Building Strong Support Systems for Recovery
Episode Overview
Choose support systems wisely; not all family members are equipped to help. Incorporate hobbies, schedules, and routines to fill voids in recovery. Spirituality can be a cornerstone of your support system. Honesty and vulnerability are key in effective support networks. Support systems don't have to be formal; even small interactions can be meaningful.
Support networks are like the roots of a tree that allow it to grow strong and all the way up to the sky because they keep that tree grounded.
Maintaining a support system during recovery can be the difference between staying on track and slipping back into old habits. In this episode of 'On the Brink: The No Grey Area Podcast', Yosiya and Pamela Reynell dive into the importance of having a reliable network. Yosiya shares his personal experiences and highlights the necessity of choosing the right people, places, or activities to lean on.
Pamela, a renowned transformational life coach, brings her expertise to the table, emphasising the value of honesty and vulnerability in support networks. She compares these networks to the roots of a tree, essential for growth and stability. The episode also explores how hobbies, schedules, and routines can fill voids and provide structure. Yosiya discusses how his writing and exercise routines have been pivotal in his recovery.
He also touches on spirituality as a cornerstone of his support system, using the serenity prayer as a tool for inner strength. This episode is packed with practical advice and heartfelt stories, making it a must-listen for anyone in recovery or supporting someone who is. Why not give it a listen and see how you can strengthen your own support system?