12-Step Recovery: The Mentorship Model That Changes Everything

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What if recovery isn’t just about quitting—but about rebuilding your masculinity through real accountability, mentorship, and community?

Full show notes + all sources: https://empoweredchangece.com/american-masculinity-podcast

In this episode, licensed addiction counselor Kevin Peterson shares how 12-step recovery changed his understanding of masculinity—and how men can move from isolation and control to connection, community, and personal growth.

We dig into why healthy masculinity means showing up, not doing it alone—and why mentorship and accountability change everything for men in recovery. Whether you're in the process, supporting someone who is, or just reflecting on your own masculinity, this conversation brings hard-won insights and honest truth.

For more about Kevin's work visit: www.chronichope.us

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Chapters:
00:00 — Why Masculinity and Recovery Need Each Other
09:00 — The “Fixer Trap” and How It Fuels Codependency
16:00 — 12-Step Mentorship and the Power of Community
26:00 — Your Family Can’t (and Shouldn’t) Meet Every Need
35:00 — Finding the Right 12-Step Meeting for You
42:00 — From Helping to Controlling: The Hard Line for Men
44:54 — Kevin’s Personal Reflections on Masculinity

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The American Masculinity Podcast™ is hosted by Timothy Wienecke — licensed psychotherapist, Air Force veteran, and men’s advocate.
Real conversations about masculinity, mental health, growth, and how men can show up better — as partners, leaders, and friends.
We focus on grounded tools, not yelling or clichés. If you have questions or want a tool for something you're wrestling with, leave a comment or send a message — your feedback shapes what we build next.
Note: While this doesn’t replace therapy, it might help you notice something worth exploring.