Tanya and Jerry Gioia
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Ep. 6 Tools for Disabling Resentments
Ep. 6 Tools for Disabling Resentments
Ep. 6 Tools for Disabling Resentments
Friday 21st December 2018
Explore practical steps to free yourself from resentments with Jerry and Tanya's guidance in Sober on Purpose.
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Episode Overview
- Identify specific resentments through writing.
- Share your list with a trusted confidant.
- Be genuinely ready to let go of emotional burdens.
- Understand how resentments affect personal growth.
- Use spirituality as a tool for emotional sobriety.
Stop renting your resentments space in your head.
Feeling weighed down by grudges and grievances? In this episode of Sober on Purpose, Jerry and Tanya tackle the thorny issue of resentments and offer practical advice on how to let go of these emotional burdens. As a married couple who have navigated their own addiction recovery journey, they share tools that have helped them—and might just help you too. Resentments can act like a self-imposed prison, where you keep re-injuring yourself with past hurts.
But fear not, Jerry and Tanya are here to guide you through a step-by-step process to break free. They suggest starting with a writing exercise to pinpoint the specific resentments you're holding onto—think of it as airing out your emotional laundry. By defining and listing your resentments, you can start to understand why these feelings are clinging to you like stubborn stains.
Jerry's humorous take on the process makes it relatable, likening it to doing a bad job rather than no job at all. The idea is to 'just do it', even if you feel you're fumbling through. Once you've identified your grievances, the next step is to share them with someone you trust. This isn't about seeking judgment or solutions; it's about having a sounding board who can listen without bias.
Jerry stresses the importance of finding someone emotionally stable and trustworthy—perhaps someone who's walked a similar path. Finally, they delve into the courage needed to truly let go of these resentments. It's not just about saying you want to be free; it's about being genuinely ready to release these emotional weights. Tanya shares her own struggles with being chronically late and how letting go of resentment around time has been challenging but necessary.
If you're ready to lighten your emotional load and ramp up joy in your life, this episode offers valuable insights and a dose of humour to help you on your journey. Could it be time to stop renting space in your head to resentments?
Listen in and find out.