Trauma, Addiction, and the Twelve Steps – Part 2 with Ian Morgan Cron
The Allender Center Podcast · The Allender Center
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Show Notes
What if your first addiction wasn't to a substance, but to someone's approval?
In part two of our conversation with Ian Morgan Cron, we go deeper into the cycle of addiction, codependency, and the hope of recovery. Whether you're struggling with a relationship, a habit, a performance-driven mindset, or just the weight of trying to "be good," this episode offers a profound invitation: transformation doesn't come from trying harder—it comes from surrender.
You'll hear stories about the power of the 12 Steps, why spiritual awakening matters more than willpower, and how our early longings for love and safety often become tangled in the behaviors we're desperate to change. We talk about ministry, leadership, trauma, boundaries, and what it really means to carry your healing into the lives of others.
This isn't a conversation about fixing people—it's about engaging your own story so you can show up with greater freedom, compassion, and clarity.
Take a breath, take a listen. We hope you'll hear something that helps you come home to yourself.
You can order Ian's new book here: https://ianmorgancron.com/thefix
Please Note: This episode contains some mature language; listener discretion is advised.