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Cameron F is speaking today as the guest on Reco12 with Silvio D as the host as Justin takes a couple of weeks for some vacation. Cameron has spoken on 3 previous Reco12 meetings as is a very involved member of Cocaine Anonymous and also hosts the monthly 12 Steps in 4 Hours workshops. His topic today will be on Responsible Sponsorship vs. Codependent Relationships. Reco12 is all about exploring the common threads of addiction and sharing tools and hope from those on a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and places to learn and support one another. Our speakers represent various fellowships, addictions, and afflictions, thus showing the common threads of recovery, no matter our addiction or affliction. Silvio D is standing in as host for the next 3 meetings. He is the host of the 12 Steps & 12 Questions Podcast that can be listened to on any and all podcast platforms. Please go check them out here. Reco12 values your support in carrying out our 12th Step mission, providing essential resources for addicts and their loved ones. We welcome contributions to cover Zoom, podcast, web hosting, and administrative costs. Become a Reco12 Spearhead by becoming a monthly donor at https://www.reco12.com/support. For one-time donations, you can use PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/reco12 or Venmo at @Reco-Twelve or with Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Reco12Spearheads Your support makes a meaningful impact – thank you! Resources: 12 Steps in 4 Hours Workshop 12 Steps & 12 Questions Podcast Outro music is "I Warm My Bones in the Sun” written by James Carrington and Willow Robinson and performed by James Carrington and used with full permission of James Carrington. To learn more about this music and performer, please visit https://instagram.com/jamescarringtonmusic https://m.facebook.com/jamescarringtonmusic Support the Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

This week, Reco12 branched out a little and did an "Ask-it Basket" with the Recovery Guy, Robert Pardon. Robert has been a speaker on the Reco12 Speaker Meeting Podcast several times on meetings 44, 91, and 145. In this conversation, Robert and Justin B discuss about 10 questions that were submitted from various addicts from various backgrounds and locations. We dive deep into working with and loving others as well as working for and loving Higher Power. Our primary purpose is fitting ourselves to be of maximum service to God and our fellows. Specific questions posed and answered include: You can find Robert at any of the following places: Recoveryguy.org YouTube Channel Podcast - Recovery Guy - From Broken to Whole If you would like to submit any questions for a future Ask-it Basket episode, or if you would like to get in contact with Robert or Justin, please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com Support the Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Nira M speaks to us on how to sit with Grief in this Afro-Euro meeting of Reco12. Here is a little about Nira in her own words: I am recovered codependent and sex and love addict from Sweden, a member of CoDA, SLAA and SAA. I found my way into the rooms during the summer of 2022. My homegroup is The Nordic Primary Purpose Group of Sex Addicts Anonymous, or ”the Nordic Group” for short. You can find out more information about us and our meeting at https://www.saappnordic.org I need not fight for anything anymore since finding this way of life, and for that I am grateful. Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a 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 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! If you would like to get in contact with either Karen A or Nira, please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com and we will get you connected with them. Support the Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Only by the grace of God, Krissy F is still alive. She has been sober since December 6, 2006, but stayed sick sober for a long time, suffering from untreated alcoholism without realizing it. Krissy did the program 'her way,' avoiding certain steps and excluding God. For 14.5 years, she hung on by 'not drinking and going to meetings.' When she finally hit rock bottom emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, she surrendered to the 12 Step Program and embraced her need for God. This surrender allowed her to live with power, love, and a transformative way of life, enabling Krissy to be happy, joyous, and free. Today she speaks powerfully on how her painful past is the key to helping others. Reco12 is all about exploring the common threads of addiction and sharing tools and hope from those on a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and places to learn and support one another. Our speakers represent various fellowships, addictions, and afflictions, thus showing the common threads of recovery, no matter our addiction or affliction. Reco12 values your support in carrying out our 12th Step mission, providing essential resources for addicts and their loved ones. We welcome contributions to cover Zoom, podcast, web hosting, and administrative costs. Become a Reco12 Spearhead by becoming a monthly donor at https://www.reco12.com/support. For one-time donations, you can use PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/reco12 or Venmo at @Reco-Twelve or with Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Reco12Spearheads Your support makes a meaningful impact – thank you! Resources from this meeting: Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous To get in contact with Krissy F or any of our previous guests, please email reco12pod@gmail.com 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 Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Evan P speaks to us on his journey through Al-Anon, Ala-Teen, and Nar-Teen in this Afro-Euro meeting of Reco12. Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a 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 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! If you would like to get in contact with either Karen A or Tobias, please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com and we will get you connected with them. 