No Alcohol Needed: The Podcast

E35: Identity After Addiction


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We've heard so many people say they quit drinking and they realized they didn't even know who they were. As we make our way through life without alcohol defining us, we get to redefine ourselves. We're joined by author and podcaster Jean McCarthy, Andrew from Palm Beach Recovery Center, and podcast host Steph to talk about the process of discovering our identity after addiction.

"Jumping out of a burning airplane, hoping the parachute is going to open. That's what it felt like for me."

You'll hear us talk about the following points:

  • Drinking to fit in
  • Grieving the loss of our old identity
  • Drinking to keep others comfortable
  • Realizing we have beliefs that aren't really ours
  • Discovering the freedom that comes with authenticity
  • Embracing our flaws and making friends with them
  • Learning to be honest with ourselves
  • Figuring out where our expectations come from
  • Codependency
  • Doing the work to heal and realign
  • Discovering likes and dislikes
  • "I just didn't even exist to myself."

    We've heard so many people say they quit drinking and they realized they didn't even know who they were. As we make our way through life without alcohol defining us, we get to redefine ourselves. We're joined by author and podcaster Jean McCarthy, Andrew from Palm Beach Recovery Center, and podcast host Steph to talk about the process of discovering our identity after addiction.

    "Jumping out of a burning airplane, hoping the parachute is going to open. That's what it felt like for me."

    You'll hear us talk about the following points:

    • Drinking to fit in
  • Grieving the loss of our old identity
  • Drinking to keep others comfortable
  • Realizing we have beliefs that aren't really ours
  • Discovering the freedom that comes with authenticity
  • Embracing our flaws and making friends with them
  • Learning to be honest with ourselves
  • Figuring out where our expectations come from
  • Codependency
  • Doing the work to heal and realign
  • Discovering likes and dislikes
  • "I just didn't even exist to myself."

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