The 12 Steps Fix Our Soul with Dean Anderson | Episode 522
The Way Out | A Sobriety and Recovery PodcastShow Notes
Contact Dean: https://themosthighshow.com
Book Recommendation: Breathing Under Water – Richard Rohr - https://www.amazon.com/Breathing-Under-Water-Spirituality-Twelve/dp/B0GKTQ8QQT Autobiography of a Yogi – by Paramahansa Yogananda - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7452 4th Step in the Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions –https://www.aa.org/twelve-steps-twelve-traditions
Best Insight: “The 12 Steps are a toolkit to recover.”
Song That Symbolizes Recovery: Beat It – Michael Jackson –https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRdxUFDoQe0 (youtube.com in Bing) Resources: Breathing Under Water – Richard Rohr Autobiography of a Yogi – Paramahansa Yogananda Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions –https://www.aa.org/twelve-steps-twelve-traditions
Summary: Dean shares his inspiring journey from addiction to long‑termrecovery, highlighting the spiritual principles and practices that transformedhis life. Discover how living authentically and serving others can lead toprofound personal growth and healing. Dean discusses his recovery path, hisinnovative projects, and the importance of connection and authenticity insobriety. Explore practical insights, spiritual principles, and unique storiesthat reveal the transformative power of the twelve steps.
Key Topics: Dean’s personal recovery story from addiction to sobriety The role of spirituality and the twelve steps in healing Living authentically and serving others as a path to growth The importance of community and connection in recovery The influence of ancient wisdom and mental models on modernrecovery The Montana Society learning platform The role of storytelling and oral tradition in healing Innovative recovery projects including a nuclear bunker andreality show The importance of connection and vulnerability in sobriety The impact of the twelve steps and related literature The spiritual principles underlying recovery The use of media and storytelling to promote sobriety Challenges faced in recovery and personal growth The significance of service and helping others
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Book Recommendation Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age: ABrief History of AA Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0916856127 Best Advice "If a woman leaves, don't ask her to comeback." (metaphor about acceptance and letting go) Song That Symbolizes Recovery (Gerald’s Pick) Beastie Boys –Gratitude YouTube: https://youtu.be/ru3gHk6c2Ew (youtu.be in Bing) Resources Tribe: Finding & Building Relationships as aPath to Recovery — Gerald Lott Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964061384 SVVOR (Voices of Recovery) Home: https://svvor.org/