No Alcohol Needed: The Podcast

E62: The Benefits of a Sober Life

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The question, "How has getting sober affected your life?" brought about an incredible conversation about the benefits of a sober life. Join us as we chat with a few of our good friends (and Through the Glass regulars) - John, Antje, and Derrick - about how our lives have changed in recovery. The benefits are incredible - from the small changes and little wins, to life changing growth.

"We fail, we get up, we learn from that failure. That's what recovery is."

Some of the benefits of a sober life that you'll hear us talk about include:

  • Learning emotional regulation, so our emotions don't run away this us anymore
  • Healthy coping skills for stress management
  • We're forced to learn new habits and new mindsets, and it's a gift
  • Stopping to look back and appreciate the wins
  • Letting go of self loathing and learning to love yourself
  • Recovery is about a lot more than just not drinking
  • Deeper, more meaningful relationships
  • Finally being able to tell the truth, and being free from a life of lies
  • Finding new, different friends that support our new lifestyle
  • Learning to own mistakes and learn from failure
  • Getting good at being bad at things; being okay with being a beginner
  • How "One Day At A Time" applies to more than just not drinking
  • Finally learning to be present in our lives
  • Truly experiencing joy and gratitude
  • Growing in courage and in confidence
  • Gaining clarity about why we are the way we are
  • Finding the strength to get through the hard times, from grief to depression, without drinking

    • "Whatever I'm going through, I know I'm not going out of my way to make it worse now."

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