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Self Expression Leads to Profound Recovery with Keegan Read
Mental health can be a huge struggle to handle on your own, and it's even harder when you grow up sacrificing yourself to make others happy.
Get the reflection sheet here
Go to retrievingsanity.com for all guests, their websites, and more.
Summary
In this episode of Retrieving Sanity, host Keegan Read delves into the complexities of mental health and addiction recovery, exploring themes of self-acceptance, the impact of societal expectations, and the journey towards liberation from shame. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing and embracing one's true self, while also addressing the challenges of conforming to external pressures. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, Keegan encourages listeners to prioritize self-love and compassion as essential steps in the healing process.
Takeaways
It's important to embrace the darkness within ourselves.
Being true to oneself is liberating and essential for growth.
Societal expectations can lead to self-sacrifice and disconnection from our true selves.
Childhood experiences shape our emotional responses and coping mechanisms.
Healing requires facing our demons rather than running from them.
Self-advocacy is crucial in the journey of personal growth.
We often act out of our past traumas, not our current age.
Accepting oneself is a continuous journey that takes time and effort.
Compassion for ourselves leads to compassion for others.
Healing is paradoxical; we may push people away while trying to grow.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Mental Health and Self-Discovery
02:43 The Impact of Societal Expectations
09:20 Childhood Trauma and Emotional Expression
16:14 Individuation and Self-Actualization
22:59 The Paradox of Healing and Connection
#podcast #mentalhealthpodcast #retrievingsanity #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #traumarecovery #sacrifice #cptsd #ptsd #selfadvocacy #societalexpectations #liberation #compassion #selfcompassion
Call 988 if you are experiencing ANY mental crisis!
Be sure to check out Retrievingsanity.com for all past guest resources!
Want to be a guest on Retrieving Sanity: A Mental Health Podcast? Send Keegan Read a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/retrievingsanitypodcast
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Mental health can be a huge struggle to handle on your own, and it's even harder when you grow up sacrificing yourself to make others happy.
Get the reflection sheet here
Go to retrievingsanity.com for all guests, their websites, and more.
Summary
In this episode of Retrieving Sanity, host Keegan Read delves into the complexities of mental health and addiction recovery, exploring themes of self-acceptance, the impact of societal expectations, and the journey towards liberation from shame. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing and embracing one's true self, while also addressing the challenges of conforming to external pressures. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, Keegan encourages listeners to prioritize self-love and compassion as essential steps in the healing process.
Takeaways
It's important to embrace the darkness within ourselves.
Being true to oneself is liberating and essential for growth.
Societal expectations can lead to self-sacrifice and disconnection from our true selves.
Childhood experiences shape our emotional responses and coping mechanisms.
Healing requires facing our demons rather than running from them.
Self-advocacy is crucial in the journey of personal growth.
We often act out of our past traumas, not our current age.
Accepting oneself is a continuous journey that takes time and effort.
Compassion for ourselves leads to compassion for others.
Healing is paradoxical; we may push people away while trying to grow.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Mental Health and Self-Discovery
02:43 The Impact of Societal Expectations
09:20 Childhood Trauma and Emotional Expression
16:14 Individuation and Self-Actualization
22:59 The Paradox of Healing and Connection
#podcast #mentalhealthpodcast #retrievingsanity #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #traumarecovery #sacrifice #cptsd #ptsd #selfadvocacy #societalexpectations #liberation #compassion #selfcompassion
Call 988 if you are experiencing ANY mental crisis!
Be sure to check out Retrievingsanity.com for all past guest resources!
Want to be a guest on Retrieving Sanity: A Mental Health Podcast? Send Keegan Read a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/retrievingsanitypodcast