In this episode, Tyler and Brannon discuss the difference between true recovery and superficial approaches. They cover the frustrations of stagnant progress, the importance of vulnerability, overcoming shame and fear, and the daily struggles of genuine growth in recovery. // SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION // We would love to answer any questions you have about addiction, trauma, recovery, healing, and anything you can think of. Click the link below to submit your question (and if you're open to being a guest on the podcast, you can schedule your call time as well)! We're also curious to know if there are any topics you'd like to hear us discuss on the podcast. ⁠https://www.therapybros.com/call-in-and-ask-a-question/⁠ Send mail to: Therapy Brothers, 40 W Cache Valley Blvd Ste 3c, Logan, UT 84341  // Brannon Patrick LCSW | "The Expert" // Website: ⁠https://www.brannonpatrick.com⁠ Therapy Practice: ⁠https://therapyutah.org/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/brannon_patrick⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ExpertBrannon⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/bpatricklcsw⁠ // Tyler Patrick LMFT | "The Wandering Therapist" // 15-Minute Free Consultation Call: ⁠https://lovestrong.com/consultation-call⁠ Therapy Practice: ⁠https://lovestrong.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/the.wandering.therapist⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/love.strong.org⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXaR4084r-Z_251xVdoyMFQ⁠ // SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL // Newsletter: ⁠https://www.therapybros.com/subscribe⁠ Donations: ⁠https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XQUZPJ6QNC22C⁠ Theme Music By: ⁠Max Wardle Music⁠ Books & Audiobooks We Recommend (We earn a small percentage from your purchase with any of the books links on this page): ⁠https://lovestrong.com/most-impactful-books/⁠ // OUR COURSES // Boundary Bootcamp: ⁠https://www.brannonpatrick.com/Boundarybootcamp⁠ Pornography Addiction Recovery Kickstart: ⁠https://lovestrong.com/courses/overcome-pornography-addiction/⁠ // OUR EVENTS // Radiant Dawn | Women's Retreat: https://radiantdawn.org Rising Son | Men's Retreat: ⁠https://risingson.org⁠ Vibrant Love | Couple's Retreat: ⁠https://vibrantlove.org 00:00​​​ - Intro 01:47​​​ - Brannon's New Hairstyle 03:28​​​ - Call for Questions from Viewers 04:33​​​ - Introduction to Recovery Discussion 06:20​​​ - Recognizing Patterns of Stagnation 08:14​​​ - Different Approaches to Recovery 10:42​​​ - The Pitfalls of Behavior-Focused Recovery 13:10​​​ - Embracing the Journey of Real Recovery 15:36​​​ - Understanding Shame and Control 18:09​​​ - The Importance of Self-Compassion 21:02​​​ - Overcoming Fear and Embracing Vulnerability 23:45​​​ - Acceptance and Gratitude in Recovery 26:20​​​ - Living a Wholehearted Life 28:50​​​ - Wrapping Up --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therapy-brothers/message