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Learning to love ourselves (The Daily Trudge)
Learning to love ourselves (The Daily Trudge)
Learning to love ourselves (The Daily Trudge)
Thursday 24th April 2025
Host Dion shares his raw and unfiltered journey of learning to love himself while navigating alcohol recovery. Real talk, practical advice, and humour.
37 minutes
Honest
Supportive
Raw
Engaging
Inspiring
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Recovery Reimagined
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!The Journey to Self-Love in Alcohol Recovery
Episode Overview
- Learning to love oneself is a continuous effort requiring patience.
- Therapy can be vital alongside AA meetings for deeper issues.
- Faith and spiritual growth play a significant role in recovery.
- Building self-esteem involves balancing give-and-take relationships.
- Support from the AA community is crucial in the recovery journey.
If I got over that hump, then anybody can get over that hump.
In this episode of RAW Recovery Podcast, host Dion takes listeners on a candid journey through the challenges and triumphs of learning to love oneself in the context of alcohol recovery. Dion, with his signature unfiltered style, shares his personal struggles and breakthroughs, making the topic relatable and engaging. He dives into his own experience with self-loathing and the long road to self-acceptance, highlighting how crucial it is to work the recovery program for oneself rather than just for others.
Dion's honesty about his past, including his battles with depression, anxiety, and PTSD, offers a raw and authentic perspective that many in recovery will find comforting and inspiring. The episode also touches on the importance of self-esteem, emotional security, and the role of faith in the recovery journey. Dion emphasizes that learning to love oneself is not an overnight process but a continuous effort that requires patience and support from others.
He also discusses the significance of therapy alongside AA meetings, underscoring that professional help can be vital in addressing deeper issues. This episode is a must-listen for anyone on their recovery journey or supporting someone who is. It's packed with real talk, practical advice, and a healthy dose of humour to keep things light. Tune in to hear Dion's story and gain insights that could help you or your loved ones on the path to self-love and sobriety.