If you've been sober for a bit, you know that "burnout" feeling that we're talking about. It's that feeling of, "I don't want to have to think about alcohol and sobriety all the time. I don't want to have to feel like every ounce of energy is going toward this. I just want to live my life!" In case no one has told you - it's totally normal to feel that way.
 
We're here with Amber, Michael, and Collin today to talk about what to do when you get to that burnout point - and even better, how to avoid it. It's all about finding a balance between doing the work of recovery, and giving yourself space to enjoy that freedom you've worked so hard to achieve.
 
"When I made my sobriety my identity, that's when I started feeling burned out."
 
Key topics in this episode:
 
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>People who struggle with addiction often struggle with moderation in ALL things - including sobriety work</li>
 
<li>Trial and error: figuring out what works, and what is just wasted effort</li>
 
<li>Keeping the work of recovery enjoyable</li>
 
<li>Processing the fear that if you give yourself space that you'll fall back in</li>
 
<li>Taking on "recovered" as your entire <a href='https://throughtheglassrecovery.com/podcast/identity-after-addiction/'>identity </a>has the potential to cause burnout</li>
</ul>
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Visit our website at throughtheglassrecovery.com for full bios and information about this week's guests!

If you've been sober for a bit, you know that "burnout" feeling that we're talking about. It's that feeling of, "I don't want to have to think about alcohol and sobriety all the time. I don't want to have to feel like every ounce of energy is going toward this. I just want to live my life!" In case no one has told you - it's totally normal to feel that way. We're here with Amber, Michael, and Collin today to talk about what to do when you get to that burnout point - and even better, how to avoid it. It's all about finding a balance between doing the work of recovery, and giving yourself space to enjoy that freedom you've worked so hard to achieve. "When I made my sobriety my identity, that's when I started feeling burned out." Key topics in this episode: People who struggle with addiction often struggle with moderation in ALL things - including sobriety work Trial and error: figuring out what works, and what is just wasted effort Keeping the work of recovery enjoyable Processing the fear that if you give yourself space that you'll fall back in Taking on "recovered" as your entire identity has the potential to cause burnout --- Visit our website at throughtheglassrecovery.com for full bios and information about this week's guests!

If you've been sober for a bit, you know that "burnout" feeling that we're talking about. It's that feeling of, "I don't want to have to think about alcohol and sobriety all the time. I don't want to have to feel like every ounce of energy is going toward this. I just want to live my life!" In case no one has told you - it's totally normal to feel that way.
 
We're here with Amber, Michael, and Collin today to talk about what to do when you get to that burnout point - and even better, how to avoid it. It's all about finding a balance between doing the work of recovery, and giving yourself space to enjoy that freedom you've worked so hard to achieve.
 
"When I made my sobriety my identity, that's when I started feeling burned out."
 
Key topics in this episode:
 
<ul>
<li>People who struggle with addiction often struggle with moderation in ALL things - including sobriety work</li>
 
<li>Trial and error: figuring out what works, and what is just wasted effort</li>
 
<li>Keeping the work of recovery enjoyable</li>
 
<li>Processing the fear that if you give yourself space that you'll fall back in</li>
 
<li>Taking on "recovered" as your entire <a href="https://throughtheglassrecovery.com/podcast/identity-after-addiction/" rel="noopener noreferrer">identity </a>has the potential to cause burnout</li>
</ul>
---
Visit our website at throughtheglassrecovery.com for full bios and information about this week's guests!

E136: Avoiding Burnout in Sobriety

Hanging out at the intersection of emotional wellness, personal growth, and living an alcohol-free life.

No Alcohol Needed (formerly Through the Glass Recovery) is a podcast for anyone who is considering or has chosen an alcohol-free life and wanting more from life than just “not drinking.” Hosted by Julie Miller and Steve Knapp, certified alcohol-free life coaches, the show features honest, thoughtful conversations about the inner work that actually makes life feel better.

Together, they explore topics like shame, anxiety, difficult relationships, emotional regulation, identity, and the patterns that  keep people stuck in a life that feels empty. These are conversations about building emotional skills, self-trust, and a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling without alcohol.

Whether you are sober-curious, newly alcohol-free, or years into sobriety and still asking “now what?”, this sobriety podcast offers honest conversation and real life lessons learned, mixed with expert insights and perspective shifts to help you move beyond coping and toward thriving in a life that feels genuinely good.

How to be happy. No alcohol needed.

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Find all of our free resources at <a href="https://noalcoholneeded.net">https://noalcoholneeded.net</a>

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Julie Miller is the founder of Create a Life So Full, a coaching practice focused on emotional resilience and living alcohol-free. Learn more at <a href="https://createalifesofull.com">https://createalifesofull.com</a>
Steve Knapp is a sobriety and men's mental health advocate. Get to know him at https://www.facebook.com/steve.knapp.39

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Hanging out at the intersection of emotional wellness, personal growth, and living an alcohol-free life. No Alcohol Needed (formerly Through the Glass Recovery) is a podcast for anyone who is considering or has chosen an alcohol-free life and wanting more from life than just “not drinking.” Hosted by Julie Miller and Steve Knapp, certified alcohol-free life coaches, the show features honest, thoughtful conversations about the inner work that actually makes life feel better. Together, they explore topics like shame, anxiety, difficult relationships, emotional regulation, identity, and the patterns that keep people stuck in a life that feels empty. These are conversations about building emotional skills, self-trust, and a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling without alcohol. Whether you are sober-curious, newly alcohol-free, or years into sobriety and still asking “now what?”, this sobriety podcast offers honest conversation and real life lessons learned, mixed with expert insights and perspective shifts to help you move beyond coping and toward thriving in a life that feels genuinely good. How to be happy. No alcohol needed. -- Find all of our free resources at https://noalcoholneeded.net --- Julie Miller is the founder of Create a Life So Full, a coaching practice focused on emotional resilience and living alcohol-free. Learn more at https://createalifesofull.com Steve Knapp is a sobriety and men's mental health advocate. Get to know him at https://www.facebook.com/steve.knapp.39

Hanging out at the intersection of emotional wellness, personal growth, and living an alcohol-free life.

No Alcohol Needed (formerly Through the Glass Recovery) is a podcast for anyone who is considering or has chosen an alcohol-free life and wanting more from life than just “not drinking.” Hosted by Julie Miller and Steve Knapp, certified alcohol-free life coaches, the show features honest, thoughtful conversations about the inner work that actually makes life feel better.

Together, they explore topics like shame, anxiety, difficult relationships, emotional regulation, identity, and the patterns that&nbsp; keep people stuck in a life that feels empty. These are conversations about building emotional skills, self-trust, and a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling without alcohol.

Whether you are sober-curious, newly alcohol-free, or years into sobriety and still asking “now what?”, this sobriety podcast offers honest conversation and real life lessons learned, mixed with expert insights and perspective shifts to help you move beyond coping and toward thriving in a life that feels genuinely good.

How to be happy. No alcohol needed.

--
Find all of our free resources at <a href="https://noalcoholneeded.net" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://noalcoholneeded.net</a>

---
Julie Miller is the founder of Create a Life So Full, a coaching practice focused on emotional resilience and living alcohol-free. Learn more at <a href="https://createalifesofull.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://createalifesofull.com</a>
Steve Knapp is a sobriety and men's mental health advocate. Get to know him at https://www.facebook.com/steve.knapp.39

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