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#93: Are We Powerless Over Alcohol?
#93: Are We Powerless Over Alcohol?
#93: Are We Powerless Over Alcohol?
Thursday 25th July 2024
Tim Phillips challenges the belief of powerlessness in addiction recovery, offering empowering alternatives for a fulfilling sober life.
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Get the buttons here!Reclaiming Your Power: Challenging the Notion of Powerlessness in Recovery
Episode Overview
- Questioning the traditional belief of powerlessness in addiction recovery.
- Understanding the origins and potential pitfalls of this belief.
- Reclaiming personal power and building self-confidence.
- Adopting a growth mindset for continuous improvement.
- Practical strategies for creating a fulfilling sober life.
Your problem isn't that you are powerless over alcohol. It is that you have not allowed yourself the identity shift to accepting that you no longer are a drinker.
Tim Phillips dives deep into the often-debated topic of powerlessness in recovery in this episode of The Sober and Happy Podcast. Tim, with over a decade of sobriety under his belt, questions the traditional belief that alcoholics are powerless over their addiction—a cornerstone of many 12-step programmes. He argues that while acknowledging the strength of addiction is crucial, embracing a mindset of powerlessness can lead to feelings of helplessness and hinder personal growth.
Tim shares his own journey from accepting this belief to discovering a more empowering perspective that has helped him reclaim his life and happiness. Tim recounts how, early in his recovery, he felt like a passive participant, constantly fearing relapse. He compares this to whitewater rafting guides who initially focused on avoiding a dangerous tree stump, only to find that mentioning it led groups to hit it more often. By shifting focus to a safe path, they navigated successfully.
Similarly, Tim realised that focusing on avoiding alcohol kept him obsessed with it. He discovered that by shifting his mindset and focusing on positive goals, he could live a more fulfilling sober life. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, Tim encourages you to reframe your belief in powerlessness. He suggests recognising the power of addiction while also acknowledging your own power to make choices and take control of your recovery.
By building self-confidence and adopting a growth mindset, you can transform your journey from merely staying sober to living a happy and fulfilling life. Tim's message is clear: you have the power to change your story and your life. So why not start today? This episode is packed with insights and strategies to help you reclaim your power and build a life you love.