You Are Not Insane You Are In Survival Mode-A new way to consider Step 2 of the 12 Steps of Recovery with Dr. Sam

Send us Fan Mail Step Two can be the moment people quietly decide the 12 steps are not for them. “A power greater than myself” can sound like religion, and “restore me to sanity” can feel like a slap, especially if your so-called insanity was actually what kept you alive in a volatile childhood. We go straight into that tension and name what many listeners have thought in meetings but rarely say out loud. In this episode, Dr. Sam offers a modern, trauma-informed reframe of Step Two that does not require a specific belief system: can I trust that there is another part of me, beyond this protector part, that can restore me to safety? From there, we walk through a practical parts-work approach that fits naturally with addiction recovery, emotional sobriety, and nervous system regulation. You will hear how protective strategies like anxiety, perfectionism, and the urge to escape are not moral failures. They are adaptations, and they deserve care, not war. You will also learn a simple daily practice we call the spiritual boardroom, where each part gets a seat at the table and your authentic self takes the CEO role. Then we share a three-step tool you can use in real time: regulate the body with long exhales, reassure the activated part that you are safe now, and take one action aligned with your true self while letting your parts come along. If you are looking for trauma-informed recovery, a fresh take on AA Step Two, or a way to build self-trust without preaching, press play. Subscribe, share with someone who feels stuck on Step Two, and leave a review so more people can find this reframe. To book a free discovery call with Dr. Sam, click the link below: https://calendly.com/drharte/free-discovery-call-w-dr-harte Support the show #thetruthaboutaddiction #sobriety #the12steps #recovery #therapy #mentalhealth #podcasts #emotionalsobriety #soberliving #sobermindset #spirituality #spiritualgrowth #aa #soberlife #mindfulness #wellness #wellnessjourney #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #sobermovement #recoveroutloud #sobercurious #sobermoms #soberwomen #author #soberauthor #purpose #passion #perspective