Redefining Identity in Recovery: The 5 P's
Episode Overview
Understand the '5 P's of Identity': Personal, Passion, Purpose, Potential, Possibilities. Balance your recovery identity with your personal identity. Cut ties with past identities that no longer serve you. Embrace self-acceptance to unlock true wisdom. Explore quotes from Lao Tzu, Tina Lifford, Miles Monroe, and Carl Jung.
Knowing others is intelligence, knowing yourself is true wisdom
David Hain takes you on a transformative journey in episode 226 of 'A2D - From Addict to Disciple'. This time, he dives into the complex topic of identity in recovery. Are you still defining yourself by your past or your clean time? David breaks down the '5 P's of Identity' - Personal, Passion, Purpose, Potential, and Possibilities - to help you understand and reshape how you see yourself.
Drawing from his vast experience as an International Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, David provides a fresh perspective on finding a balance between your recovery identity and your personal identity. Through thought-provoking quotes from Lao Tzu, Tina Lifford, Miles Monroe, and Carl Jung, he emphasises the importance of self-acceptance and inner wisdom. If you're struggling with feeling stuck in your past identity or seeking to redefine yourself beyond just being clean, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice.
Tune in to explore how you can cut the puppet strings of your past and step into a future filled with potential and possibilities. Ready to find out who you truly are? This episode is a must-listen for anyone on the path to recovery.