Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst
Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst
Cliche
Cliche
Cliche
Thursday 2nd July 2020
Graham Landi and Martin Pankhurst discuss the impact of cliches on addiction and recovery conversations, emphasizing empathy and storytelling.
29 minutes
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Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Sideways: Rethinking Cliches in Addiction and Recovery Conversations
The real problem with a cliche is that it betrays a sort of a disrespect for your audience. You're not really thinking about your audience when you're using a cliche.
Ever wondered if cliches can help or hinder our conversations about addiction and recovery? In this episode of 'Sideways', hosts Graham Landi and Martin Pankhurst tackle this very question with their usual blend of humor and insight. Sitting around a table, they bounce ideas off each other, exploring whether these often-overused phrases have any real value or if they just muddle the message. They also share some light-hearted moments, including a playful dig at Martin's hair.
The episode delves into the role of empathy in communication, offering practical tips on how to avoid falling into the cliche trap. But it's not all about avoiding cliches; the hosts also discuss the power of storytelling and how authentic narratives can inspire real change. Through their candid conversation, Graham and Martin show that vulnerability and genuine connection are key to effective communication, especially in the context of addiction and recovery.
Whether you're in recovery yourself, supporting a loved one, or just curious about the topic, this episode offers a fresh perspective on how we talk about these important issues.