Mike C shares his journey of overcoming addiction, finding a secular approach within Narcotics Anonymous, and building a grounded, fulfilling life through service, personal connection, and step work over nearly 15 years of recovery. Finding Secular NA allowed Mike to deepen his recovery, rebuild family relationships, get married, and stay dedicated to supporting newcomers in staying clean.

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Annda describes nearly three decades of secret substance abuse that ended when she sought help and found her way to 12 step programs. As an atheist, she ignored the "God stuff" from the start, guided in part by an old-timer who modeled recovery without belief. Ten years into sobriety she discovered Narcotics Anonymous, She describes her recovery as simple, relational, and ongoing — a daily practice that has carried her and her family through continued hardship without a return to use.

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In this episode, we hear from John C, an Australian NA member with nearly 39 years of recovery. In his share, John describes building a secular, humanist path through the Twelve Steps by replacing belief in God with humility, honest self-examination, and a deepening capacity to love the people closest to him. John’s story offers proof that the program bends to fit the person, not the other way around. Recorded on May 2, 2025 at the Friday, NA Secular Speaker Meeting.

For more information on recovery from addiction through Narcotics Anonymous 12 step program from a secular, non-religious approach, please check out secularna.org

** This podcast is not formally affiliated in any way with Narcotics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous World Services. **

Comments are welcome. Email to: secularna@gmail.com