The New Paths Podcast with Dan Johnson #131: The 3 Checkpoints: How To Bounce Back Smarter After Every Slip
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May 7, 2025 Explore the journey of overcoming setbacks on the path to freedom from addiction. Discover the 'three checkpoints' designed to transform relapses into powerful growth experiences. Learn how these strategies can foster resilience and lead to a fulfilling life. Embrace the possibility of a brighter future by effectively managing cravings and breaking free from past patterns.
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Hiking Fall Illustrates Learning
- Dan Johnson shares a personal hiking story to illustrate learning from setbacks on the freedom journey.
- Falling during a hike teaches careful attention to avoid future falls, symbolizing learning from slips with porn urges.
Use Three Checkpoints Post-Slip
- After a slip, answer three yes/no questions about awareness, plan implementation, and urge persistence.
- This process, called the three checkpoints, reveals where the breakdown occurred and what to reinforce next.
Reinforce Mental Rehearsal
- If your plan didn't come to mind during the urge, reinforce mental rehearsal daily.
- Mental rehearsal increases frontline awareness and helps avoid slipping into mindless, ‘zombie’ mode.