Taking the First Steps: Starting Your Journey with 361 Recovery
Good mental health is about identifying our anchors and using them to ground us and, as I say, if we don't have the people around, we identify what routines we need to get us through day by day and sometimes hour by hour.
Starting the journey towards mental health recovery can feel like stepping into the unknown. In this episode of the 361 Recovery Podcast, hosts Alice Smith, Tina Makeda, and Jess Hawkes from 361 Lifesupport guide listeners through the crucial first steps of their comprehensive 12-week recovery program designed for survivors of abuse. They dive into what it means to begin this path, asking poignant questions like 'What do first steps feel like?' and 'Is there a finish line post-trauma?'.
With a blend of personal stories and expert advice, they explore how identifying core values and tuning into gut feelings can serve as grounding tools in the healing process. The hosts also share practical tips for managing restlessness and anxiety, emphasizing the importance of setting personal boundaries. They discuss how becoming an anchor for oneself and others can foster a sense of stability and control.
This episode offers a mix of empathy, wisdom, and actionable steps to help listeners take control of their mental health journey. Whether you're at the beginning of your recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode provides valuable insights and encouragement.