Paul Churchill
Paul Churchill
021: 10 Ways to meet new friends in sobriety
021: 10 Ways to meet new friends in sobriety
021: 10 Ways to meet new friends in sobriety
Monday 13th July 2015
Simone from South Africa shares her journey of making friends in sobriety, with Paul and Kris offering ten practical tips for building a new social circle.
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Building New Friendships in Sobriety: Simone's Journey from South Africa
How important is it to get outside your comfort zone if you really want to become sober?
Making friends as an adult can be tough, but throw in the challenge of sobriety, and it can feel downright impossible. In this episode of Recovery Elevator, hosts Paul Churchill and Kristopher Oyen chat with Simone from South Africa, who’s navigated the tricky waters of forming new friendships after quitting alcohol. Simone shares her personal story of going eight months sober and the hurdles she faced in finding new social circles.
Gone were the days of meeting people at bars; she had to discover new avenues for connection. Paul and Kris dive into practical strategies to help listeners build a new network of friends without relying on alcohol. From attending sober events to joining social sports leagues, they highlight ten actionable ways to meet new people. They emphasize the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone and trying new activities, even if it feels daunting at first.
Simone also talks about her go-to resources for staying on track, like online AA meetings and recovery blogs. This episode is packed with tips and real-life advice for anyone struggling to make new friends while maintaining sobriety. Whether you're newly sober or have been on this path for a while, you'll find valuable insights and encouragement here. Tune in and discover how to build meaningful relationships that don’t revolve around a drink.