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 Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Mike L is a sober coach with 36 years of sober and clean lived experience and he has come to believe that he is a spiritual being having a human experience. Mike uses the 3 Legacy model of Unity (Meetings), Service (Helping Others) and Recovery (Practicing Spiritual Principles) to hold off the full-blown return of Stinking Thinking, which in his experience, leads to suffering and Drunk Drinking. While Mike used to believe that he had a drink or drug of choice, the truth is that he never had a choice, he just had to have it, whatever it was, and most days in recovery Mike is happy, joyous and free, as long as he remembers the 12 steps are not an event; they are like breathing for his soul/spirit. Reco12 is all about exploring the common threads of addiction and sharing tools and hope from those on a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and places to learn and support one another. Our speakers represent various fellowships, addictions, and afflictions, thus showing the common threads of recovery, no matter our addiction or affliction. Reco12 values your support in carrying out our 12th Step mission, providing essential resources for addicts and their loved ones. We welcome contributions to cover Zoom, podcast, web hosting, and administrative costs. Become a Reco12 Spearhead by becoming a monthly donor at https://www.reco12.com/support. For one-time donations, you can use PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/reco12 or Venmo at @Reco-Twelve or with Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Reco12Spearheads Your support makes a meaningful impact – thank you! Resources from today's meeting: Back to Basics - Wally P Heartmath.org Bill's Own Story To Join the Reco12 WhatsApp Group To get the handout mentioned in the meeting, please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com and request it. To get in contact with Mike, please email reco12pod@gmail.com and I will facilitate that connection. 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 Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Tobias W speaks to us on the topic of carrying the message, not the addict in this Afro-Euro meeting of Reco12. Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a 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 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! If you would like to get in contact with either Karen A or Tobias, please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com and we will get you connected with them. 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 Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Michael S has been in a variety of 12 Step fellowships over the last 11years. His primary fellowship is AA, even though he is not an alcoholic-He will explain. Currently, he is most active in SLAA and CODA. Michael's favorite topic to talk on is Emotional Sobriety but in this meeting he will talk about his experience sober dating and what living recovery is like today after 11 years on the rooms. He has been practicing as a licensed psychotherapist and life coach for the past 20 years. He and his family live in the Southwestern Suburbs of Chicago. Reco12 is all about exploring the common threads of addiction and sharing tools and hope from those on a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and places to learn and support one another. Our speakers represent various fellowships, addictions, and afflictions, thus showing the common threads of recovery, no matter our addiction or affliction. Reco12 values your support in carrying out our 12th Step mission, providing essential resources for addicts and their loved ones. We welcome contributions to cover Zoom, podcast, web hosting, and administrative costs. Become a Reco12 Spearhead by becoming a monthly donor at https://www.reco12.com/support. For one-time donations, you can use PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/reco12 or Venmo at @Reco-Twelve or with Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Reco12Spearheads Your support makes a meaningful impact – thank you! Resources from this meeting: The Spirituality of Imperfection Book Quiet by Susan Cain How to Listen to God by Wally P SLAA CODA Big Book of AA The Meadows Two Way Prayer 2Way Prayer “How to Listen to God” hosted by Prayerful People. 7 days a week at 8.30am EST 7 days a week at 9pm EST. Meeting ID: 665 164 8754 Passcode: Light https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6651648754pwd=L1pYN3QyR09Ka2s3RVdQZFVEVlhmdz09 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 Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Amit speaks to us on the topic of prejudice in this Afro-Euro meeting of Reco12. Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a 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 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! If you would like to get in contact with either Karen A or Amit, please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com and we will get you connected with them. Support the Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Tony’s recovery bio is a story of relapses and brief moments of continuous sobriety. It wasn’t until he completely gave himself to this simple program that he found peace and felt clean inside. In this meeting Tony talks about identification as an alcoholic and the importance of finding a place where you fit in. Reco12 is all about exploring the common threads of addiction and sharing tools and hope from those on a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and places to learn and support one another. Our speakers represent various fellowships, addictions, and afflictions, thus showing the common threads of recovery, no matter our addiction or affliction. Reco12 values your support in carrying out our 12th Step mission, providing essential resources for addicts and their loved ones. We welcome contributions to cover Zoom, podcast, web hosting, and administrative costs. Become a Reco12 Spearhead by becoming a monthly donor at https://www.reco12.com/support. For one-time donations, you can use PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/reco12 or Venmo at @Reco-Twelve or with Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Reco12Spearheads Your support makes a meaningful impact – thank you! Resources from this meeting: Alcoholics Anonymous Big 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 https://www.jamescarrington.net/ and https://m.facebook.com/jamescarringtonmusic Support the Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

