"I Am Not a Counselor"

Episode 29 August 07, 2025 00:45:58
"I Am Not a Counselor"
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
"I Am Not a Counselor"

Aug 07 2025 | 00:45:58

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Hosted By

Patrick Newman

Show Notes

Having recently celebrated 40 years of continuous sobriety, Bill Cleveland, a pillar in a multitude of recovery fellowships (namely Hermosa Beach Men’s Stag) discusses with Allen alcoholism as an analogue for emotional immaturity, AA as something we “get” to do rather than something we “have” to do, “second first steps,” the importance of amends and working with others.

 

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