Redefining Recovery: Bradley Saxon's Solo Session
Episode Overview
Definitions shape our approach to recovery. Recovery is about restoring mind, health, and strength. Misunderstandings can arise from assumptions about shared knowledge. Biblical teachings provide insights into the concept of recovery. Everyone needs recovery, not just those struggling with addiction.
Recovery is being restored back to an original state.
Bradley Saxon takes the stage solo in this episode of SOBER: The Podcast, diving into the importance of definitions in recovery. Bradley shares his personal journey and reflections, emphasising how our understanding of key terms like 'sober' and 'recovery' can shape our approach to healing. He recounts a story about explaining gravel to his son, illustrating how assumptions about shared knowledge can lead to misunderstandings.
Bradley argues that defining 'recovery' isn't just about overcoming addiction; it's about restoring one's mind, health, and strength. He draws connections between recovery and biblical teachings, suggesting that recovery involves reclaiming what was lost in the fall of man. Bradley encourages listeners to reconsider their definitions and recognise that recovery is relevant to everyone, not just those struggling with substance abuse. He passionately discusses the need for redefining these terms to fully embrace the journey of healing and finding purpose.
By the end of the episode, you'll be questioning your own definitions and considering how they might be holding you back from true recovery. Don't miss this insightful solo session that could reshape your understanding of what it means to be sober and in recovery.