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Rebuilding Trust (The Daily Trudge)
Rebuilding Trust (The Daily Trudge)
Rebuilding Trust (The Daily Trudge)
Thursday 14th August 2025
Explore the challenges and triumphs of rebuilding trust in recovery with Dion Miller on RAW Recovery. Learn about sobriety, support, and personal growth.
45 minutes
hopeful
challenging
informative
supportive
reflective
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Rebuilding trust takes time and consistency.
- Sobriety can enhance personal and professional life.
- Support systems like sponsors are crucial.
- Spirituality plays a vital role in recovery.
- Taking small steps can lead to significant change.
It's natural for loved ones to feel cautiously hopeful about the changes they see in recovering individuals.
In this episode of RAW Recovery, Dion Miller delves into the intricate process of rebuilding trust after addiction. Joined by co-host Tyler, Dion explores the journey of sobriety and the transformative effects it can have on personal and professional life. Tyler shares his experience returning to the restaurant industry with a newfound clarity that sobriety has brought him. He highlights the stark differences in performance and satisfaction when not burdened by hangovers.
Rebuilding trust is a pivotal aspect of recovery, and Dion emphasizes that it is a gradual process. Those who have been affected by addiction might initially view changes with cautious optimism. The podcast discusses the importance of demonstrating consistent positive behavior and the role of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) literature in guiding individuals towards trustworthiness. The hosts reflect on the challenging aspects of early recovery, where slips are common but ultimately part of the growth journey.
They stress the significance of the fourth and fifth steps in the AA program, which are crucial for initiating meaningful change and building trust. Dion and Tyler also touch upon the paradox of recovery—finding true independence through dependence on a higher power—a concept that resonates deeply within the recovery community. Listeners are encouraged to engage with their support systems, like sponsors, who are instrumental in navigating the complexities of recovery.
Spirituality emerges as a powerful tool, providing guidance and fostering hope. Dion and Tyler share their commitment to continuing these discussions every other week, inviting listeners to join and share their experiences. The episode concludes with heartfelt thanks to the audience, emphasizing the sense of community that RAW Recovery fosters. Dion and Tyler’s candid conversation serves as a beacon of hope and resilience, encouraging listeners to embrace the journey of sobriety with openness and determination.