No Alcohol Needed: The Podcast

E42: Facing Self Doubt and Finding Our Purpose


Listen Later

While we are on a break from recording, we're re-releasing some of our favorite episodes. We will be back with new content in September! 

How much have you let self doubt hold you back in life? How often do you dream about the life you want, but you let fear stop you from making it happen?

In this episode, we've invited sober motivational speakers Jacob Brown and Martin Lockett, along with the always amazing Through the Glass regular Molly, to share their experiences of self doubt, and their thoughts on overcoming it. Listen as we also discuss defining and understanding our purpose in life - by first identifying our values, and then implementing them with the support of the people around us. 

If you've ever let a lack of confidence stop you from chasing your dreams, and could use some inspiration, this episode is for you!

"My biggest impediment was myself." -Martin Lockett

Some of the many concepts you'll hear us talk about include:

  • Overcoming societal beliefs and narratives
  • Understanding that other people's reactions are a reflection of them
  • Dealing with others' negativity
  • Recognizing growth
  • Working through Impostor Syndrome
  • Allowing ourselves to try new things
  • Allowing ourselves the freedom to live a full life
  • Faith in what you don't know
  • Actions aligned with values come with less self doubt
  • Understanding the commonality - that we are all on the same journey
  • Knowing and recognizing our purpose in life
  • The importance of connection in manifesting our purpose
  • Ikigai - the Japanese concept of life purpose
  • Speaking your goals to create your reality
  • The effects of self-talk and positive affirmations
  • Vulnerability - allowing others to support us
  • "Self doubt and impostor syndrome only come right before something amazing is about to happen." - Jacob Brown

    For more information about the people and concepts discussed in the episode, check out the following links:

    Jacob mentions Chris Gardner and his quote, "Speak what you seek until you see what you said."

    Jacob also talks about how Brene Brown's talk about the Man in the Arena (a speech by Theodore Roosevelt) inspired him.

    Molly shares what she's learned about the Japanese concept of Ikigai - find your life's purpose.

    For more information about defining and living by your values, visit this article by Berkley Wellbeing

    To learn more about the biopsychosocial-spiritual model that Martin refers to, visit this article by Hope Recovery and Healing.

    Meet our guests:

    Martin Lockett is a substance abuse counselor, author, public speaker, and advocate for reducing DUI fatalities. He spent 17.5 years in prison for a DUI fatality that claimed two lives and severely injured another. Lockett devoted the rest of his life to honoring his victims' legacies by helping others who struggle with substance abuse.

    While incarcerated, Martin earned a BS in sociology, MS in psychology, and acquired state certification as a substance abuse counselor, and published two books.

    Now released, Lockett continues his mission and message by helping those in need of counseling for mental health and substance use disorders and sharing his powerful story across the country.

    Find Martin on Instagram @martinllockett

    Jacob Brown is a former NFL athlete turned entrepreneur, transformational speaker, and writer. He is the Chief Transformational Officer for PurposePoint and the Co-Founder of Varlo, a cycling and triathlon apparel brand.

    Jacob is mostly known for his thought leadership on LinkedIn, #FailForward posts, and inspirational videos. He travels globally speaking to corporations, colleges, and sports teams about how to take failure and turn it into fuel.

    He is a family man - a husband of one and a father of four. Jacob can also be found on LinkedIn and Instagram

    Molly adores pajama days on the couch with her Nintendo Switch as much as hiking local trails and camping in state parks. Alcohol free since Nov 8, 2020, she got sober on the hospital frontlines during peak Covid and is now a traveling medical imaging technologist who loves exploring the US and its natural and human diversity. Sobriety has gifted her wellness in every sense, and she doesn’t intend to waste it. Sober on!

    Join in the conversation!

    We would love to hear your thoughts! Join in the conversation on social media, or send us an email.

    Visit our website at throughtheglassrecovery.com

    Instagram

    Facebook

    Tiktok

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    No Alcohol Needed: The PodcastBy Julie Miller & Steve Knapp

    • 5
    • 5
    • 5
    • 5
    • 5

    5

    38 ratings


    More shows like No Alcohol Needed: The Podcast

    View all
    Recovery Elevator by Paul Churchill

    Recovery Elevator

    1,714 Listeners

    This Naked Mind Podcast by Annie Grace

    This Naked Mind Podcast

    2,566 Listeners

    The Dr. Hyman Show by Dr. Mark Hyman

    The Dr. Hyman Show

    9,194 Listeners

    The Peter Attia Drive by Peter Attia, MD

    The Peter Attia Drive

    8,043 Listeners

    Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+ by Everyday Wellness™

    Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+

    150 Listeners

    The Hello Someday Podcast For Sober Curious Women by Casey McGuire Davidson

    The Hello Someday Podcast For Sober Curious Women

    716 Listeners

    Tribe Sober - inspiring an alcohol free life! by Janet

    Tribe Sober - inspiring an alcohol free life!

    29 Listeners

    Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober by Gillian Tietz, MS, CPRC

    Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober

    1,255 Listeners

    Huberman Lab by Scicomm Media

    Huberman Lab

    29,272 Listeners

    Sober Awkward by soberawkward

    Sober Awkward

    355 Listeners

    The Mel Robbins Podcast by Mel Robbins

    The Mel Robbins Podcast

    20,222 Listeners

    Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories by Brad McLeod

    Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories

    617 Listeners

    2 Sober Girls Podcast by Erinn + Michaela

    2 Sober Girls Podcast

    199 Listeners

    Your Brain On by Drs. Ayesha and Dean Sherzai

    Your Brain On

    320 Listeners

    Good Hang with Amy Poehler by The Ringer

    Good Hang with Amy Poehler

    12,559 Listeners