Episode 22: The Five Love Langauges and The Recovery Journey

In this episode the creators of the podcast discuss Nate's journey of recovery over the last nine years.  They explore a little about how he begun walking the way of living a new life without the use of substances.  Quickly in this journey, Nate found that more than substance use had to change, but also his behaviors and relationships... Fast forward nine years and here he is with his life partner, wife and co-creator of The Blessed Life Podcast, Amanda. 

The creators also discuss The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman.  The languages of love include: Words of Affirmation, Gifting, Affection or Physical Touch, Acts of Service, and Quality Time.  The discuss each language with some detail and how they can help to fill your partners love tank.  

Amanda and Nate also explore real-life, practical ways to discover what your unique love language is and how to help get your love tank filled.  There are also numerous online resources to find your own love language such as at http://www.lovelanguagequiz.com/   Finding out what your love language is can help benefit your relationship with yourself and others... But, remember you also need to fill other's love tank by speaking their love language for success in your relationships.  

Love Languages do not only apply to romantic relationships, but also the relationship that you have with your children, your family, your friends and most importantly yourself!