Are the 12-Step Rooms a Cult of Love?

We needed a cult. Turns out it's a cult of love. Episode 20 of Fill Me Up is back at the table, and we're getting real about what keeps us spiritually fit. We talk about why we left church, why blaming the people in our lives keeps us stuck, and why comparing ourselves to anyone is just meditating on the wrong things. Nothing here is medical advice. Talk to your doctor before changing any medication. If you're struggling, reach out to someone you trust or a local support line. In Canada, you can call or text 9-8-8. Subscribe, and tell us in the comments: what belief are you ready to question? TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Are the Rooms a Cult of Love? Spirituality and Anger 00:01:17 Leaving Church: Heaven and Hell Are Already Here 00:01:55 The Worst Time to Date: There Are No New People 00:03:28 Cultural Pressure to Marry Within Your Culture 00:04:44 Online Backlash: Why Short Clips Miss the Context 00:05:28 Why Blaming Others Keeps You Stuck in Recovery 00:06:16 Stop Comparing Yourself: Remember Who You Are 00:07:30 Obsessive Thinking: Meditating on the Wrong Things 00:08:24 Who Programmed You? Challenge Your Belief System 00:09:05 Consider the Source: Whose Opinion Really Matters? 00:10:06 Discernment: God Puts the Right People in Your Path 00:10:42 Did You Write Your Soul's Blueprint Before Birth? 00:11:36 "Ye Are Gods": Stop Expecting Others to Run Your Life 00:12:23 Why Would God Do This to Me? Own Your Decisions 00:13:28 Only Calling Friends When You Need Help 00:14:53 Overcomplicating Recovery: Free Meetings Are Available 00:15:39 The Rehab Industry Debate: Do Your Own Research 00:16:20 Why Coming Off Prescription Drugs Is So Hard 00:17:23 12-Step Is Free: Where to Get the Big Book 00:19:34 Words Matter: Speaking Things Into Existence 00:20:10 Judgment and Gossip: Did He Turn Out OK? 00:22:16 What's Good or Bad Anymore? Stop Judging Others 00:22:59 Think Before You Speak: Override the Automatic Script 00:25:15 Grateful to Be Back: Truth Is a Hard Pill #addictionrecovery #cult #love