About this episode
In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics related to addiction and recovery. They start by introducing themselves and their backgrounds. They then talk about a humorous concept called 'carpet farming,' which refers to the act of searching for drugs in the carpet. The hosts also address the role of faith in sobriety and offer advice to those who may struggle with it. They share personal experiences and emphasize the importance of developing a relationship with a higher power. The conversation then shifts to discussing dreams of relapse and how to cope with them. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss vivid dreams in recovery and the challenges of dating while in recovery. They also touch on the impact of addiction on parents and the importance of setting boundaries and seeking support. The hosts emphasize the need for self-love and self-care in order to have healthy relationships. Keywords addiction, recovery, carpet farming, faith, sobriety, higher power, dreams of relapse, vivid dreams, recovery, dating, boundaries, support, addiction, parents, self-love Takeaways Carpet farming is a humorous term used to describe the act of searching for drugs in the carpet. Having faith in a higher power can play a significant role in recovery, but it is a personal journey and not everyone may have the same beliefs. Developing a relationship with a higher power can provide guidance, support, and a sense of peace in recovery. Dreams of relapse are common in early recovery, but they can be managed by staying connected to recovery resources and doing the necessary work. It is important to have patience and trust the process of recovery, even when facing challenges or doubts. Vivid dreams in recovery can be intense and feel very real. Dating in recovery requires self-reflection and being ready to show up in a healthy way. Setting boundaries and seeking support are crucial in maintaining sobriety while in a relationship. Addiction can have a profound impact on parents, causing worry, hurt, and feelings of helplessness. Learning about addiction and setting healthy boundaries can help parents support their children without enabling their addiction. Self-love and self-care are essential in order to have healthy relationships. Sound Bites "Carpet farming is one of the funniest fucking things I've ever heard in my life." "Trust God a little bit, learn how to trust him, learn how to get that trust back for him, and then start asking him for things, start having conversations with him." "Dreams of relapse were about as real as they possibly can be. I don't have them as much anymore." "These dreams can be so vivid and so real." "Dating in recovery. Dating a normie. Dating a recovered addict." "Your sobriety should be number one." Chapters 00:00 Introductions and the Concept of Carpet Farming 11:29 The Role of Faith in Sobriety 26:44 Coping with Dreams of Relapse 29:28 The Intensity of Vivid Dreams in Recovery 32:26 Navigating Dating in Recovery 36:14 The Impact of Addiction on Parents 45:11 Setting Boundaries and Seeking Support 53:08 The Importance of Self-Love in Relationships