David F speaks to us on the foundation stone of recovery being that of helping others in this Afro-Euro meeting of Reco12. Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a 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 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! If you would like to get in contact with either Karen A or David F, please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com and we will get you connected with them. Support the Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Kevin got sober in Sexaholics Anonymous on June 11, 2019. He was first introduced to SA in 2001 by a therapist, but he didn't know yet how to be rigorously honest, so he faded away from the Program after a few years. After HP returned him to the Program in 2018, he thought he could skip right over Steps 2 and 3 because his faith practice had already been a central focus for him since early childhood. He never expected the spiritual re-education he's received over the last five years nor the consistent spiritual experiences he now joyously receives. Today Kevin will speak to us on the role of HP in the 12 Steps. This meeting marks 4 years that Reco12 has been a weekly meeting! Thank you all for making it what it is becoming! Reco12 is all about exploring the common threads of addiction and sharing tools and hope from those on a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and places to learn and support one another. Our speakers represent various fellowships, addictions, and afflictions, thus showing the common threads of recovery, no matter our addiction or affliction. Reco12 values your support in carrying out our 12th Step mission, providing essential resources for addicts and their loved ones. We welcome contributions to cover Zoom, podcast, web hosting, and administrative costs. Become a Reco12 Spearhead by becoming a monthly donor at https://www.reco12.com/support. For one-time donations, you can use PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/reco12 or Venmo at @Reco-Twelve. Your support makes a meaningful impact – thank you! Resources from this meeting: Sexaholics Anonymous White Book of SA Big Book of AA Gaming Addicts Anonymous - Statement on HP 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 Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Debi's 1st sober date was in 1987. Her current & permanent sober date is 1/31/94. After a long history of trouble at home, school, & with police, including rehab, detox, jail, DUI, psych ward, diagnoses, medication, etc. Debi finally surrendered. After 3.5 years sober for the 2nd time, she was ready to suicide. In this situation she allowed a recovered member to take her through the Book & the Steps. Finally recovered, Debi did all of her 9th step amends in a meaningful way & now lives in Steps 10-12. Today Debi will speak on 9th Step Healing. Reco12 is all about exploring the common threads of addiction and sharing tools and hope from those on a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and places to learn and support one another. Our speakers represent various fellowships, addictions, and afflictions, thus showing the common threads of recovery, no matter our addiction or affliction. Reco12 values your support in carrying out our 12th Step mission, providing essential resources for addicts and their loved ones. We welcome contributions to cover Zoom, podcast, web hosting, and administrative costs. Become a Reco12 Spearhead by becoming a monthly donor at https://www.reco12.com/support. For one-time donations, you can use PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/reco12 or Venmo at @Reco-Twelve. Your support makes a meaningful impact – thank you! Resources from today's meeting: Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous Support the Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Babe K was separated from alcohol on March 2, 2002. His initial experience with the fellowship was unspectacular but he immediately fell in love with the Big Book. Through the process and discipline of the twelve steps,he has been given a life of useful joy beyond his wildest dreams. Today he speaks on A Design for Living. Reco12 is all about exploring the common threads of addiction and sharing tools and hope from those on a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and places to learn and support one another. Our speakers represent various fellowships, addictions, and afflictions, thus showing the common threads of recovery, no matter our addiction or affliction. Reco12 values your support in carrying out our 12th Step mission, providing essential resources for addicts and their loved ones. We welcome contributions to cover Zoom, podcast, web hosting, and administrative costs. Become a Reco12 Spearhead by becoming a monthly donor at https://www.reco12.com/support. For one-time donations, you can use PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/reco12 or Venmo at @Reco-Twelve. Your support makes a meaningful impact – thank you! Resources from this meeting: AA Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous Simon and Garfunkel - My Little Town 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 Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Dennis T in Alaska is sober since July 29th, 2014. He came into the program after experiencing 40 years of pain and destruction and being unable to stop. The program has given him principles and tools to practice and live by on a daily basis. His experience showed him that only "not doing" left him sick and suffering, and the only path to freedom was by utterly abandoning himself to the God of his understanding, then as time passed everything began to change. He speaks to us today on this concept that sober is not well. Reco12 is all about exploring the common threads of addiction and sharing tools and hope from those on a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and places to learn and support one another. Our speakers represent various fellowships, addictions, and afflictions, thus showing the common threads of recovery, no matter our addiction or affliction. Reco12 values your support in carrying out our 12th Step mission, providing essential resources for addicts and their loved ones. We welcome contributions to cover Zoom, podcast, web hosting, and administrative costs. Become a Reco12 Spearhead by becoming a monthly donor at https://www.reco12.com/support. For one-time donations, you can use PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/reco12 or Venmo at @Reco-Twelve. Your support makes a meaningful impact – thank you! Resources from this meeting: SA (Sexaholics Anonymous) White Book of SA Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous If you would like the Step 10/11 template, the essays referenced, or to get in contact with Dennis, please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com and we will get you set up with those items. 