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The Best Gift We Can Give (Full Episode - Archive)
The Best Gift We Can Give (Full Episode - Archive)
The Best Gift We Can Give (Full Episode - Archive)
Thursday 3rd April 2025
Explore why your own health is the best gift you can give to others in this insightful episode of Relational Recovery.
40 minutes
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Get the buttons here!The Best Gift: Prioritising Your Health in Recovery
Episode Overview
- Prioritise your own health to better support others.
- Recovery and growth take time; be patient with yourself.
- Honesty about personal struggles is crucial for genuine recovery.
- Avoid spiritual bypassing by addressing real issues.
- Building resilience through hard work leads to long-term success.
The best gift you can give others is your transformed and transforming presence.
The Relational Recovery Podcast, hosted by Wes Thompson and Austin Hill, dives into the idea that the best gift we can give to others is our own health. This episode focuses on the importance of personal transformation and how it impacts our relationships. Wes and Austin discuss the tension many feel in recovery – the urge to help others immediately versus the need to prioritise their own health first.
They stress that showing up healthy in relationships is crucial for long-term success and support. The hosts share anecdotes and practical advice, emphasising that recovery and growth take time and effort. They highlight the importance of self-care, using the analogy of putting on your own oxygen mask first before helping others. The conversation also touches on the pitfalls of spiritual bypassing and the necessity of being honest about one's struggles.
The episode is a blend of humour, empathy, and wisdom, making it a valuable listen for anyone on their recovery journey or supporting someone who is. Reflecting on the idea that true happiness involves seeking the betterment of others as well as oneself, this episode offers a balanced perspective on self-improvement and service.