Understanding the Desire to Be Liked: A Journey Through Sobriety
Episode Overview
Randy shares his personal journey through addiction and recovery. Discusses the pitfalls of compliance and the desire to be liked. Leads a guided meditation and prayer to connect with a higher power. Highlights the importance of honesty and self-awareness in recovery. Offers practical advice for maintaining sobriety.
It's awesome to be present for a minute. Just a minute. Just a second. Just a breath.
In this episode of 'Love Your Life, with Randy Mermell', Randy dives into the complexities of wanting to be liked and how it intertwines with alcoholism and sobriety. With over 28 years of sobriety under his belt, Randy shares his personal journey through addiction and recovery, offering listeners a candid look at the struggles and triumphs he's faced along the way. Randy's approach is both compassionate and humorous, making it easy for anyone to relate to his experiences.
He discusses the pitfalls of compliance, the desire to be liked, and how these can lead to deeper issues with addiction. Randy also leads a guided meditation and prayer, encouraging listeners to connect with their higher power and find peace in the present moment. His reflections on the importance of honesty and self-awareness in recovery are both enlightening and inspiring. If you're looking for a podcast that offers both practical advice and heartfelt stories, this episode is a must-listen.
Randy's wisdom and humour shine through, making it an engaging and uplifting experience.