Damon Frank & Kristina Dennis

The Recovered Life Show

Damon Frank and Shauna McKenna Vick

  • Recovery This Week Aug 30th, 2024: Letting Go Absolutely!

Recovery This Week Aug 30th, 2024: Letting Go Absolutely!

Friday 30th August 2024

Join Damon and Shauna as they explore letting go in recovery, sharing insights and humour on embracing change and finding peace.
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The Recovered Life Show
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Damon Frank & Kristina Dennis
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Recovery Reimagined
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Mastering the Art of Letting Go in Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Letting go involves willingness, not just absence of fear.
  • Character defects may have served you once but can hold you back now.
  • Doing nothing can be a powerful action in recovery.
  • Balancing control with acceptance is key to emotional sobriety.
  • Daily practice helps maintain peace amidst chaos.
"The action of doing nothing is typically the right action a lot of the times."
Ever wondered how letting go could transform your recovery journey? In this episode of The Recovered Life Show, Damon Frank and Shauna McKenna Vick tackle the challenge of letting go and why it's not always as simple as it sounds. With the backdrop of their own experiences, they share tales from their early sobriety days, highlighting how willingness and action are crucial in the process of releasing character defects.
Damon dives into the intriguing concept of 'Drop the Rock', a book that explores letting go, while Shauna reflects on the art of balancing control with acceptance. They unravel how letting go is more about willingness than the absence of fear and anxiety. Damon recounts a meeting with a neuroscientist who challenges the notion of character defects, suggesting that what once served us may now hold us back.
Shauna shares her personal journey with her daughter's school struggles, illustrating how the act of letting go can be a daily practice. This episode isn't just about quitting drinking – it's about embracing change, finding peace in chaos, and understanding that sometimes doing nothing is the best action. So, if you're curious about how these insights can shape your own path to recovery, tune in for a blend of wisdom, humour, and heartfelt stories.
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