And The Wisdom To Know The Difference (The Daily Trudge)

And The Wisdom To Know The Difference (The Daily Trudge)

What can we learn from those who have battled addiction? This RAW Recovery Podcast instalment of The Daily Trudge follows Dion as he chats honestly about the Serenity Prayer and what it really means in day-to-day recovery. Most people can recite, “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change… courage to change the things I can… and the wisdom to know the difference,” but Dion points out that living it is where the real work starts.

You’ll hear him unpack how recovery calls for courage that goes way beyond “bottled courage”. As he puts it, alcohol was never the core issue: “Alcohol isn’t the problem. It was the solution to the problem.” From the story of the “drunken horse thief” to the reminder that “you have more courage than you know”, the episode keeps circling back to personal responsibility, honesty, and the willingness to change.

Dion talks frankly about fear, delaying gratification when cravings hit, and learning to accept being the problem – which, in his view, is actually the good news because you’re the one thing you can change. He also touches on tricky topics like marijuana and medication, stressing, “You cannot diagnose yourself. Go to a doctor. Let’s do it the right way,” while keeping the focus firmly on solutions rather than substances.

There’s plenty here for anyone in recovery or just sober-curious: reflections on early sobriety, courage to tackle simple things like showering and eating properly, and the comfort of realising others have been through the same chaos.

With a mix of humour, community shout-outs, and candid talk about his own life changes, Dion shows how the Serenity Prayer can grow from a line you say in meetings into a guide for showing up differently in your family, your fellowship, and your community. If you’re wondering where your courage really lies, this conversation might nudge you to ask: what can I actually change today?