Check Yourself: Essential Steps for a Safe Recovery Journey
If you don't create this new lifestyle, then there are so many factors that can bring the addiction and the onset of relapse straight to your front door. If you don't, that's the loopholes where trouble will come in.
In this episode of 'The Recovery Pastor Podcast', Shan, known as the Recovery Pastor, takes listeners on a thoughtful exploration of how to keep their recovery journey safe. Ever wondered if your surroundings are helping or hindering your progress? Shan breaks it down with practical advice and relatable anecdotes. He introduces the HALT method—Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired—as a simple yet powerful tool to assess your vulnerability to relapse.
Shan's candid discussions about avoiding high-risk situations and people make this episode a must-listen for anyone in recovery or supporting someone who is. Through heartfelt conversations, he offers actionable steps to help you navigate your environment, ensuring it supports your path to sobriety. Shan also emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and regularly checking in with yourself to stay on track. His warm, empathetic style makes complex topics accessible and offers a comforting guide through the ups and downs of recovery.
Whether you're new to the journey or have been walking this path for a while, Shan's insights provide a beacon of hope and practical wisdom.