Vicky Midwood

RAW CHATTER!

Vicky Midwood

  • S4 EP: 50 The Power to Change

S4 EP: 50 The Power to Change

Tuesday 27th August 2024

Vicky Midwood discusses self-reliance in addiction recovery, exploring the mind-body connection and offering practical advice for lasting change.
24 minutes
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RAW CHATTER!
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Vicky Midwood
Overview:
Categories:
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Sobriety Toolkit
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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The Power to Change: Self-Reliance in Addiction Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Relying on others to save you can hinder your progress.
  • Understanding the mind-body connection is crucial for managing stress.
  • Taking responsibility for your own recovery journey is essential.
  • External help is valuable but real change comes from within.
  • Practical steps can improve your health and wellbeing.
Trying to save others is selfish, and looking to others to save you will keep history repeating itself.
In this episode of RAW CHATTER!, Vicky Midwood, known as The Addiction Eliminator, tackles the complex topic of self-reliance in addiction recovery. With her trademark straightforwardness, Vicky explores why relying on others to 'save' you can hinder your progress and why trying to save others can be counterproductive. She draws from her extensive experience in health, fitness, and wellness to provide practical advice on changing thoughts, feelings, and actions for better health and wellbeing.
Vicky delves into the mind-body connection, explaining how physical sensations and emotional states are intertwined. She emphasises the importance of understanding these connections to manage stress and anxiety effectively. By sharing personal anecdotes and scientific insights, Vicky makes the case for taking responsibility for one's own recovery journey. She highlights that while external help is valuable, the real change comes from within. Throughout the episode, Vicky's candid and relatable style makes complex concepts accessible.
She offers actionable steps for those struggling with gut problems, dysfunctional eating, anxiety, depression, or alcohol dependence. Her message is clear: self-reliance and asking for help are not mutually exclusive but are both essential for lasting change. If you're looking for a no-nonsense approach to addiction recovery that blends science with personal experience, this episode is a must-listen. Vicky's insights will leave you thinking about how you can take control of your own health and wellbeing.
So grab a cuppa and get ready for some raw chatter!