Surrender School Presents
The 12-Step Path
A proven, spiritually-grounded path to freedom from compulsive eating — worked one step at a time, supported by community every step of the way.
What Is the 12-Step Path?
The 12 Steps are the heart of recovery at Surrender School. Rooted in the original AA program and adapted for those struggling with food and disordered eating, the steps offer a clear framework for honesty, healing, and lasting freedom. You don’t have to have it all figured out to begin — you just have to be willing. Just show up and be present.
At Surrender School, you can work the steps in a live group, through self-paced recordings, or alongside a sponsor — whatever fits where you are right now.
This path is for you if…
- You’re ready to take an honest look at your relationship with food
- You resonate with spiritual or Higher Power language
- You want structure, to be part of a compassionate community, and a clear path forward
- You’ve tried willpower alone and it hasn’t lasted
- You’re curious about what a 12-Step approach could offer you
How to Begin
Join a live meeting or reading room
Drop into any of our currently-meeting groups below — no sign-up required, newcomers always welcome.
Work through a recorded program
Our self-paced courses let you go deep on your own schedule — perfect if meetings don’t fit your timing.
Work the steps directly
Ready to start? Jump into Step 0 — or wherever you are — using our individual step pages below.
Currently Meeting
Live groups you can join right now — all on Zoom, all free.
A New Pair of Glasses — Reading Room
Chuck C.’s timeless talks on the 12 Steps — warmth, humor, and deep insight. Facilitated by Lori.
Tuesdays 3–4pm PT
A Program for You — Reading Room
A line-by-line companion to the AA Big Book. Facilitated by Rosalyn.
Tuesdays 1:30–2:30pm PT
Root & Rise: Book Study
A gentle, trauma-informed path for women — aligned with the 12-Step approach. Facilitated by Shari R.
Tuesdays 10–11am PT
Closed Group — Waitlist Only
Go Deeper — Self-Paced & Recorded
Start any time. Work at your own pace.
12 Steps in 12 Weeks
Amber B.’s complete recorded step study — one step per session, using the AA Big Book, AA 12&12, and OA 12&12. All 12 sessions available.
Joe & Charlie Big Book Step Study
Joe and Charlie’s warm, accessible recordings bring the Big Book to life. Work all 12 Steps together as a group.
The Science of Step One
A 7-session deep dive into the neuroscience and psychology behind compulsive overeating — and why Step One works.
The 12 Steps: Using a Study Guide for Overeaters
Surrender School’s self-guided step study — thorough, gentle, and practical. Work alone or with a sponsor.
Work the Steps On Your Own or With a Sponsor
A foundational way to work the steps — using the Big Book and a free OA study guide, at your own pace, with or without a sponsor.
Supporting Resources
Not sure where to start?
Drop into any meeting — newcomers are always welcome. Or check the calendar to find what’s happening this week.