Tricia Lewis
Recovery Happy Hour
92- Burning out on Recovery / Carly
92- Burning out on Recovery / Carly
92- Burning out on Recovery / Carly
Tuesday 12th May 2020
Carly shares her journey through recovery burnout, boundary-setting, and the joys of sober socializing on 'Recovery Happy Hour'.
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Get the buttons here!Burnout in Recovery: Carly's Journey on the Recovery Happy Hour Podcast
You just have to say no to alcohol and build the tools that give you the ability to do that one thing easily.
Burnout isn't just for the workplace; it can happen in recovery too. In this episode of 'Recovery Happy Hour', host Tricia Lewis sits down with Carly to discuss the unique challenges she faced while striving for sobriety. Carly opens up about her experience in tech sales, a field where networking and constant socializing often led her down a slippery slope with alcohol.
Despite multiple attempts to quit, it was the pandemic that gave her the push she needed to commit to sobriety in manageable chunks. Carly shares candidly about the struggle of setting boundaries with friends and family, some of whom weren't supportive of her decision to stop drinking. She talks about the importance of saying no to alcohol and building tools that make this easier.
Her story highlights how sober socializing can be just as enjoyable and fulfilling, even if it takes a bit of getting used to. For anyone grappling with similar issues, Carly's journey offers practical advice and hope. She emphasizes that while the road to sobriety is challenging, it's filled with opportunities for personal growth and stronger, more authentic connections. Tune in to hear how she navigated these hurdles and found joy in a sober life.