Ian Morgan Cron on Using the Twelve Steps for Greater Self-Awareness and Recovery

Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and Life

Erik Fisher

Business, Entrepreneurship, Self-improvement, Careers, Education

4.5 • 875 Ratings

🗓️ 3 February 2025

⏱️ 45 minutes

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I’m excited to welcome back Ian Morgan Cron to the show to discuss his new book, The Fix: How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation for the Well-Adjusted, the Down-and-Out, and Everyone In Between. Ian is a bestselling author, psychotherapist, Enneagram expert, and host of the Typology podcast. His latest book explores how the Twelve Steps, originally created for addiction recovery, offer profound transformation for anyone, regardless of whether they identify as an addict. In this conversation, we cover: The Universal Nature of Addiction: Ian explains how addiction isn't limited to substances but extends to workaholism, social media, perfectionism, and more. He emphasizes that everyone is on the addiction continuum in some way. The Twelve Steps for Everyone: Ian walks us through how the Twelve Steps, originally written by Bill Wilson in 1939, serve as a framework for personal growth, self-awareness, and healing. Breaking Free from Destructive Patterns: Highlighting his own recovery journey, Ian shares how recognizing self-destructive behaviors and working the steps has transformed his life. The Power of Community in Healing: Ian discusses the importance of connection, support, and accountability in overcoming addiction and building a more fulfilling life. A Practical Guide to Transformation: The Fix isn’t just for those struggling with addiction—it’s a roadmap for anyone who wants to live with greater clarity, integrity, and joy. Ian also introduces The Fix Workbook, a companion guide to help readers apply the Twelve Steps to their own lives. Whether you’ve considered the Twelve Steps before or are hearing about them in a new light, The Fix offers a compelling case for why they can be life-changing for anyone. Learn more about Ian and his work at IanMorganCron.com Listen to Ian's previous appearances here: Ian Morgan Cron on The Enneagram 101 Ian Morgan Cron on Overcoming the Productivity Hangups of Each Enneagram Type Connect with Erik: LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky This Podcast is Powered By: Descript Descript 101 Castmagic Ecamm Podpage Rodecaster Pro Top Productivity Books List Make sure to support the show by checking out the sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:32.6	You know, Hello and welcome back to beyond the to-do list, a podcast about productivity.
0:51.4	I'm your host, Eric Fisher, and I'm excited to welcome back Ian Morgan Cron
0:55.7	to the show to discuss his new book, The Fix, how the 12 Steps offer a surprising path of
1:01.7	transformation for the well-adjusted, the down and out, and everyone in between. Ian's a best-selling
1:07.0	author, a psychotherapist, an enneagram expert, and the host of the typology podcast.
1:13.0	In this conversation, we're talking about how the 12 steps originally created for addiction
1:18.0	recovery offer a profound transformation for anyone, regardless of whether you identify as
1:24.8	an addict or not. But I think we're going to be able to show you that you are addicted to something.
1:31.5	Ian's been on the show twice before to talk about the Enneagram, and if you're interested in
1:35.9	those conversations, I've linked them up in the show notes.
1:39.1	But let's jump on into this conversation about the fix.
1:44.1	Well, this week, it is my privilege to welcome back about the fix.
1:47.7	Well, this week, it is my privilege to welcome back to the show.
1:51.8	Ian Morgan Cron, Ian, welcome back to Beyond the To-Do List.
1:53.6	Thanks. It's great to be back.
1:59.3	I'm thrilled because you've done a lot of good work and I've benefited from it.
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