The Sober Plug

In this episode Connor talks about one of the most popular questions that is asked; Can I drink if I have a drug problem/ Can I party with drugs if I have a drinking problem? A big part of the reason we end up with substance abuse issues to begin with is because we have addictive personalities. Most times once you turn into a pickle you can't go back to being a cucumber.

In this episode Connor talks about the importance of replacing your old toxic friend group with people who are healthy and conducive to a life in recovery. One of the hardest things to do can be walking away from people that we care about. But the truth is if we continue to hang around people that are still living a toxic lifestyle, we will soon join them. We end up becoming the average of the 5 people we surround ourselves with the most. So choose wisely.

In this episode Connor talks about how important it is to change our perspective. The truth is no matter what is happening in our life, we choose the perspective that we view things that are happening in our life. Is life happening to you or for you? We can always start our day over by simply refocusing our attention on what is important in life. It's easy to get carried away in the microcosm of our day but it's usually short sighted and doesn't align with the bigger picture in our lives.

In this episode Connor talks about the importance of having faith during difficult times in life. It's one thing to "think" that things will work out but it's completely different to "know" that things will work out as long as you do the right thing. Negative outcomes are paved with fear and doubt. Positive outcomes are paved with faith and certainty, even when it doesn't look good. Faith is the backbone to our personal success in life.

In this episode Connor discusses how deceiving the mind can be when romanticizing about using. The truth is we don't think about getting sober because life is going well. We usually have to experience a significant amount of pain in order to shift our outlook about our substance abuse. Sometimes when we get sober we can forget our past consequences which can lead us to self destructive behaviors. It's important to remember our last high, not the first one.

In this episode Connor explains why it's so important to keep things as simple as possible for yourself. Worrying about staying sober for any length of time past the present day is a waste of time. Focus on doing the right thing today and the rest will take care of itself. That's the only thing you need to be concerned with

In this episode Connor discusses 3 key things to focus on if a relapse occurs. The truth is that relapse is not something we aim for or plan on, but it is a part of many people's journey in recovery. We are human and we might make some mistakes along the way. What matters most is what we do after making these mistakes. Recovery is a learning process, and for some, this is an obstacle to help us grow.

I have good news for you.. Recovery doesn't require skill or talent. In this episode Connor discusses 3 key points that can help you start your journey in recovery. Age, sex, color, religion etc. doesn't matter. What does matter is acceptance, willingness and open-mindedness. If you can adopt these 3 keys into your recovery, there is nothing stopping you from changing your life.

In this episode Connor discusses the 2 biggest contributors to relapse; Anger and Resentment. It's important to understand why we don't have the luxury of affording these 2 toxic emotions in long-term recovery. The idea of recovery is to eventually get to a place where we develop mental freedom and peace of mind. Connor explains why we must move on from our past experiences to have serenity in our lives and gives examples of how to accomplish this.

In this episode Connor discusses the importance of replacing self destructive behavior with positive coping mechanisms that help in recovery. It's important to note that recovery isn't about simply avoiding substance abuse, but more about taking action and making changes in our lives. Developing healthy coping mechanisms is key to having an outlet for everyday stresses that pop up in life. Without developing hobbies, healthy routines and outlets for stress, we put ourselves at risk of going back to old patterns and behaviors.