Adina Silvestri
Dr. Adina Silvestri
How to Increase Resilience in Recovery
How to Increase Resilience in Recovery
How to Increase Resilience in Recovery
Thursday 21st May 2020
Learn practical strategies for resilience in recovery with Julie DeSanto on 'Atheists in Recovery'.
43 minutes
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Adina Silvestri
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Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Body & Mind
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Get the buttons here!Strengthening Resilience: Julie DeSanto's Path to Recovery
How do we make sure that we're accessible for folks who are trying to find recovery? An interesting thing about research around substance use is that one of the key markers or risk factors for return to use is chronic stress, partially because of the way it activates the nervous system and keeps everybody kind of in a fight or flight.
Ever wondered how to stay strong in your recovery journey? In this episode of 'Atheists in Recovery', Dr. Adina Silvestri sits down with Julie DeSanto to explore just that. Julie, who identifies as a 'seeker' among a group of 'spiritually wounded' individuals, shares her unique blend of 12-step recovery and holistic practices that have guided her through tough times.
She opens up about the struggle of accessing resources online, likening it to 'moving through mud', and emphasizes the importance of setting clear recovery goals. Julie's insights into managing chronic stress are particularly eye-opening. She explains how chronic stress can trigger relapse by keeping the nervous system in a constant state of fight or flight. To combat this, she suggests techniques for identifying and managing dominant thoughts and emotions. Another key theme is self-care and setting boundaries.
Julie candidly discusses her initial struggles with asking for what she needed and highlights the importance of connecting with oneself. She also touches on the pressures of social media and the necessity of being mindful about the image we project online. Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode offers practical tools and heartfelt advice to help build resilience. Tune in to hear Julie's journey and gather some valuable strategies for your own path.