What’s in a Name? Group naming in Al-Anon – 451

A Fellowship of Equals: Tradition Two – 455

In an exploration of Al-Anon's second tradition, Spencer and Michele engage in a thoughtful discussion about the principles and personal growth experienced through this tradition. Tradition Two states, “For our group purpose, there is but one authority—a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they... The post A Fellowship of Equals: Tradition Two – 455 [https://therecoveryshow.com/2026/05/a-fellowship-of-equals-tradition-two-455/] appeared first on The Recovery Show [https://therecoveryshow.com].

Sponsorship: Building Trust and Growing – 454

Sponsorship is a fundamental aspect of many recovery programs, providing growth and support for both sponsors and sponsees. This episode explores our experiences of sponsorship, drawing from the personal journeys of Spencer, Patrick, and other contributors who share their experiences within the Al-Anon community. Sponsorship in recovery programs, particularly Al-Anon, is a deeply personal yet... The post Sponsorship: Building Trust and Growing – 454 [https://therecoveryshow.com/2026/05/sponsorship-building-trust-and-growing-454/] appeared first on The Recovery Show [https://therecoveryshow.com].

Emotional Sobriety – 453

Emotional sobriety is a state of emotional balance and self-awareness. According to Samantha Jo and Spencer, emotional sobriety involves intentional living, gratitude, self-love, and setting healthy boundaries. Their conversation explores the nuances of this journey, drawing connections from literature and personal experiences, both in Al-Anon and ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families). Our... The post Emotional Sobriety – 453 [https://therecoveryshow.com/2026/04/emotional-sobriety-453/] appeared first on The Recovery Show [https://therecoveryshow.com].

Estrangement: Your Voices – 452

This episode is a continuation of episode 450, Estrangement: Strength and Hope. We hear more experience, strength, and hope from Patrick, Marylou, Marcy, Raquel, Kelly, David, Susan, Anne, and Heather. Insight Timer meditations Eric has created an Insight Timer group titled Al-Anon 11th Step. It includes estrangement meditations as well as many others like letting... The post Estrangement: Your Voices – 452 [https://therecoveryshow.com/2026/03/estrangement-your-voices-452/] appeared first on The Recovery Show [https://therecoveryshow.com].

What’s in a Name? Group naming in Al-Anon – 451

What’s in a (Al-Anon group) name? Spencer and Mary discuss how societal shifts and policy updates affect group naming, drawing insights from their personal experiences and Al-Anon's rich history. Al-Anon has grappled with group naming policies since the 1970s, striving to balance the need for an inviting atmosphere with the principles of the organization. The... The post What’s in a Name? Group naming in Al-Anon – 451 [https://therecoveryshow.com/2026/03/whats-in-a-name-group-naming-in-al-anon-451/] appeared first on The Recovery Show [https://therecoveryshow.com].