{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6aa8338e2469d1a3b3c97b27/6acd1ee439599f7c56e7a2fb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep. 5 - Recovery Taught Me Something School Never Could ","description":"<p><strong>There are some things no classroom can teach you. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>How to tell yourself the truth. How to ask for help. How to take responsibility. How to surrender. How to begin again. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <em>Minding the Gap</em>, T.C. Miller reflects on the powerful lessons recovery taught her about honesty, fear, responsibility, self-examination, and personal growth. </p><p><br></p><p>Recovery challenged T.C. to look at herself in ways she never had before—examining her motives, resentments, fears, choices, and the stories she told herself about others. Through that process, she learned to recognize what belonged to her, what belonged to someone else, and where she had the power to make meaningful changes. </p><p><br></p><p>T.C. explores how surrender, asking for help, and embracing spiritual principles became essential tools for developing self-awareness, emotional resilience, and a more authentic life. </p><p><br></p><p>This episode reminds us that growth isn&#39;t about becoming perfect. It&#39;s about becoming willing—willing to look honestly at ourselves, listen, accept responsibility, and take the next step toward change. </p><p><br></p><p>In This Episode </p><ul><li>How recovery teaches honesty, accountability, and personal responsibility </li><li>Understanding the difference between “I did something wrong” and “I am wrong” </li><li>Recognizing how fear can distort our perceptions of ourselves and others </li><li>Using honest self-examination as a tool for personal growth </li><li>Learning to separate our responsibilities from those of others </li><li>How surrender can create opportunities for healing and change </li><li>Building emotional resilience through recovery and self-awareness </li><li>Understanding why asking for help is a sign of strength </li><li>Applying spiritual principles to personal development and authentic living </li><li>Learning to trust inner guidance rather than relying solely on outside answers </li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Question to Carry With You </strong></p><p>What might change if, instead of asking who is to blame, you asked what belongs to you? </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Themes </strong></p><p>Recovery and healing, personal growth, self-awareness, honesty and accountability, emotional resilience, spirituality, mindfulness, inner guidance, conscious choices, authentic living, overcoming adversity, personal transformation. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Recovery Resources </strong></p><p>Recovery looks different for everyone. These organizations offer support, meetings, and resources for those seeking help. </p><p><br></p><p>Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) </p><p><br></p><p>A.A. offers support for people who want help with a drinking problem, including local and online meetings and recovery resources. </p><p><a href=\"https://www.aa.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Alcoholics Anonymous</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Cocaine Anonymous (C.A.) </p><p><br></p><p>C.A. welcomes anyone with a drug or alcohol problem and offers recovery through a Twelve-Step program, meetings, and peer support. </p><p><a href=\"https://ca.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cocaine Anonymous</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Narcotics Anonymous (N.A.) </p><p>N.A. provides recovery resources, local and virtual meeting information, literature, and peer support for people seeking recovery from drug addiction. </p><p><a href=\"https://na.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Narcotics Anonymous</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Minding the Gap </strong></p><p><em>Minding the Gap with T.C. Miller</em> explores the space between what happens to us and what we choose to do next. Through personal stories and reflections on recovery, spirituality, and growth, T.C. shares the insights and tools that helped her look inward, understand her emotions, question old beliefs, and create a more conscious life. </p><p>Hosted by: T.C. Miller </p><p>Produced by: Caelan Bean </p><p>Executive Produced by: Scott Slaughter </p><p>Life is in session. Pay attention—and remember to Mind the Gap. </p>","author_name":"TC Miller "}