Mastering Early Recovery: Tackling Guilt, Shame, and Regret with Dr. Adina Silvestri
We use guilt, shame, and regret as motivation to increase your resilience. You can make peace with your past and then create a future self and a life that's too amazing to ever want to step away from.
Feeling overwhelmed by guilt, shame, and regret in early recovery? You're not alone. In this episode of 'Atheists in Recovery', Dr. Adina Silvestri dives deep into these heavy emotions and offers three actionable tips to help you navigate through them. Recovery is a journey full of ups and downs, and learning to manage these feelings is crucial for long-term success. Dr.
Silvestri starts by defining guilt, shame, and regret, making it easier to understand why we feel the way we do. She then shares practical advice on how to boost self-forgiveness. It's about accepting all parts of yourself, even the ones you're not proud of. Next, she emphasizes the importance of building connections. Whether it's leaning on loved ones, finding a mentor, or seeking professional help, having a support system can make a world of difference. Finally, Dr.
Silvestri talks about increasing resilience. Inspired by Dr. Lucy Hone's research, she discusses three strategies that can help you bounce back from setbacks. As a bonus, she reminds us that our feelings aren't facts—they're just theories that need to be questioned and understood. If you're looking for ways to handle these tough emotions and stay on the path to recovery, this episode is packed with valuable insights.