Jumpstart Your Recovery: 12 Actionable Steps from Dr. Patrick Carnes
The steps also help us cultivate and strengthen a wise inner observer... Our regrown brain creates not just health and sanity, but wisdom for more encouraging recovery, wisdom from a wise and kind guide.
Feeling like your recovery journey has hit a plateau? Tune into this episode of 'Recovery Road' where Dr. Patrick Carnes, author of *A Gentle Path through the Twelve Steps*, shares insightful advice to reignite your progress. Drawing from the revised edition of his classic book, Dr. Carnes delves into the real-life challenges that can resurface even after completing addiction recovery. But don't worry, he’s got you covered with twelve practical steps to help you get back on track.
From participating in national and local step events to engaging in service work and exploring new programs, these tips are designed to breathe new life into your recovery process. He also emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, urging listeners to examine their resistance, addictive behaviors, and life patterns. Recovery isn’t a one-and-done deal; it’s an ongoing journey that requires constant growth and a wise inner observer.
Whether you're feeling stuck or just looking for ways to strengthen your recovery, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice to help you move forward.