13: Why language matters

Addict - Meth Head - Druggie - Alcoholic

Episode 13 of the Addiction Makes Three podcast, hosted by Amanda Lockyer, titled "13: Why language matters" was published on January 29, 2024 and runs 16 minutes.

January 29, 2024 ·16m · Addiction Makes Three

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Summary

In this episode we are ripping off the language bandaid. And it is going to be uncomfortable and I would love you to stay the course with me as this is what is going to help EVERYONE.This is 100% the hill I will die on. Because THIS, the language we are using at the dinner table and in our conversations is keeping people stuck in stigma and shame and it is preventing people from getting support.There is not doubt here.We all use words every day and words are so powerful - their meaning, their subtext and connotations.  That saying, STICKS AND STONES MAY BREAK MY BONES, (BUT WORDS CAN NEVER HURT ME) Is quite frankly a load of crap.Let's uncover the words that we use here and ask ourselves an important question... do they serve us, do they serve our loved ones?And if not... are you willing to try and do better and to change the conversation?If you would like to submit a listener letter or piece of writing, please (please!) do send them in an I will read them out - email here or [email protected] think this is a lovely form of expression and goes very much to the core of it all.Show Notes:I love getting mail! Send me an email here or [email protected] you like the weekly wellness wires emails in your inbox - Yes please!Are we Instagram friends?Book in a friendly chat: Click here to find a timeIf you'd like to implement what have been learning on the podcast Join the waitlist for the next Pathway to Wellness Coaching Program: Drop your details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

In this episode we are ripping off the language bandaid. And it is going to be uncomfortable and I would love you to stay the course with me as this is what is going to help EVERYONE.

This is 100% the hill I will die on. Because THIS, the language we are using at the dinner table and in our conversations is keeping people stuck in stigma and shame and it is preventing people from getting support.

There is not doubt here.

We all use words every day and words are so powerful - their meaning, their subtext and connotations.

That saying, STICKS AND STONES MAY BREAK MY BONES, (BUT WORDS CAN NEVER HURT ME)

Is quite frankly a load of crap.

Let's uncover the words that we use here and ask ourselves an important question... do they serve us, do they serve our loved ones?

And if not... are you willing to try and do better and to change the conversation?

If you would like to submit a listener letter or piece of writing, please (please!) do send them in an I will read them out - email here or [email protected].

I think this is a lovely form of expression and goes very much to the core of it all.

Show Notes:

I love getting mail! Send me an email here or [email protected]

Would you like the weekly wellness wires emails in your inbox - Yes please!

Are we Instagram friends?

Book in a friendly chat: Click here to find a time

If you'd like to implement what have been learning on the podcast Join the waitlist for the next Pathway to Wellness Coaching Program: Drop your details here

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.