Ep.496: Think You Don't Need the 12 steps? Think Again. with Ian Morgan Cron

When we think of addiction, our minds often go to the "big three"—alcohol, drugs, and pornography. But addiction takes many forms. Workaholism, shopping, sugar, people-pleasing, and even exercise can become compulsive and harmful. The hard truth? We live in the most addicted culture in history.

In this conversation, Ian Morgan Cron joins us to explore how the 12 steps offer wisdom beyond traditional addiction recovery. We all need them and can apply them in our day-to-day lives. He shares his personal journey and reminds us that addiction isn’t a black-and-white issue—we’re all somewhere on the continuum, and the principles of recovery can benefit everyone.

One of our favorite takeaways from this episode: “We get sick alone. We heal together.” We dive into why community is essential for lasting wellness and why open conversations—especially with teens and young adults—are key to navigating today’s world.

If you’re ready to break free from unhealthy patterns and step into a healthier, more whole version of yourself, this episode is for you.

Ian Morgan Cron- Website and Instagram

Ian Morgan Cron Book- The Fix

Ian's Books:

-The Road Back to You

-Chasing Francis: A Pilgrim's Tale

-The Story of You-Enneagram

"The absence of addiction is not sobriety, it is connection"- Johann Hari

1. Ian describes addiction as an internal problem that you are trying to solve through external means what is that behavior for you?
2. Where do you think you fall on addiction continuum?
3. What mood altering behavior is having negative ramifications in your life?
4. What action can you take to learn about the 12steps and how it can help you?

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