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 Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Angie H from Missouri has a 3-16-15 SA and AA sober date and does a ton of program service including being a Phone meeting moderator, Helping to start a local meeting that is going strong. Phone and Zoom Speaker shares, Key note SA speaker in the Golden Colorado Mother Cabrini Retreat in 2019. Angie also Formed a Local SA group fellowship in her area in 2018 Committee member for several retreats in Kansas and Florida And she has and does co-chair many retreats and conferences, including the upcoming International SA conference in Dallas TX in 2025. Angie Sponsors and has a sponsor and has Hosted several hundred Recovery people in her home on the Serenity farm over the last many years. Angies continue to have spiritual awakenings and Live happy joyous and free while living the steps and practicing her program principles in all her affairs. Kevin H first came to S-Anon on 18 May, 2015 and he is also very involved in program service at all levels. He has started a local S-Anon meeting, Chaired an international convention in St. Louis in 2018, Has started, with God’s grace, a international mens’ S-Anon Whats App Group with several hundred members. He is a member of the Board of Trustees as a regional trustee for the Midwest in s-Anon. Kevin is the chairperson for the 2025 internaional Convention in Dallas for S-Anon. He is always talking with hundreds of newcomers in S-Anon while sponsoring about 18 men in S-Anon. Reco12 is all about exploring the common threads of addiction and sharing tools and hope from those on a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and places to learn and support one another. Our speakers represent various fellowships, addictions, and afflictions, thus showing the common threads of recovery, no matter our addiction or affliction. Resources from this meeting: SA S-Anon If you would like to get in contact with Kevin or Angie please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com and I can connect you. 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 Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Karen A , Kirsty W, and Ursula F along with some live participants, are continuing this special series for The Family Afterward as a group of mothers and others who are living in recovery. They will go through the Steps of Recovery from the perspective of mothers and families. Their topic of discussion in this episode will be the experience of working and living Step 6 as families in recovery. Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a 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! If you would like to get in contact with Karen, Ursula, or Kirsty, please send an email to reco12@gmail.com and we will get you connected with them. Support the Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Kathryn joined a food fellowship in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2014. 5 years later she happened upon Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous, and got sober from unhealthy eating practices on 9 Nov 2019. She now lives in the UK and her home group is the ABA Australia Zoom Group that meets Mon and Wed at 6pm Sydney time. Kathryn speaks to us today on surrendering control over all things and the concept that sobriety is surrender. Reco12 is all about exploring the common threads of addiction and sharing tools and hope from those on a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and places to learn and support one another. Our speakers represent various fellowships, addictions, and afflictions, thus showing the common threads of recovery, no matter our addiction or affliction. Reco12 values your support in carrying out our 12th Step mission, providing essential resources for addicts and their loved ones. We welcome contributions to cover Zoom, podcast, web hosting, and administrative costs. Become a Reco12 Spearhead by becoming a monthly donor at https://www.reco12.com/support. For one-time donations, you can use PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/reco12 or Venmo at @Reco-Twelve. Your support makes a meaningful impact – thank you! Resources from this meeting: Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous ABA Textbook Al-Anon If you would like to get in contact with Kathryn M, please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com 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 Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Nikki M will be speaking to us today on The Thought Life. Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a 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 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! If you would like to get in contact with either Karen A or Nikki M, please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com and we will get you connected with them. You can also hear Nikki at the Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast and the Big Book Roundtable Podcast. Support the Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Having grown up in an alcoholic home, Dorinda thought she knew all there was to know about alcoholism but that was a trap set up by her ego and illness, and, as it turns out, she knew nothing. She progressed from a fun loving moderate drinker to a miserable daily solo drinker with no hope left to lose and no reason left to live, or so she thought. How dark it is before the dawn. Little did Dorinda know that there was purpose behind the pain and was being surrendered so her life could sky rocket. She shares about drinking for two through pregnancy was finally the low that brought her into the rooms of recovery and into a new life. Reco12 is all about exploring the common threads of addiction and sharing tools and hope from those on a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and places to learn and support one another. Our speakers represent various fellowships, addictions, and afflictions, thus showing the common threads of recovery, no matter our addiction or affliction. Reco12 values your support in carrying out our 12th Step mission, providing essential resources for addicts and their loved ones. We welcome contributions to cover Zoom, podcast, web hosting, and administrative costs. Become a Reco12 Spearhead by becoming a monthly donor at https://www.reco12.com/support. For one-time donations, you can use PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/reco12 or Venmo at @Reco-Twelve. Your support makes a meaningful impact – thank you! Resources from this Episode: AA Big Book Thomas Merton Prayer 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 Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast