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Engage: Do The Work (Episode 3 - Archive)
Engage: Do The Work (Episode 3 - Archive)
Engage: Do The Work (Episode 3 - Archive)
Tuesday 22nd July 2025
Explore practical steps for recovery in this episode of Relational Recovery. Discover how intentional effort can lead to meaningful change.
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Episode Overview
- Intentional effort is crucial for personal growth.
- Failure offers lessons that lead to different types of success.
- Self-reflection helps identify strengths and areas for improvement.
- Building relationships enhances self-worth and opportunities.
- Setting realistic goals increases the likelihood of success.
"Everybody has to do their own work. That kind of reality does not happen by osmosis."
In the Relational Recovery podcast episode titled "Engage: Do The Work", hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill tackle the tough subject of unwanted behaviours and the steps towards recovery. They draw on their extensive experience in addiction recovery, blending Christian spirituality with psychology, to offer practical advice on making intentional efforts to improve one's situation.
This episode challenges the notion of relying on luck or chance, like hoping to win the lottery, and instead encourages taking slow, steady steps to grow and develop oneself. The hosts discuss how doing the work leads to meaningful relationships, increased self-worth, and new opportunities. They highlight the importance of planning, setting expectations, and reflecting on both successes and failures.
Fear of failure is addressed head-on, with the understanding that while failure is a part of life, it offers valuable lessons that can lead to different types of success. The discussion delves into the habits and patterns that shape our responses to challenges and adversity, urging listeners to be aware of these tendencies to succeed more often in the future.
Through engaging anecdotes and relatable examples, like the dream of becoming an astronaut despite lacking mathematical skills, the hosts illustrate how self-reflection and realistic goal-setting are crucial. They emphasise the need for honest feedback from oneself and others, which helps identify strengths and areas for improvement. This episode is a call to action for anyone struggling with addiction or unwanted behaviours - it's about doing the work necessary to pave a path towards a hopeful future.
If you're looking for inspiration and practical advice on your recovery journey, this episode offers a blend of wisdom and encouragement that's worth a listen.