Andrea Vitz
Andrea Vitz, Jon Leon Guerrero
09-23-2024 Your Friends
09-23-2024 Your Friends
09-23-2024 Your Friends
Monday 23rd September 2024
Explore the impact of friendships on emotional sobriety with Dr. Andrea Vitz and Jon Leon Guerrero. Learn how to cultivate supportive, healthy relationships.
11 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Episode Overview
- Friends can significantly influence your emotional sobriety.
- True friends stand by you even when you're at your worst.
- It's essential to choose friends who uplift and challenge you positively.
- Honesty in friendships can sometimes mean risking the friendship.
- Balance fun and seriousness to maintain healthy friendships.
I'd rather lose a friendship and save the friend
Ever wondered how much your friends influence your journey towards emotional sobriety? Dr. Andrea Vitz and Jon Leon Guerrero dive into this fascinating topic in the latest episode of Levelheaded Talk. They explore the role of friends in our lives, especially how they can either support or hinder our progress towards better emotional health. Dr. Vitz shares a touching story about an unexpected email that highlights the profound impact we can have on each other, even with minimal interaction.
This episode challenges you to think about the quality of your friendships and how they affect your mental well-being. The hosts discuss the importance of having friends who are not just fun but also honest and supportive. Dr. Vitz emphasises that true friends are those who stand by you, even when you're at your worst, and aren't afraid to call you out when you're heading down a destructive path.
She shares her belief that being a good friend sometimes means risking the friendship to save the friend. Jon and Andrea also touch on the concept of 'emotional insobriety'—when friends lead us into unhealthy behaviours. They argue that while it’s easy to fall into patterns with friends who might not be the best influence, it’s crucial to choose friends who uplift and challenge us in positive ways.
The episode is sprinkled with humour and real-life anecdotes, making it both engaging and thought-provoking. If you're curious about how to cultivate healthier, more supportive friendships, this episode is a must-listen. You'll walk away with a new perspective on what it means to be a good friend and how to surround yourself with people who contribute positively to your emotional sobriety. So, are your friends helping or hindering your journey to better emotional health?