No Alcohol Needed: The Podcast

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 now that we're in recovery. We talk about what things make us feel afraid or anxious and why. We also share everything we've learned about moving through fear in ways that don't make us want to turn back to alcohol. Join us as we chat with Kenny (Recovery Hill); Corina, and Amber, and share our insights and advice on dealing with fear in recovery.

In this episode:

  • Getting sober gives you the confidence to face anything
  • Social anxiety and the fear of public speaking
  • "Suck it up and just do it."
  • Healthy fears vs. unhealthy fears - how to tell the difference
  • Fear is about assumption and uncertainty
  • The foundation of dysregulation is fear
  • Fear can either lead you to worse version of yourself or a better version of yourself - it's up to you.
  • Dealing with the fear of major change
  • How others influence our fear
  • Authenticity decreases the effect that fear has on us
  • The more fears you face, the more confident you become
  • Fear and excitement are physiologically the same experience
  • How to make friends with fear
  • Talking about fears helps to release their hold on you
  • The process of building resiliency
  • Fear has value - and we would be wise to stop avoiding it.
  • ...more
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