Richard Woodward

Flat Out Recovery

Richard Woodward

  • Episode 145: ‘Aftercare: Compassion & Connection’

Episode 145: ‘Aftercare: Compassion & Connection’

Thursday 1st February 2024

Robin discusses the importance of compassion and connection in his recovery journey on 'Flat Out Recovery'. Discover how aftercare programs can transform lives.
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40 minutes
Transformative
Compassionate
Informative
Hopeful
Empowering

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Flat Out Recovery
Author:
Richard Woodward
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Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Robin's Road to Recovery: The Role of Compassion and Connection

Episode Overview

  • Robin shares his journey from addiction to recovery, discussing struggles and relapses
  • Importance of compassion, connection, and aftercare programmes in maintaining sobriety
  • Reflections on the transformative power of genuine connections and empathy in recovery
  • Discussion on the impact of lived experiences and the need for boundaries in rebuilding life
  • Insights into the significance of relationships, self-identity, and national treatment strategies in addiction recovery
I think there comes a time where your pain kind of gets changed into something else and it comes a strength. Once you gain that choice again to use or not, because it is a choice at the end of the day today is a choice for me back in the past it wasn't a choice I didn't know anything else.
Imagine finding yourself at a crossroads, struggling with addiction, and searching for a way to rebuild your life. That's where Robin found himself before discovering the power of aftercare. In this episode of 'Flat Out Recovery', Robin opens up about his personal journey, sharing the ups and downs of his path to sobriety. He dives into the significance of compassion and the deep connections he's formed along the way.
Robin talks about how these elements have been crucial in maintaining his recovery and reshaping his life. You'll hear about the importance of community, developing new habits, and the support systems like mutual aid groups and sponsors that have helped him stay on track. This episode is a heartfelt conversation that sheds light on the transformative power of empathy and genuine human connection in the recovery process.