “Standing Still” by Cory Ellsworth and Randy Kartchner, performed by Mike Eldred and Elizabeth Wolfe.  This song, and/or the entire soundtrack for the future Broadway musical, “Crosses:  A Musical of Hope”, can be purchased here:  https://amzn.to/3RIjKXs This song is used with the express permission of Cory Ellsworth. Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Avital J has been clean from drugs and alcohol for over 10 years, she got clean when she was 17 through the rooms of NA. Working the 12 steps and walking hand in hand with her higher power has been top priority for me in living in this world. She believes that it is her job to carry the message to the addict who still suffers and that is what she hopes to do.  In this meeting, Avital shares on how humility has set her free in her life.Karen A and Avital J walk through this powerful Reco12 Afro-Euro Speaker Meeting and share their experience, strength, and hope.Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a brand NEW 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 every other Wednesday at 9AM GMT / 11AM Israel time.Reco12 is an organization with the mission of learning and sharing the similarities of addiction of all kinds and gaining and sharing tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  We come together from all places, faiths and backgrounds to gain tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.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!Resources from this meeting:Narcotics AnonymousBig Book of Alcoholics Anonymous"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 ."Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Trace B is from Australia and is member of Overeaters Anonymous. In Trace's own words: I came into OA almost 2 years ago after battling with weight my whole life. I was looking for a solution for a weight issue and 12 step recovery has taught me that I have a life problem and I use food and compulsive behaviour as the solution! These days I am so grateful to be a compulsive eater and food addict.  Trace shares her experience, strength, and hope in this meeting on the concepts of surrender and willingness.Reco12 is an organization with the mission of learning and sharing the similarities of addiction of all kinds and gaining and sharing tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  We come together from all places, faiths and backgrounds to gain tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path. 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!Resources from this meeting:Overeaters Anonymous9 Tools of Overeaters AnonymousTo get in contact with Trace, please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com and I will get you in contact with her."Outro music is "Just Can’t Do this On My Own" written by James, Carrington, Thomas Barkmeijer and Paul Freeman 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 ."Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

David is from Manchester UK and is a Compulsive Gamber, Cocaine Addict married for 21 years with 3 children. He is a business owner who fell into the darkness of gambling which brought to him to his knees for the first time age 35, in 2005. While a member of GA, he never embarked on the 12 steps in the GA fellowship. He only went to meetings and never worked with a sponsor. His las bet was in 14th January 2013, but soon after leaving the rooms of GA late 2014 he crossed over into Cocaine and Alcohol abuse.By October 2020 his life was burnt to the ground once more. His marriage was hanging by a very frayed thread and his relationships with the world and the people within itwere disintegrated. He lost his business due to his addiction in 2021 and finally started working the steps of recovery at that point. His life since has never been thesame, and after experiencing a spiritual awakening, he yearned for more and G-dgraced him with a new sponsor in late 2022 where he embarked on the steps with for the 2nd  time working the Big Book Work Book, further enrichening his 4th dimension experience. His relationship with his wife is blossoming, his relationship with family, friends, and others have been restored. David is now filled with hope faith and courage. And has regained his integrity and is so very grateful to a power he calls G-D.Reco12 is an organization with the mission of learning and sharing the similarities of addiction of all kinds and gaining and sharing tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path. We come together from all places, faiths and backgrounds to gain tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path. 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-TwelveResources from this episode:Gamblers AnonymousCocaine Anonymous12Steps4HoursSALifeline ConferenceOutro music is “Standing Still” by Cory Ellsworth and Randy Kartchner, performed by Mike Eldred and Elizabeth Wolfe.  This song, and/or the entire soundtrack for the future Broadway musical, “Crosses:  A Musical of Hope”, can be purchased here:  https://amzn.to/3RIjKXs This song is used with the express permission of Cory EllswoSupport the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Nadia is a self-described "absolute Book Nerd" who stays close to God and performs His work well. Nadia owes her life to Alcoholics Anonymous, intensive sponsorship, and the magic of the 12 steps. A meeting-maker who could not and would not accept the simple solution offered to us and when she finally did, she got to witness an age of miracles and she got to re-create her life.  