Trust God, Clean House, and Help Others?Trust God, Clean House, and Help Others?
Spirit of Recovery
Codependency is an insidious condition that can sabotage our efforts to help others. How can we help others in a healthy...
55:15•4 Dec 2019
Finding Balance: Self-Care and Helping Others in Recovery
“I am not responsible for fixing other people's problems and follow that up immediately with a bold, positive affirmation of a new experience.”
Ever feel like you’re walking a tightrope between taking care of yourself and being there for others? In this episode of 'Spirit of Recovery', hosts Rev. Dan Beckett and Rev. Michelle Vargas, along with special guest Rev. Lonnie Vanderslice, dive deep into the tricky terrain of healthy helping and balanced self-care. Codependency can sneak up on anyone, especially those in recovery, making it hard to draw the line between genuine support and unhealthy people-pleasing.
Through heartfelt stories and practical advice, the hosts explore how to maintain your own recovery while being truly helpful to others. They talk about the importance of listening, trusting your inner voice, and setting personal boundaries. If you’ve ever struggled with saying 'no' or felt overwhelmed by the need to help everyone around you, this episode offers a compassionate guide to finding that sweet spot where you can care for others without losing yourself.
Tune in for an engaging discussion that’s both insightful and uplifting, perfect for anyone on the 12-step journey or those supporting a loved one in recovery.
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