80. You Don’t Have to Hit Rock Bottom to Change

About this episode

Jessica Dueñas discusses the myth of hitting rock bottom and how recovery can begin without a crisis.

In this episode: In this episode of Bottomless to Sober , I talk about why “rock bottom” is a myth and how recovery doesn’t have to wait for a crisis. I share how I kept finding new lows in my own journey and what it really means to stop digging and start healing. I also offer guidance for those watching someone they love struggle—how to protect your peace when their “bottom” isn’t enough for them to change. Resources : Watch Jessica’s TEDx Talk – What’s Success Without Self-Worth ⁠ Follow Jessica on Instagram ⁠Bottomless to Sober – Coaching, Classes, and Workshops⁠⁠⁠ Transcript

People in this episode

Host: Jessica Dueñas

Topics covered

• rock bottom
• recovery
• self-improvement
• healing
• supporting loved ones

Keywords

• rock bottom
• recovery
• self-worth
• healing
• support

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: What’s Success Without Self-Worth

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