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Estrangement: Strength and Hope – 450

Estrangement is a challenging experience, affecting countless families across the globe. Eric and Spencer’s conversation takes us through personal experiences, shared wisdom, and practical advice gathered from both program literature and external resources like AI. Estrangement affects nearly 27% of adults, highlighting its prevalence and the silent suffering it brings. We will look at its... The post Estrangement: Strength and Hope – 450 [https://therecoveryshow.com/2026/03/estrangement-strength-and-hope-450/] appeared first on The Recovery Show [https://therecoveryshow.com].

Embracing Growth: Dropping Life’s Rocks – 449

Spencer and Kathy delve into a concept derived from the book “Drop the Rock.” The metaphor suggests that our shortcomings or character defects are like rocks weighing us down. We explore how dropping these rocks can lead to a freer, lighter life. Learning from Stories An impactful story from the book highlights how defects may... The post Embracing Growth: Dropping Life’s Rocks – 449 [https://therecoveryshow.com/2026/03/embracing-growth-dropping-lifes-rocks-449/] appeared first on The Recovery Show [https://therecoveryshow.com].

Healthy Boundaries Create Internal Safety – 448

Barb and Spencer explore the vital topic of boundaries in depth, offering insights into how establishing and maintaining boundaries can significantly impact one's emotional well-being. Barb, a boundaries coach, shared personal experiences and wisdom gained from her own recovery journey, shedding light on how boundaries play a critical role in understanding oneself and improving relationships... The post Healthy Boundaries Create Internal Safety – 448 [https://therecoveryshow.com/2026/02/healthy-boundaries-create-internal-safety-448/] appeared first on The Recovery Show [https://therecoveryshow.com].

Patience and Acceptance when Life is “In Session” – 447

Spencer and Kathy delve into the essential themes of patience and acceptance, exploring how these virtues can empower us to navigate life's most challenging periods. Our conversation highlights personal experiences and insights as we are actively working through trials with the assistance of our recovery programs.  We start with a reading from Melody Beattie's “The... The post Patience and Acceptance when Life is “In Session” – 447 [https://therecoveryshow.com/2026/02/patience-and-acceptance-when-life-is-in-session-447/] appeared first on The Recovery Show [https://therecoveryshow.com].

Navigating Grief in Recovery – 446

Grieving is a profoundly personal journey, and when intertwined with recovery from addiction, the process can be both complex and enlightening. Spencer talks with Cliff, whose journey through grief and recovery offers insights into the healing process. Spencer and Cliff explored how the tools and principles of recovery can aid in navigating grief. Opening with... The post Navigating Grief in Recovery – 446 [https://therecoveryshow.com/2026/01/navigating-grief-in-recovery-446/] appeared first on The Recovery Show [https://therecoveryshow.com].