About Stories of Secular Recovery from Addiction through Narcotics Anonymous
Recovery stories from Narcotics Anonymous members who got clean without religion. Each ~20 min episode features a personal share recorded with the speaker's permission. Our guests attend secular NA meetings and offer genuine experiences of strength and hope — without relying on a deity or god. Their stories are proof that another way is possible.
This podcast is not formally affiliated with Narcotics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous World Services in any way.
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. For more information on recovery from addiction through Narcotics Anonymous 12 step program from a...
14 Sept 2026
EPISODE 14 ANNDA
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. For mor...
20 Aug 2026
EPISODE 13 2025-05-02 JOHN C
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. For more information on recovery from addiction through Narcotics Anonymous 12 step pr...
28 Jul 2026
EPISODE 12 2026-06-10 PAMEE
In this episode, we hear from Pamee who has a 36 year connection with NA, with honest detours along the way. Pamee speaks about relapse, PTSD, service, and healing with a candor that doesn't flinch. This is a share about staying alive, staying clean, and building a life where both are possible. Lastly, Pamee reminds us that healing runs alongside recovery, not behind it. For more information on recovery from addiction through Narcotics Anonymous 12 step program from a secular, non...
7 Jul 2026
EPISODE (11) 2025-03-22 BOB O
In this episode, we hear from Bob O. Bob reflects on how he talked himself into addiction by romanticizing self-destruction. Bob reminds us that addiction doesn't always take root in trauma or involve a dramatic backstory. Through choosing recovery and relying on Secular NA, Bob has built a quieter, more honest and fulfilling life. For more information on recovery from addition through Narcotics Anonymous 12 step program from a secular, non-religious approach, please chec...
29 May 2026
EPISODE 2025-09-24 PAULETTE
In this episode, we hear from Paulette. Paulette reflects on 29 years of secular recovery, describing how she found her higher power in the fellowship of NA itself, adapted the 12 Steps to her own values, and built a meaningful, authentic life — earning her bachelor's degree at 60 — without ever believing in a supernatural god. This share was recorded at the September 2025 New Mexico NA Convention where PAULETTE presented on the topic “Our Need and Capacity for Spiritual Growth is Infin...
16 May 2026
EPISODE 2025-02-12 GARY
Gary came into Narcotics Anonymous in 1987 after a therapist handed him a helpline number — not by choice, but by accident — and found himself at home almost immediately, despite rejecting the program's religious underpinnings. Over nearly four decades of uninterrupted recovery, he has built his clean life around sponsorship, service work, and a fierce commitment to keeping NA meetings safe for newcomers. Send us Fan Mail For more information on recovery from addition through Narcotics Anonym...
6 May 2026
EPISODE 2026-04-17 ANNE MARIE
Coming into NA at age 46 after a lifetime of addiction, violence, and poverty, Anne Marie found in the rooms something she had never experienced: hope, acceptance, and the possibility of change. Over nearly 13 years of recovery, she discovered that special interest groups — secular, queer, women-only — provided the smaller, safer containers she needed to surface and integrate the parts of herself she had long hidden, ultimately reframing the program’s concept of god as the growing self-awaren...
24 Apr 2026
EPISODE 02-21-2025 MAGGIE
In this episode, we hear from Maggie, who shares how fear of abandonment, low self-esteem, and seemingly small, early tendencies (such as being fixated on salt), led to addiction. She explains that she sees Recovery as lifelong process built on integrity and willingness, and also tells how she built nearly two decades of recovery without relying on a higher power. "I do live as best I can my program, the steps. I'm engaged, I'm involved, I have service positions — and I think some...
15 Apr 2026
EPISODE 2025-06-06 ELVIS
In this episode we hear from Elvis. Elvis came to NA reluctantly, nearly walking away over its God-centric language, until he found his footing in secular meetings where his atheism was welcomed rather than condemned. He worked the steps by treating every higher power reference as "not applicable" — not as a protest, but as honest self-accounting. That combination of secular community and unflinching honesty has carried him to over six and a half years clean, and a life transformed beyo...
1 Apr 2026
EPISODE 2025-03-29 AMY N
In this episode, we welcome, Amy who shares her journey from first using drugs at age 12, through her 18 years of conventional AA recovery, to a relapse triggered by a post-surgery opioid prescription and 12 more years of active addiction, to finally returning to the program. Amy says, "I don't crave today and that's probably the most important thing that you're going to hear come out of my mouth in this whole share—because that is huge and I don't ever want to forget that." Amy s...
16 Mar 2026
EPISODE 2025-03-15 KIKKI
In this episode, we welcome, Kikki. Kikki has been clean for over 41 years in Narcotics Anonymous! But that almost didn’t happen because at her very first meeting of NA she didn't hear a message of recovery. Instead, she heard somebody talking about god, and when she read the 12 steps, they too seemed to be centered on a belief in god. Fortunately, two and a half years later she came back to NA and found meetings that didn't stress a deity. “I saw people that were staying clean s...
15 Mar 2026
EPISODE 2025-01-31 KRIS
In this episode we hear from Kris who tells her story as an atheist in this program because, in her words, it is the core of what we do here. She starts at the beginning of her personal story and shares about the first try of the NA program which she gave up because she was told point blank that she could not get clean without a god-like higher power and no matter how much she tried, she just couldn’t find faith. Twelve years later, in 2021 during Covid Kris walked into a virtual online...
14 Mar 2026
EPISODE 2025-02-14 ERIC K
Our speaker for this episode is Eric, well-known in secular NA circles for his intelligence, insights, and honesty. In this share, Eric goes back 30 years and reflects on the thoughts and feelings of his non-linear journey of recovery. He specifically explains how the NA program and the 12 steps were so important in his recovery. We appreciate his words of hope and encouragement. Send us Fan Mail For more information on recovery from addition through Narcotics Anonymous 12 step program from a...
8 Mar 2026
EPISODE 2025-02-28 RAJ
Our speaker for this very first episode is Raj who summarizes his addictions as using each of his drugs of choice “until the wheels fell off.” Raj shares how he was finally able to get clean and concludes his story by touching briefly on each of the 12 steps of NA - from a secular perspective. This is a share that you won’t want to miss! Send us Fan Mail For more information on recovery from addition through Narcotics Anonymous 12 step program from a secular, non-religious approach, ple...
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Contact Stories of Secular Recovery from Addiction through Narcotics Anonymous
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of Stories of Secular Recovery from Addiction through Narcotics Anonymous?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
