Stepping into a room full of strangers to talk about your deepest secrets, addictions, and relational failures is one of the most terrifying things you can do—and one of the most transformative.

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on recovery groups. We share our personal, raw experiences of what it actually felt like to walk through those doors for the very first time, the bad advice we had to filter out, and why isolated healing is an illusion.

Whether you're struggling with sexual addiction, betrayal trauma, or emotional control, finding the right group culture is essential. We break down the differences between 12-Step programs, Christ-centered recovery ministries, and clinical support groups so you can find the room where you finally feel safe enough to heal.

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🚨 DISCLAIMER: The Brazen Recovery Podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The personal experiences, perspectives, and opinions shared by Jacob, Miriam, and their guests are not a substitute for professional medical, clinical, mental health, or legal advice. Always seek the advice of a qualified professional regarding your personal situation.

🔍 GROUP LINKS: If you or your spouse are ready to take the next step toward community, here are the official group finders for the programs we discussed in this episode.

• Celebrate Recovery (CR) – A Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program for a wide range of hurts, habits, and hang-ups.
• re:generation – A 12-step, scripture-based discipleship process through the local church.
• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – The original 12-step fellowship focused on freedom from alcohol dependence.
• Sexaholics Anonymous (SA) – A 12-step fellowship for those seeking recovery from sexual addiction and lust.
• Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) – A 12-step community offering support and fellowship for sex addiction recovery.
• Pure Desire Groups – Structured, counselor-designed online and local groups for sexual addiction recovery and betrayal trauma.