PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need’s ( @painnonprofit )Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Arlina Allen, a Recovery coach, host of the One Day At A Time Podcast and author of The 12-Step Guide For Skeptics: Clearing Up Common Misconceptions of a Path To Sobriety.

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For her book the 12-Step Guide For Skeptics: Clearing Up Common Misconceptions of a Path To Sobriety https://a.co/d/fAPugmY




Intro 00:00

What challenges did Arlina face in writing her book and how did she go about working with the official Alcoholics Anonymous organization? 01:57

What are some of the challenges that many face in early recovery? What are some solutions? 05:43

Why do many who seek recovery confuse 12-Step principles and the spiritual aspect with religion? 10:44

What is one of the greatest gifts of working a 12-step program in recovery? 19:13

What was one of the biggest challenges that Flindt faced in early recovery and why doesn't he use this approach with those early in their recovery? 28:45

What are some of the biggest reasons that Arlina has seen people leave 12-Step groups and possibly not return? 39:52

The sponsor - sponsee relationship, what boundaries must be set in addiction recovery support groups? 53:44