Damon Frank & Kristina Dennis
Damon Frank and Shauna McKenna Vick
Practicing Gratitude
Practicing Gratitude
Practicing Gratitude
Wednesday 4th December 2024
Join Damon and Shauna as they explore gratitude in recovery, offering techniques to practice gratitude and thrive beyond sobriety. Tune in now.
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Episode Overview
- Gratitude enhances recovery and sobriety.
- Thanksgiving offers a chance to reflect on family dynamics.
- Mindset shifts are key to thriving in sobriety.
- Gratitude can be simple and impactful.
- Engage with live discussions on TikTok for real-time advice.
"Sober is not just surviving; it's thriving."
In the latest episode of The Recovered Life Show, hosts Damon Frank and Shauna McKenna Vick delve into the transformative power of gratitude in the context of recovery. As the year winds down, they reflect on the challenges and opportunities presented by the holiday season, particularly Thanksgiving. Hosting family gatherings can be exhausting, but it also highlights the importance of gratitude in navigating interpersonal dynamics and maintaining sobriety.
Damon shares his recent experiences hosting Thanksgiving, emphasizing the effort involved in managing family expectations and preparations for the holiday. Despite the fatigue, he finds joy in the interactions and the practice of gratitude. Shauna joins him in discussing how gratitude can shift perspectives and contribute to a more positive mindset, crucial for those in recovery.
They explore the teachings from the foundational literature of Alcoholics Anonymous, where early insights into addiction highlight the potential for mindset shifts to aid in sobriety. Damon recounts insights from Dr. Silquist's opinion on the lack of hope in addiction, contrasting it with the empowering shift that gratitude can bring. Incorporating gratitude into daily practices doesn't require monumental gestures. Simple acts, such as writing notes or baking goods, can be profound.
Damon emphasizes the importance of making gratitude a regular part of spiritual practice, suggesting ways to embed it in everyday routines. For listeners keen to explore these concepts further, Damon hosts live sessions on TikTok, discussing real-life challenges in sobriety. These sessions offer practical advice on overcoming obstacles and thriving rather than merely surviving. Damon and Shauna encourage listeners to engage with these discussions, providing a platform for community support and empowerment.
The episode closes with a call to action for listeners to embrace gratitude daily, urging them to connect through social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube. By subscribing to Recovered Life Plus, individuals can access exclusive content designed to enrich their recovery journey. Ultimately, gratitude is more than a concept; it's a tool for transformation, enabling individuals to live their best recovered life.