Emotional Intelligence, EQ, is not fixed. It can be developed. It can grow with you throughout your sobriety and addiction recovery journey. Unlike your IQ, which is relatively stable throughout your life - your EQ is chomping at the bit to be focused on, because it can be raised exponentially when it is prioritized.

A majority of us started our addiction journeys at a relatively young age - which means that our brains were getting screwed with from 18-25. That is right about the time that emotional intelligence becomes the brains focus point in its growth and development. Add in that our society, and world at large, is highly EQ deficient and we have a damn good recipe for an emotionally un-intelligent populace.

It is time we turn our attention to shutting out the chattering mind. It is time we prioritize our EQ through understanding how we internalize our emotions. Not externalizing our emotions, so as to not rock the boat or upset anyone, is not what EQ is about. It is self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management - and we are gonna bring this to the table and put our attention on it.

We do not want to turn into the grumpy, old curmudgeon who no one wants to be around. We don't want to be the gossiper. We do not want to be beating ourselves up in our heads about anything. It is part of the human experience to have emotions. It is not part of our design to be run ragged by them.

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Your comfort zone. Is it really that comfortable? Are you just convincing yourself that the facade you are showing yourself, and the world, is just smoke and mirrors? Is it possible we have all spent a great deal of time manipulating ourselves that life is just fine when in fact it is was a damn sh!tshow? 

In this week's episode, we dive into how empathy, opinions, values, and beliefs of ourself and others can effect our daily life. We further discuss emotional reaction vs grounded response - and we do all of this under the umbrella that living life uncomfortably comfortable is what got us all into this mess to begin with. Step out of your pseudo-comfort zone and step into and through the comfort of living life uncomfortably. When you create a habit of living comfortably uncomfortable you will grow exponentially and this, my friends, plays a huge role in our purpose of living and ultimately fulfilling our soul's journey in this life cycle.

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Any new skill learned has a process to it. People tend to learn in either a Why, What, How, or What If format - but the psychology to learning a new skill develops its perspective via an incompetence vs competence manner.

In this week's episode we dive into the four stages and they are as follows.

1. Unconsciously Incompetent

Knowing these four stages will allow you to go easy on yourself when you are using your growth mindset to learn something new. This is beneficial because you can get hung up on not knowing how to do something with expertise and allow the negative critic in your head, or in your life, to persuade you to drop the new skill being learned in favor of your comfort zone - which we already know is actually an uncomfortably comfortable zone. Check this episode out as I bring my almost four years of trail and error in my addiction recovery to the table as we get "Back to Basics."

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I can feel that I should be further along, I can hear myself in my head saying, "look dude, you can see where you want to be, how long are you going to tell yourself that where your at is okay." I mean, get a grip Jesse.

These ANTs - Automatic Negative Thoughts - that for me generally are based in judgement and self-doubt can cloud my brain. They can get in my way of seeing what it is I have actually accomplished and how 45 months ago I'd have given anything to be 10% of what I am today.

Where are ANTs taking over your metaphorical kitchen? In this week's episode, as part of our "Back to Basics" series - we will discuss developing a growth mindset around where you were versus where you are now versus where your potential is guiding you.

Everyone has greatness inside them - you just gotta get the heck out of your own way.

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Going back to the beginning is my opportunity to remind myself of how far I have come. I think I have gotten forgetful about where I was versus where I am now. The first four year's of this journey is only three month away from its celebration. Before I start transitioning me, you, and this podcast to really focusing on the end of the year and the beginning of the next - I thought it an excellent opportunity for all of us to reflect on our own journeys, regardless if they are merely a day, week, or month in, or even six months, a year, three years, six...and so on.

We know it's all a day-by-day, step-by-step path we are upon - but I really like thinking about what my life will look like in the future. In doing that, it provides me with a vision for which I can set my sites and develop the habits that will get me to that outcome.

Oh, and this is basically a one-hour rant. When I say I don't want to drag people into sobriety what I mean is that I am not here to convince you this is the best way to live life. You need to show up with at least a vague thought that that is a very true and real outcome. From there I am happy to show you how to drink the water the horse was splashing all around - all the while not hydrating itself. At the very least be circling the watering hole - then I know you are curious about the water and from there we can build a plan together.

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A therapist, a sponsor, your PACE lists, and recovery coaching. They all serve a purpose. In this week's episode we dive into what all of that is and how you can decide where you are at in your process and journey - and which ones you need, want, and desire in your life, today.

A surprise awaits you so hit play and let's get into it!

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Addictions are based in suffering, this we know, and this we have in common. Adrian brings lively guests onto his show so they can share their stories in a way that is both entertaining and heart-warming.

Based in Toronto, Adrian has his own sobriety and recovery story he doesn't often get the opportunity to share on his podcast because he focuses on his guests - so I brought him onto mine so he can share with you what he has gone through and so you can go check out his show for yourself.

Go check out his show here...

 anchor.fm/addictivepod

Check out Adrian's Instagram account here... https://www.instagram.com/addictivepodcast/

Wanna hear me on Adrian's show...here ya go...

https://anchor.fm/addictivepod/episodes/Jesse-Mogle---Reprogramming-the-Mind-eih03k/a-a30tpvv

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The Sober Experiment is welcomed to the show as I take my first foray across the pond to check out how they get their sober on in England.

Alex and Lisa introduce us to Bee Sober, a well-being company making a difference by working with individuals and organizations to educate them about mental health. They work diligently to inspire their community by transforming people's mindset around health and wellbeing and alcohol's role in their life.

There is symbiotic energy that is next level between these two, cultivated through being best friends since high school and drinking together for almost 30 years before "experimenting" with sober curiosity. By about five minutes in, you'll notice that our energy together takes on a "next-level" vibe as they share their take on the sobriety to addiction recovery journey.

We dive into mindset strategies, to cultural dependencies on intoxication, to...well let's just say there isn't much we don't cover. You're gonna want to add their show to your subscribed list after you meet them.

Check out their website and Instagram account with the links below. These two really are bringing something special to our community and I know you will enjoy your introduction to them as much as I enjoyed meeting them myself.

Official website: http://bit.ly/SoberExperiment82

Official Instagram: http://bit.ly/InstagramSoberExperiment

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I love introducing you to things that are a part of my addiction recovery program and journey. I have always been fascinated by Astrology. It just seems so otherworldly. What little I know just draws me into wanting to know more.

I have heard it said that Astronomy is the study of the stars and Astrology is the study of how the stars, and specifically our solar system, influence us. After this time with Danie, you are surely going to know more about how the moon affects you just as much as your sun sign. Did you know that's the name of your sign from the month you were born?

Some of y'all might think this is WooWoo or nonsense. To each their own. I just like to remind myself that just because I don't know about something doesn't make it not real. Like the Germanic language. It exists whether I understand it or not. Danie can easily slide you right into a conversation about Astrology and show you exactly how the moon, sun, the signs, and the planets have an effect on us in the most amazing ways - and you'll see the evidence when you compare how you are feeling to your natal chart. What's a natal chart? Oh, she'll tell you about that too!

Here are some awesome links so you can learn more about Danie and Astrology!

Danie set up a special opportunity for you to learn your natal chart just for being a listener of the show: Learn your Sun, Moon, and Ascending

Danie's official website is definitely a great resource: The Peace Teacher Website

If you would like to learn more about Danie's program so you too can understand how Astrology influences you click here ---> Align Waitlist

The Peace Teacher Instagram

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