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RelateWell with Dr. Rick Marks

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  • Response Ability and Maturity

Response Ability and Maturity

Monday 12th January 2026

Dr. Rick Marks explores 'response ability' in relationships, leadership, and parenting for personal growth and maturity.
33 minutes
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RelateWell with Dr. Rick Marks
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Transform Your Life with 'Response Ability'

Episode Overview

  • Response ability involves choosing thoughtful responses rather than reacting impulsively.
  • Embracing responsibility leads to freedom and personal growth.
  • HREG values (Humility, Respect, Empathy, Goodwill) are essential for healthy relationships.
  • Owning your choices can positively transform leadership and parenting.
  • Reflecting on personal patterns helps identify areas for improvement.
"Responsibility isn't primarily about duty. It's about the God-given capacity to choose our responses."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Dr. Rick Marks and Angelia Savage take you on an enlightening exploration of 'response ability'—a term that flips the traditional concept of responsibility on its head. Instead of merely fulfilling duties, it's about having the ability to choose your responses thoughtfully. This episode of RelateWell challenges the idea that responsibility is just about obligation. Dr. Rick shares his personal journey of understanding how owning one's choices can transform relationships, leadership, and parenting.
Drawing from his experiences and a biblical perspective, Dr. Rick highlights how avoiding responsibility can lead to chaos in our lives, whereas embracing it brings freedom and maturity. He uses the acronym HREG (Humility, Respect, Empathy, Goodwill) to guide listeners toward healthier relationships. Through engaging stories and practical advice, he demonstrates how these values can lead to emotional and spiritual growth. Listeners are invited to reflect on their own lives with questions that prompt self-awareness and growth.
Whether you're a leader, a parent, or a partner, this episode offers valuable insights into how response ability can lead to more meaningful connections and a deeper sense of personal integrity. Ready to transform your approach to life? This episode might just be the key.
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