Nadia shares in this meeting how working the program really works.  It works!Karen A and Nadia J walk through this powerful Reco12 Afro-Euro Speaker Meeting and share their experience, strength, and hope.Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a brand NEW 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 every other Wednesday at 9AM GMT / 11AM Israel time.Reco12 is an organization with the mission of learning and sharing the similarities of addiction of all kinds and gaining and sharing tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  We come together from all places, faiths and backgrounds to gain tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path. 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!Resources from this meeting:Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous12 Steps 4 Hours.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 .Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

"...This sometimes nearly drove me back to drink, but I soon found that when all other measures failed, work with another alcoholic would save the day."  (Alcoholics Anonymous Pg 15).  You Reco12 Spearheads... You saved the day again!  A HUGE thanks to Ela, Margarita, Terese, and Stephan who jumped in with some amazing shares as we shared about service and working with others.  You really did save the day!  What a miracle.  Not what I planned, but it was what God knew and had a plan for it.  Enjoy!Reco12 is an organization with the mission of learning and sharing the similarities of addiction of all kinds and gaining and sharing tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  We come together from all places, faiths and backgrounds to gain tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path. Reco12 is a self-supporting service and we appreciate your help in keeping us working our Step 12 in this manner.  Those donations really help in our mission to share this message with others.  If you would like to become a spearhead and support Reco12 and our mission, please consider going to www.reco12.com/support and making either a one-time donation, or become a monthly Spearhead donor.The conference I will be doing a 10 minute talk on Saturday, September 9th:   SALifeline Conference whose theme is “Come Heal With Us: A Community Focus On Recovery From the Effects of Pornography, Sexual Addiction & Betrayal Trauma“,:  https://salifeline.org/events/"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 ." Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

In this POWERFUL meeting, Matt D shares on how he eventually became grateful that he is married to a sexaholic woman.  Here is a little about Matt D: Matt's wife's sexaholism brought him to the S-Anon fellowship in December 2021 as a homicidal, suicidal lost cause. After a slow start, he learned through the principles of the 12 steps and the tools of S-Anon to love God, his wife, his children, and his fellows, and to takesolution-based action to break the patterns of co-dependency in his life. The lessons he's learned in S-Anon have also helped him to tackle his drug and alcohol addictions. He is now an S-Anon success story, living his best life as one who is happy, joyous, and free.Reco12 is an organization with the mission of learning and sharing the similarities of addiction of all kinds and gaining and sharing tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  We come together from all places, faiths and backgrounds to gain tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path. Reco12 is a self-supporting service and we appreciate your help in keeping us working our Step 12 in this manner.  If you would like to become a spearhead and support Reco12 and our mission, please consider going to www.reco12.com/support and making either a one-time donation, or become a monthly Spearhead donor.Resources from this meeting:S-AnonSAS-Anon meetingsIf you want a list of mens'-only S-Anon meetings, email reco12pod@gmail.com and I will get you the image with that list. Links to other Reco12 Podcasts:o   Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M:  https://noodlewithnikki.buzzsprout.com/o   Reco12 Big Book Roundtable:  https://bbroundtable.buzzsprout.com/ o   Reco12 Shares:  https://reco12shares.buzzsprout.com/ To record a Reco12 Shares … share or prayer, please link to https://www.speakpipe.com/reco12shares and leave a share or your favorite recovery prayer."Outro music is "Just Can’t Do this On My Own" written by James, Carrington, Thomas Barkmeijer and Paul Freeman 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 ."Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Evarleigh S. found her way into the virtual rooms of recovery April 2022, her first experience was through Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families. Seeking help for those around her that had done harm to her -pointing the finger at all others. Little did Evarleigh know that this one decision; to start her on a journey by connecting with a fellow, round the globe in Sweden, was just the divine intervention needed. Evarleigh realized she needed more - of what she didn't exactly know at the time, just more.  