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Welcome to Archways' Threads, a podcast exploring the tapestry of recovery and family support. In this episode, host Michelle Lennon is joined again by Cara LaPlante, now a Wellness Initiative Coordinator and peer recovery coach. This conversation marks the beginning of a four-part series exploring the shift from consequence-based goals to identity-based goal setting. They discuss the limitations of traditional task management in recovery and how our internal belief systems, both empowering and limiting, shape our ability to maintain long-term growth.
Key Takeaways:
00:00 – Intro: Michelle introduces Cara, highlighting her work in collegiate recovery and her national speaking engagements on youth peer support.
01:56 – Crisis Navigation and Concrete Needs: Cara describes the initial phase of recovery coaching, which often focuses on "task-driven" goals like securing housing, food security, and obtaining vital identification.
03:33 – The Intake Process: The duo discusses the use of surveys, such as the BARC-10 (Brief Assessment of Recovery Capital), to establish a baseline while remaining participant-driven.
05:05 – The Stability Plateau: Cara explains that while some participants stay connected to pursue "higher level" goals like education or careers, many disengage once their initial crisis needs are met.
07:38 – Why Tasks Don't Equal Lasting Change: Michelle notes that once a specific consequence is reached (like losing weight or finishing a program), daily actions often stop because there is no longer a target or requirement in front of the person.
11:22 – The Power of Beliefs: Michelle and Cara define "limiting beliefs" as certainties that restrict our potential, while "empowering beliefs" provide the confidence to take action.
13:07 – Auditing Your Inner Truth: Cara discusses the importance of looking past labels like "resistant" to understand the inner truths and stigmas—such as "I'm just a junkie"—that prevent participants from seeking help.
22:17 – Family Values and Recovery Lifestyles: Michelle shares personal stories about how family values regarding religion, waste, and substance use shaped her own trajectory and identity.
This episode highlights the reality that while structure and "checking boxes" can help someone survive a crisis, they aren't always enough to help a person thrive long-term. Recovery is ultimately a "learning curve" about oneself. By identifying the "negative tapes" in our heads and replacing them with an identity-based "Why," we can reprogram our brains to view challenges as opportunities for progress rather than failures.
If there's a topic you'd like to see us cover, email us at [email protected] or call us at 603-960-2128. Visit our website at https://www.archwaysnh.org to learn more about the Archways family of recovery and family resource centers.
If your business or organization has been thinking about creating a podcast and you aren’t sure how to start, reach out to our producer at https://smithdouglass.com.
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By Michelle LennonWelcome to Archways' Threads, a podcast exploring the tapestry of recovery and family support. In this episode, host Michelle Lennon is joined again by Cara LaPlante, now a Wellness Initiative Coordinator and peer recovery coach. This conversation marks the beginning of a four-part series exploring the shift from consequence-based goals to identity-based goal setting. They discuss the limitations of traditional task management in recovery and how our internal belief systems, both empowering and limiting, shape our ability to maintain long-term growth.
Key Takeaways:
00:00 – Intro: Michelle introduces Cara, highlighting her work in collegiate recovery and her national speaking engagements on youth peer support.
01:56 – Crisis Navigation and Concrete Needs: Cara describes the initial phase of recovery coaching, which often focuses on "task-driven" goals like securing housing, food security, and obtaining vital identification.
03:33 – The Intake Process: The duo discusses the use of surveys, such as the BARC-10 (Brief Assessment of Recovery Capital), to establish a baseline while remaining participant-driven.
05:05 – The Stability Plateau: Cara explains that while some participants stay connected to pursue "higher level" goals like education or careers, many disengage once their initial crisis needs are met.
07:38 – Why Tasks Don't Equal Lasting Change: Michelle notes that once a specific consequence is reached (like losing weight or finishing a program), daily actions often stop because there is no longer a target or requirement in front of the person.
11:22 – The Power of Beliefs: Michelle and Cara define "limiting beliefs" as certainties that restrict our potential, while "empowering beliefs" provide the confidence to take action.
13:07 – Auditing Your Inner Truth: Cara discusses the importance of looking past labels like "resistant" to understand the inner truths and stigmas—such as "I'm just a junkie"—that prevent participants from seeking help.
22:17 – Family Values and Recovery Lifestyles: Michelle shares personal stories about how family values regarding religion, waste, and substance use shaped her own trajectory and identity.
This episode highlights the reality that while structure and "checking boxes" can help someone survive a crisis, they aren't always enough to help a person thrive long-term. Recovery is ultimately a "learning curve" about oneself. By identifying the "negative tapes" in our heads and replacing them with an identity-based "Why," we can reprogram our brains to view challenges as opportunities for progress rather than failures.
If there's a topic you'd like to see us cover, email us at [email protected] or call us at 603-960-2128. Visit our website at https://www.archwaysnh.org to learn more about the Archways family of recovery and family resource centers.
If your business or organization has been thinking about creating a podcast and you aren’t sure how to start, reach out to our producer at https://smithdouglass.com.