Summary
In this episode, Jake and Carissa discuss the importance of loving yourself after addiction and how it relates to recovery. Carissa shares her personal journey of learning to love herself and the misconceptions she had in the past. They talk about the concept of radical acceptance and the power of choice in self-improvement. They also discuss the difference between guilt and shame and how to navigate these emotions. The conversation highlights the significance of being mindful of what we feed our subconscious minds and the impact it has on our well-being. In this conversation, Carissa and Jake discuss the importance of consistency in personal growth and the power of forgiveness. They explore the concept of doing 90 meetings in 90 days in Alcoholics Anonymous and how it relates to the brain's ability to prune and create new neural pathways. They emphasize the need to show oneself grace and forgiveness, even when it feels undeserved. They also discuss the benefits of performing unselfish acts and the importance of being kind to oneself and others.
Keywords
self-love, addiction recovery, radical acceptance, guilt, shame, subconscious mind, consistency, personal growth, forgiveness, Alcoholics Anonymous, neural pathways, grace, unselfish acts, kindness
Takeaways
Loving yourself after addiction is an important part of the recovery process.
Radical acceptance is a key aspect of self-love, allowing for acceptance of where you are in life.
Guilt is an effective emotion that signals a desire for change and growth, while shame is not productive and can hinder progress.
Being mindful of what we feed our subconscious minds is crucial for our well-being and self-improvement.
The mind is powerful and can manifest both positive and negative outcomes, so it's important to focus on positive thoughts and images. Consistency is key in personal growth. The brain needs time to prune old neural pathways and create new ones.
Showing oneself grace and forgiveness, even when it feels undeserved, is crucial for healing and growth.
Performing unselfish acts and being kind to oneself and others can help build self-esteem and create positive change.
Comparing oneself to others and dwelling on past mistakes only perpetuates negative self-talk and prevents growth.
