Matt Brown & Sam Davis
Matt Brown & Sam Davis
Busting the Myths of Control and Pride in Addiction Recovery
Busting the Myths of Control and Pride in Addiction Recovery
Busting the Myths of Control and Pride in Addiction Recovery
Wednesday 26th July 2023
Matt Brown and Sam Davis discuss pride, control, and family dynamics in addiction recovery. Hear personal stories and insights in this compelling episode.
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34 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Explore the impact of addiction on family dynamics and the challenges of recovery
- Delve into the complexities of pride, control, and the illusion of managing addiction
- Highlight the importance of honesty, humility, and self-awareness in the recovery journey
- Navigate the delicate balance between offering support and enabling addiction
- Share personal experiences in interventions to illustrate the barriers to recovery and the impact of family dynamics on the process
Yeah. It's hot. Hot but busy. Hot but busy. How are things over there on the West Coast? It was in the 90s today. I had an intervention today that it was interesting, man. The whole family was in recovery, like double digit recovery. And they had this one person in the family system that had been trying for years to get sober. And you think that like going into this, you expect that there's a family system that's, hey, they're in recovery. There's a certain degree of health and wellness that has been established there. And, you know, you kind of pull back that curtain and get into a family system and all of that stuff is still there. All those buttons are available to be pushed. You know, all that childhood stuff is still there. The stuff that just sometimes doesn't go away until we confront it head on. And to see that kind of play out in the intervention today, you know, this gentleman, good man, like you can see the sincerity of like, I don't want to live this way anymore. But there was also this, you know what, if I say yes today, if I agree to this today, you guys win and I lose. And man, I am not going to let you win. No matter what the cost today, I'm not going to let you win. And man, my heart goes out to him because I remember being in that spot. But the heartache and the pain that he set himself up for all over again. It's heartbreaking, man. It's heartbreaking to have to come away knowing that the whole family system is still struggling tonight.
What happens when pride and control become roadblocks on the path to addiction recovery? In this episode of 'The Party Wreckers', hosts Matt Brown and Sam Davis take listeners deep into the heart of family interventions and the often harsh realities of overcoming addiction. They share their personal stories, revealing how pride and ego can be significant stumbling blocks not just for those struggling with addiction but for their families as well.
Drawing from their own experiences in the tough logging industry, Matt and Sam discuss the pressures of success and the toll it takes on mental health and family dynamics. They candidly talk about moments when their self-worth clashed with the humility needed to accept help. This episode highlights the importance of honesty, humility, and self-awareness in recovery, stressing that sometimes, letting go of control is the most effective way to handle addiction.
If you're curious about the intricate dance between support and enabling, or how family dynamics play a crucial role in recovery, this episode offers valuable insights. Matt and Sam's raw and honest discussion provides a fresh perspective on the journey to sobriety, making it a must-listen for anyone touched by addiction.