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A Deep Desire To Live Usefully (The Daily Trudge)
A Deep Desire To Live Usefully (The Daily Trudge)
A Deep Desire To Live Usefully (The Daily Trudge)
Sunday 7th December 2025
Explore what it means to live usefully in sobriety with candid stories and insights from RAW Recovery Podcast.
33 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Encouraging
Engaging
Humorous
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Recovery Reimagined
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Living usefully isn't about being perfect; it's about being honest and present.
- True leadership is not about being in the limelight but serving others.
- Small acts of kindness can lead to real happiness and contentment.
- Recovery involves using past experiences to help others still struggling.
- Humour can be a powerful tool in making recovery more approachable.
"True ambition is the deep desire to live usefully and walk humbly under the grace of God."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? This episode of RAW Recovery Podcast, titled 'A Deep Desire To Live Usefully (The Daily Trudge)', explores the profound transformation that occurs when individuals stop hiding and start showing up for life. The host delves into the concept of living usefully—not about being perfect or saving the world, but about being honest, present, and dependable.
It's about taking the darkest parts of one's past and using them to help others still struggling. Listeners are treated to a candid discussion on the misconceptions of leadership and success, especially among those recovering from alcoholism. The host shares humorous anecdotes about personal experiences, including the quirky tales from jail and reflections on what true leadership looks like. The episode is peppered with light-hearted jokes and stories, making the heavy topic of recovery more approachable and engaging.
This episode challenges the notion that one must be in the limelight to be useful, suggesting instead that real happiness comes from small, everyday acts of service and kindness. By doing so, it encourages those in recovery to find contentment and purpose in their lives. As the conversation unfolds, you'll find yourself reflecting on your own journey and what it means to live a life that truly matters.
So, are you ready to take those dark moments and turn them into something beautiful? Tune in to this episode for a mix of humour, wisdom, and heartfelt stories that might just inspire your next step in recovery.