Tom Conrad
Tom Conrad
165 - How Self Esteem Directly Affects Our Recovery
165 - How Self Esteem Directly Affects Our Recovery
165 - How Self Esteem Directly Affects Our Recovery
Thursday 7th January 2021
Tom Conrad reveals how positive self-esteem impacts addiction recovery, offering personal stories and practical advice on 'Real Recovery Talk'.
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Author:
Tom Conrad
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Boosting Self-Esteem: A Key to Lasting Recovery
If we can figure out what it is that is causing me to have such a low self-esteem of myself, then I'm now in a position to where I can reinforce positive things to help build my self-esteem back up.
Feeling good about yourself can make a world of difference, especially when you're on the path to recovery. In this eye-opening episode of 'Real Recovery Talk', host Tom Conrad takes a deep dive into the intricate relationship between self-esteem and addiction. Tom doesn't just talk the talk; he walks the walk, sharing his own struggles with self-esteem and how it impacted his journey to sobriety.
He makes it clear that self-esteem isn't something you either have or don't have—it's something that can be built and nurtured over time. Through personal anecdotes and expert advice, Tom explains why positive self-esteem is crucial for staying sober. He discusses how traumatic events can chip away at your self-worth and why finding the root cause of these feelings is essential. With the help of a good therapist, you can start to unravel these issues and build yourself back up.
But it doesn't stop there. Tom also provides actionable steps that anyone can take to boost their self-esteem. From daily affirmations to focusing on your accomplishments, he offers practical tips that can make a real difference. He even touches on the importance of diet, mindfulness, and self-reflection in maintaining a healthy sense of self. By the end of the episode, you'll have a better understanding of how self-esteem affects your recovery and what you can do to improve it.
Whether you're in recovery yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice.