Awake and Sober

I don't know about you, but I love hearing God's redemption story of our lives. So, please join us as Casey T. shares his testimony, and please leave a comment for him and send us an email. 

September is National Recovery Month, as well as Suicidal Awareness/Prevention Month. If you are struggling with a behavioral health crisis or suicidal ideation and need to talk with someone, please call or text 988. You can also chat with someone online at 988lifeline.org

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 What has been the biggest challenge in your recovery?

What surprised you the most about recovery? 

Could you relate to Casey's story and how?

Check us out at awakeandsober.org or on our Facebook page.

We would love to get to know all of you a little better and possibly have YOU as a guest on The Awake and Sober Podcast. So please email us part of your story. 

I don't know about you, but I love hearing God's redemption story of our lives. So, please join us as Derek shares his testimony, and please leave a comment for him, and send us an email. 

CALL 2 ACTION — [email protected] Email and let us know:

 What has been the biggest challenge in your recovery?

What surprised you the most about recovery? 

Could you relate to Derek's story and how?

Check us out at awakeandsober.org or on our Facebook page.

We would love to get to know all of you a little better and possibly have YOU as a guest on The Awake and Sober Podcast. So please email us part of your story. 

TESTIMONY TIME - We all love hearing stories of life change, and today we get to hear another fantastic testimony from our very own podcast. 

IMPACT STATEMENT

SITUATION: _______________________________________________

1. CONSIDER THE IMPACT THIS HAD ON…

1. BELIEFS ABOUT YOURSELF

1. HAS THIS EVENT CHANGED THE WAY YOU THINK ABOUT…?

1. TRUST

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 What has been the biggest challenge in your recovery?

What surprised you the most about recovery? 

Could you relate to Jeremy's story and how?

Check us out at awakeandsober.org or on our Facebook page.

We would love to get to know all of you a little better and possibly have YOU as a guest on The Awake and Sober Podcast. So please email us part of your story. 

Join us on this week's podcast as we discuss Recovery, Denial, and the stages of change.

If you would like the additional resources I couldn't put in the show notes, all you need to do is email me at [email protected]

We would love to hear from you, so please email us your comments and questions. 

September is National Recovery Month, as well as Suicidal Awareness/Prevention Month. If you are struggling with a behavioral health crisis or suicidal ideation and need to talk with someone, please call or text 988. You can also chat with someone online at 988lifeline.org

CALL 2 ACTION — [email protected] Email and let us know:

 What has been the biggest challenge in recovery?

What surprised you the most about recovery? 

Check us out at awakeandsober.org or on our Facebook page.

We would love to get to know all of you a little better and possibly have YOU as a guest on The Awake and Sober Podcast. So please email us part of your story. 

Join us as we discuss working in recovery vs. working recovery, and expectations vs. reality. It is such an honor and a blessing being able to sit down each week and have these conversations. 

We would love to hear from you, so please email us your comments and questions. 

September is National Recovery Month as well as Suicidal Awareness/Prevention month. If you are struggling and need to talk with someone, please call or text 988

CALL 2 ACTION — [email protected] Email and let us know:

 What has been the biggest challenge in recovery?

What surprised you the most about recovery? 

Check us out at awakeandsober.org or on our Facebook page.

We would love to get to know all of you a little better and possibly have YOU as a guest on The Awake and Sober Podcast. So please email us part of your story. 

I don't know about you, but I love hearing God's redemption story of our lives. So, please join us as Derek shares his testimony, and please leave a comment for him, and send us an email. 

CALL 2 ACTION — [email protected] Email and let us know:

 What has been the biggest challenge in your recovery?

What surprised you the most about recovery? 

Could you relate to Derek's story and how?

Check us out at awakeandsober.org or on our Facebook page.

We would love to get to know all of you a little better and possibly have YOU as a guest on The Awake and Sober Podcast. So please email us part of your story. 

TESTIMONY TIME - We all love hearing stories of life change, and today we get to hear another fantastic testimony from our very own podcast. 

IMPACT STATEMENT

SITUATION: _______________________________________________

1. CONSIDER THE IMPACT THIS HAD ON…

1. BELIEFS ABOUT YOURSELF

1. HAS THIS EVENT CHANGED THE WAY YOU THINK ABOUT…?

1. TRUST

----more----

CALL 2 ACTION — [email protected] Email and let us know:

 What has been the biggest challenge in your recovery?

What surprised you the most about recovery? 

Could you relate to Jeremy's story and how?

Check us out at awakeandsober.org or on our Facebook page.

We would love to get to know all of you a little better and possibly have YOU as a guest on The Awake and Sober Podcast. So please email us part of your story. 

TESTIMONY TIME - We all love hearing stories of life change, and today we get to hear another amazing testimony from Brent R. 

CALL 2 ACTION — [email protected] Email and let us know:

 What has been the biggest challenge in recovery?

What surprised you the most about recovery? 

Could you relate to Brent's story and how?

Check us out at awakeandsober.org or on our Facebook page.

We would love to get to know all of you a little better and possibly have YOU as a guest on The Awake and Sober Podcast. So please email us part of your story. 

This week on the Awake and Sober Podcast, we discuss relapse prevention. We want to equip you with the tools needed to be successful in recovery. 

Click here for an article about mindfulness meditation.

Accept yourself, and treat yourself the way you would treat a good friend.

1. LET GO OF PAST AND FUTURE THOUGHTS

If you let your mind wander into the past, you may waste your energy on regrets. If you think too much about the future, worries can drain your energy. Brief trips to the past and future are needed to deal with practical matters, but your power lies in the present moment.

2. ACCEPT THE PRESENT MOMENT

Accept the present moment just as it is without judgment so you can use your energy to directly handle the circumstance at hand. Mindfulness frees you from the tendency to react.

3. MEDITATE

One of the best ways to cultivate mindfulness is to focus on your breathing. Breathe deep into your belly and follow your breath all the way in and out. Notice your belly rise and fall. Notice the air passing through your nostrils. Expect your mind to wander and simply return your attention back to your breath. Try it at work for 3 minutes, three times a day, to transform your day.

4. GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR SENSES

Notice the sounds around you, the temperature of your skin, and the scents in the air. 

5. PRACTICE MINDFULNESS DURING ROUTINE ACTIVITIES

Be mindful in moments such as brushing your teeth, taking a shower, eating, or walking. 

For example, feel the ground against your feet while walking down the street. Take in the small details.

Mindfulness trains your brain to be more efficient, focused, and less distracted. It has also been shown to lower blood pressure, improve memory, lessen depression and anxiety, and is associated with increased athletic performance.  

Working mindfully is a feeling of being totally in the moment. There is joy, ease, and lightness in your work. Whether you are working at the office, spending time with your family, or getting in a workout, strive to live in the moment by practicing mindfulness.

CALL 2 ACTION — [email protected] Email your questions and suggestions. 

Check us out at awakeandsober.org or on our Facebook page.

We would love to get to know all of you a little better and possibly have YOU as a guest on The Awake and Sober Podcast. So please email us part of your story. 

Join us for S1 | E18 as we discuss detaching in love. Sometimes the best way we can love someone is from a distance. 

CALL 2 ACTION — [email protected] Email your questions and suggestions. 

Check us out at awakeandsober.org or on our Facebook page.

We would love to get to know all of you a little better and possibly have YOU as a guest on The Awake and Sober Podcast. So please email us part of your story.