Why Modern Trauma Recovery NEEDS a New Approach to the 12 Steps?

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April 7, 2025 • 66 mins

Dr. Samantha Harte, best-selling author of Breaking The Circuit: How to Rewire Your Mind for Hope, Resilience, and Joy in the Face of Trauma, joins PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance for a powerful conversation about her mission: to help others discover resilience, reclaim joy, and create lasting transformation.

In her groundbreaking book, Dr. Harte shares her deeply personal journey through trauma, loss, and addiction—while reimagining the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous to be more inclusive and accessible for people beyond traditional recovery circles. Her unique approach centers on universal principles of healing, offering hope and empowerment to anyone navigating life’s challenges.

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For more on Dr. Samantha Harte: https://drsamanthaharte.com/

Samantha, Flindt, and Jason discuss the following and more.

Intro 00:00

Dr. Samantha's personal journey of addiction recovery 01:37

Dangers Of Codependency & Addiction 03:43

Parents' Addiction & Disfunction Effected Samanth & Her Sister 08:00

What Is PAIN's Veteran Program? 12:03

The Brain IS Designed To Protect Us 21:50

Forgiving Ourselves In Addiction Recovery 30:24

When Medical Detox Is A MUST 43:19

Dramatic DROP In Addiction Recovery Advocacy 49:25

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