She was eventually catapulted into the hands of a helping Higher Power from her place in what she calls Liarland.Karen A and Evarleigh S walk through this Reco12 Afro-Euro Speaker Meeting and share their experience, strength, and hope. Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a brand NEW 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 every other Wednesday at 9AM GMT / 11AM Israel time. Reco12 is an organization with the mission of learning and sharing the similarities of addiction of all kinds and gaining and sharing tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  We come together from all places, faiths and backgrounds to gain tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  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!Resources from this episode:12 Steps 4 Hours WorkshopNoodle With Nikki WhatsApp GroupIan S Reco12 ShareReco12 WhatsApp GroupOutro music is “Standing Still” by Cory Ellsworth and Randy Kartchner, performed by Mike Eldred and Elizabeth Wolfe.  This song, and/or the entire soundtrack for the future Broadway musical, “Crosses:  A Musical of Hope”, can be purchased here:  https://amzn.to/3RIjKXs This song is used with the express permission of Cory Ellsworth.Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Dr. Andrew J. Bauman is a licensed mental health counselor with a Doctorate of Arts in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology. Andrew is the author of How Not to Be an *SS, The Sexually Healthy Man, Floating Away, Stumbling Toward Wholeness, The Psychology of Porn, and (with his wife Dr.Christy Bauman) A Brave Lament book and award-winning film.  He is also the Founder and Director of the Christian Counseling Center for Sexual Health and Trauma.  We dive deep into sex addiction in this podcast.Reco12 is an organization with the mission of learning and sharing the similarities of addiction of all kinds and gaining and sharing tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  We come together from all places, faiths and backgrounds to gain tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path. Reco12 is a self-supporting service and we appreciate your help in keeping us working our Step 12. If you would like to become a spearhead and support Reco12 and our mission, please consider going to www.reco12.com/support and making either a one-time donation, or become a monthly Spearhead donor.Resources from this meeting:ChristianCC.orgStumbling Toward WholenessHow Not to be an *SS (and all of Dr. Bauman's other books)How to Honor Your Mother and Father as You HealDr. Andrew Bauman FacebookSAL12Step for Sex Addicts and Betrayed SpousesSheila GregoireNatalie Hoffman Flying Free PodcastFrederick BuechnerOmar MinwallaDr. Robert Masters - To Be a ManUnwanted by Jay StringerPrayer"Outro music is "Just Can’t Do this On My Own" written by James, Carrington, Thomas Barkmeijer and Paul Freeman 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:Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

You Reco12 Spearheads... This meeting did not go at all as planned, but it went WAY better than we could have imagined.  A HUGE thanks to Anja, Ela, and Kelly who jumped in with some amazing shares as we put the concept of Acceptance and Step 3 into practice.  What a miracle.  Not what I planned, but it was what God knew and had a plan for it.  Enjoy!Reco12 is an organization with the mission of learning and sharing the similarities of addiction of all kinds and gaining and sharing tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  We come together from all places, faiths and backgrounds to gain tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  Speakers from our past meetings have represented so many fellowships, addictions, and afflictions. 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! Speakers in this meeting include:Justin B.AnjaElaKellyResources from this meeting:Big Book of AANext week's speaker will be Andrew Bauman and he will speak on his book, "Stumbling Toward Wholeness".  Check out more about him and his book here.Outro music is “Standing Still” by Cory Ellsworth and Randy Kartchner, performed by Mike Eldred and Elizabeth Wolfe.  This song, and/or the entire soundtrack for the future Broadway musical, “Crosses:  A Musical of Hope”, can be purchased here:  https://amzn.to/3RIjKXs This song is used with the express permission of Cory Ellsworth. Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Tori H is an addict, recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and a precious child of God. She is an active 12 step member of various fellowships since 2016 & now focused mainly on the Big Book of AA.  Tori is excited to share her experience, strength, and hope with us on the topic of trusting and relying on God.Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a brand NEW 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 1-2x/month on Wednesday at 9AM GMT / 11AM Israel time.Reco12 is an organization with the mission of learning and sharing the similarities of addiction of all kinds and gaining and sharing tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path. We come together from all places, faiths and backgrounds to gain tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path. Speakers from our past meetings have represented many fellowships, addictions, and afflictions.