Chase Cotten - The Willow Center
Chase Cotten - The Willow Center
Season 4, Episode 10 - "Service"
Season 4, Episode 10 - "Service"
Season 4, Episode 10 - "Service"
Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Explore the role of service in enhancing mental health and recovery with Chase and Mason from the Willow Center.
39 minutes
hopeful
informative
inspirational
reflective
About this podcast
Author:
Chase Cotten - The Willow Center
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Financial Health in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Body & Mind
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
37 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Incorporating Service into Your Life
Episode Overview
- Service is crucial for personal growth and mental health.
- Engaging in service provides emotional and psychological benefits.
- Find unique ways to serve based on personal skills.
- Service can enhance recovery by boosting dopamine levels.
- Connect with the community through meaningful service activities.
You have two hands, one to help yourself, the second to help others.
In the latest episode of the Willow Center Podcast, hosts Chase Cotten and Mason delve into the profound impact of service on personal well-being and recovery. Coming off a month dedicated to celebrating Recovery Month, the hosts transition back to their regular programming with a focus on service. They begin by sharing a quote from Audrey Hepburn: 'You have two hands, one to help yourself, the second to help others.' This serves as a springboard for discussing the often-overlooked self-care aspect of service.
Mason emphasizes the importance of self-work, likening service to the adage 'you can't pour from an empty cup.'
Throughout the episode, Chase and Mason share personal anecdotes and experiences, highlighting how serving others can lead to personal fulfillment and gratitude. They discuss various forms of service, from participating in food and coat drives to board leadership in nonprofit organizations. The anticipation and preparation for service, they note, can be as rewarding as the act itself.
The hosts explore the connection between service and mental health, explaining how acts of service can boost dopamine and oxytocin levels, potentially alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety. They encourage listeners, particularly those in recovery, to find joy and purpose through service, whether by leveraging artistic talents or leadership skills. Chase and Mason invite their audience to reflect on their unique abilities and how they can be used to serve others.
They suggest practical ideas like organizing sober intramural teams or volunteering at local shelters, urging listeners to share their service ideas and experiences. As the episode concludes, they preview the upcoming topic of respect, promising to discuss self-esteem and interpersonal respect in challenging times. The episode is a compelling reminder of the transformative power of service, both for oneself and the community.