Tanya and Jerry Gioia
Tanya and Jerry Gioia
Season 3 - Minisode 03 - Give Yourself a Pat on the Back!
Season 3 - Minisode 03 - Give Yourself a Pat on the Back!
Season 3 - Minisode 03 - Give Yourself a Pat on the Back!
Monday 24th February 2025
Tanya Gioia shares a heartfelt story about self-celebration and the importance of recognising your own achievements in recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Learn to praise yourself without waiting for external validation.
- Understand the importance of self-celebration in brain fitness.
- Break free from the cycle of seeking approval from others.
- Recognise your own worth and achievements.
- Find joy and strength within yourself during your recovery journey.
Stop looking at the outside praise, start looking and praising yourself from the inside
In this heartwarming episode of 'Sober on Purpose', Tanya Gioia shares a personal story that highlights the importance of self-celebration. Reflecting on a snowy day with her young sons, Tanya recounts the challenges she faced and how she overcame them without waiting for external validation. This experience becomes a powerful metaphor for learning to praise oneself, a crucial aspect of brain fitness that Tanya explores further.
She discusses the common tendency to seek approval from others, especially in the context of living with addiction or past trauma. Tanya encourages you to break free from this cycle and learn to celebrate your own achievements. By sharing her journey and insights, she provides practical tips on how to internalise praise and recognise your own worth. This episode is not just about overcoming obstacles but also about finding joy and strength within yourself.
It's a reminder that you are enough, just as you are, and that self-celebration is a vital part of your recovery journey. So, where can you find your own snowbank story and give yourself the pat on the back you deserve?