Safe Recovery Podcast LEAVING Alcoholics Anonymous

This episode was originally published on September 7th, 2011. After years attending AA meetings people when people leave sometimes feel alone and unsupported. Monica shares how she and many others deal with being iced out, gaslit and ostracized after believing a community was like your family and your closest friends are now your enemy.

This episode was originally published on February 22, 2012. Join Donna Cornett Founder of Drink Link Moderation to discuss help for those with early stages of a drinking problem who prefer to learn to moderate than do abstinence. 

This episode was originally published on Oct 31st, 2012.
When a male AA member killed a mother and child in Honolulu a big five year investigation ensued, only to discover that courts were ordering violent & sexual offenders to AA meetings, unknown to the public.  Monica Richardson discovered through an AA world board member that  sex offenders  were  targeting  meetings unknown to members or the public  (who were  being forced there  by courts  and unions) .  After attending  AA for over 30+ years Monica decided to leave  and  change things from the outside.

This episode was originally published on December 5th, 2012.
 
In 1982, Dr Marc Kern received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. In 1983 He founded Addiction Alternatives, his private practice in Los Angeles, California, to provide clients with non-12-step addiction treatment alternatives, because there are many more people like him who do not find AA and the 12-step approach to be effective. His practical self-help book "Take Control, Now!" is a do-it-yourself blueprint for managing unwanted habits. of the Addictions.

This episode was originally published on April 18th, 2012Alternatives to 12-Step Programs
When AA doesn't work for you, there are many other ways to get help for problematic use:
SMART Recovery
The Sinclair Method using Naltrexone
Psilocybin journeys with an Indigenous shaman or therapist
Harm Reduction
Moderation Management
"Get a life" approach
Go back to school
Good outpatient treatment with no AA requirement
The Freedom Model
The Center for Motivation and Change in NYC
Practical Recovery in San Diego
Ibogaine therapy in Mexico
Ketamine therapy done with a doctor
LifeRing Secular Recovery
Rational Recovery (not my favorite)

This episode was originally published on June 8th, 2011.Join Monica and Tom Horvath for an in depth interview on one of the hottest newest Smartest modalities of healing. 
SMART Recovery® is the leading self-empowering addiction recovery support group. Our participants learn tools for addiction recovery based on the latest scientific research and participate in a world-wide community which includes free, self-empowering, secular and science-based, mutual-help support groups.SMART Recovery® currently sponsors more than 600+ face-to-face meetings around the world, and 18+ online meetings per week. In addition, our online message board is an excellent forum to learn about SMART Recovery®  and obtain addiction recovery support.

This episode was originally published on April 26th, 2011. 
A discussion around...
AA's Original first and only text...The Big Book.Is it still viable. How can a religious fellowship be a place where our Judges are sending DUI's and Criminals.Narcotics Anonymous is currently in process of writing a new text. Why not a new text for AA?What has NA addressed in this new book?

This episode was originally published on May 25th, 2011.Join Monica & Kali for another episode of uncovering predatory behavior and bringing safety to all in & out of 12 step rooms.

This episode was originally published in May 2011.Monica will host and Kali will co-host this in depth interview discussing the notorious 13 stepping behavior in AA meetings, its culture and program. AKA Sexual harassment. Financial Scamming and the like-sponsorship abuse-powertripping. A grass roots movement that began in California has now spread throughout the US. Over 65 meetings are using the MAAS -Make AA Safer Pamphlet.