Tap Into Your Potential: with Kian and TommyTap Into Your Potential: with Kian and Tommy
The Elevate Experience
Tommy and Kian discuss rediscovering identity beyond addiction, sharing personal stories about the challenges and joys of sobriety on The Elevate Experience.
54:30•16 Aug 2022
Rediscovering Yourself Beyond Addiction
Episode Overview
- Rediscovering oneself beyond addiction can be a long process.
- Healthy validation through activities like exercise can aid recovery.
- Embracing discomfort is crucial for personal growth.
- Humility plays a significant role in maintaining sobriety.
- Comparing oneself to others can be toxic; focus on personal progress.
“Finding who you are, that's such a crazy process. I felt like I was in a fog for a couple years.”
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Co-hosts Tommy and Kian unravel this question as they share personal stories and insights on rediscovering oneself beyond addiction. This episode of The Elevate Experience offers a heartfelt discussion on the challenges and triumphs of recovery, shedding light on the fear of losing one's identity and the journey to reclaim it.
Tommy and Kian dive into their pasts, discussing how addiction became entwined with their identities and how sobriety has helped them see beyond the fog. Listeners will find relatable anecdotes about the struggle to fit in, the fear of change, and the surprising joy found in sobriety. Kian's journey from seeing himself as a 'cool person that does drugs' to embracing his role as an entertainer and group counsellor is both inspiring and authentic.
Meanwhile, Tommy shares how music once felt like a trigger but now serves as a reminder of his resilience. The duo doesn't shy away from discussing the discomfort of recovery, comparing it to the rigours of CrossFit, where pushing through pain leads to growth. They stress the importance of finding healthy validations, like exercise or a fresh haircut, that naturally uplift one's spirit. Through humour and honesty, they convey that life beyond addiction is not just possible but fulfilling.
So, what can we learn from those who have battled addiction? Perhaps it's the realisation that every day in recovery brings new opportunities for self-discovery. Are you ready to tap into your potential?

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