The Recovery Show
The Recovery Show
Transforming Dating Patterns in Recovery – 441
Transforming Dating Patterns in Recovery – 441
Transforming Dating Patterns in Recovery – 441
Monday 10th November 2025
Brenda W. shares her journey of transforming dating patterns in recovery, highlighting self-awareness and setting healthy boundaries.
68 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Understand how childhood experiences can shape adult relationship choices.
- Learn the importance of setting healthy boundaries in relationships.
- Discover the role of sponsorship in supporting personal growth.
- Recognize the need for emotional availability in partners.
- Acknowledge the continuous journey of self-awareness and personal development.
"After coming down on and realizing that I don't have to continue the same patterns, I started looking for people that had actual compatibility with me."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this heartwarming episode of The Recovery Show, Spencer hosts Brenda W., who bravely shares her journey of transforming her dating patterns in recovery. As an adult child of an alcoholic, Brenda candidly discusses how her upbringing influenced her choice of romantic partners and her tendency to seek validation through being needed.
Through the Al-Anon program, she began to understand her ingrained behaviors, such as manipulating to meet emotional needs and building relationships on shaky foundations. This realization marked the start of a conscious effort to change her approach to dating and relationships. Brenda's story is not just about overcoming past patterns but also about learning to set boundaries and choose partners who are emotionally available and compatible with her values.
Her journey highlights the importance of self-awareness, trust, and the power of sponsorship in recovery. With light-hearted anecdotes and deep reflections, Brenda offers hope and encouragement to anyone struggling with similar issues. As Spencer and Brenda discuss these themes, listeners are gently reminded that personal growth is a continuous journey, and it's okay to take it one day at a time. So, how do you find strength in your journey to sobriety?