A2D -from Addict to Disciple
A2D -from Addict to Disciple
# 220 Words Hurt!
# 220 Words Hurt!
# 220 Words Hurt!
Monday 17th June 2024
Explore how hurtful words and labels can impact your life and learn ways to heal and rebuild self-confidence in this heartfelt episode.
13 minutes
Compassionate
Hopeful
Informative
Supportive
Healing
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Episode Overview
- Hurtful words and labels can have long-lasting emotional impacts.
- Self-labelling often causes more harm than others' words.
- Supportive and kind words are crucial for emotional healing.
- Wisdom from Proverbs offers valuable insights on healing.
- Seeking out uplifting people can help restore your spirit.
"It's like I'm verbally self-harming myself through this self-harming behaviour of labelling myself"
David Hain's 'A2D - From Addict to Disciple' podcast is back with an emotionally charged episode titled '#220 Words Hurt!'. David, an experienced International Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, takes listeners on a metaphorical walk through 'Words Hurt Park' with his friend Michael. The duo explores the profound impact of hurtful words, labels, and name-calling, reflecting on their own experiences and the emotional scars they leave behind.
Michael shares candid anecdotes about how childhood labels like 'slow learner' have haunted him into adulthood, affecting his self-confidence and life choices. The episode dives deep into the damaging effects of self-labelling, where Michael admits that his own negative self-talk often cuts deeper than others' words. David and Michael discuss how these verbal wounds can crush one's spirit, making it difficult to find joy and self-worth.
They draw on wisdom from various sources, including Proverbs, to highlight the healing power of kind words and supportive people. By the end of their walk, they encourage you to seek out those who can uplift your spirit and help you rebuild a cheerful heart. This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with the long-lasting effects of hurtful words, offering both empathy and practical advice on finding healing and self-acceptance.
Don't miss out on this heartfelt conversation that might just help you start your own journey towards emotional recovery.