Building Trust: A Lifelong Journey with Sam Satchell
Episode Overview
Trust impacts every area of life. Trust begins in infancy and shapes relationships. Vulnerability can deepen trust. Trust's role in recovery communities. Building trust requires aligning actions with words.
What I hope we remember is that while there are people that are gonna break your trust, there are five more out there that want to show up for you.
In the latest episode of The Recovery Podcast, host Dustin Stevens sits down with Samantha Satchell, Lead Clinician at the Buffalo Clinic in Wyoming, to delve into the profound topic of trust. Trust, as Samantha explains, is a cornerstone of human relationships and influences various aspects of our lives, from personal interactions to professional engagements, and even our spiritual journeys.
Samantha shares that trust begins to develop in infancy and continues to shape how we connect with others throughout our lives. In the context of recovery, trust is particularly crucial yet often challenging to cultivate. Trust forms the bedrock upon which people rebuild their lives, especially after experiencing its loss or betrayal. The conversation highlights the importance of vulnerability in establishing trust. Samantha suggests that when individuals feel safe and appropriate levels of vulnerability are shared, trust can deepen significantly.
This is particularly relevant in therapeutic environments where trust can serve as a pivotal element in healing and transformation. Dustin and Samantha also discuss the spiritual dimension of trust, emphasizing that relationships—with oneself, others, and a higher power—are built on trust. Samantha reflects on how God created humans to be in relationships, carrying each other's burdens, and fostering connections through trust.
As the episode concludes, both hosts encourage listeners to consider the role of trust in their own lives and relationships. They remind us that while trust can be broken, there are many who are ready to support and show up for us. The episode serves as a reminder of the power of trust in fostering meaningful connections and the importance of nurturing it throughout life's journey.
For those interested in learning more about the work being done at the VOA Northern Rockies and how they can contribute or seek support, the episode provides information on accessing their resources and programs.