Do the 12 Step Programs really work?

An episode of the Wonderful Being podcast, hosted by Queen Mab, titled "Do the 12 Step Programs really work?" was published on October 23, 2021 and runs 4 minutes.

October 23, 2021 ·4m · Wonderful Being

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Summary

I've been attending 12 step groups for codependency issues for the last ten years. After looking at my own experiences with the program and reading three books written by women in the program, I have some questions about whether or not it actually works. What's YOUR experience with 12 step or any other form of support group (provided you're comfortable sharing, of course)? For a transcript, click here. For video, click here. 

Episode Description

I've been attending 12 step groups for codependency issues for the last ten years. After looking at my own experiences with the program and reading three books written by women in the program, I have some questions about whether or not it actually works. What's YOUR experience with 12 step or any other form of support group (provided you're comfortable sharing, of course)? For a transcript, click here. For video, click here.

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