Breaking the Cycle: A Journey to Emotional Sobriety
Episode Overview
Emotional sobriety is crucial for lasting recovery. Resistance is a natural part of transitioning to sobriety. The ego plays a significant role in maintaining addiction. Understanding psychological factors helps break the cycle. Practical skills are essential for navigating early sobriety.
Emotional sobriety is when you can manage all your emotions and feelings without alcohol.
In this bonus episode of the Soberful podcast, Veronica Valli and Chip Somers tackle the challenging topic of breaking the cycle of drinking. With nearly 50 years of combined sobriety, they bring a wealth of experience and a touch of humour to the discussion. Veronica shares her personal struggles with trying to manage her drinking and the realisation that true freedom lies in emotional sobriety.
She explains how many people spend years in a cycle of attempting to control their drinking, only to find themselves back at square one, feeling frustrated and defeated. Veronica introduces the concept of emotional sobriety, which she believes is 90% of the battle. It's about managing emotions without alcohol and feeling comfortable in your own skin.
She candidly talks about the resistance one faces when moving from drinking to sobriety and how the ego plays a significant role in this struggle. This episode isn't just about quitting alcohol; it's about understanding the deeper emotional and psychological factors that drive drinking. Veronica invites you to join her for a 90-minute workshop where she'll teach practical skills to break this cycle for good. Whether you're in early sobriety or long-term recovery, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement.
If you've ever wondered why stopping drinking feels so hard, this episode is a must-listen.