The Recovery Show » Finding serenity through 12 step recovery in Al-Anon – a podcast

I want to thank a listener who pointed out that I had included Heather's story about amends to her Ex twice and left out the story about amends to her sister. If your podcast player has already downloaded that episode, please delete it and play this one instead. If you are listening on the website... The post Fixed: Healing Through Amends: Step 9 – 434 [https://therecoveryshow.com/2025/06/fixed-healing-through-amends-step-9-434/] appeared first on The Recovery Show [https://therecoveryshow.com].

We explore Step Nine: Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.. Marylou and Spencer have walked this path, and we share our personal experiences and insights. Heather also contributes her story, offering a poignant example of navigating amends with integrity. Understanding Step Nine Spencer... The post Healing Through Amends: Step Nine – 434 [https://therecoveryshow.com/2025/06/healing-through-amends-step-nine-434/] appeared first on The Recovery Show [https://therecoveryshow.com].

In this exploration of Al-Anon's Concept Four, “Participation is the key to harmony,” Spencer and Sara look at how they participate in personal, group, and professional interactions. This concept, which consists of only five words, may initially seem simplistic, but we find depth when we relate it to our own experiences and explore its practical... The post Participation is a Key to Harmony and Growth – 433 [https://therecoveryshow.com/2025/05/participation-is-a-key-to-harmony-and-growth-433/] appeared first on The Recovery Show [https://therecoveryshow.com].

In the journey of recovery, Step Eight is a pivotal stage where individuals courageously face the consequences of their past actions and begin the path towards healing. This step involves making a list of all persons we have harmed and becoming willing to make amends to them all. Through the narratives and reflections provided by... The post Recognizing Responsibility: Al-Anon’s Step 8 – 432 [https://therecoveryshow.com/2025/04/recognizing-responsibility-al-anons-step-8-432/] appeared first on The Recovery Show [https://therecoveryshow.com].

We dive into the creative journeys of Karen B and Katie P, two singer-songwriters whose paths have been shaped by their experiences in recovery programs such as Al-Anon and ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families). In their stories, they share how personal recovery has enriched and informed their artistic expression, providing a platform... The post Recovery and Creativity – 431 [https://therecoveryshow.com/2025/04/recovery-and-creativity-431/] appeared first on The Recovery Show [https://therecoveryshow.com].