Paul Churchill
Paul Churchill
RE 174: Addressing Self Loathing With Compassionate Curiosity
RE 174: Addressing Self Loathing With Compassionate Curiosity
RE 174: Addressing Self Loathing With Compassionate Curiosity
Monday 18th June 2018
Discover Kimberly's path to sobriety through self-compassion and brain spotting in this episode of Recovery Elevator.
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Get the buttons here!Healing Through Compassion: Kimberly's Sobriety Story
The cure for self loathing is self compassion, or self love.
What if the key to breaking free from addiction lies in how kindly you treat yourself? In this episode of Recovery Elevator, hosts Paul Churchill and Kristopher Oyen introduce Kimberly, a mental health professional who’s been sober for over a year and a half. Kimberly opens up about her struggles with self-loathing and how she learned to replace harsh self-judgment with self-compassion. Her journey showcases the power of compassionate curiosity in understanding the root causes of addiction.
Kimberly discusses how she identified her triggers and employed brain spotting, a therapeutic technique, to support her recovery. She also touches on managing anxiety in sobriety, emphasizing that self-love is crucial for healing. The episode highlights the importance of connection in the recovery process and suggests considering a recovery retreat for additional support. Paul and Kris provide a welcoming space for listeners to reflect on their own paths to sobriety, making Kimberly's story relatable and inspiring.
They also share some book recommendations to enrich your journey, including 'In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts' by Gabor Maté. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that treating yourself with kindness can be a transformative step towards a sober life.