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12 Steps to Change

The Next Step with Brad and Jaythenextsteppodcast.com
The Next Step Podcast is a weekly podcast focusing on the joys of recovery and sobriety. We focus our discussions to weekly news and each week focus on one of the 12 steps to recovery found on arp.lds.org.
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Episodes

Do people prey on addicts ?

Would you pay this guy 5 grand to tell you to just drink in moderation ? Is this a scam or a genius ?

Mar 22, 202338 min

Returning home early from a mission.....and the journey back out

This is not a 12 step drop... but the principles of getting honest, honest confession and a strong support network gets Curren back out on his mission. Maybe worth sharing with someone you know who is or may want to help someone going through this.

Jan 31, 20231 hr 12 min

Married to an addict....Part 2 with Lexi

Part two with our guest Lexi. Everyone loves Lexi and she is back to talk about her growth with Alanon and doing the 12 steps to help herself. Lexi and Jay have been married for over a decade and they share how they use the 12 steps to help keep in recovery but keep their marriage healthy. They are everyone's favorite couple to party with You can buy Alanon Works book here: https://amzn.to/3ISasXD You can buy the Myth of Normal here: https://amzn.to/3IK8hoT You can buy Healing Through Christ wor...

Jan 18, 20231 hr 1 min

Married to an addict.......in recovery with LEX

Everyone loves Lexi and she is back to talk about her growth with Alanon and doing the 12 steps to help herself. Lexi and Jay have been married for over a decade and they share how they use the 12 steps to help keep in recovery but keep their marriage healthy. They are everyone's favorite couple to party with You can buy Alanon Works book here: https://amzn.to/3ISasXD You can buy the Myth of Normal here: https://amzn.to/3IK8hoT You can buy Healing Through Christ workbook here: https://www.healin...

Jan 14, 202358 min

Recovery songs with Jay's Addiction

2023 Episode two. Brad and Jay introduce a new segment called "Jay's Addiction" and we review some songs about recovery and talk more about step 1.

Jan 05, 20231 hr 17 min

The Pandemic almost ruined my recovery..

After a two year break, Brad and Jay are back with The Next Step Podcast. The pandemic disrupted a lot of things, including Jay's recovery. We recap what happened and what helped Jay used the "Next Steps" to find relief. Buy the books talked about in the show: Alanon Works : https://amzn.to/3IcOsWS The Myth of Normal: https://amzn.to/3jzsPpE The equipment we use: Audio: https://amzn.to/3WO3Gpl Video: https://amzn.to/3hZmVNS Thank you to @MIDNIGHTMORMONS and @thoughtfulfaith1948 for doing the hea...

Dec 29, 20221 hr 5 min

The Next Step Pod 6.4 Ask Addict Therapist Part 1 - 10:14:19, 4.49 PM

We are back with another episode. This one has been on the hard drive for a few weeks. But with some sickness, injuries, general conference, trips and our own busy and crazy lives... it took us a while. Thank you for being patient. This weeks Ask the Addict is with Janet Kennedy. 30 years of sobriety and a LMFT. Find her at. http://www.janetkennedylmft.com/ Send us an email/DM/message on 12stepstochange for some "ask the therapist questions.

Oct 15, 20191 hr 27 min

The Next Step Pod 6.2 Jay And Lexi Pre Surgury - Step 2 Hope

Want to help the podcast ? https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate.php Lights out in NY- OCMCO Lit the world with song: https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2019/07/14/manhattan-blackout-carnegie-hall-millennial-choir-and-orchestras/ Laguna Niguel Stake and Tijuana Mexico Stakes combine for youth conference: https://www.facebook.com/12stepstochange/

Jul 17, 201949 min

The Next Step Pod 6.1 Brian Part 3 - 6:26:19, 9.16 PM

https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/ Shocking Bracelet: http://www.fox5ny.com/news/trying-to-quit-smoking-or-fast-food-this-bracelet-will-literally-shock-you-out-of-a-bad-habit?fbclid=IwAR1BFp_5Ygm9lIN0rEqAQfnn-vYpK1BU6CkoSRvM4rDk27QpGjxKnsZzZNE Help us talk with Alex Boye https://www.eastidahonews.com/2019/06/alex-boye-reveals-how-he-overcame-a-major-pornography-problem/?fbclid=IwAR3NhpxNnbtWs0J4twqvMztvT-siZ-dfAKoq9rDrm1CVCW5TGIXTL2zpWHM Like, Share, Support the show.

Jun 27, 20191 hr 18 min

The Next Step Pod 5.12 Some church news and listener questions

Want to support the podcast ? https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/ News from here: http://www.ldsliving.com/ Find a 12 step meeting with ARP at arp.lds.org other 12 step meetings: • AA – Alcoholics Anonymous • ACA – Adult Children of Alcoholics • Al-Anon/Alateen, for friends and families of alcoholics • CA – Cocaine Anonymous • CLA – Clutterers Anonymous • CMA – Crystal Meth Anonymous • Co-Anon, for friends and family of addicts • CoDA – Co-Dependents Anonymous, for people working to end patte...

May 15, 20191 hr 11 min

The Next Step Pod 5.11- Step 11 and ask the Addict with Reed talking about weed

SMILE- We have a new episode up ! And it will make you happy ! https://www.studyfinds.org/key-to-happiness-smiling-more-frequently/?fbclid=IwAR2_AYWJvw4XaIRmdA_pz4Zus1iTI16D_eHsAaiacxhdxM8y5-RnAI1X2q8 Is weed harmful to teens? https://www.amenclinics.com/blog/4-ways-cannabis-harms-the-teenage-brain/?fbclid=IwAR2p5j5wm431OS0aIooVA35-dDL_VThJyEDC0yAYh2EextmqVaRSpHySRLs Ask the Addict with Reed. From professional skateboarder to addict to sobriety.

Apr 25, 20191 hr 31 min

The Next Step Pod 5.10 Treehouse - 3:20:19, 7.01 AM

Tree House Recovery: Costa Mesa, California https://treehouserecovery.com Tree House Recovery PDX: Portland, Oregon https://treehouserecoverypdx.com https://www.newswise.com/articles/mental-health-issues-increased-significantly-in-young-adults-over-last-decade?fbclid=IwAR1lHSw9GxWV9Ysu9PcX4lsIltDGTEUw50Givx-2ExNCS_AhTtcBT4fMlmE https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/mar/11/young-men-porn-induced-erectile-dysfunction?fbclid=IwAR2W0Y0EO2Oq1cANuIBrRFcg1RfOZwB5Az6nC4zhHkmeloXQ6ZJWY_dXFQo Tree...

Mar 21, 20191 hr 25 min

The Next Step Pod 5.10- Pornography Addiction for women

http://www.ldsliving.com/Latter-day-Saint-Therapist-If-Your-Spouse-Cheats-and-Repents-Are-You-Obligated-to-Forgive/s/90137?fbclid=IwAR1L4-sPajQ_mmYWbMswWkgR57LZ97OdtsJ99-9PzkxDgyZ_TavXXoEJTNM https://wisemindhealthybody.com/ursula-herrera/drinking-one-diet-drink-daily-can-triple-risk-of-dementia-stroke/?c=jer&utm_term=jer&fbclid=IwAR1YF4oRUcWDzv62kOnwrsOz1zQUKuW_THgo_KAMvrAZk0gaNBGZeVLoh_0

Feb 07, 20191 hr 40 min

The Next Step Pod NSP Townhall

The Canyon Club https://canyonclub.org/meetings To find an ARP Meeting near you: arp.lds.org To find an Al-anon Meeting near you: https://al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/find-an-al-anon-meeting/

Dec 19, 20181 hr 46 min

The Next Step Pod 5.8 - Round table discussion with spouses of addicts (in and out of recovery)

Do you enjoy the podcast ? Do you want to donate to help keep it going? https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/ "Here's the bottom line," she says. "Using less social media than you normally would leads to significant decreases in both depression and loneliness. These effects are particularly pronounced for folks who were more depressed when they came into the study." https://www.sciencedaily.com/releas…/2018/…/181108164316.htm How Alanon Works https://www.amazon.com/Al-Anon-Works-Families-Friend...

Nov 16, 20181 hr 43 min

The Next Step Pod 5.7 - Sponsor Roundtable--> Listener questions

It would be pretty sweet if you donated to the podcast: https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/ http://www.ldsliving.com/6-Myths-Latter-day-Saints-Often-Tell-Themselves-About-Our-Beliefs/s/89223?fbclid=IwAR3F6njYd66jhS6Ic1fB7nd02Q1HNAdYJrm8p58l_GZloklY4dpET3yg98k https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2018/10/26/the-militarys-obsession-with-energy-drinks-is-contributing-to-ptsd-study-finds/?fbclid=IwAR3r-zXxWbHTbSYF1rk2KaJ8kTHvx8e51yoE-oWwm4ovSIa_-7VIfWrmMPM https://www.npr.org/s...

Oct 31, 20181 hr 35 min

The next step pod 5.4 ----> Ask the addicts and Lexi about a lot of church news

This episode we gathered Lexi (wife of an addict) and Marvin (addict in recovery and a facilitator), both frequent guests on the show about the plethora of chruch and addiction news. We then drop Jay's share on step 4 Based upon demand by our local ARP group, we started recording Brad's Group Leader close and dropping that into the podcast. Please give us reviews on what ever podcast app you use, it helps more people find us.

Aug 30, 20181 hr 3 min

The next step pod 5.3 Step 3 Trust in God--->>> Ask the food addict

Do you follow us on Facebook ? https://www.facebook.com/12stepstochange/ Do you want to donate to the podcast ? https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/ News: Shawn Weiss - Mighty Ducks to Mighty Fall https://people.com/crime/mighty-ducks-shaun-weiss-arrested-for-drugs-mugshot/ Don't hide your recovery under a bushel: https://www.facebook.com/LDS/videos/10156466209306550/?hc_ref=ARTW6MCXq42OC9p7VhvhJpSlVFr0L1Wnyuh_om9jvUXz_L53d_L4EKtfI8b9y1s0I3E Breaking law of chastity (even if not Mormon) can ma...

Aug 08, 20181 hr 47 min

The next step pod 5.2 - Brad and Jay extended discussion about news and testimonies

Brad and Jay talk about recent news and go into an extended discussion about testimonies, temptation and using the 12 steps to change. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5933317/Sex-addiction-mental-health-disorder-declare-World-Health-Organization.html https://www.facebook.com/MormonNewsroom/?hc_ref=ARSyAKAcCX9DesGulnyZxCcSJ7Lm_CYINQ7qzXnVWqFgJd5ZmKFL7CUmMR96_WKeXmQ&fref=nf

Jul 24, 20181 hr 21 min

The next step pod 5.1 ---> Honesty and personal apostasy

Has this podcast helped you or one you love ? Maybe you could become a supporter: https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/ NEWS: new Hymnal ? Submit your suggestions: https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900022000/major-revisions-to-lds-church-hymnbooks-coming-soon-will-add-global-flavor.html Can yoga inflate your ego instead of control it ? https://qz.com/1307380/yoga-and-meditation-boost-your-ego-say-psychology-researchers/ Step 1 Share Brad talks with Jay about people leaving the church. He shar...

Jun 20, 20181 hr 21 min
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