Chase Cotten - The Willow Center
Chase Cotten - The Willow Center
Season 4, Episode 9 - "Recovery Month"
Season 4, Episode 9 - "Recovery Month"
Season 4, Episode 9 - "Recovery Month"
Tuesday 17th September 2024
Join Chase and Elijah for an inspiring story of long-term recovery during National Recovery Month, highlighting daily efforts and community support.
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Chase Cotten - The Willow Center
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Episode Overview
- Celebrate National Recovery Month.
- Elijah shares his recovery journey.
- Difference between sobriety and recovery.
- Importance of daily efforts in recovery.
- Encouragement for community support and personal development.
Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out.
In this episode of the Willow Center Podcast, host Chase Cotton engages in a heartfelt conversation with guest Elijah Lewis to celebrate National Recovery Month. This annual observance, held every September, shines a spotlight on the dedication and achievements of those in long-term recovery. The episode highlights the importance of celebrating recovery as a possibility and recognizing the daily efforts required to maintain sobriety. Elijah Lewis, an active client at the Willow Center, shares his compelling journey of recovery.
He describes his path, beginning with substance use at a young age and subsequent involvement with the legal system. Elijah's story is one of resilience and hope, emphasizing the distinction between sobriety—being clean—and recovery, which involves daily commitment to a healing program. Chase introduces a thought-provoking quote from Robert Collier: 'Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out.' This resonates deeply within the recovery context, where continuous, small actions contribute to achieving long-term goals.
Elijah shares his personal insights into the lifelong journey of recovery, describing it as a daily fight and a commitment to personal growth and healing. The discussion touches on the transformative power of community support and the vital role it plays in recovery. Elijah underscores the significance of reaching out for help, whether through a recovery center, 12-step program, or other supportive groups. The encouragement to take the first step, regardless of one's past, stands as a beacon of hope.
Listeners are invited to reflect on Elijah's wisdom and consider the importance of community and daily efforts in fostering personal development, whether in recovery or in broader life contexts. As the episode concludes, Chase expresses gratitude to Elijah for sharing his story and encourages listeners to take care of themselves and reach out for support if needed.
Looking ahead, the podcast will explore the theme of service in the next episode, examining how giving back can positively impact mental health and the recovery journey.