Burn the boats Summary In this episode, the hosts of the Friends in Recovery podcast experience technical difficulties at the beginning of the recording. They discuss the topic of 'burning the boats,' which means fully committing to a decision without a safety net. They share personal experiences of letting go of old habits and embracing new ones. The hosts also mention the importance of taking calculated risks and not looking back once a decision is made. In this episode, the hosts discuss the concept of burning the boat and jumping into recovery and personal growth with full force. They share personal experiences of making life-changing decisions and the positive impact it had on their careers and personal lives. The importance of surrounding oneself with supportive friends and letting go of toxic relationships is also emphasized. The hosts highlight the significance of protecting one's joy and choosing friends who uplift and support their recovery journey. The episode concludes with a reminder to build a strong support network and stay committed to sobriety. Takeaways • Burning the boats means fully committing to a decision without a safety net. • Taking calculated risks and letting go of old habits is essential for personal growth. • Once a decision is made, it's important not to look back and to keep moving forward. • Fully embracing change and committing to new habits can lead to positive outcomes. Jumping into recovery and personal growth with full force can lead to positive life changes. • Surrounding oneself with supportive friends is crucial for maintaining sobriety and personal growth. • Letting go of toxic relationships is necessary for personal well-being and recovery. • Protecting one's joy and choosing friends who uplift and support their recovery journey is essential. Podcast Hotline- 800-989-6504 Call anytime (Non-emergency Number) Email- [email protected] Website- www.friendsinrecoverycommunity.org Facebook- Friends in Recovery - A Community of Support The Friends in Recovery Podcast is powered by your Likes, Follows, Subscribes, and Shares! There are many ways to help someone that is suffering from addiction. There are professionals here to help you from staging an intervention to getting counseling as a family member and anything in between. If you or a loved one needs help, reach out to our panel at [email protected]. Inquiries and interested speakers can reach us at [email protected] or call 800-989-6504 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsinrecovery/message