Season 1 - Helping: who are you REALLY serving?Season 1 - Helping: who are you REALLY serving?
Siblinghood of Recovery
Angie Reno questions the real motives behind helping loved ones in recovery, exploring empathy, boundaries, and self-reflection.
16:29•27 Mar 2022
Are You Helping or Just Feeling Better? Unpacking Support in Recovery
“If there's one thing that I can implore you to do is to find out why you have the need to help and to look at that need understand it right, but also get comfortable with letting people figure out what they need to do for themselves.”
Ever stopped to wonder why you really help others? In this eye-opening episode of 'Siblinghood of Recovery', Angie Reno dives into the tricky territory of support and self-serving motives. When you're helping a loved one through their recovery, are you truly aiding them, or just trying to feel good about yourself? Angie doesn't shy away from these tough questions.
Drawing from her own experiences and backed by scientific insights, she explores how our childhoods shape our approach to giving advice and support. She even brings in the concept of 'White Knight Syndrome', where the urge to 'fix' things might be more about us than those we're trying to help. This episode is a fascinating look at the neuroscience of empathy and the importance of boundaries.
It's perfect for anyone supporting a loved one through recovery or just curious about their own motivations. Angie encourages listeners to reflect on their reasons for helping and stresses the importance of letting go, allowing loved ones to find their own way. Tune in for a blend of personal stories, scientific research, and practical advice that makes you think twice about the true nature of support.
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