For many of our listeners, Dry January is coming to a close, and you’re starting to think about maintaining sobriety going forward. If you’ve decided you want to keep going, but you’re not sure what that needs to look like, this episode is just for you. We’ve invited Chuck LaFlange, host of the Ashes to Awesome podcast, Jason Williams of Sober Gangster, and sober influencer Hayley Delashmit to dig into what it looks like after you’ve gotten used to not drinking, and are ready to start moving forward into really building an alcohol free life. We ask them the question, “What Now?” and they all share their very different, very valuable experience.
“When it gets easy, I get complacent. And complacency is almost scarier than turmoil.”
In this episode:
- Periods of growth come and go, ebb and flow. That’s normal.
- How to avoid complacency – tips and tools for maintaining sobriety long term
- Finding your purpose, understanding that it will shift as time goes on
- Keep doing the things that work
- Start uncovering the reasons why you drank
- Learning to stay in the moment – the power of mindfulness
- Creating intention in day to day actions
Bonus topics:
- Dealing with the shame of relapse
- The power of social media in maintaining sobriety
“When I get stagnant, I get slippery.”
At 18, I entered prison. At 19, facing a potential 10+ years for parole violation, a pivotal decision changed my life. In a jail cell on October 12, 1996, at 3 a.m., I swore off mind-altering substances. The 21st encounter with handcuffs pushed me to break free. Living clean and sober for 27 years, I’ve found genuine freedom—earned through work, willingness, and honesty. Sobriety, my most gangster feat, opens doors to a life beyond imagination. – Jason Williams aka Sober Gangster
Hi ya’ll I am Hayley Delashmit or “Giggles”. I was raised in Nashville, TN. I did take a random adventure and moved to Buffalo, NY in 2010 for 2 and a half years.(GO BILLS) . I currently live in a small farming and trucking town in Munford, TN.
My sober birthday is January 11,2023. I recover out loud just so people know that they are seen and they matter. God gave me the strength and the voice to speak with kindness, grace and understanding just so I can let people know there is HOPE and that they are not ALONE. This next chapter of my sober journey will be by Gods grace I get placed on the Liver Transplant list and in the meantime I will spread hope and smiles because smiles and laughter are contagious! I am mostly found on Facebook but I also have a tik tok & both are under my name, Hayley Delashmit!
Chuck’s 25-year struggle with addiction, marked by relapses and PTSD, took a turn following his father’s death and his mother’s constant reminder, “You are loved.” This led to his recovery and the creation of the Ashes to Awesome Podcast. Alongside co-hosts Ryan Bathgate, and Dr. Lisa, the podcast addresses addiction and mental health, promoting hope, love, and acceptance. It’s a platform for sharing stories and support, not only for those in recovery but also for their families, embodying a message of transformation and understanding.
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