Christopher Mack on Recovery: Avoiding the 'Bad Actor' Trap
Episode Overview
Recovery is more than just abstaining from substances; it involves healing from behaviours and past traumas. The 'five C's' of relationships are commitment, communication, cooperation, consideration, and compromise. Living by principles such as honesty, forgiveness, willingness, and humility can transform your recovery journey. Tools and indicators can help measure your progress in recovery. Avoiding the 'bad actor' trap involves self-reflection and living by principles rather than personality.
Who do you become if you don't get your way? A two-year-old. Let's hope not.
Ever wondered why some people seem to handle recovery with ease while others struggle? This episode of 'Steps To Sobriety' brings you an engaging conversation with Christopher Mack, a man who's been in recovery for 24 years and has worked on Skid Row in Los Angeles for over two decades. Christopher shares his wisdom on recovery, touching on the dynamics of healing and how to avoid becoming a 'bad actor' in your own life.
He believes that recovery isn't just about abstaining from substances but also about healing from behaviours, past traumas, and relationships. Through his experience, Christopher has developed a program to help others find their authentic selves and freedom. He discusses the 'five C's' of relationships - commitment, communication, cooperation, consideration, and compromise - and how these principles can transform your interactions. The episode also dives into other vital principles like honesty, forgiveness, willingness, and humility.
These insights are not only practical but also relatable, making you reflect on your own behaviours and how they impact your recovery journey. If you're looking for simple yet effective tools to gauge your progress and enhance your recovery, this episode is a must-listen. So why not take a moment to tune in and learn how to steer clear of being a bad actor in your life?