Willingness: The Key to Sobriety and Personal Growth with Bridget Phetasy and Jeren Montgomery
The antidote to this- and we've talked about antidotes to certain things in the past, whether it's acceptance or gratitude, willingness is the antidote to something that you're feeling right now.
What does it take to truly embrace change? In this episode of 'Factory Settings', Bridget Phetasy and her co-host, Jeren Montgomery, dig into the concept of willingness. Bridget opens up about a pivotal moment when a tiny window of willingness led her down the path to sobriety. Together, they dissect what willingness means, how it manifests in our lives, and why it sometimes fades away.
They also tackle the tricky balance between willingness and willfulness, questioning whether we're just puppets of our subconscious minds. With personal anecdotes and a touch of humor, Bridget and Jeren explore where willingness shows up outside of sobriety and how it can be a game-changer in overcoming life's hurdles. From stoicism to the quirks of driving on an empty tank, this episode is packed with relatable stories and thought-provoking questions.
Perfect for anyone on a recovery journey or those looking to better understand the power of willingness in personal growth.