Allies in Recovery
Allies in Recovery
You Don't Have to Be Perfect
You Don't Have to Be Perfect
You Don't Have to Be Perfect
Saturday 13th January 2024
Join Laurie McDougall, Kayla Solomon, and Dominique Simone-Levine as they discuss embracing imperfection and patience in addiction recovery.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- The hosts share personal experiences and reflections on the pressure of perfectionism when implementing craft
- Emphasising the importance of patience, compassion, and incremental change in recovery
- Highlighting the value of making mistakes, learning through trial and error, and embracing a beginner's mind
- Discussing the significance of self-compassion and setting small, achievable goals in recovery
- Calling for support and structural change in how families are assisted in dealing with addiction
You don't want to be great at something to begin with. That's just creepy. You want to really be willing to have beginner's mind and try something and fail in learning through the mistakes. And to me, mistakes are just opportunity to get better at something.
Feeling like you need to be perfect can be exhausting, especially when dealing with a loved one's addiction. In this episode of 'Coming Up for Air', hosts Laurie McDougall, Kayla Solomon, and Dominique Simone-Levine tackle the daunting pressure of perfectionism. They share their personal stories, shedding light on how patience, compassion, and the willingness to make mistakes can pave the way for meaningful change.
The hosts introduce the concept of 'beginner's mind', encouraging listeners to embrace the learning process without fear of failure. They emphasize that change is gradual and often messy, but that's okay. It's about setting small, achievable goals and giving yourself the grace to grow at your own pace. The episode also addresses the broader need for better support systems for families dealing with addiction. The hosts call for more resources and training to help families navigate these challenging waters.
This conversation is a reminder that imperfection is not a setback but a part of the journey towards recovery.