In this episode I sit down with Ros Thompson to explore the emotional ups and downs that come with staying sober during the festive season.

I talk openly about my own early sobriety, how frightened I used to feel at Christmas and the pressure of being around people who expected me to drink. Ros’s calm, grounded approach to Bach flower remedies brings a soothing clarity to the conversation, and I share how tools like these supported me during the moments when triggers were everywhere.

I also talk honestly about the early years of my recovery, the fear of failing again and the strategies I still lean on today. From boundaries to planning ahead to choosing the right environments, I explore how I stay steady through a time that used to overwhelm me.

Ros explains which remedies help with fear, confidence and emotional overload, especially when family dynamics or social events stir up old patterns.

Highlights:

(01:40) Ros’s story of discovering flower remedies through a feisty pony

(05:55) How emotional patterns respond to Bach flower support

(09:58) Why winter and Christmas amplify stress and old wounds

(15:22) My early sobriety struggles and fear of relapse

(19:43) The strategies I use to protect my recovery at gatherings

(26:26) Ros’s go to remedies for calm, confidence and festive overwhelm

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/ros-thompson-menopausetrainer-bachflowerpractitioner/

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