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When Life Feels Out of Control, Here’s How to Stay Sober


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If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I should be managing this better…”—this episode is for you.
Between work, family, caregiving, and trying to keep your sober routine intact, it’s easy to feel like life is spinning and you’re barely holding it together. You’re showing up, doing the work, and still questioning if it’s enough. That’s not failure—it’s a sign you’re at capacity. And your sobriety doesn’t break in those moments. It’s actually being built in them.
In this episode, we’re talking about what emotional sobriety looks like in real life—not the highlight reel. You’ll learn how to stay grounded when everything feels out of control, and how to reset without spiraling, starting over, or white-knuckling your way through it.
We’ll unpack:
What control really looks like in high-functioning sobriety
Why over-functioning isn’t strength—it’s survival mode
The 3-step emotional reset to reconnect with yourself (without doing 10 things)
How to calm the chaos and stay sober without shame
Why these messy moments are proof that you’re growing—not slipping
This isn’t about checking every box perfectly.It’s about leading yourself with presence, not pressure.
Whether you’re 30 days sober or 3 years in, you’ll walk away with tools to breathe again, anchor into your why, and feel strong—even when life is anything but easy.
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🎧 Related episode: What to Do When Sobriety Feels Like a Constant Battle
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