Stop Apologising: Dr. Temple Hayes on Authentic Living and Sobriety
Episode Overview
Aligning your life with your true self can lead to profound healing. Stop apologising for who you are and embrace authenticity. Spiritual awakenings can be pivotal in the journey to sobriety. Labels and societal expectations can hinder self-acceptance. Finding purpose in helping others can be incredibly fulfilling.
"Hard is when you apologise for yourself every day. Telling somebody, 'No thank you, I'm happy with my seltzer water,' I don't find that hard".
In this episode of The Sobriety Diaries, Nate Kelly chats with the remarkable Dr. Temple Hayes, who brings a wealth of wisdom and experience to the table. Dr. Hayes, a renowned spiritual leader, author, and motivational speaker, shares her journey from addiction to recovery, offering a candid and heartfelt narrative that is sure to resonate with anyone facing similar struggles.
Growing up in South Carolina, Temple's early years were marked by challenges, including a tumultuous relationship with alcohol and grappling with her identity in a conservative environment. She opens up about her path to sobriety, highlighting the pivotal moment when she decided to turn her life around after a profound spiritual awakening. Her story is not just about overcoming addiction but also about embracing one's true self and finding purpose in helping others.
Nate and Temple dive into the importance of living authentically and the power of not apologising for who you are. They discuss the concept of 'incongruency' and how aligning your life with your true self can lead to profound healing and transformation. Temple's anecdotes, including her experience with Lifetime Television and her journey as a shamanic practitioner, add depth and colour to the conversation.
Whether you're in early recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and a dose of inspiration. Don't miss out on Temple's unique perspective on sobriety, spirituality, and living a life full of purpose.