#08 – The "G" Word

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06/22/21 • 43 min

What does it mean to believe in a power greater than yourself? What do addiction and recovery have to do with spirituality?
In this episode, Pamela and Alyssa discuss how recovery blossomed into a spiritual journey for them. They discuss conceptual differences between a religious-based God and a spiritual higher power, finding peace and freedom and much more.
Topics Include:
What the f*ck is this God thing about? Differences between religion and spirituality. The stigmatization of the G Word. Powerlessness and control as an alcoholic. Forgiveness in recovery. The shame that often comes packaged with religion. Spiritual experiences as a result of working the steps. What it feels like to go from hopelessness to hope, and more.
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#07 – WTF is CODEPENDENCY

What does it mean to be codependent? Why do we say yes when we really mean no?
In this episode, Pamela and Alyssa dive into the topic of codependency. They discuss how they discovered in recovery that their addictions run much deeper than just alcohol, and how they went about finding a different degree of freedom.
Topics Include:
Confusing codependency with love. The relationship between addiction and codependency. Manipulation and control. People-pleasing. Being dependent on the well-being of others for our own well-being. Attachment to people, places, and things. Using the 12-Step model to address codependency. And much more...
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Connect with Alyssa Rocco:
Life Coaching – https://www.roccocollective.com/
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Facebook @alyssa.rocco
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#09 – WTF is OWNERSHIP

What does it mean to take ownership of your life?
How can we escape the victim mindset that keeps us stuck?
How does that all have to do with sobriety and recovery?
Pamela and Alyssa break down how the recovery process gave them with the tools they needed to take ownership of their lives in a beautiful (and badass) way.
Topics Include:
Reclaiming our power. Moving from victimhood to empowered BADASS. How our inner dialogues create our lived realities. The difference between fault and responsibility. Defining personal integrity, and how to practice it. Giving yourself permission to be your authentic self, and much more...
Want to Connect?
Send us an email:
[email protected]
For Pamela's mentorship and courses, visit https://mybadassrecovery.com
Connect with MY BADASS RECOVERY on social media:
Instagram @mybadassrecovery
YouTube @mybadassrecovery
Connect with Alyssa Rocco:
Life Coaching – https://www.roccocollective.com/
Instagram @alyssa_coach
Facebook @alyssa.rocco
We can eliminate the stigma of addiction together. Please subscribe, rate, and share the show to join the mission.