Bradley Saxon
Bradley Saxon
Toxic And Dysfunctional | Relationships And Recovery
Toxic And Dysfunctional | Relationships And Recovery
Toxic And Dysfunctional | Relationships And Recovery
Friday 20th December 2024
Bradley Saxon discusses managing toxic relationships in recovery, sharing insights from his 17 years of sobriety. Tune in for practical advice and personal reflections.
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Bradley Saxon
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Relationships can cause as much pain as substance abuse.
- Qualify people before allowing them into your life.
- Rely on God to meet emotional needs rather than people.
- Work through recovery steps to manage relationships better.
- Set high standards for those you allow into your life.
Relationships have caused me as much, if not more, pain as drinking and using has.
In this episode of SOBER: The Podcast, Bradley Saxon tackles the complex issue of toxic and dysfunctional relationships in the context of recovery. Drawing from his 17 years of sobriety, Bradley shares personal anecdotes and reflections on how relationships can impact one's journey to sobriety just as profoundly as substance abuse itself. He candidly discusses the pain caused by relationships and how unrealistic expectations and rejection can drive people towards addiction.
Bradley emphasizes the importance of qualifying people before allowing them into our lives, especially in intimate roles, to avoid future heartache and setbacks in recovery. Bradley delves into the significance of maintaining a strong connection with God to meet emotional needs rather than relying on people, who can only offer temporary satisfaction. He stresses the necessity of working through the steps of recovery to manage relationships better and avoid falling back into old patterns.
By sharing his experiences, Bradley aims to help others understand the critical role that healthy relationships play in achieving lasting sobriety. Throughout the episode, Bradley provides practical advice on managing relationships, including the importance of setting high standards for those we allow into our lives and continually seeking God's guidance in our interactions.
He also highlights the dangers of self-will and character defects that can emerge when the obsession with alcohol is removed but not replaced with a disciplined approach to life. This episode is a must-listen for anyone in recovery or supporting someone who is. Bradley's raw honesty and practical wisdom offer valuable insights into the challenges of maintaining healthy relationships while staying sober. Tune in to learn how to navigate these complexities and build a foundation for a fulfilling, sober life.