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Madeline Forrest
Madeline Forrest
#124 The Unexpected Joy of the Ordinary in Sobriety
#124 The Unexpected Joy of the Ordinary in Sobriety
Tuesday 1st April 2025
Madeline Forrest explores the beauty of ordinary moments in sobriety, inspired by Catherine Gray's book 'The Unexpected Joy of the Ordinary'.
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Madeline Forrest
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Join Madeline Forrest as she discusses all things sobriety: the highs, the lows, the challenges, the gifts, the tools, the messy middle, and everything in between. Above all else, she's here to show y...(view more)
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Sobriety in Everyday Life
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Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Finding joy in everyday moments is crucial for a fulfilling sober life.
- Gratitude and acts of kindness can significantly boost happiness.
- Embracing boredom can lead to greater creativity and imagination.
- Reframing tasks as 'want-to-do' lists can make daily chores more enjoyable.
- Sobriety allows for rediscovering genuine sources of happiness.
'Real joy is to be found in just the ordinary moments of our lives because that is actually what the vast majority of our lives are made up of.'
In this heartwarming episode of the Happiest Sober Podcast, Madeline Forrest dives into the lessons from Catherine Gray's book, 'The Unexpected Joy of the Ordinary'. Madeline shares her insights on how finding joy in the everyday moments can be transformative for those on a sober journey. She highlights how sobriety isn't just about giving up alcohol but also about embracing the beauty in the mundane aspects of life.
Madeline discusses concepts like the hedonic treadmill and hedonic adaptation, explaining how our happiness levels adjust to our circumstances and how we can cultivate joy through gratitude and acts of kindness. She also touches on the importance of embracing boredom as a gateway to creativity and imagination. By reframing our to-do lists as 'want-to-do' lists, Madeline encourages us to see everyday tasks in a more positive light.
This episode is filled with practical tips and heartfelt reflections that remind us that true happiness can be found in the ordinary moments of our lives. If you're looking for a fresh perspective on sobriety and want to learn how to appreciate the simple things, this episode is a must-listen. So grab a cup of coffee, get cosy, and let Madeline guide you through the unexpected joys of living a sober life.