Damon Frank & Kristina Dennis
Damon Frank
Building Self-Esteem in Sobriety with guest Sam Jones
Building Self-Esteem in Sobriety with guest Sam Jones
Building Self-Esteem in Sobriety with guest Sam Jones
Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Therapist Sam Jones joins Damon Frank to discuss building self-esteem in sobriety, tackling negative self-talk, and the importance of community.
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Episode Overview
- Understand the difference between self-esteem and ego.
- Combat negative self-talk by externalising it.
- Surround yourself with supportive and challenging people.
- Engage in new activities to boost your self-worth.
- Recognise the impact of trauma on self-esteem.
Your inner critic can show up as those inner thoughts that say, 'You kind of screwed up there,' but it can also be your inner best friend.
Building self-esteem in sobriety can be a tricky path, but it’s essential for long-term recovery. In this episode of The Recovered Life Show, Damon Frank chats with Sam Jones, a marriage and family therapist from Chicago, to unpack the complexities of self-esteem and its crucial role in staying sober.
Sam brings a wealth of experience from working both within and outside the recovery community, offering valuable perspectives on distinguishing self-esteem from ego and dealing with those pesky inner critics that often plague us in recovery. Damon and Sam dive deep into the symptoms of low self-esteem and the negative self-talk that can hold people back. They discuss how early recovery often involves distrusting that inner voice, which can be misleading and harmful.
Sam shares practical advice on how to combat negative self-talk by externalising it and seeking evidence to refute those harmful thoughts. The conversation also touches on the importance of community in building self-esteem. Sam and Damon highlight how connecting with others and engaging in new activities can significantly boost one's sense of self-worth. They stress the value of surrounding oneself with people who challenge and support you, helping to break the cycle of negative thinking.
This episode is packed with actionable insights and heartfelt advice, making it a must-listen for anyone struggling with self-esteem issues in their recovery journey. By tuning in, you'll gain a better understanding of how to nurture your self-esteem and why it’s a vital component of living your best-recovered life.