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  • Coddling, Belittling, Resilience (Episode 6 - Archive)

Coddling, Belittling, Resilience (Episode 6 - Archive)

Wednesday 10th July 2024

Learn how to support recovery by building resilience without coddling or belittling. Hosts West Thompson and Austin Hill share practical advice and heartfelt stories.
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Relational Recovery
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Building Resilience Without Coddling or Belittling

Episode Overview

  • Resilience is built through consistent effort and support.
  • Being a good listener is crucial for effective support.
  • Offer genuine encouragement without taking over someone's struggles.
  • Presence is powerful – be there without doing the work for them.
  • Loneliness can often be a choice; seek connection to combat it.
'Do not judge me by my success. Judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again' - Nelson Mandela
Ever wondered how to strike the perfect balance between supporting someone and letting them grow on their own? In this episode of 'Relational Recovery', hosts West Thompson and Austin Hill tackle the tricky terrain of coddling, belittling, and building resilience. They share heartfelt stories and practical advice for anyone on the recovery journey, whether you're just starting out or have been at it for years.
West and Austin use relatable analogies, like training for a marathon, to explain how resilience isn't built overnight but through consistent effort and support. They stress the importance of being a good listener, offering genuine encouragement, and being present without taking over someone's struggles. The hosts also discuss the power of community and how feeling connected can combat loneliness, which they argue is often a choice rather than a condition.
With a mix of humour and wisdom, they leave you with a powerful Nelson Mandela quote about resilience: 'Do not judge me by my success. Judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again'. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to support a loved one in recovery or seeking to understand their own journey better. So why not tune in and find out how you can help build resilience without coddling or belittling?