(Encore) Resetting Your Recovery: rituals for healthy living

Welcome to today’s show! 

 

WHAT WE’LL LEARN

 

• How Derek earliest memories were rooted in religion but his connectedness and place of belonging was found (and still is) in nature.
• While Derek was in active addiction he watched his brother, father, and mother pass away from complications due to alcoholism which threw him into a deeper state of depression.
• It wasn’t until a suicide attempt, that Derek decided to put himself through rehab.
• Derek says as he passes his one year anniversary, routine & asking for help has been two great tools for healing.

• Derek talks about the shame and “feeling like a burden” when asking for help.
• How utilizing mentors instead of sponsors is what works for his recovery.
• What his perspective is on how to “reset your recovery.” 
• How he handles things that are out of his control-he gives examples from his own life.
• Derek discusses what he means by “slowing down to speed up.”
• What Derek’s heartfelt message is to people who are in active addiction or newly sober during the pandemic.
• Tips on how Derek connects with others during the pandemic.
• What’s Derek’s message to the A.I.R. community.

 

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