12th Step Podcast
12th Step Podcast
The Power of Living Truth: Why Congruency is Your Recovery North Star
The Power of Living Truth: Why Congruency is Your Recovery North Star
The Power of Living Truth: Why Congruency is Your Recovery North Star
Friday 6th February 2026
Explore congruency in recovery with Mike, Gary, and Daniel as they share personal stories and insights on aligning actions with recovery values.
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Episode Overview
- Aligning actions with recovery values is crucial for maintaining sobriety.
- Incongruence can lead to stress, shame, and damaged relationships.
- Recognising body language inconsistencies helps in achieving congruency.
- Honesty and congruency are key to rebuilding trust in recovery.
- Humour can be used effectively but should be timed appropriately.
Your words and your actions have to align. That's how you're going to rebuild trust.
What happens when your inside doesn't match your outside? This episode of The 12th Step Podcast tackles the intriguing topic of congruency in recovery. Hosts Mike, Gary, and Daniel, all recovering addicts themselves, share personal anecdotes and insights about the importance of aligning one's actions with their recovery values. They discuss how living out of sync with oneself can lead to secret stress and shame, fuelling addiction and harming relationships.
Gary shares a humorous yet poignant story about his granddaughter's incongruent behaviour, which sets the stage for a deeper discussion on how incongruence can manifest in everyday life. The hosts explore how body language and verbal communication often tell different stories, leading to confusion and mistrust. They highlight the significance of congruency in rebuilding trust, both with oneself and others, as a critical component of recovery.
Mike and Daniel discuss their personal experiences with incongruence, from nervous laughter to defensive body language, and how recognising these patterns has been crucial in their recovery journeys. The episode is filled with relatable moments and practical advice on how to achieve congruency in recovery. The hosts' candid discussions serve as a reminder that while recovery is challenging, aligning one's inner and outer selves can be a powerful tool in maintaining sobriety.
So, are your actions truly reflecting your recovery values?