In this episode of Alternatives to AA, Josh and Monique Robinson talk about how gratitude can help someone stay sober. Practicing the art of gratitude greatly reduces the chances of drinking. Josh and Monique discuss how to find the silver lining even amidst the curveballs that life throws.  

The Power of Gratitude 

No matter how hard life is, there is always something to be grateful for. Regardless of the problems and challenges, appreciation for the things already there outweighs the negative. Seeing the silver lining in things helps one avoid going into the rabbit hole of alcohol. So often, people reach for a drink when problems become unbearable; it is an escape. Yet, it adds to the problem once they get back in touch with reality. However, gratitude gives clarity to think and ponder upon the next step to providing solutions. Through that, the problem is crossed out from the list, and the person remains sober.  

Outline of the Episode: 

[00:49] Episode introduction 

[02:20] Josh and Monique’s experience with life problems 

[09:35] Train to be grateful 

[18:56] Gratitude in the form of prayer 

[21:17] See different things 

[27:56] Put things in perspective 

[30:53] Forgive yourself for making mistakes 

About Joshua and Monique Robinson: 

Joshua is a recovering alcoholic turned life coach and psychologist. 

Co-host of Alternatives to AA is his wife, Monique Robinson. 

Josh Robinson is a bodybuilder, athlete, and life coach currently pursuing a degree in psychology. Through hard work, relationship building, and developing their own ways of coping, Josh and Monique are now packaging their recovery in the form of a podcast. He and his wife battled and overcame alcoholism without AA, and their mission is to help others do the same.  

Connect with Joshua and Monique Robinson! 

Josh’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshua.robinson.395 

Moniques Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mo.cool.56