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Joe Wicks on addiction, homeschooling and body image
Jan 31, 2024
Fitness expert and online coach Joe Wicks discusses his challenging childhood, including his father's addiction and his mother's severe OCD. He shares his failures of becoming more compassionate with his father's addiction and being patient with his kids. They also talk about the power of sharing struggles on social media, the emotional toll of discussing mental health, homeschooling challenges, and the importance of therapy and exercise for well-being.
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Quick takeaways
- Understanding and empathy are crucial in overcoming addiction.
- Focus on feeling strong and healthy, instead of obsessing over appearances.
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Learning to become more compassionate about your dad's addiction
Joe Wicks shares how he grew up in a chaotic environment due to his father's heroin addiction and his mother's mental health issues. As a teenager, he felt angry and pushed his father away. However, as he grew older, he learned to cultivate compassion and connection, realizing that the antidote to addiction is understanding and empathy. Joe now has a good relationship with his father and appreciates his survival and improved health.
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