Becoming Willing to Ask for Help with Guest Ken "Katbird" Dunn | Episode 270

Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery

For those of us who are co-dependent, people-pleasers, rescuers, fixers, savers, etc. it can feel extremely difficult to ask for help. But the truth is, we can’t do everything alone. Ken Dunn realized this quickly when he stepped out of his comfort zone and sought healing through meditation, adventure, and ACA. This week’s episode 270 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about becoming willing to ask for help!
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In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, my guest Ken Dunn shares his journey of recovery and the transformative power of asking for help throughout his recovery journey.
Some of the talking points Ken and I go over in this episode include:

• How getting out of his comfort zone and hiking the Appalachian Trail forced Ken into a position to ask for help.
• The role of mindfulness, meditation, and outdoor activities in Ken’s recovery journey.
• Having the willingness to work on yourself and giving yourself compassion along the way are crucial elements to healing.
• Entrepreneurship and recovery intersect when it comes to having resilience and the mindset to be successful.

Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above.

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Rozdziały

1. Becoming Willing to Ask for Help with Guest Ken "Katbird" Dunn (00:00:00)

2. Ken’s addiction recovery journey with therapy, meditation, and group support. (00:04:23)

3. Ken learned to ask for help on Appalachian Trail hike, found true family and support. (00:09:02)

4. Progress made and setbacks faced during Ken’s recovery journey. (00:13:28)

5. Barb Nangle discusses the power of meditation in regulating the nervous system. (00:18:43)

6. Importance of community in meditation practice, highlighting the value of meeting with others in person. (00:22:23)

7. Willingness is an important part of recovery as it is the beginning to softening and healing. (00:28:12)

8. Barb Nangle shares her personal journey of entrepreneurship and recovery, highlighting the similarities between the two. (00:33:09)