Bradley Saxon's Journey: Building Strong Roots for Recovery
Episode Overview
Building a strong foundation is crucial for sustaining recovery. Trusting God's unseen work beneath the surface is essential. Avoid comparing your progress to others; focus on your unique path. Prepare for transitions by understanding weaknesses and setting boundaries. Real change comes from within, not through superficial adoption of recovery.
"Recovery has almost become a brand. At the end of the day, it don't matter if you wear the clothes."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Bradley Saxon, a recovered addict of 17 years, shares his journey and insights in this exclusive Patreon episode. Bradley's wisdom shines as he explores the importance of building a strong foundation for recovery. He likens it to a tree needing deep roots to withstand storms, emphasising that without a solid base, any progress made will eventually crumble.
Bradley challenges listeners to trust the process, recognising that God's work might be happening beneath the surface, unseen but crucial for long-term growth. Bradley tackles the dangers of comparison, urging people not to measure their progress against others but instead focus on their own unique path. He discusses the importance of setting boundaries and being self-aware, encouraging listeners to prepare themselves for transitions and new seasons by understanding their weaknesses and character defects.
Through light-hearted anecdotes and honest reflections, Bradley highlights how real change comes from within. He warns against the superficial adoption of recovery as a brand and stresses the need for genuine transformation. The episode is packed with valuable advice on how to avoid pitfalls and stay committed to the journey of sobriety. Are you ready to dig deep and lay the groundwork for lasting change?
Embrace the suck, as Bradley puts it, and discover the rewards waiting on the other side.