Today we have the pleasure of speaking with the author of two books about recovery. Andy F. is Originally from the UK but now living in Thailand you will hear a compelling story and a unique perspective. Click the links below for further reading and reach out to me for any questions: iammaxariel@gmail.com

“The 12 steps for Agnostics” by Andy F.:

https://www.amazon.com/Twelve-Steps-Agnostics-happily-without/dp/B09CRM4P7T

“You can’t be a real alcoholic if you don’t believe in god” by Andy F.:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ2V11SC

Trauma from Spiritual Abuse:

https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/insight/psychology/trauma-spiritual-abuse/

Helping others:

https://mha.gbtesting.us/resources/help-others/

Journaling:

https://www.reflection.app/blog/benefits-of-journaling

Bullying:

https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2015/05/bullying-research

Mindfulness:

https://www.mindful.org/the-science-of-mindfulness/

Swimming:

https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-swimming/about/index.html

Traveling:

https://www.vox.com/ad/22979085/the-positive-impact-of-travel

“The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_of_Now

Carl Rogers:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK589708/

Breathing exercises:

https://www.uhhospitals.org/blog/articles/2024/02/breathe-your-way-to-better-health-and-less-stress

Mindfulness:

https://www.mindful.org/the-science-of-mindfulness/

Quiet time/silent reflecting:

https://www.stemlynsblog.org/the-science-of-silence/

Secular 12 steps:

https://aaagnostica.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Secular-12-Steps.pdf