DeAnn Knighton
DeAnn Knighton
the "4 agreements" episode (feat. nathan van dyke)
the "4 agreements" episode (feat. nathan van dyke)
the "4 agreements" episode (feat. nathan van dyke)
Tuesday 7th February 2023
Join DeAnn Knighton and Nathan Van Dyke as they explore 'The Four Agreements' and its impact on sustainable recovery in this episode of Show Up and Stay.
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33 minutes
Empowering
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Thought-provoking
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Unlocking Personal Freedom: The Four Agreements with Nathan Van Dyke
For me, one of the concepts that really resonated with me was that words are powerful things and if we, how we use words with others and toward ourselves, carry weight and have meaning and value- and I can pollute somebody's world if I use words in the wrong way- and they can maybe adopt that opinion or that observation that I use, that's a negative thing and carry that into their world- if I'm coming from a place of self-love- which, again for me, early in recovery, there was little to no self-love- so I struggled with this.
Picture this: a few years before deciding to get sober, DeAnn Knighton visits a psych PA to discuss antidepressants. Instead of medication, she gets a book recommendation – 'The Four Agreements'. Fast forward to today, DeAnn and Nathan Van Dyke dive into this very book in their conversation. They unpack the core principles: being impeccable with your word, not taking things personally, avoiding assumptions, and always doing your best.
These might sound simple, but putting them into practice is a whole different ball game! The episode doesn’t shy away from the tough parts. They talk about the idea of 'domestication' in addiction – how we’re conditioned by society and how breaking free from that can be transformative. The hosts also explore the power of words and the impact they have on our relationships and self-perception.
Nathan shares his thoughts, saying, 'If you're looking for a different way to think about life and how you interact with people, the Four Agreements is a great place to start'. This episode is a blend of personal anecdotes and practical advice, offering listeners a fresh perspective on sustainable recovery. It's an engaging chat that might just change how you see your journey towards personal freedom.