Man Within Podcast 870 - Stop Managing Your Addiction (Do This Instead)
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Dec 6, 2024 
Join Steven Shields, a resilient advocate for addiction recovery, as he shares his transformative journey from managing addiction to discovering true freedom. He emphasizes the importance of a mindset shift from sobriety to a deeper healing process. Steven highlights how storytelling and vulnerability can inspire change, breaking away from the damaging 'forever recovering' mentality. He discusses the pivotal roles of faith, community, and self-compassion in recovery, offering listeners actionable strategies and hope for lasting transformation.
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Unashamed and Afraid Origin
- Steven Shields was inspired by a co-host's recovery story.
- This led him to start "Unashamed and Afraid" to offer hope.
Recovery Mindset
- Steven believes in "recovered, not recovering" and "healed, not healing."
- He questions the idea of merely managing addiction.
Beliefs and Recovery
- Core beliefs about "always recovering" can hinder true recovery.
- Just as subconscious beliefs influence choices, believing in permanent addiction can perpetuate it.