Vikki Rood: Embracing Honesty on the Path to Recovery
But I think the ability to not let all that stuff in and change who I am, because of everybody else's stuff, I think, thank god, because I was a people pleaser to evolve, and you know one of the things I work on is not as much as I love helping people, because that's my business.
What does it take to truly recover yourself? In this heartfelt episode of 'Recover Yourself', host MartinJon sits down with Vikki Rood, a life coach and co-host of the 'Telling on Ourselves' podcast. Vikki's journey is a testament to the power of honesty and self-awareness in the recovery process. She opens up about her early days of battling addiction, where deceit and avoidance were her coping mechanisms.
Through candid conversations, she shares how she began to identify her triggers and face them head-on. Vikki emphasizes the transformative role of gratitude in her life, teaching her to appreciate even the smallest positives during tough times. One of her key insights is the importance of making decisions for oneself rather than relying on others' approval. She also touches on the delicate balance of helping others without neglecting one's own well-being.
Vikki's story is a powerful reminder that healing begins with being honest and vulnerable, both with oneself and with others. Tune in to hear how Vikki's journey can inspire you to take those first steps toward your own recovery.