Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast

The Gift of Desperation with Tara From keepcomingback.net | Episode 444

November 5th, 2024  |  17 mins 53 secs

12-step program, addiction, addiction stories, community support, complacency, enabling behavior, fishing without bait podcast, gift of desperation, jim ellermeyer, mental health, mindfulness, overcoming addiction, personal growth, recovery, resilience, sobriety, sobriety challenges, spiritual growth, tara keepcomingback.net, tough love

In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes Tara from the KeepComingBack.net Podcast. They delve into the nuances of recovery, discussing the crucial concept of “the gift of desperation” and the role of tough love in sobriety. Tara reflects on her experiences in the 12-step community, exploring the balance between supporting loved ones and avoiding enabling behaviors. She candidly shares her journey of overcoming complacency and recognizing personal growth through the program. Together, Jim and Tara discuss the importance of community, humility, and staying connected to like-minded individuals who offer unique support in recovery. Tara also opens up about the challenges of applying these principles in daily life outside recovery meetings. This heartfelt conversation provides insight into the resilience required for lasting change, making it a must-listen for those interested in addiction recovery, mindfulness, and personal growth.Are you finding benefit from this show?  We appreciate any support with our Patreon page!  Pledge as little as $1 a month for extra clips, behind the scenes and more at www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait !