In this episode we explore Uncle Pat's poetry for gems on vulnerability and self-love. We explore a possible antidote to shame: radical acceptance, self-reflection and community.

We address the power of creativity and finding meaning in your life as a doorway to self-love, the spiral of shame and addiction, as well as balance that can be created with nourishing our bodies.

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Episode Links

Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong, Johann Hari https://www.ted.com/talks/johann_hari_everything_you_think_you_know_about_addiction_is_wrong

Listening to Shame, Brene’ Brown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psN1DORYYV0

“Why Bother?” Sean Thomas Dougherty https://www.boaeditions.org/blogs/main/poem-of-the-week-august-27-2018?srsltid=AfmBOop7R3gnrfm0zCwuvZ1A3U4idxVUP4SxMDEHneuy19-CxcTEEIc4

Lessons from the world of sports: #1 The 1% improvement rule (Updated)⁠

If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health or addiction, visit the National Helpline for Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Issues https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline