Expectations - Recovered 1397
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Chapters Intro 00:00 Topic 04:03 This Week in Recovery 47:50 Survey Phone Calls 56:25 We are a self-supporting community. Join us in the following ways: - Join by making yearly donations. Benefits include access to our back catalog of over 1300 episodes and periodic bonus episodes like open talks. - Join by making monthly donations for one year. You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles. Your name will also be announced each month you donate. Join by making a one-time donation. Your name will...
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Service Opportunities - Recovered 1396
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Chapters Intro 00:00 Topic 04:15 This Week in Recovery 42:50 Survey 53:04 Phone Calls 52:35 We are a self-supporting community. Join us in the following ways: - Join by making yearly donations. Benefits include access to our back catalog of over 1300 episodes and periodic bonus episodes like open talks. - Join by making monthly donations for one year. You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles. Your name will also be announced each month you donate. Join by making a one-time donation. Your name will...
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Spiritual Experience - Recovered 1395
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Chapters Intro 00:00 Topic: 03:30 This Week in Recovery 48:49 Survey 53:04 Phone Calls 54:55 We are a self-supporting community. Join us in the following ways: - Join by making yearly donations. Benefits include access to our back catalog of over 1300 episodes and periodic bonus episodes like open talks. - Join by making monthly donations for one year. You will receive recovered podcast merchandise, like tee shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles. Your name will also be announced each month you donate. Join by making a one-time donation....
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The Home Group - Recovered 1394
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To skip the intro, tap 3:25 A home group plays an important role in recovery, offering a safe and supportive environment where individuals can connect with others who share similar experiences and learn about the steps. This sense of community and understanding fosters a sense of belonging, which is crucial for combating the isolation that often accompanies addiction. Within a home group, members can openly discuss their struggles, fears, and triumphs without judgment. This shared understanding creates a space where individuals feel heard and validated, promoting healing and personal...
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Service - Recovered 1393
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To skip the intro, tap 3:25 Service plays a pivotal role in the recovery journey for individuals battling addiction. Engaging in acts of service fosters a sense of purpose and meaning. It shifts the focus from self-centered concerns to the well-being of others, promoting empathy and compassion. By contributing to something greater than themselves, individuals in recovery build self-esteem, confidence, and a renewed sense of value. Service provides an opportunity to connect with others facing similar struggles, forging supportive relationships crucial for sustained recovery. ...
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The Pink Cloud - Recovered 1392
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To skip the intro, tap 3:25 The "pink cloud" phenomenon in recovery, characterized by feelings of euphoria and heightened optimism, can be both a blessing and a potential hazard. During this phase, individuals often feel an overwhelming sense of relief and happiness, believing that they have conquered their addiction once and for all. While this positive outlook can be motivating, it can also create unrealistic expectations about the recovery process. This overconfidence might lead individuals to underestimate the challenges ahead and neglect essential recovery activities such as...
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Sadness Vs Depression - Recovered 1390
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To skip the intro, tap 3:25 Understanding the difference between being clinically depressed and experiencing sadness is important for effective self-care. Sadness is a natural, often transient emotion in response to life’s challenges, disappointments, or losses. It can feel overwhelming at times, but typically, sadness is manageable and diminishes with time. Sadness might arise due to changes in relationships, or the challenges of adapting to a new way of life. While sadness can be intense, it usually doesn’t persist or significantly impair daily functioning once the immediate...
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People Pleasing - Recovered 1390
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To skip the intro, tap 3:25 People pleasing can be harmful for those in recovery, as it often stems from a deep-seated need for approval and acceptance. This behavior can lead individuals to prioritize others' needs and expectations over their own, jeopardizing their sobriety and personal well-being. In recovery, establishing healthy boundaries is important for maintaining sobriety, yet people pleasers may struggle to assert these boundaries, fearing rejection or conflict. The constant pressure to please others can create significant stress and anxiety, which are detrimental to...
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Imposter Syndrome - Recovered 1389
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To skip the intro, tap 3:25 Imposter syndrome, the persistent feeling of being a fraud or undeserving of success, can plague individuals as they strive to rebuild their lives. This mindset can undermine self-esteem and make it difficult to fully embrace the progress made. It is recommended to focus on self-acceptance and recognize that recovery is a journey, not a destination. Engaging in regular self-reflection, celebrating small victories, and acknowledging personal growth can help individuals see their worth and the genuine progress they have made. Tonight, we talk about The...
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Coping With Someone Else's Substance Use - Recovered 1388
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Experiencing a friend’s relapse is profoundly challenging and can evoke a complex mix of emotions, including frustration, sadness, and fear. This situation can create an emotional tug-of-war, where you feel torn between your concern for their well-being and the need to protect your own sobriety. The stress and anxiety from worrying about your friend can add difficulty to your own program, making it essential to find effective coping strategies. Tonight, we talk about Coping with Someone Else’s Substance Use. This week, Chris, Chance, Falisha, Nicole, Breanne, Joel, Martin,...
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They say if you live a balanced life, you will feel calm, grounded, clear-headed, and motivated.
Since I’m none of those things, I guess I have some work to do to become more balanced in my life.
Let’s go to you first Cristie, what was it life, what happened and what is it like today?
What was your life balance like before the program?
What was the balance of your life in early recovery?
What is it like now?
Why do you need a balanced life?
What does a balanced life mean to you today?
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balancing physical, spiritual, and psychological
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exercise, prayer, think about relationships (therapy)
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social time, other focus time, family time, alone time
Everyone's balance ratio is different, for example some people don’t have family, so family time is not a factor.
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What areas of your life need the most attention, where do you most likely get out of balance?
There areas in our life that demand more time periodically.
How do you use the program to balance:
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work and leisure
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giving and receiving
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recovery life and family life
There are events in our lives that put everything out of balance.
My life balance is always changing because my life constantly changes. Some reasons for change and to redefine balance:
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relapse
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loss, or gain, of a driver license
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relationship break up/divorce
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death of a loved one
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dating
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loss of job
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marriage
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children
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retirement
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sickness
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a move
Have you experienced any of these changes and how has the program helped coping and then returning to balance?
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what steps
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what prayers
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what slogans
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how has a sponsor helped
What would you say to the new guy about balance?