Food Junkies Podcast:Michael Cowl Gordon, author "The 12-Step Pathway: A Heroic Journey of Recovery"

Is AA still relevant today? Can we transform the shame of addiction into a heroic journey of recovery?
Welcome to the Food Junkies Podcast. Today I speak to Dr. Michael Cowl. a family physician and addiction specialist, who practiced in Wisconsin and Georgia for over 50 years, until he retired last year.
He completed medical training at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1967 As well as he received his board certification in Addiction Medicine in 1986. Inspired by his own recovery journey, as well as those of his patients, Dr. Gordon has dedicated much of his career to understanding and treating addiction.
He is author of The 12-Step Pathway: A Heroic Journey of Recovery”, which is a collection of individual stories, demonstrating how people struggling with addiction can embark on a transformative journey of recovery using the 12 step program, such as Alcoholics Anonymous. By utilizing the metaphor of the hero's journey, as conceptualized by Joseph Cambell, he convincingly explains why the 12-step program holds the key to overcoming addiction. Although the 12 step program is almost 90 years old, it still offers a journey of recovery that is motivating and inspiring, for all addictions, including the newer food addiction.
The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.
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[@pxp175]

It seems you have started to edit the interviews about 15 episodes ago. There are very noticeable cuts in the dialog.
It makes the in interview sound like a reality show. I think in a podcast about recovery we should hear everything, otherwise it feels like you are manipulating the listener.

[@VeraTarmanMD]

I have started to edit out the filler words, ie um, you knows, okay etc, and the pauses Does that feel like manipulation? I see it as making it easier, faster to each point. I am not removing text that changes the context or message, just 'cleaning' it up. Thanks for you comment, I will ponder this.