Intelligence on the Rocks

Why? Such a powerful, yet tiny word.  In sobriety, we get asked this question by others and ourselves.  Why did you drink? Why did I fail at that? The truth is that sometimes we don’t know why and that’s okay.

It’s unavoidable; stress.  When we were drinking, it was a perfect excuse to have a few cocktails.  What we didn’t know then, was that drinking actually made our stress receptors in our brains worse! How can we handle stress now without alcohol? What about our damaged stress receptors? It’s possible, let’s talk about it together.

To be vulnerable is to expose our true selves. It’s about showing who we really are; including our struggles, fears and insecurities. In sobriety, it’s incredibly difficult to allow ourselves to be vulnerable, why?

¡What do we have control over in our sobriety? How can we let go of the aspects in life we cannot control? How can we find the balance?

As alcoholics, honesty was not really an option if we wanted to continue drinking. In sobriety, in order to succeed, honesty is the only option.

How can we help our children understand the power of alcohol? There are so many different schools of thought on this topic, but as alcoholics, we can use our experience to strengthen their knowledge.

With the holidays right around the corner, birthdays every year, and other Ostentatious events; we are always ready to raise our glasses in celebration. How can we celebrate these events in sobriety? Why is it so important for us especially to be extra cautious?

When the reality that alcohol needs to be removed from our lives becomes clear, it can feel like we’ve suffered the loss of a friend.   Let’s explore the five stages of grief as it pertains to sobriety.

What does it mean to be Sober Curious? How did this movement or trend evolve? What’s the difference between an alcoholic and someone who just wants to stop drinking because they are a part of the sober curious community?

In this week’s episode of Intelligence on the Rocks, we dive into the world of Quit Lit—a genre filled with stories of addiction, recovery, and hope. But is reading enough to stop drinking? Or is there more to it than just turning pages?

Join us as we break down how these books can (or can't) help with your sobriety journey. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform and share your thoughts: Have you read any Quit Lit? Did it inspire your path to sobriety, or did it leave you wanting more?