Getting Over Your Fears of Recovery
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Recovery fears are the absolute worst, because let's be real: all you
4 Stages of Alcoholism
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Alcoholism, or Alcohol use disorder, is a brain disorder that impairs your
10 Easy Habits That Will Transform Your Life
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You guys know me and how much I love simple strategies that
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5 Truths You Must Accept to Battle Addiction
"I don't know where to start! I feel so overwhelmed by sobriety!" Sound familiar? No worries! I've got you covered. Most people know it's important to take action and do certain things to get, and stay, sober. But there's a
Are You Ready To Quit Drinking?
EP087- Are you ready to quit drinking? Are you thinking you’re going to make 2020 your year to crush drinking once and for all? Do you have a plan? Are you a little stressed about what that looks like and
Essentials of Successful Sobriety
EP085- I know you want to have a lifestyle you enjoy. You want to re-engage with your life, lose the anxiety, and have confidence in yourself. So how the heck do you pull that off? We’re going to talk about
Managing Recovery and Life with Emily Lynn Paulson
EP084- I love this super honest conversation with a fellow recovering soul, and you will, too! She is living a full life and wearing a lot of hats... and she has A LOT of kids 😍. Here's a quick bio
Stay Sober During the Holidays & Social Situations
We all know how awkward it can feel going into a party or celebration where people don’t necessarily know you are sober and you aren’t shouting it from the rooftops. You can feel a little out of place when your
Building A Strong Foundation For Recovery: Friends, Fellowship & Support
EP082- When it comes to your life, I know you want to live with confidence as the sober and best version of yourself. In order to do that you need a community of support. Not only to support you
Are You Investing In Your Recovery?
EP081- Are you ready for a fresh start? You want your recovery to be different this time, you want it to work, you are tired of spinning your wheels and ending up back at square one. Been there. It can
Is Relapse A Choice?
EP079- For me, drinking was survival. It was not fun anymore. I hated it. I felt like its hostage, and I despised it. And at the same time, I knew I couldn’t survive without it. When I was living that
What’s Inside Your HulaHoop?
EP77- If we’re 100% honest- if you don’t have a plan, if you don’t take action and do something to support your recovery, then you aren’t feeling great, right? What would it feel like to continue NOT having a plan,
Mark Crandall From Convict to Freedom: Sobriety, Social Work, and Purpose Chaser
EP76 If you get stuck thinking you have too many obstacles to overcome in sobriety, you're going to love this story. Mark is living proof that almost anything is possible. Overcoming all the odds; child abuse, abandonment, adoption, drugs and
Your Sober Bank
EP75- When you feel bad or feel down and you think nothing is working- that doesn’t mean it’s not working. I want you to think about your sobriety and imagine it as an actual bank account- and, at the beginning,
Are You Teachable In Sobriety?
You don't want to give in to excuses and drink again, you want to figure out who you are and learn how to deal with emotions instead of escape reality- which is what you've always done. Learning to deal with
Quitting Drinking & Post Acute Withdrawal (PAWS)
We all understand when we quit drinking the goal is to not have another drink. But what do you do after that? What do you do to occupy your time or deal with your crazy anxiety? That's the hard part
Mistakes in Sobriety
So today I am going to talk about some of the biggest mistakes I see people make in early sobriety or recovery. I say in early recovery, but the truth is, these stumbling blocks can pop up at any time
How To Say I’m Sorry/Make Amends
There is no doubt that saying "I’m Sorry" can be difficult and feel super awkward. Some people believe that to apologize is admitting we are ‘wrong’, or it means we ‘lose’ the argument. First of all, if your goal is
Sobriety & Self-Sabotage: Limiting Beliefs and How They Affect Your Sobriety
Do you sometimes feel like you are sabotaging your own sobriety and life? You get some sober time under your belt and start feeling pretty good, then all of a sudden you find yourself drunk again, hating life, wondering
Rock Bottom: Have You Hit It & Where Do You Go From There?
I know some of you are finding yourself in a spot that is super uncomfortable and stressful, feeling like a failure and wondering if you are ever going to be able to figure out this sobriety thing- and I remember
A&E Intervention Ken Seeley and Eric McLaughlin Talk Addiction, Treatment, and Professional Intervention
One night, in my early sobriety, I was sitting in my living room watching television and sharing microwave popcorn with my Rottweiler. Across the screen came this story of an alcoholic, way out of control, and the family who was
Playing the Victim Will Ruin Your Sobriety
I know this illness is so hard and confusing, and I know sometimes it feels overwhelming and you wonder if it’s worth it or if you can even do it- I know that, because I had to do it, too.
Breaking Down Guilt & Shame
Last week we talked about different things you can do to deal with anxiety and how to start to neutralize it and break it down. And I told you this week we would talk about guilt and shame. These are