The podcast featured speakers Stacey Chillemi and Michael Moltan, discussing the 12-step recovery program, its importance, and how it can be applied to various aspects of life. The conversation delved into the steps of the program, emphasizing the spiritual aspect over religious connotations. Stacey Chillemi and Michael Moltan highlighted the significance of seeking help for trauma, addressing past mistakes, and promoting progress over perfection. They stressed the universal applicability of the 12-step program beyond addiction recovery, advocating for self-reflection, forgiveness, and seeking external support when needed. 

The discussion underscored the transformative potential of the program in fostering personal growth and spiritual development. Stacey Chillemi and Michael Moltan encouraged listeners to explore the program's principles and consider its relevance in their own lives. The conversation aimed to raise awareness about the program's broader impact and the benefits of incorporating its principles into daily practices.

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LEARNINGS:
What are the 12 steps of recovery in a 12-step program?
The 12 steps of recovery are international Mutual Aid programs supporting recovery from substance addictions, behavioral addictions, and compulsions developed in the 1930s.

Is the 12-step recovery program religious?
12-step recovery is not a religious program but a spiritual program.

Why is working the 12 steps with a mentor or sponsor important?
Working the 12 steps with a mentor or sponsor with long-term recovery is essential for guidance and support.

Why is step four, making a moral inventory of oneself, considered courageous and vulnerable?
Step four involves making a searching and fearless moral inventory of oneself, which requires courage and vulnerability to confront and acknowledge one's shortcomings and past actions.

How can the 12-step program be applied to anyone's life, not just those struggling with addiction?
The 12-step program can be applied to anyone's life as a tool for personal growth, self-reflection, and spiritual development, not limited to those dealing with addiction.