Chase Cotten - The Willow Center
Chase Cotten - The Willow Center
Season 4, Episode 4 - "Honesty"
Season 4, Episode 4 - "Honesty"
Season 4, Episode 4 - "Honesty"
Monday 29th April 2024
Explore honesty's role in mental health and recovery with Chase and Mason's humorous tales and thoughtful insights.
23 minutes
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Honest
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Chase Cotten - The Willow Center
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Episode Overview
- Honesty is essential for mental health improvement.
- Being truthful with oneself can be challenging but rewarding.
- Recognising personal triggers is key in recovery.
- Fun doesn't require substances; enjoy sober activities.
- Balancing honesty and kindness in relationships is important.
"Our lives improve only when we take chances, and the first and most difficult risk we can take is to be honest with ourselves."
Honesty is a tricky beast, isn't it? In this episode of The Willow Center Podcast, hosts Chase Cotten and Mason tackle the multifaceted concept of honesty and its vital role in mental health and recovery. With a dash of humour and a sprinkle of personal anecdotes, they explore how being truthful with oneself can be a challenging yet essential step towards healing.
Chase and Mason share stories from their childhoods that taught them the importance of honesty, including run-ins with law enforcement that left lasting impressions. These tales are not just entertaining but also underline the core message: honesty is key in both mental health and addiction recovery. The discussion moves into how honesty affects one's mental health journey. They highlight the struggle many face in admitting their own needs—whether it's asking for help or recognising one's own worth.
The duo points out that often, people lie to themselves, either by downplaying their issues or exaggerating them, and that finding an honest balance is crucial. In terms of recovery, honesty is presented as a cornerstone. It's about acknowledging triggers, cravings, and relapses without self-blame. The conversation touches on the societal lie that fun requires substances, urging listeners to find joy in simple, sober activities.
Chase and Mason also delve into the nuances of honesty in relationships—can dishonesty ever be justified? They discuss the delicate balance between being truthful and preserving kindness, especially in interpersonal interactions. So, if you're curious about how honesty can shape your mental health journey or recovery path, or if you just want to hear some amusing stories involving childhood misdemeanours, this episode is worth a listen.
It's not just about being honest with others but learning to be honest with yourself.