Barnes Saunders
Barnes Saunders
Season 3 - Episode 2 ft. Cliff
Season 3 - Episode 2 ft. Cliff
Season 3 - Episode 2 ft. Cliff
Monday 3rd June 2024
Join Cliff as he shares his recovery journey and insights on gratitude, emotional management, and the power of community support.
Explicit
69 minutes
hopeful
informative
inspirational
reflective
About this podcast
Author:
Barnes Saunders
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Recovery is an ongoing process applicable to all life areas.
- Managing emotions is crucial for personal growth.
- Gratitude lists can transform perspectives.
- Community support plays a significant role in recovery.
- Self-awareness and spiritual growth are key.
Recovery isn't just about getting over something; it's a journey that applies to all areas of life.
In this inspiring episode of the Sunday Recovery Podcast, Barnes sits down with his good friend Cliff, an integral part of his recovery network. Cliff shares his journey through addiction, loss, and mental health challenges, offering insights that are both personal and universally applicable. The conversation begins with a discussion on the nature of recovery, emphasizing that it is not merely about overcoming addiction or loss but is a continuous process that involves all aspects of life.
Cliff shares his experiences with the struggles of addiction, including encounters with law enforcement and the transformative power of surrendering to a higher power. The episode delves deeply into the importance of managing emotional responses. Cliff and Barnes agree on the significance of taking a step back in situations to respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively. This discipline has been pivotal in their personal growth and recovery.
Gratitude is another key theme, with Cliff recounting how making a gratitude list helped him shift his perspective and appreciate the new life he was building. The power of community support is also highlighted, as Cliff describes his experiences speaking at treatment centers and the valuable support he received from friends and mentors. Throughout the episode, Cliff reflects on his past misconceptions about depression and how coming to terms with these challenges has been part of his journey towards self-improvement.
He emphasizes the value of spiritual growth and the realization that while he must do the work, his higher power supports him in ways he cannot support himself. Overall, this episode is a heartfelt exploration of the challenges and triumphs of recovery, offering listeners hope and practical advice for their journeys.