The 4th Step Podcast

On location at the Band of Brothers Convention in Seattle I meet up with Tate for an in depth look at his journey. I really enjoyed the amount of vulnerability and honest self-examination he had. We talk about family history and the many types of undiagnosed issues we carry with us besides drug addiction. Through the tears and laughs, I felt the pain and hope Tate brings to us.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Sometimes what seems normal to us can be unrecognized trauma. These things show up for Brayden in his life and today he sees the connection between events and him wanting to change the way he feels. His recovery is a story of success and then relapse and the climb back to the rooms. Listening to this 4th step with Brayden also reminded me of the 'pebble in the pond' analogy. The 'ripple effect' our actions have on those around us.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Growing up with culture shock and not fitting in, Manny describes a childhood full of being on the outside looking in. The teenage years and early adulthood find Manny getting relief in drug addiction as well as the chaos of running the streets. His journey into recovery leads him to find a clear higher power and the belief that he can make it out alive. The tools of the program become his lifeline to a better life.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Living with the scars of a childhood stolen too soon, Anita finds the only relief from the pain. Addiction affected her life so bad that even her children suffered in the wreckage. A CPS case and the desire to do the right thing lead her to find recovery. Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Dan grew up in a home shadowed by trauma and instability. He shares with us about the continuous feeling of anxiety and the link to using. Today Dan lives a life rooted in spirituality and recovery. The story of Dan losing his sponsor to illness really had me in touch with my own grief when I experienced the same situation. Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Sylvia has one of those stories that really gives you a gut punch on so many subjects. We discuss topics like mental health, suiside, ptsd, trauma and so much more. Topics that are often looked upon as taboo when sharing in meetings. All these things Sylvia can link directly to her addiction. Josh and I both felt the content was so important to let listeners relate to.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Angie does a great job sharing her life with us. A childhood with generational trauma, sexual abuse, physical and emotional neglect all play apart in how she got to addiction and recovery. A very troubled and dark past leads us to her low self-esteem, questioning if she is good enough and doubting her worth. Recovery gives her some serenity, which leads to a new perspective on life.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Aubrey comes from a childhood of severe abuse that molded her into questioning her own life's self worth. After years of oppression, she grasps a chance to take control of her choices and finds in the end that the disease had control over all of that. A beautiful example of courage through the steps and spiritual living. We re-uploaded this episode with better quality sound. enjoy!Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Our anonymous friend tells her story about her journey to recovery and what drove her here. High anxiety all the time, self-deprecating, childhood/adult abuse and much more tells us a story of survival. She shares with us about going from a 'human doing' to a 'human being' in search of contentment. Her recovery story is a 'hope shot' for us that can't always see the light at the end of the tunnel.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Charlene grew up in Northern Ireland near the end of 'The Troubles'. Learn about the chronic fear, the checkpoints, the violence, and she grew up believing that it was all normal. We can trace the path from her childhood experiences to the only tool that could silence the truama. Addiction creates havoc and affects the shame and guilt of her life, including her children and the desire to be a good mom. Finding recovery gave her a second chance to a first class life.Send us Fan MailSupport the show