The question, “How has getting sober affected your life?” brought about an incredible conversation about the benefits of a sober life. Join us as we chat with a few of our good friends (and Through the Glass regulars) – John, Antje, and Derrick – about how our lives have changed in recovery. The benefits are […]
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What happens to family relationships in recovery? It’s no secret that addiction affects entire families, but we thought it would be good to also talk about navigating family relationships after you’ve stopped drinking. Spoiler alert: it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Of course there are positives, like more meaningful connections and rebuilding trust. But there
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It’s Halloween season and we’re here to talk about all the spooky, scary sober stuff – the things that scared us about getting sober, and how we get past our fears. We cover everything from fear of relapse to fear of rejection, fear of shame and fear of sober vacations. We talk about how we’ve
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Dealing with change in recovery can bring about all kinds of challenges and emotions. From excitement and anticipation, to anxiety and fear of the unknown, navigating change can be overwhelming. Listen as we are joined by our friends Sherralyn, Dan, and Kate, and we discuss the changes we’ve experienced since getting sober. We talk about
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You hear the word “boundaries” get thrown around a lot in recovery circles, but what does it actually mean? And more importantly – why do you need to understand it? We’re going to dig into boundaries today, and our guests will share some examples of boundaries they’ve had to set in their own lives, as
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Feeling like you’re being left out – or worrying about missing out – is soooo common when you’re sober. Some things just aren’t the same after you quit drinking, and it takes some time to get comfortable with that. And of course, sometimes we’re worrying far too much about things that end up not being
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Negative self talk is seriously dangerous when it comes to recovery. Whether it’s how we talk to ourselves when we’re first starting out, or the things we say later as we start rebuilding our lives, we have to learn to quiet the inner critic, and show ourselves kindness. The cycle of negativity will only hold
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It is absolutely possible to have fun socializing while sober! If you are trying to figure out socializing sober and are finding it super awkward and frustrating – you are so not alone! Navigating your social life – sober – is hard, when all you’ve known for most of your adult life is pre-gaming before
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Not knowing how to cope with emotions is one of the most common causes of relapse. In this episode, we are joined by sober influencer Hadley, and our friends Monica and Michal, as we talk about how we’ve gone from trying to escape from our emotions to being able to sit through them. From social
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Dealing with stress in recovery can be one of the most difficult challenges that many people face. In this episode, we’re joined by Mike and Bill, hosts of the Sober Not Mature podcast, and Nancy McKay, a certified life coach. Together we talk about some of the stressful situations we’ve been faced with, and how
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