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!Resources from this meeting:Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Rachel W is a grateful member of SLAA and Al-Anon. She is celebrating 5 years of sobriety in SLAA this month and 14 years in Al-Anon next month, thanks to sponsorship, meetings and the steps. God's will for her is to grow spiritually and to be happy, joyous and free. In service of this, she practices Authentic Relating and overcomes herself daily using 2-way prayer and meditation. Rachel especially enjoys service in SLAA on the fellowship-wide level as a delegate to the ABM and as a sponsor.  She is speaking to us today on embracing the mystery and on her relationship with Power.  Rachel also spoke to us on meeting number 117 about Recovery Prayers Coming True.Reco12 is an organization with the mission of learning and sharing the similarities of addiction of all kinds and gaining and sharing tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  We come together from all places, faiths and backgrounds to gain tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path. Reco12 is a self-supporting service and we appreciate your help in keeping us working our Step 12 in this manner.  I want to thank a few of our spearheads and donors.  Thank you, Evarleigh, Amy, Ana, Joseph, and Lindsay, for your donations!  If you would like to become a spearhead and support Reco12 and our mission, please consider going to www.reco12.com/support and making either a one-time donation, or become a monthly Spearhead donor.Resources from this meeting:SLAAAl AnonTriggers As A ResourceVideo about the Triangles"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 ."Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Gary was born and raised on Long Island and struggled with alcoholism since his early teens which took him to places he never wants to go again. Arrested at 16 for assaulting a police officer, multiple arrests over the following several years, was few blocks north of the WTC on 9/11, AWOL from his first real job on Wall Street in 2002, rebab and back out and until he was given the gift of sobriety. Determined to break free from the cycle of self-destruction, he embarked on a remarkable journey of recovery. Today, Gary is an active and grateful member of Alcoholics Anonymous in New York, married to the love of his life and father of two amazing children of which he owes all to his sobriety. Gary is now launching his own podcast, The Begin Again Podcast . Reco12 is an organization with the mission of learning and sharing the similarities of addiction of all kinds and gaining and sharing tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  We come together from all places, faiths and backgrounds to gain tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path. Resources from today's meeting:Alcoholics AnonymousBig Book of AAAdult Children of AlcoholicsThe Begin Again PodcastTo contact Gary M. 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! "Outro music is "Just Can’t Do this On My Own" written by James, Carrington, Thomas Barkmeijer and Paul Freeman 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 ." Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Nikki M found her way into the rooms in 2012 and has never left. The first few years were spent dying in the diluted message. Finally, after four years she was approach by a fellow with a real answer and a Big Book.  Since that day her program of recovery has been fuelled by the Grace of God, the Power of 12 Steps, sponsorship and the fellowship of all recovery rooms. Nikki's story is one of transformation and healing distinguished by her practical application of the direct instructions of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. She carries the undiluted message to countless rooms, sponsors both men and womyn, provides service to numerous local community groups and can be found at Noodle It Out with Nikki on Monday mornings at 9:00 am Eastern. She is also part of 2 new Reco12 podcasts that are launching this next week, Noodle It Out with Nikki and Big Book Roundtable.  Today she speaks to us on the topic of seeing where religious people are right.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! Resources:Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable PodcastReco12 Shares PodcastTorahBibleKoranThe ChosenTo join the Reco12 WhatsApp Community email reco12pod@gmail.com or click here. Outro music is "Just Can’t Do this On My Own" written by James, Carrington, Thomas Barkmeijer and Paul Freeman 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 . Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Justin B is a sex addict and a food addict living in the miracle of recovery. Justin's passion lies in sharing and learning about the commonalities and successful recovery strategies for all types of addictions. Drawing from his personal experience, he has found that the power of the 12 Steps, as outlined in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous and adapted to many other fellowships, has been instrumental in his own journey to recovery. Justin has discovered that there are similarities in the success stories of people from all walks of life, regardless of their faith, background, nationality, orientation, race, or addiction. His ultimate goal is to connect with people in a way that inspires them to recognize their own worth. Justin works in this goal by seeking guidance from his Higher Power and striving to reflect light that inspires hope, meaning, worth, and growth in others. He is excited to be a guest on this new Reco12 project and share his experience, strength, and hope in this meeting today about the full version of the Serenity Prayer and the concept of Acceptance.Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a brand NEW Reco12 Resource in and for the Afro-Euro time zone.  I hope that you will join us and draw strength and hope from these podcasts that we will host 1-2x/month on Wednesday at 9AM GMT / 11AM Israel time.Reco12 is an organization with the mission of learning and sharing the similarities of addiction of all kinds and gaining and sharing tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path. We come together from all places, faiths and backgrounds to gain tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path. Speakers from our past meetings have represented many fellowships, addictions, and afflictions. 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! Resources from this meeting:Full Version of the Serenity PrayerSAL12Step FellowshipBig Book of Alcoholics Anonymous"Outro music is "Just Can’t Do this On My Own" written by James, Carrington, Thomas Barkmeijer and Paul Freeman and performed by James Carrington and used with full permission of James Carrington.  To learn more about this music and performer, please visit Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Josh is a grateful sex addict working his recovery.  He has been sober since June 19, 2014.  He found recovery in the synergistic relationship between therapy and 12 steps.  As well as the grace and forgiveness he received from his wife and his God.  He started attending SA for 2 years and then was introduced to SAL and has been attending SAL 12 Step for over 7 years.  As part of his recovery journey he felt called by God to share his experience, strength and hope.  He did so in group meetings, church  as a sponsor, but felt God's call for more.  As a result he went back to schooland left a career of 15 years in pursuit of becoming a Clinical Mental HealthCounselor (CMHC).  He is now working at the clinic where he started his recovery journey (Circles of Grace/formerly LifeStar in Salt Lake City). Reco12 is an organization with the mission of learning and sharing the similarities of addiction of all kinds and gaining and sharing tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  We come together from all places, faiths and backgrounds to gain tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path. 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! To record a Reco12 Shares share or prayer, please link to https://www.speakpipe.com/reco12shares Resources from this meeting:SASAL12StepWhite Book of Sexaholics AnonymousBig Book of Alcoholics AnonymousSAL Book: Recovering Individuals, Healing FamiliesOutro music is “Standing Still” by Cory Ellsworth and Randy Kartchner, performed by Mike Eldred and Elizabeth Wolfe.  This song, and/or the entire soundtrack for the future Broadway musical, “Crosses:  A Musical of Hope”, can be purchased here:  https://amznSupport the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Amanda B came into the rooms of SLAA at the end of June 2022 but quickly found her way to Big Book Sponsorship and jumped straight into the steps with her sponsor. She has found the solution to all her problems by following the instructions that are offered in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.  Amanda B loves hearing the stories of others in recovery and finds that she can relate to people in every 12 step recovery room. She finds the similarities and knows she’s not alone. You can find Amanda at the Big Book Audio Club meeting (like a book club but for speaker shares) on Thursdays at 2pm weekly thru July 2023 and then 1st and 3rd Thursdays starting in August 2023! All are welcome to join. To get information on how to join, send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com.Reco12 is an organization with the mission of learning and sharing the similarities of addiction of all kinds and gaining and sharing tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  We come together from all places, faiths and backgrounds to gain tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  Speakers from our past meetings have represented so many fellowships, addictions, and afflictions.  And we look forward to continuing to add to the diversity of speakers and backgrounds.  Resources from this meeting:Big Book Sponsorship Group/12 Steps in 4 HoursSex and Love Addicts AnonymousBig Book of Alcoholics AnonymousRecovery In the Torah: Models of Spirituality and Healing by Rabbi Chaim Meyer TureffReco12 appreciates your help in keeping us working our 12th Step with these great resources and services for the addict and loved ones. 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!"Outro music is "Just Can’t Do this On My Own" written by James, Carrington, Thomas Barkmeijer and Paul Freeman 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 ."Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Sean B came into the rooms of AA on May 22nd, 2019 after coming to the realization that he was unable to regulate his emotional state without a drink. He quickly recognized there was a large gap between the expectation of where he thought he would be in life and the reality of where he was. While he was able to stay sober for a year, he half measured the steps and didn’t make much spiritual progress.On February 27th, 2020, he came into the Big Book Sponsorshipfellowship and threw himself into the steps, and abandoned himself to God. In that process, he has learned much about addiction, emotional sobriety and codependency. He has worked with over 30 sponsees, and maintained 3 years of sobriety from hard drugs and alcohol.  In this meeting, Sean speaks on getting back to the basics of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.Reco12 is an organization with the mission of learning and sharing the similarities of addiction of all kinds and gaining and sharing tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  We come together from all places, faiths and backgrounds to gain tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  Speakers from our past meetings have represented so many fellowships, addictions, and afflictions.  And we look forward to continuing to add to the diversity of speakers and backgrounds.  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!Resources from this meeting: Big Book Sponsorship / 12Steps4HoursAlcoholics AnonymousBig Book of AA"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 ." Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Justin B is a multi-disciplinary addict (sex and food), living in the miracle of recovery in the rooms since 2013 and sober since 2015 in sex addiction and 2021 in food addiction.  He is the steward of the Reco12 family of recovery resources and in this share he give some of his story of recovery and a report on Reco12, then, now, and the steps that are next.  In the Q and A portion he answers several questions about Step 11 work and the vital importance of connection with others in his recovery.Reco12 is an organization with the mission of learning and sharing the similarities of addiction of all kinds and gaining and sharing tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  We come together from all places, faiths and backgrounds to gain tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  Speakers from our past meetings have represented so many fellowships, addictions, and afflictions.  And we look forward to continuing to add to the diversity of speakers and backgrounds.  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! To find Reco12 Shares on virtually any podcast platform and follow and listen, go here:  https://reco12shares.buzzsprout.com/share   To record a Reco12 Shares … share or prayer, please link to https://www.speakpipe.com/reco12shares and leave a share or your favorite recovery prayer.  Resources from this meeting:SAL12Step (an S fellowship)Reco12 SharesNoodle it out with Nikki - Monday mornings at 9:00 eastern timeIn July, there will be a Reco12 podcast link for Noodle it out with Nikki.  Keep your eyes and ears open for it.David G and Ashley S We Do Recover PodcastThe Reco12 Big Book Roundtable podcast will launch in July also.  Keep your eyes and ears open for it when it launches.Two Way PrayerA Vision 4 You Big Book OA Fellowship 12 Steps 4 Hours WorkshopSupport the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Young found the 12 step rooms in 2010 after losing everything due to his daily heroin, crack and alcohol addiction. He didn't take any of the 12 steps and spent the next 8 years in and out of detox units and treatment centers. He was separated from all mind altering substances Christmas eve 2018 and since that moment has thrown himself into a spiritual life and helping others. Young speaks to us today of the power of entering into the world of the spirit and the 10th Step Promises of Alcoholics Anonymous. Reco12 is an organization with the mission of learning and sharing the similarities of addiction of all kinds and gaining and sharing tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path.  We come together from all places, faiths and backgrounds to gain tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path. 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! To find Reco12 Shares on virtually any podcast platform and follow and listen, go here:  https://reco12shares.buzzsprout.com/share To record a Reco12 Shares … share or prayer, please link to https://www.speakpipe.com/reco12shares and leave a share or your favorite recovery prayer. Resources from this meeting:  To get in contact with Young, please send the request to reco12pod@gmail.com and we will facilitate that.Cocaine AnonymousAlcoholics AnonymousBig Book of AAAudio Anonymous WhatsApp Group (email reco12pod@gmail.com and we will facilitate you joining that group)"Outro music is "Just Can’t Do this On My Own" written by James, Carrington, Thomas Barkmeijer and Paul Freeman 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 ." Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast