12-Step Recovery: The Mentorship Model That Changes Everything

What if recovery wasn’t just about quitting, but about rebuilding masculinity through mentorship, accountability, and community?

In this episode, licensed addiction counselor Kevin Peterson joins Tim for a raw, honest conversation about how 12-step recovery reshapes masculinity. From breaking free of the “fixer” trap to finding the right mentorship, we unpack what actually helps men move from control and isolation to connection and growth.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why healthy masculinity means accountability, not perfection

• How mentorship in 12-step recovery saves lives—and rebuilds manhood

• Why family can’t meet every need (and community matters)

• How to find the right 12-step meeting for you

• Why “fixing” can destroy relationships—and what to do instead