Tips on How to Find the Right Sponsor in 12-Step Recovery | Episode 157

Published: April 25, 2022, 4 a.m.

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I\\u2019ve been asked how to find the right sponsor for you in recovery, and as a sponsor myself I thought I would also share how my process for sponsoring. Just like everything in recovery, take what you want and leave the rest. This episode covers information for those new to recovery looking for their first sponsor, as well as those deeper into their journey too. It also helps those looking for a sponsor, as well as sponsors themselves,. This week\\u2019s episode 157 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about Tips on How to Find the Right Sponsor in 12-Step Recovery!\\xa0

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In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I\\u2019m sharing the importance of doing what works best for you as both the sponsor and the sponsee and actionable steps you can take right now to pick the best sponsor relationship for you.\\xa0

Some of the tips I go over in this episode include:

  • What a sponsor is supposed to be, and not supposed to be, and what a healthy relationship with a sponsor should look like.
  • My personal journey with recovery steps and my sponsors, including my relationships and what worked and did not work with my sponsor relationships.
  • How being a sponsor keeps the sponsor sober and on track through their own journey.
  • Common rules in different programs, and other things to consider before deciding on a sponsor for yourself.\\xa0

I would be happy to help answer questions about sponsors, however, I\\u2019m not able to be your sponsor or help you find one. I hope this episode helps you make the right decision for a sponsor for yourself. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above.

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