166 | How to Deal With Anger – Without Turning to Alcohol

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When we quit drinking, emotions we’ve spent years numbing suddenly come bubbling (or roaring) to the surface – and few feel as uncomfortable or overwhelming as anger. For many of us, it’s an emotion we were never taught to handle, let alone express in a healthy way. In this honest roundtable conversation, we explore what […]

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165 | Sober Dating 101: What It Looks Like to Date After Alcohol

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165 | Sober Dating 101: What It Looks Like to Date After Alcohol
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Dating after giving up alcohol is a whole new world – one that needs you to show up with honesty, self-awareness, and a little bit (or a lot!) of courage. How do you meet people without the bar scene? What if you feel awkward or anxious? And how do you navigate intimacy without dulling the

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164 | I Lost All My Friends When I Quit Drinking: How to Cope With Loneliness in Early Sobriety

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164 | I Lost All My Friends When I Quit Drinking: How to Cope With Loneliness in Early Sobriety
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Are you feeling isolated after quitting drinking? This is one of the most common challenges expressed by people in early sobriety. In this episode, we explore the challenges of losing friends when you quit drinking and what you can do to rebuild meaningful connections. In this episode: If you’re wondering, “I lost all my friends

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163 | Managing Anxiety After Quitting Drinking

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When anxiety sets in, it can feel like there’s no way to escape the spiral – especially if you used to rely on alcohol to take the edge off. In this honest, practical conversation, Julie Miller and Steve Knapp sit down with Nadine, Melissa, and Ryan to talk about what anxiety really feels like in

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162 | The Secrets to Handling Conflict Calmly – Without Alcohol

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Conflict is one of those things most of us try to avoid – especially when we’re sober and trying to protect our peace. But avoiding conflict doesn’t make it go away; it just creates more problems and pain that we have to deal with later. In this episode, Julie, Steve, Rachel, and Azure sit down

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161 | Sober Travel Hacks: How to Enjoy Your Vacation Without Alcohol

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Planning your first trip without alcohol can feel intimidating. Imagining the airport, the activities, the culture might leave you wondering, “Can I even enjoy this?” In this episode, Julie and Steve sit down with Darci, Sarah, and Corina to share their experiences, sprinkled with honest, practical advice for traveling alcohol-free while still having fun, feeling

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160 | What Makes Sobriety Easier? Real Stories & Practical Tips

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160 | What Makes Sobriety Easier? Real Stories & Practical Tips
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If you’ve ever wondered, “Why does sobriety feel so hard? Will it ever get easier?” – this is your episode. We sat down with three sober creators (Dave @djsobershorts , Ness @soberinlaketahoe , and Yliana @alcoholfreesoul ) who have walked through the hardest parts of early recovery and found what actually helps. Their honesty, humor,

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159 | Sobriety Without Comparison: Your Recovery, Your Way

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159 | Sobriety Without Comparison: Your Recovery, Your Way
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We all compare ourselves to others sometimes – no matter how hard we try not to. And in recovery, comparison can feel unavoidable. Whether it’s scrolling through social media, sitting in a meeting, or just noticing how someone else’s life looks… better, comparison can sneak in and leave us feeling “less than.” In this episode,

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158 | When Sobriety Feels Flat: Moving Through the Plateau

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158 | When Sobriety Feels Flat: Moving Through the Plateau
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Early sobriety can feel like a rush of relief and excitement – the infamous “pink cloud” we hear about. But what happens when that high fades and you find yourself feeling flat, restless, or stuck in sobriety? In this honest and powerful conversation, Julie, Steve, Rachael, and Chad dig into the reality of plateaus in

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157 | Beyond Just Staying Sober: Enjoy Life After Quitting Drinking

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157 | Beyond Just Staying Sober: Enjoy Life After Quitting Drinking
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Welcome back to Season Four of Through the Glass Recovery!We’re kicking off this season with a conversation that gets to the heart of what so many of us wrestle with: how do you actually create a life so full there’s no space left for alcohol? You’ve probably seen the quotes and memes: “Create a life

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