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  • Coddling, Belittling, Resilience (Episode 2 - Archive)

Coddling, Belittling, Resilience (Episode 2 - Archive)

Thursday 4th July 2024

Explore the balance between coddling and belittling in recovery, and learn how to foster resilience with hosts West Thompson and Austin Hill.
7 minutes
Informative
Compassionate
Supportive
Engaging
Honest

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Relational Recovery
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Balancing Compassion and Tough Love in Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Find a balance between compassion and truth.
  • Avoid demonising opposing views to prevent change.
  • Acknowledge emotions without trying to fix them.
  • Be present with others, recognising different perspectives.
  • Cultivate resilience by balancing truth and love.
It's seeing them for who they are and knowing that I can learn something from them and they can learn something from me
In this episode of 'Relational Recovery', hosts West Thompson and Austin Hill dive into the tricky balance between coddling and belittling, and how both extremes can hinder true resilience. They discuss the common mistake of demonising opposing views to avoid change and stress the importance of finding a middle ground. The conversation covers the nuances of showing compassion without being overly lenient, and speaking truth without being harsh.
With relatable anecdotes and light humour, they explore how acknowledging emotions without trying to fix them can foster genuine strength. The episode offers practical advice on how to be present with others, recognising that everyone comes from a different perspective. This thoughtful discussion is peppered with insights on how to cultivate resilience by balancing truth and love. Perfect for anyone on a recovery journey or supporting someone through theirs, this episode is both engaging and enlightening.
Tune in for a candid conversation that challenges the way you think about compassion and resilience.