Showing up for yourself & staying consistent: The power of self-care in recovery.Showing up for yourself & staying consistent: The power of self-care in recovery.
The Hope Chase Podcast
Angie Marie discusses the crucial role of self-care and consistency in recovery, sharing her personal struggles and insights.
16:39•8 Aug 2023
Staying Strong: The Role of Self-Care in Recovery
Episode Overview
- Angie shares her personal struggle with exhaustion and its impact on motivation and mindset.
- The episode emphasises the importance of showing up for oneself, even when it feels impossible.
- Challenges the notion of taking 'days off' in recovery and in life.
- Angie offers a raw and honest perspective on the constant battle to stay consistent, especially when faced with exhaustion and the temptation to retreat.
- Reminds listeners of the power of self-compassion, self-discipline, and the value of nurturing oneself without sacrificing progress.
“Exhaustion is the devil dressed in sheep's clothing...It is so important to just keep doing those things, even when you don't want to, even when you are so fucking tired, you would rather be sleeping 24 hours a day. It is important to show up for yourself.”
Ever feel like you’re running on empty? Angie Marie knows that struggle all too well. In this episode of The Hope Chase Podcast, she dives deep into the importance of showing up for yourself, even when you feel utterly drained. Drawing from her own life and a grueling 15-year battle with heroin addiction, Angie shares how self-care, self-compassion, and self-discipline can be your best allies in recovery.
She talks about the constant temptation to slip back into old habits and how to combat these urges by prioritizing your well-being. Whether you’re new to recovery or have been on this path for a while, Angie’s insights are both relatable and inspiring. She challenges the idea of taking 'days off' in recovery, urging listeners to stay consistent and keep moving forward, no matter how tough it gets.
Tune in for a heartfelt pep talk that will resonate with anyone navigating their own journey of healing and self-discovery.
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