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Cravings & Healthy Coping Strategies
Cravings & Healthy Coping Strategies
Cravings & Healthy Coping Strategies
Wednesday 28th February 2024
David O. & Eric V. discuss cravings and share practical coping strategies in this engaging episode of Podcast Recovery.
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43 minutes
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Engaging
Honest
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Hopeful
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Episode Overview
- Understanding the emotional roots of cravings is crucial.
- Quitting smoking can lead to significant financial savings.
- Self-awareness and honest self-assessment are key in managing cravings.
- Finding healthier ways to cope with stress can prevent relapse.
- Humour can make discussing heavy topics more approachable.
Get honest with yourself. Start doing an inventory of your emotional state around why you're doing these things.
In this engaging episode of Podcast Recovery, hosts David O. and Eric V. dive into the tricky topic of cravings and share healthy coping strategies that have worked for them. This episode is packed with personal anecdotes and practical advice, making it a relatable and informative listen for anyone on their recovery journey. David and Eric's candid discussion about their own struggles with smoking and how they managed to quit is both eye-opening and inspiring.
They talk about the physical and emotional challenges they faced, from muscle pain to the stress of daily life, and how they found ways to overcome these hurdles without turning back to their old habits. Their light-hearted banter, including a humorous digression about state names and pet ownership, keeps the tone friendly and engaging, making even the heavier topics easier to digest.
They also touch on the financial benefits of quitting smoking, noting how much money they've saved by kicking the habit. The hosts emphasize the importance of self-awareness and honest self-assessment in managing cravings, encouraging listeners to understand the emotional roots of their behaviours. This episode isn't just for those struggling with smoking; it offers valuable insights for anyone dealing with various types of cravings, whether it's food, alcohol, or other substances.
So if you're looking for practical tips and a bit of humour to help you on your recovery journey, this episode is definitely worth a listen.