Today we have the pleasure of speaking with the author of two books about recovery. Andy F. is Originally from the UK but now living in Thailand you will hear a compelling story and a unique perspective. Click the links below for further reading and reach out to me for any questions: iammaxariel@gmail.com
“The 12 steps for Agnostics” by Andy F.:
https://www.amazon.com/Twelve-Steps-Agnostics-happily-without/dp/B09CRM4P7T
“You can’t be a real alcoholic if you don’t believe in god” by Andy F.:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ2V11SC
Trauma from Spiritual Abuse:
https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/insight/psychology/trauma-spiritual-abuse/
Helping others:
https://mha.gbtesting.us/resources/help-others/
Journaling:
https://www.reflection.app/blog/benefits-of-journaling
Bullying:
https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2015/05/bullying-research
Mindfulness:
https://www.mindful.org/the-science-of-mindfulness/
Swimming:
https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-swimming/about/index.html
Traveling:
https://www.vox.com/ad/22979085/the-positive-impact-of-travel
“The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_of_Now
Carl Rogers:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK589708/
Breathing exercises:
https://www.uhhospitals.org/blog/articles/2024/02/breathe-your-way-to-better-health-and-less-stress
Mindfulness:
https://www.mindful.org/the-science-of-mindfulness/
Quiet time/silent reflecting:
https://www.stemlynsblog.org/the-science-of-silence/
Secular 12 steps:
https://aaagnostica.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Secular-12-Steps.pdf