JJ Chance
JJ Chance
#98: Engaged?
#98: Engaged?
#98: Engaged?
Sunday 30th June 2024
JJ Chance shares his struggle with engagement in recovery, offering practical tips and humour for anyone facing similar challenges.
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4 minutes
Honest
Humorous
Supportive
Relatable
Encouraging
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JJ Chance
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Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Engagement with life is crucial for recovery.
- Practical steps include gratitude lists, prayers, and to-do lists.
- Connecting with others can provide inspiration and support.
- Humour helps in dealing with the challenges of sobriety.
- Sharing experiences can foster a sense of community.
But what's the alternative? Regress to being a four-year-old? Okay, enough from the peanut gallery on that one.
Ever felt like hiding under the duvet and avoiding the world? In this episode of 'Next Time I'll Try Knitting', JJ Chance shares his personal battle with engagement and how it ties into his recovery from alcoholism. JJ gets real about the struggle of facing adult responsibilities and the temptation to disengage. He humorously admits that sometimes being an adult is just too much, and it's easy to see why alcohol once seemed like the easier option.
But he knows that staying disengaged isn't an option if he wants to stay sober. JJ talks about practical steps to re-engage with life, like making gratitude lists, saying a prayer, or simply ticking off one task from a to-do list. He also opens up about the importance of connecting with others, whether it's talking to another addict or finding inspiration in books or podcasts.
The episode is filled with relatable anecdotes and a dash of humour, making it a comforting listen for anyone who finds adulting a bit too much at times. JJ's reflections on engagement are a reminder that staying connected with life is crucial for recovery. He wraps up by asking listeners to share their experiences with disengagement and recovery, sparking a sense of community and shared understanding.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking practical advice and a bit of camaraderie on their journey to sobriety.