Allies in Recovery
Allies in Recovery
What Do You Want, and What Do You Need?
What Do You Want, and What Do You Need?
What Do You Want, and What Do You Need?
Saturday 9th December 2023
Join Laurie, Kayla, and Dominique as they discuss recognizing personal needs and self-care amidst a loved one's addiction in 'Coming Up for Air'.
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Episode Overview
- Recognising and addressing personal needs and wants in the midst of crisis
- The struggle to define personal needs, especially for those accustomed to prioritising others
- Impact of externally-focused behaviours and difficulty of differentiating wants from needs
- Importance of self-care and empowerment through self-awareness and boundary-setting
- Empowering individuals to take their power back and make choices to meet their needs
So many times when we're in this level of crisis and we're dealing with somebody with this kind of difficult behavior, we feel like we don't have the time or space to ask ourselves, what do we want? What do we need? Or if you're a doer and you're always trying to affect the environment in order to get your needs met, it's an external focus. So what we're talking about today is to really stop and pause and check in with yourself about how you're doing, what do you need, what do you want, what changes you can make, what choices you have to actually get your needs met. Take your power back, see what you could do.
In the midst of a loved one's addiction, it's easy to lose sight of your own needs and wants. In this episode of 'Coming Up for Air', hosts Laurie McDougall, Kayla Solomon, and Dominique Simone-Levine dive into the often-overlooked topic of self-care for those supporting someone through addiction. They tackle the tough questions: How do you recognize what you need and want when you're so used to putting others first?
What are the barriers that stop you from expressing these needs? Kayla kicks off the conversation by emphasizing the importance of pausing and checking in with yourself. Laurie shares her personal struggles with defining her own needs, especially when facing the fear of pushback. The hosts discuss how focusing externally can blur the lines between wants and needs, making it harder to prioritize self-care.
Dominique adds her insights on setting boundaries and how taking care of yourself can positively impact your loved one. This episode isn't just about identifying needs; it's about reclaiming your power and understanding that self-care is not selfish but essential. If you've ever felt overwhelmed or lost in the chaos of addiction, this episode offers practical advice and heartfelt discussions to help you find your voice and take back control.