Patrick Martin

The Mental Health Toolbox Podcast

Patrick Martin

  • #BingingSober vs Abstinence: How Redefining Mental Toughness Can Expedite Recovery and Prevent Escapism - With Navy Veteran, Colleen Ryan-Hensley

#BingingSober vs Abstinence: How Redefining Mental Toughness Can Expedite Recovery and Prevent Escapism - With Navy Veteran, Colleen Ryan-Hensley

Monday 6th February 2023

Discover Colleen Ryan-Hensley's #BingingSober approach to mental toughness and sobriety on The Mental Health Toolbox Podcast.
42 minutes
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The Mental Health Toolbox Podcast
Author:
Patrick Martin
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Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Sobriety Toolkit
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Mindfulness & Technology in Health
Healing Relationships
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Reimagining Mental Strength: Colleen Ryan-Hensley's #BingingSober Journey

The energy that you have when you wake up was created days, The Days, The Weeks And Months and years before. And yeah, and it's something that we can control for ourselves.
What if mental toughness wasn't about pushing through, but rather about understanding and managing your inner world? In this thought-provoking episode of The Mental Health Toolbox Podcast, Patrick Martin sits down with Navy Veteran Colleen Ryan-Hensley, the visionary behind the #BingingSober Movement. Colleen opens up about her own battles with addiction and burnout, sharing how she transformed her struggles into a pioneering approach to sobriety and mental health.
She discusses the importance of self-awareness, mindfulness, and the small but impactful changes that can lead to significant improvements in well-being. Colleen's unique perspective on mental toughness challenges the traditional notion, suggesting that true strength comes from within and is nurtured by self-compassion and forgiveness. Her point system for recognizing and managing escapism offers practical tools for anyone on a recovery journey.
This episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable tips that can help you or someone you know on the path to sobriety and mental resilience. Tune in to hear Colleen's inspiring story and learn how to redefine your own mental toughness.