Derik Johnson
Derik Johnson
113: A NEW FREEDOM - Getting Real in Recovery (with Randy Hyden)
113: A NEW FREEDOM - Getting Real in Recovery (with Randy Hyden)
113: A NEW FREEDOM - Getting Real in Recovery (with Randy Hyden)
Sunday 15th October 2023
Discover Randy Hyden's journey from addiction to recovery, emphasizing intrinsic motivation and community support for lasting change.
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80 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Body & Mind
Family Recovery from Addiction
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
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Episode Overview
- Addressing the root cause of addiction is vital for lasting change
- Distinguishing between sobriety and recovery
- The transformative power of intrinsic motivation and community support
- Importance of self-inquiry and self-observation
- Fostering genuine connections and personal growth
If you could all of a sudden just say, 'Hmm, okay, maybe let's talk about this and have an open mind and be willing to consider another viewpoint,' like I did with my wife and stuff, I didn't have to win the argument, I didn't have to insist. All in all, I mean, I got a versatile car. I could have pulled money out of the bank and stuff, now where that would have gone from there, I don't want to really think about and stuff. I could have insisted, and I could have won that argument and stuff, but it wouldn't have solved anything. It would probably have created more problems.
Ever wondered what truly drives someone to change their life? In this engaging episode of the Alpha Quorum Podcast, Randy Hyden opens up about his personal journey from addiction to recovery. Randy, along with co-host Brad Singletary, dives deep into the importance of intrinsic motivation and the role of community support in overcoming compulsive behaviors. Randy shares insights from his upcoming e-book on tackling overthinking, linking it to emotions and actionable solutions.
He poses a crucial question: 'Do you really want to stop doing this, or do you just want the consequences to stop?' This sets the stage for a powerful discussion on the need for genuine, self-driven transformation rather than change motivated by external pressures. Brad complements this by asking what advice would be given to someone hesitant about making significant life changes.
The episode underscores that true recovery comes from a deeply rooted desire for a new life, supported by self-inquiry, self-observation, and the guidance of emotionally healthy individuals who walk alongside rather than try to fix. If you're looking for inspiration and practical advice on personal growth and recovery, this episode is a must-listen.