Luke Hand's Rollercoaster Day: From Joyful Tunes to Tough Feedback
It was a real shock to the system to be yanked back down to earth when a colleague told me that I had conducted myself in a meeting in a way that people can find dehumanising.
Ever had one of those days where you're riding high, only to be brought back down to earth in a flash? Luke Hand knows the feeling all too well. In this episode, Luke kicks off his day on a high note, literally, with the new Kanye West album setting the mood. With new earphones and a fresh book in hand, he's dancing around, singing, and feeling on top of the world.
He even reminisces about his old 'FREE LUKE HAND' t-shirt, thinking he's almost reached that level of freedom now. But just as he's basking in this euphoria, reality hits hard. A colleague's comment about his 'dehumanising' behavior in a meeting sends him spiraling. The sudden shift from joy to self-doubt is palpable as Luke wrestles with this feedback. His candid reflection on how quickly his mood changed is both relatable and poignant.
By the end of the day, snacks and bed are the only things on his mind. Through it all, Luke's openness about his emotions and his commitment to tracking his mood and energy levels offer a raw look into the ups and downs of sobriety. This episode is a powerful reminder that even on our best days, we can face unexpected challenges, but it's how we handle them that truly matters.