Episode 33 тАУ Transformations in Recovery
Nuggets from the Show
- тАЬItтАЩs not enough knowing that you need to change, itтАЩs not enough wanting to change, in order to change, we need to experience change.тАЭ
- We resist change when the costs of the change appear higher than the benefits of the change.
- Our new life begins where our comfort zone ends тАУ it is by getting out of our comfort zone that we transform.
- Even though the future is unknown, our life can only get better when we give up drugs.
Hope Mindfulness Compassion Show тАУ Episode 33 тАУ Transformations in Recovery
A conversation between┬аHenk Nagel┬аand┬аPaul Garrigan.
In this episode, Henk tells us how giving up drugs 7 years ago has transformed his life. He also offers advice for those of us who feel reluctant or fearful about making this type of major change.
The book Henk recommends in the show is┬аCognitive Behavioural Therapy for Dummies by Rhena Branch and Rob Wilson.
Some of the topics covered in the show include:
- How can giving up drugs transform our life?
- Is giving up drugs enough to ensure a positive transformation?
- Is it possible to give up drugs without having a positive transformation?
- Does recovery mean we react differently to challenges?
- Does change occur gradually or suddenly?
- How long after we quit drugs before we notice our life is changing?
- What type of evidence might suggest we are transforming our life?
- What has been the most significant change in your life (other than giving up drugs)?
- How does recovery change our relationships?
- Is there a danger in having too many expectations about recovery?
- Why do we tend to resist positive change?
- Why do some people find it much easier to let go of drugs than the lifestyle that supports drugs?
- How do we develop the courage to transform when the final result of this transformation is unknown?
- Are there any good resources (e.g. books, websites, or podcasts) available for people interested in transforming their lives?
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