The Refuge Ministry
The Refuge Ministry
More Than A Habit (Episode 4)
More Than A Habit (Episode 4)
More Than A Habit (Episode 4)
Wednesday 18th June 2025
Explore how recognising your dual nature as a giver and taker can foster healthier relationships and aid recovery from addiction.
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Episode Overview
- Recognise the duality of being both a giver and a taker.
- Isolation can be as damaging as addiction itself.
- Peer recovery offers accountability and support.
- Engage with community to combat isolation.
- Reach out for help to maintain sustainable health.
"Isolation is just as bad as the addiction itself", Wes Thompson explains.
In the podcast episode "More Than A Habit", Wes Thompson and Austin Hill tackle the complexities of addiction recovery, emphasising the importance of community and relationships. They explore how individuals often fall into the trap of categorising people as either givers or takers, leading to isolation and broken trust. This episode sheds light on the idea that everyone is both a giver and a taker, and that recognising this duality can help foster healthier relationships.
The hosts discuss how addiction can lead to isolation, which is just as harmful as the addiction itself. They highlight the significance of peer recovery, where walking alongside others on a similar journey can provide accountability and support. With a mix of Christian spirituality and psychological insights, the episode encourages listeners to reach out for help and engage with their communities to combat isolation.
Wes and Austin share anecdotes from The Refuge Ministry, illustrating how isolation can undermine recovery efforts, even after months of progress. The conversation is peppered with practical advice on maintaining sustainable health through connection with others. If you're struggling with unwanted behaviours or feeling isolated, this episode offers hope and guidance for stepping into a supportive community. It's a heartfelt reminder that recovery is not a solitary pursuit, but one that thrives in the company of others.