Tanner Keegan Read
Tanner Keegan Read
Friend or Foe
Friend or Foe
Friend or Foe
Sunday 21st May 2023
Explore how self-compassion can replace self-criticism in addiction recovery with Tanner Keegan Read's engaging insights.
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22 minutes
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Healing
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Author:
Tanner Keegan Read
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Body & Mind
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Challenge negative thoughts by questioning their truth.
- Focus on strengths rather than weaknesses for personal growth.
- Embrace self-compassion to counteract self-criticism.
- Recognise external foes as signs of progress.
- Adopt a mindset that fosters healing and development.
Being your own best friend means focusing on your strengths and leaving room for growth.
In this engaging episode of 'Retrieving Sanity', host Tanner Keegan Read tackles the age-old question: are you your own friend or foe? With a blend of humour and heartfelt advice, Keegan explores how our inner critic can often be our own worst enemy, keeping us trapped in cycles of negativity. He challenges listeners to rethink their self-perception and embrace self-compassion as a powerful antidote to self-criticism.
Using the analogy of a video game, Keegan suggests that external foes are inevitable and perhaps even a sign you're on the right path. But when it comes to internal enemies, he argues that these can be detrimental, as they often masquerade as self-criticism. He encourages a shift in perspective—one where you become your own best friend by acknowledging your strengths and leaving room for growth.
Through personal anecdotes and relatable metaphors, Keegan emphasises the importance of focusing on what you can do rather than what you can't. The episode is a call to action for those struggling with addiction or mental health issues, urging them to challenge negative thoughts and embrace a mindset that fosters healing and progress. So, are you ready to swap criticism for compassion and befriend yourself? Dive into this thought-provoking conversation that promises to inspire change and growth.