#971 The Fix: Why the 12 Steps Might Just Change Your Life with Ian Morgan Cron

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Ian Cron, a bestselling author and priest, had a relapse in 2020 after 33 years of sobriety.

Alisa Keaton hosts the Revelation Wellness Podcast, introducing Ian Morgan Cron as a bestselling author, psychotherapist, Enneagram teacher, Episcopal priest, and recovering addict since 1987. Cron discusses his new book 'The Fix,' which aims to democratize the 12 steps for everyone, not just those with substance addictions. He reveals he had a relapse in 2020 after the release of his previous book, attributing it to pressures like COVID and unresolved trauma. Cron defines addiction as a compulsive attachment to a person, behavior, or substance used to escape discomfort, even at the cost of wellbeing. He introduces the concept of the 'big ache,' a universal human hunger for God that manifests as anxiety, depression, or addictive behaviors. The 12 steps are framed as a path to mend relationships with God (steps 1-3), oneself (steps 4-7), and others (steps 8-9), with maintenance steps 10-12 for ongoing spiritual growth. Cron explains step one involves admitting powerlessness over an addiction and life unmanageability, which he relates to surrendering to God. He shares a story about a pastor fired for drunkenness who found more grace in a 12-step meeting in a church basement than in the sanctuary. Cron reframes addiction as a 'solution' to deeper problems, encouraging compassion rather than judgment. He discusses how the 12 steps can help with food and body addictions, citing the Revelation Wellness support group. Cron mentions his daily practices include centering prayer, weight training, and attending meetings. The episode concludes with Cron promoting his new Enneagram assessment and sharing an insight from a meeting attendee that 'God loves fixing broken things.'

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