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Relational Recovery
Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the importance of self-love in recovery, offering practical advice and personal stories.
8:36•22 May 2023
The Power of Self-Love: Your Path to Recovery
Episode Overview
- Challenges of showing self-compassion and kindness
- The tension between extending compassion to others and neglecting self-compassion
- Exploring the theological and psychological aspects of self-love
- Emphasizing the importance of a balanced approach
- Practical advice for cultivating self-love
“If just like from the start, if you're struggling with self-love, you're not weird. It's not like that's a lot of people deal with it. But a good way to start loving yourself more is put yourself like in somebody else's shoes. And how would you like to be treated? And just start practicing that compassion towards yourself first, because it's not selfish to do that. It's being honest and really living into that principle of, I believe that compassion and kindness is good for others, so it's good for me and I should show it to myself.”
Ever wondered why it's so hard to be kind to yourself? In this engaging episode of 'Healing Connections', hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill tackle the tricky subject of self-love. They dive deep into why we often extend compassion to others but struggle to show the same kindness to ourselves. With a blend of theological and psychological insights, they unpack the importance of self-love in recovery.
The conversation is filled with practical advice and personal stories that make it relatable and easy to follow. Whether you're on a journey to sobriety or just trying to be a little kinder to yourself, this episode offers valuable nuggets of wisdom. Tune in to learn how treating yourself with the same respect and compassion you offer others can be a game-changer in your recovery journey.
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