RR #20: Foundational Thoughts for Empowerment: What RD Secular Addiction Recovery Support Groups Look Like

Recovery Resources that actually help, build your own recovery with secret resources you probably never heard of. In today's episode, Early discusses the foundational ideas that the RD secular addiction recovery/sober curious support groups have been built upon. These ideas are a work in progress, but include:  -a land & history acknowledgement -viewing oneself as a scientist and a test subject in our recovery -the belief that we are powerful and already whole -a practice of recognizing our addicted voice and distinguishing it from our core self -a practice of reconnecting to our intuition -forgiveness for ourselves instead of shame -safe(r) space dynamic within the group, being grateful for our differences and treating each other with mutual respect -leaning into discomfort and distinguishing the safe zone, growth zone, and panic zone -valuing harm reduction as valid and life saving To follow along with the packet, click here. Want to be a guest on this podcast? email [email protected] to get scheduled! Want to support this work? Click here to donate! Check out our merch store! Click here! Join our Patreon! Click here! Connect with us! Instagram & Substack @recoverydemystified Logo: Stevie Petet Theme Music: Logan Bragg