Guiding Principles of Recovery: Honesty, Courage, and Service

03/02/25 • 55 min

In this episode of 'Recovery, the Whole Enchilada,' hosts Peg McDermott and Heather explore the principles essential for healing and transformation within the recovery community. They discuss personal experiences with honesty, hope, faith, courage, integrity, willingness, humility, perseverance, spirituality, and service, and how these principles provide a solid foundation for a life of integrity and love. They share stories and insights on how these guiding principles have profoundly impacted their lives and offer inspiration for those looking to manifest these values in their path to recovery. Special mention of Peg's 30 years of sober living anniversary and the importance of acknowledging personal growth and milestones.

00:00 Introduction to Recovery Principles

01:18 Personal Journeys and Reflections

01:44 Celebrating Milestones

03:03 The Importance of Honesty

09:18 Embracing Hope and Faith

16:32 Cultivating Courage

21:48 Living with Integrity

26:31 Willingness to Change

28:49 Finding Balance in Self-Reflection

32:27 Understanding Humility

38:36 The Journey of Love

41:49 Perseverance and Self-Awareness

45:02 Spirituality and Conscious Contact

49:07 The Power of Service

53:20 Conclusion and Next Steps

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00:00 Introduction to Recovery Principles

01:18 Personal Journeys and Reflections

01:44 Celebrating Milestones

03:03 The Importance of Honesty

09:18 Embracing Hope and Faith

16:32 Cultivating Courage

21:48 Living with Integrity

26:31 Willingness to Change

28:49 Finding Balance in Self-Reflection

32:27 Understanding Humility

38:36 The Journey of Love

41:49 Perseverance and Self-Awareness

45:02 Spirituality and Conscious Contact

49:07 The Power of Service

53:20 Conclusion and Next Steps

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Fresh Starts, Intentions, and Self-Compassion in Recovery

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In this heartfelt episode of Recovery, the Whole Enchilada, hosts Peg McDermott and Heather Hageman dive into the concept of fresh starts, personal inventories, and setting intentions for the year. They share personal stories, struggles with setting unrealistic goals, and the importance of self-compassion and mindfulness in recovery. The episode explores habit stacking, building an inner sanctuary, and creating realistic, supportive routines. Tune in for a deep, insightful conversation on growing spiritually, emotionally, and integrating healthy living principles into everyday life.
00:00 Welcome to Recovery, the Whole Enchilada
00:25 Setting Intentions vs. Goals
00:57 Reflecting on Past Failures and Changes in Sobriety
02:22 Healthy Habits and Personal Inventories
08:52 The Power of Habit Stacking
09:53 Building an Inner Sanctuary
16:43 Self-Compassion and Positive Self-Talk
20:20 Staying Committed to Sobriety
26:26 Embracing Aging and Self-Acceptance
31:21 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

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Understanding and Healing from Guilt, Shame, and Self-Forgiveness

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In this episode of 'Recovery, the Whole Enchilada,' hosts Peg McDermott and Heather Hagerman explore the intricate layers of guilt and shame within the context of recovery. They discuss the critical differences between guilt and shame, sharing personal experiences and insights on how these emotions impact behavior and self-perception. The episode also covers self-forgiveness tools and the importance of self-compassion, highlighting practical steps such as starting the day with positive rituals, reaching out to supportive friends, and maintaining self-awareness to foster healing and transformation.

00:00 Introduction to Recovery and Today's Topic

00:30 Understanding Guilt and Shame

01:59 Healthy Shame vs. Toxic Shame

03:50 Personal Experiences with Shame

06:50 Guilt and Its Role in Recovery

11:54 Tools for Self-Forgiveness and Healing

19:46 Real-Life Examples and Progress

33:59 Conclusion and Next Steps