Why do we so easily fall into self-pity—and why does it feel so familiar to those of us in addiction recovery? In this episode, we respond to a powerful question from listener Shloimy about the role of self-pity in our lives: what pulls us into it, what it costs us, and how we can step out of it.

The team opens up about their own experiences with self-pity, how it masquerades as comfort but often isolates us further, and the practical tools they’ve found that help shift perspective—from gratitude to service to honest connection. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the loop of “poor me,” this conversation is for you.