I Have 12 Questions
I Have 12 Questions
S3 EP2 Danielle Strickland – Christian Founder of Global Movements for Spiritual Leadership, Justice Advocacy and Peacemaking, Author, Disruptor, Feminist, Podcaster
S3 EP2 Danielle Strickland – Christian Founder of Global Movements for Spiritual Leadership, Justice Advocacy and Peacemaking, Author, Disruptor, Feminist, Podcaster
S3 EP2 Danielle Strickland – Christian Founder of Global Movements for Spiritual Leadership, Justice Advocacy and Peacemaking, Author, Disruptor, Feminist, Podcaster
Friday 15th March 2024
Join Amanda Patton and Danielle Strickland as they explore the intersection of faith, recovery, and self-care in this engaging podcast episode.
44 minutes
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I Have 12 Questions
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Financial Health in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Self-care is crucial for those helping others through dark times.
- Authentic connection to faith can enhance the path to sobriety.
- Recovery groups often create true healing spaces in church basements.
- Religious leaders' overcommitment can mirror destructive addiction patterns.
- Humour and heartfelt moments make the recovery journey engaging.
When you're a religious duty obligated, overcommitted helper, everyone's like, wow, you're amazing.
Ever wondered how spirituality and sobriety can intertwine? In this episode of 'I Have 12 Questions Podcast', Amanda Patton sits down with Danielle Strickland, a Christian leader known for her work in spiritual leadership, justice advocacy, and peacemaking. Danielle shares her unique journey of recovery and faith, offering a fresh perspective on how spiritual growth can enhance the path to sobriety.
She discusses the importance of self-care when helping others through their darkest times and reflects on her own battles with addiction and recovery. Danielle talks about her initial struggles with organised religion and how she found a more authentic connection to her faith. Her candid conversation about her experiences in a Christian fundamentalist environment and the challenges of balancing religious duties with personal recovery is both eye-opening and relatable.
The episode also explores the concept of 'vicarious trauma' and how those in helping professions need to care for themselves to live a healthy, whole life. Amanda and Danielle delve into the role of community in recovery, highlighting how recovery groups often meet in church basements, creating a space where true healing happens.
They discuss the irony of religious leaders being applauded for their overcommitment while neglecting their own well-being, drawing parallels between this and the destructive patterns seen in addiction. The conversation is peppered with humour and heartfelt moments, making it an engaging listen for anyone on a similar journey. Whether you're struggling with addiction, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about the intersection of faith and recovery, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration.
Don't miss out on this thought-provoking discussion that challenges conventional views on spirituality and sobriety.