Father Bill W.
Father Bill W.
Building Hope in Recovery: What is Hope?
Building Hope in Recovery: What is Hope?
Building Hope in Recovery: What is Hope?
Monday 15th December 2025
Explore how hope fuels addiction recovery with Father Bill W. and Dr. Denise Ernst, offering insights into desire, pathways, and lending hope.
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Episode Overview
- Hope is a crucial element in addiction recovery, acting as a catalyst for change.
- Desire and pathways are essential components of fostering hope.
- Lending hope through personal stories can inspire others on their recovery journey.
- Balancing optimism with realism is key to effective recovery support.
- Motivational interviewing can help uncover personal motivations for change.
Hope is all about anticipation of what is not yet. It is a liminal space, a threshold to what may yet be.
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? In this engaging episode, Father Bill W. is joined by Dr. Denise Ernst, PhD, to explore the concept of hope and its crucial role in addiction recovery. Father Bill, an Episcopal priest with decades of sobriety under his belt, brings his deep understanding of 12-Step spirituality to the discussion. Dr. Ernst, with her extensive background in psychology and addiction counselling, offers insights into how hope fosters meaningful change.
The duo delves into the idea that hope is not just a fluffy concept but a tangible force that can drive recovery and transformation. They discuss how hope is intricately linked with desire and the will to change, as well as the importance of pathways—seeing a way forward even when the road seems blocked. The conversation is peppered with humour and personal anecdotes, making complex psychological concepts accessible and relatable. Father Bill and Dr.
Ernst also touch on the idea of lending hope, illustrating how sharing stories of recovery can inspire others who might feel hopeless. They examine the potential pitfalls of misplaced hope and the fine line between optimism and unrealistic expectations. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone interested in the psychological underpinnings of hope and its impact on recovery.
Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone else, this episode offers a fresh perspective on how hope can be cultivated and harnessed to bring about lasting change. So, what role does hope play in your life?