James Pehkonen and Kevin Thole
James Pehkonen and Kevin Thole
E29: Trust in Recovery
E29: Trust in Recovery
E29: Trust in Recovery
Thursday 23rd September 2021
Kevin Thole and Jim Pehkonen discuss the importance of building trust in recovery, offering practical advice and personal stories on Sobriety Elevated.
19 minutes
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James Pehkonen and Kevin Thole
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Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Trust in Recovery: Kevin Thole and Jim Pehkonen's Guide to Building Self-Belief
Trust is like an outlay of actual recovery. Those are the things that have built trust in me is owning my mistakes quickly - all these different things that I do every day that are so much deeper than just not drinking or doing drugs.
Rebuilding trust can feel like a monumental task, especially when you're navigating the rocky terrain of recovery. In this episode of 'Sobriety Elevated', hosts Kevin Thole and Jim Pehkonen tackle this crucial aspect head-on. Drawing from their own experiences, they delve into the importance of trusting oneself and others as a cornerstone of successful sobriety. Kevin shares his struggles with trust in his professional life and how it mirrored his journey to regain self-trust during recovery.
Jim reflects on the shattered trust from his addiction days and how he painstakingly rebuilt it over time. The hosts emphasize that trust is not just given but earned through consistent, honest actions. They offer practical advice on how to own your mistakes, be truthful, and take life one day at a time. The conversation also touches on the cautious approach needed when extending trust to others, highlighting the importance of building relationships slowly and deliberately.
Kevin and Jim remind listeners that recovery is deeply personal, and there's no one-size-fits-all method. They encourage everyone to carve out their own path and discover what works best for them. As the episode wraps up, they leave you with a resonant thought: trust is an integral part of recovery, going beyond just abstaining from substances. If you're seeking guidance on how to build trust in your recovery journey, this episode offers valuable insights and heartfelt encouragement.