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Dec 30, 2025

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Dec 27, 2025

We are a self-supporting community.  Join us in the following ways:

  • Sustaining Partners  - Join by making monthly donations for one year.  You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles.  Your name will also be announced each month you donate.
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Dec 26, 2025

We are a self-supporting community.  Join us in the following ways:

  • Sustaining Partners  - Join by making monthly donations for one year.  You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles.  Your name will also be announced each month you donate.
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Dec 24, 2025

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Step Eight
04:15 The Importance of Willingness
09:55 Navigating Fear and Shame
18:32 The Role of Spirituality in Step Eight
26:05 Reflection and Preparation for Amends
37:21 Overcoming Shame and Self-Obsession
48:01 Encouragement for Newcomers
50:07 This Week in Recovery
 

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Dec 18, 2025

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Step Seven
03:25 Understanding Humility in Recovery
07:16 Character Defaults vs. Defects
10:36 The Role of Spirituality in Surrender
17:48 Changing Character Defaults
23:40 Actions in Step Seven
26:19 Surrendering in Daily Life
32:27 Guilt, Shame, and Spiritual Honesty
37:12 Trauma and...