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E120: Is Sobriety Worth It? Insights From Those Who’ve Done It

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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 […]

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E119:Alcohol and Self Care: Keeping Your Cup Full

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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

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E118: Real Life Examples of Setting Boundaries in Recovery

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You hear the word “boundaries” all the time in recovery. They’re obviously an important piece of staying emotionally and mentally healthy. But what does the word “boundaries” actually mean? How do you set a boundary? In this episode of Through the Glass Recovery Podcast, we have invited certified recovery coaches Jamie and Nele, and Jessica,

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E117: Real Life Stories – Navigating ADHD and Alcohol Abuse

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You know that ADHD and alcohol abuse are related; that alcohol intensifies ADHD symptoms. But what is it really like to quit drinking when you have ADHD? What are some of the biggest challenges – and how do you over come them? In this episode, four people with ADHD share their experience of what it

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E116: How To Build Self Esteem In Recovery From Alcohol

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Alcohol addiction is often surrounded by feelings of shame, guilt, and regret. The result is painfully low self esteem that doesn’t just go away once you’ve gotten sober. Building self esteem in recovery takes intention and effort. In this week’s podcast episode, we’re joined by Cassie and Brenton, who share how they’ve taken action to

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E115: What to Expect In Rehab

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You know you need help. You’ve tried everything, and you’re still struggling to quit drinking. Rehab is the obvious next step, but the idea of going to inpatient treatment is overwhelming. In this ground breaking episode, you’ll hear from four different guests who share what their experience in rehab was like. And not just their

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E114: Staying Sober During the Holidays

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No matter how long you’ve been sober, staying sober during the holidays can be tough. So much of our lives revolved around alcohol for so long, and that seems to come on full force when the holiday season hits. Whether it’s because you’re socializing and celebrating, or because the holidays bring a deep sense of

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E113: What To Do After A Relapse

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What causes a relapse? And what are you supposed to do after a relapse, if that’s where you find yourself? In this week’s episode of Through the Glass Recovery Podcast, we’re joined by Patti Clark and Dave Davis, who share their experiences. Patti relapsed after 10 years of sobriety, and shares what she sees now,

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E112: Overcoming Fear in Recovery

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Facing fear in recovery can feel overwhelming. When you’re still using alcohol, it’s easy to drink your way through what would be a scary situation. But in sobriety, facing fear means developing resiliency, building confidence and courage, and knowing how to face fear head on. In this episode, we explore how fear has affected us

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E111: Coping With Anxiety After Quitting Alcohol

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A large number of people who have an alcohol use disorder are using alcohol, at least in part, to self medicate symptoms of anxiety. For many, they don’t realize that the alcohol is actually fueling and perpetuating their anxiety, because in the short term, it feels like alcohol is the quickest way to settle racing

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