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Showing Up Without a Script (The Daily Trudge)
Showing Up Without a Script (The Daily Trudge)
Showing Up Without a Script (The Daily Trudge)
Tuesday 20th January 2026
Explore the unscripted journey of recovery in RAW Recovery Podcast, focusing on trust, presence, and letting go of control.
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Episode Overview
- Recovery is about being present, not perfect.
- Trusting a higher power can be more effective than self-reliance.
- Letting go of control allows for a more fulfilling recovery.
- Showing up without all the answers is part of the journey.
- Humour can lighten the serious aspects of recovery.
"Recovery doesn’t require us to perform. It requires us to be present."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this episode of RAW Recovery Podcast, the focus is on 'Showing Up Without a Script,' where host Dion explores the messy, unscripted reality of recovery. It's all about those days when there's no grand insight or polished message—just the raw decision to be present and authentic. Dion shares personal anecdotes about the challenges of trusting oneself versus trusting a higher power.
He candidly discusses how his own journey involved learning to show up without all the answers, yet still refusing to isolate or pretend everything is fine. Listeners will find humour in Dion's light-hearted approach, like his jokes about bad hair days and unexpected life lessons. But the heart of the episode lies in the serious message that recovery doesn't demand perfection; it requires presence.
Dion talks about the importance of not planning every outcome and how letting go of control can lead to a more fulfilling recovery experience. This episode is a reminder that you don't need to have it all figured out to make progress. Whether you're struggling with self-trust or finding it hard to relinquish control, this conversation offers a compassionate look at the daily trudge of recovery.
It's about being okay with not having a script and still showing up for yourself and others. So, what part of your life are you still trying to control instead of trusting in something bigger? This episode invites you to ponder that question and consider how you might embrace the uncertainty of recovery with open arms.