“Anger is what stood in front of me to protect me.” In this roundtable discussion, we dig into the topic of anger. We know that anger can be a driving force behind alcohol use, which means we need to not only understand why we get so angry, but also have the tools to deal with […]
E128: Managing Anger in Recovery Read More »
In this Valentine’s Day episode, we’ve asked our guests how love shows up differently now that they’re sober. Not just in romantic relationships, but also in relationships with family and friends, and – perhaps most importantly – how love shows up in their relationships with themselves. “I always equated love with approval.” When we stop
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For most people, the idea of recovering out loud fills them with anxiety and incites an instant cringe. All those stories, all that shame… why would you share it with others? But often, at some point in one’s journey, they realize that their story has the potential to lead others to the same freedom they’ve
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We tend to use the words recovery and sobriety interchangeably. Reality is that they are two very different things. Generally sobriety is defined as not using a mind altering substance. Recovery is doing the healing and processing necessary to remain free of the substance and live a happy and fulfilling life without it. In this
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Dealing with difficult emotions is the number one reason that people report turning back to alcohol after they’ve stopped drinking. When you’ve used alcohol for many years to numb all of the feelings that come up in life, facing them sober feels overwhelming. The highs are incredible – joy, excitement and happiness like you haven’t
E124: Emotional Sobriety – Dealing With Emotions When You Stop Drinking Read More »
For most people, when they decide to stop drinking alcohol, they do it quietly. It’s not something they want to talk about, it’s not something they want to share with all their friends and loved ones. It’s embarrassing, right? We never thought this is where we’d end up, and it’s hard to accept that it
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Fighting the urge to drink alcohol is exhausting. And exhaustion leads to drinking. In this episode, we chat with Mary, DeeAnn, and Billie about how to curb alcohol cravings. Whether you’re working your way through Dry January and it’s turning out to be tougher than you thought, or you’re just starting out on a life
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When you’re starting out in sobriety, the unknown of it all can feel really overwhelming. Each day that goes by comes with questions like, “Is this normal?” and “Will it always be like this?” Sometimes it feels impossible to imagine what life will look like a month or a year from now, and that can
E121: Early Sobriety: What We Wish We’d Known Read More »
Is sobriety worth it? You hear all the time that it’s the battle of a lifetime. That it’s a lifelong journey of emotional growth and ‘doing the work’. Is it really worth pouring that much time and energy into staying sober? When you’re in the thick of the struggle, it can be tough to remember
E120: Is Sobriety Worth It? Insights From Those Who’ve Done It Read More »
Self care isn’t just for crisis. It’s what creates a life where alcohol has no place. Self care is how we make emotional regulation a natural part of our lives, and it’s how we provide maintenance for our sobriety. It can also be a challenge to give ourselves permission to take the time for self
E119:Alcohol and Self Care: Keeping Your Cup Full Read More »
