🔊 Episode Description (RedCircle / Podcast Distributor)The Hidden History of the 12 Steps: Carl Jung, Mysticism, and the Path to Awakening
In this episode of The Infinite Spark of Being, we explore the untold spiritual and mystical roots of the 12-Step recovery movement. From Carl Jung’s pivotal conversation about the need for a “vital spiritual experience,” to the occult practices of the Oxford Group, to Bill Wilson’s secret experiments with LSD — this episode uncovers the deeper forces that shaped addiction recovery into a path of spiritual awakening.
We explore:
🔹 Carl Jung’s surprising connection to the founding of AA
🔹 The spiritual blueprint hidden within the 12 Steps
🔹 Mysticism, inner alchemy, and ancient esoteric influence
🔹 The forgotten role of psychedelics in early recovery research
🔹 Why the 12 Steps are not just about sobriety — but transformation
Whether you’re in recovery, love someone who is, or you’re simply walking your own spiritual path, this conversation will open new doors and deepen your understanding.
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