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E83: From Denial to Disclosure: The Importance of Honesty in Recovery From Alcoholism

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Honesty is one of those topics that seems pretty simple and clear cut at first, but starts getting a little squirmier the more you dig into it. There’s layers there, too. Many of us tend to think we’re pretty honest folks, but as we work more and more on our recovery, we start recognizing areas […]

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E82: How Do You Regain Trust After Quitting Alcohol?

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For many of us, our actions and behaviors have left our family and loved ones no longer trusting us, even after we’ve stopped drinking. So that begs the question – how do you regain trust after quitting alcohol? We’ve gathered Rachael, founder of Addict with Purpose; Michael, founder of SoberPress; and our adventurous friend Nadine

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E81: Self Esteem and Sobriety: Building Confidence After Quitting Drinking

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Let’s chat about self esteem and sobriety – and why it’s so important. Life doesn’t automatically just get easy when you quit drinking. Uncomfortable emotions still crop up from time to time, and one of the best things we can do is develop the skills to move through those emotions in a healthy way. One

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E80: The People Pleaser's Guide to Sobriety

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The stereotypical “alcoholic” is seen as selfish. Always focused on their own gain, getting their needs met, and using other people to make that happen.  But… it’s actually far more common for people struggling with alcohol misuse to be people pleasers. They bend over backward, taking care of everyone, keeping everyone happy, to the point

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E79: Cultivate Hope: Finding Meaning and Purpose in Recovery

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We hear from a lot of people who are struggling with finding purpose in recovery. That feeling of being lost, of just floating through life, can be frustrating and can even lead to thoughts of drinking again. We know that if you have found your purpose in life, and you’ve found the courage to live